Access & Opportunity
GW Commitment
GW is committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and educational environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
OUR OFFICE
The Office of Access and Opportunity (OAO) has oversight responsibility for the implementation and management of the university’s Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and supporting procedures. OAO provides central complaint intake, review, and referral for informal and investigative processes to address reports of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation. In collaboration with other university units, OAO aims to uphold and maintain a GW environment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics, taking action to stop the conduct, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects.
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Below is important information about processes and services that may be helpful to an impacted party or for anyone interested in learning more about the university's response to discrimination, harassment, or related retaliation.
Reporting
There is a central discrimination and harassment report form. Learn more about reporting and what happens once a report is submitted.
Supportive Measures
Various university resources are available to provide supportive measures to involved parties. Learn more about supportive measure options.
Addressing Complaints
The university has established procedures for consistently addressing reports. Learn more about the process for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints.
Hostile Environment Assessment
Hostile environment assessments will be conducted for each complaint received and across a series of incidents for cumulative effects. Learn more about hostile environment assessments.