Vassar’s Commitment to Ethics and Compliance

Vassar College is a community that exists based on shared values and principles. All members of this campus community are expected to uphold and abide by certain standards of conduct that form the basis of the Vassar College Regulations.

Each member of the College community bears responsibility for their ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws and College policies and directives and to assume reasonable responsibility for the behavior of others. These standards are embodied within a set of core values, including integrity, social justice, respect, community, and responsibility.

When community members fail to exemplify these five values, the College provides several channels for confidential reporting of activities that may involve unethical or illegal activities or violations of College policies, including the College’s Policy on Reporting Improper or Unlawful Activities and Prohibition of Retaliation. Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern violates Vassar’s policies and principles and will not be tolerated. We encourage you to first contact your supervisor, manager, or area coordinator. They are often in the best position to answer questions and take action. If you don’t feel comfortable raising a concern with your supervisor, manager, or area coordinator (or if your concern relates to them, or if you have previously told them but the issue has not been remedied), there are several ways you can report your concern:

• Dean of the Faculty office
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action / Title IX
• Human Resources
• Campus Safety
• Student Living and Wellness/Student Conduct office