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, affirmative action, and student welfare policies. Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity 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 also develops and facilitates training in the following areas: Workplace Diversity, Relationship Building, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Mediation, and Grievance Support.

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

1. Create a discrimination and harassment free environment;
2. Increase the diversity of our student, staff, and faculty population;
3. Encourage the value of diversity through community outreach, education, training, and hiring strategies;
4. Act as an information resource and clearing house on campus equity and diversity issues; and
5. Promote confidential, fair, thorough, and equitable treatment for students, staff and faculty.