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Results for Office for Equity and Accessibility
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Elaine Gall, university building official, set to retire , articleA champion for continuous improvement, partnership-building, and elevating opportunities for women in construction, Gall is set to retire on March 31. Established in 2010, the Office of the University Building Official has primary responsibility for the management and enforcement of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
Date: Mar 25, 2021 -
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Spotlight on the importance of compliance and ethics , articleThe Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance coordinates Virginia Tech's compliance program and helps the university community meet its obligations and manage risks. Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, Nov. 1-7, spotlights this work.
Date: Oct 30, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech implements new Title IX regulations , articleGiven the short timeframe for implementing the federal regulations, university leaders acted on the required elements while planning to seek further input from students and employees.
Date: Sep 02, 2020 -
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Learning from frontline university operations employees during COVID-19 , articleVirginia Tech essential employees’ exceptional stories of service and commitment offer valuable insights into the problem-solving, empathy, and hard work required to maintain critical operations during dynamic times.
Date: Aug 17, 2020 -
General ItemTitle IX changes discussed with students this week Date: Aug 03, 2020
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Virginia Tech celebrates 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act , articleSigned into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, the landmark civil rights legislation increases access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities across community life, including employment.
Date: Jul 30, 2020 -
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Newly published university construction design standards emphasize architectural preservation, quality , articleAmong the ways the Virginia Tech Facilities Department is striving to preserve this physical sense of place for generations to come is through the fastidious quality and design standards it sets for all construction projects on the Blacksburg campus.
Date: May 18, 2020 -
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Recently completed renovations to strengthen academic, athletic, and administrative experiences at Virginia Tech , articleFrom athletics enhancements like new seating, to multiple accessibility improvements and numerous administrative refurbishments, the university community will benefit from a host of renovations and construction projects completed by Virginia Tech Facilities.
Date: Feb 12, 2020 -
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Ongoing improvements aim to reduce campus navigation barriers , articleEnhancements in a targeted range of exterior spaces will help to foster a more accessible physical landscape at Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus.
Date: Nov 11, 2019 -
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Services for Students with Disabilities' annual awards ceremony highlights inclusive efforts , articleAn awards celebration hosted by Services for Students with Disabilities recognized outstanding inclusive efforts across campus and included Moose the therapy dog.
Date: Aug 07, 2019 -
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Holden Hall: Ongoing pedestrian and parking impacts , articleBeginning June 15, the campus community should be aware of parking and pedestrian impacts surrounding Holden Hall.
Date: Jun 10, 2019 -
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Enhancements at April 16 Memorial among proposed improvements to boost campus accessibility , articleUpcoming accessibility improvement projects are striving to make Virginia Tech campus landscape more accessible for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Date: May 01, 2019 -
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Werth Testing Center helps students fully achieve access and success , articleThe Werth family’s gift increased the number of dedicated seats for proctoring tests from 28 to 46, increasing capacity by an additional 252 students during final exam week. The Werth Testing Center is part of Services for Students with Disabilities.
Date: Mar 04, 2019 -
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Office for Equity and Accessibility reorganized under Division of Operations and Administration , articleThis organizational change provides greater support, leader sponsorship, and empowerment to the office to more effectively address and resolve campus issues of discrimination, harassment, and gender-based violence.
Date: Oct 08, 2018 -
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Title IX units recently reorganized , articleThe Title IX structure at Virginia Tech recently reorganized to consolidate the employment and student Title IX units under the leadership of the Office for Equity and Accessibility.
Date: Oct 26, 2017 -
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Virginia Tech employees recognized for outstanding customer service , articleEmployees in the division provide a range of support services that ensure the day-to-day operations of Virginia Tech run smoothly and efficiently.
Date: Jun 01, 2017 -
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2017 staff leadership seminar focuses on people-first leadership principles , articleVirginia Tech staff members spent a recent day learning what it means to work in a servant-led organization.
Date: Apr 28, 2017 -
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Workshop on domestic abuse warning signs, resources set for March 23 , articleRelationship violence is a societal epidemic affecting people of every age, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Although young adults age 16-24 are at greatest risk, they often don't think relationship violence happens to them.
Date: Mar 07, 2017 -
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Handrails change accessibility, look of Burruss Hall , articleIn addition to helping people with mobility impairments, the handrails also allow individuals to move up the four flights of steps from Drillfield Drive to the building entrance more easily.
Date: Jan 31, 2017
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