Dear fellow Patriots:聽
As you may have seen in the news, the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) notified George Mason 麻豆国产 and 59 other universities on Monday that it is resuming investigations of complaints of antisemitic harassment and discrimination. George Mason received a complaint in December 2023, and we responded thoroughly at the time. I am writing today to share how we are responding to the latest communication from OCR.聽
George Mason gave a detailed response to the original complaint on February 9, 2024, and heard nothing further from OCR until this week. While no further information was requested, I nonetheless felt it was important to offer OCR a meaningful update on our efforts to combat harassment and discrimination in any form against any student, faculty, staff member, or visitor. We have done much over the past year, owing to our steadfast commitment to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for all who come here.聽
In addition to living out our own commitment to maintain an all-inclusive scholarly environment, our approach to addressing antisemitism is informed by guidance from OCR and other government recommendations in responding to complaints of harassment or discrimination.聽
George Mason welcomes the opportunity to work with OCR. We share a commitment to maintaining an educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and any barrier to all students, faculty, and staff enjoying full access to a safe, welcoming environment in which to study, work, and live.聽
As always, I encourage everyone to review the Patriot Plan for Community Safety and Well-Being to familiarize yourself with all of George Mason鈥檚 safety and well-being policies and support services.聽
I will keep the community updated as events warrant.聽聽
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Gregory Washington聽
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