Civility: The Monarch Way

Policies

Both ¹ÏÉñÍø and the Commonwealth of Virginia have policies that supportÌýCivility in the Workplace by prohibiting workplace harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying (including cyber-bullying), and workplace violence of any kind.

During August

During the Month of August OIED will provide the following:Ìý

  • Daily social media blast from OIED providing civility operational definitions, tangible ways to display civility and positive affirmations.Ìý
  • Faculty, Staff, and the student body will participate in a social media visual campaign informing how to use civility in the workplace, in digital communications, the virtual environment, face-to-face, and amongst the collective monarch community.Ìý
  • Vector Solution training will be provided for all faculty and staff members with the opportunity to post and tag #¹ÏÉñÍøInclusive upon successful completion of one or more of the civility professional learnings. Ìý
  • OIED social media will displace titles of civility related books that can be obtained through the ¹ÏÉñÍø (¹ÏÉñÍø) library.Ìý

ÌýCivility Awareness Project Videos

Assuming Goodwill

Title IX coordinator Kate Couch tells us what civility means to her. For example, when conversing with others, assume their intentions are good.

Genuine Compassion

Giania Johnson encourages us to have kindness and empathy for others. Respect who they are and their unique perspectives. Consider how your words influence others.Ìý


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Politeness

Civil Rights and Title IX Investigator Eric Magner tells us that Politeness is another way to be civil and the importance of politeness for everyone.

Listening to Understand

Alumni Monarch Dr. Shameka Gerald takes time to tell you what civility means to her!


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Building Community

Housing and Residence Life shares what building community looks like through civility.