The Office of Operations and Planning (O&P) supports the unique needs of No Ordinary College through carefully planning, organizing, and overseeing day-to-day operational tasks and long-term planning goals aimed at increasing efficiency and implementing cost-effective systems and solutions.

Working in coordination with divisions and departments across post, O&P serves as a liaison between stakeholders and Institute administration, providing leadership, guidance, and expert knowledge to harness Institute resources and staff as they support the overall mission and goals of VMI, particularly in regard to the Institute's strategic plan, Forging 21st Century Leaders.

From calendar coordination and room scheduling, to emergency management and post-wide safety, O&P plays an integral role in keeping VMI functioning at the high level of efficiency and professionalism required of the nation's oldest state-supported military college as it produces honorable leaders of the future.

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O&P Departments

VMI Police

The VMI Police Department provides safety and security 24-hours a day. VMI Police officers are responsible for crime prevention, traffic enforcement and the investigation and prosecution of all criminal offenses that occur on post, at any of VMI’s outlying properties and on the streets and sidewalks adjoining post.

Safety at VMI

Emergency Management

VMI is committed to informing the community of an emergency, disaster or potential disaster immediately upon determining the nature of the emergency. The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for emergency coordination, operations, and emergency preparedness training at VMI for the Corps of Cadets and employees.

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Protocol Office

The Protocol Office provides direct support for visitors involved with the Superintendent and his staff. The office provides protocol guidance and direction with itineraries, seating plans, flag courtesies, and escort duties for all departments or staff who have distinguished visitors at VMI.

Services

Aquatic Center

With an indoor 50-meter swimming pool, springboard and platform diving, and seating for 570 spectators, the aquatic center facilitates the various need of cadets at VMI from mandatory swimming classes, to ROTC training, to NCAA Division I sporting events.

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