The Office of Equity and Diversity is committed and works hard to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, and with University equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies. The Office of Equity and Diversity, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs work together to build a foundation for a diverse university community through educational opportunities, programming and events that raise awareness and foster respect for human difference.

The Office of Equity and Diversity develops and facilitates training in the following areas: Diversity and Sensitivity Awareness, Workplace Diversity, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Mediation and Grievance Support.

Our mission is to provide the campus with the means to:

• Create a discrimination and harassment free environment through the promotion of confidential, fair and equitable treatment for students, faculty and staff.
• Increase and retain diverse campus community members.
• Encourage the value of diversity through education, training, hiring strategies and community outreach. Provide consultation as an information resource and clearing house on campus equity and diversity issues