Help and Support

Supporting Offices

The legal and regulatory environment is complex. Employees who have questions about the right course of action are strongly encouraged to contact one of the responsible offices listed below. Employees who are unsure who to contact should reach out to the Office of Institutional Compliance and Ethics at ethics@gmu.edu

Accessibility, Compliance, and Community (matters pertaining to discrimination, harassment, accessibility, or Title IX)

Fiscal Services (financial matters; accounts payable; budgeting; payroll; P-Card) 

Human Resources, Employee Relations (disputes with co-workers; compliance with George Mason and Commonwealth human resources policies)

Information Technology Services(information security and management; suspected data breaches)

Mason Police (emergencies; reporting crimes, threats, or violence)

Research Integrity & Assurance (research conduct and security; research conflicts of interest or commitment; responsible conduct of research)

Risk, Safety, and Resilience (occupational and environmental health and safety matters; lab safety matters)

Sponsored Programs (research award management and costing)

University Audit (fraud, waste, or abuse) 

University Counsel (legal guidance and interpretation) 

University Ombudsman (confidential and assistance in forging mutually acceptable pathways)