Office of Equal Opportunity at Iowa State University

Monitoring compliance with equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies, as well as assisting with responses to inquiries from federal and state governmental agencies like the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission and the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

Complaint Resolution

Investigating and/or otherwise resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation.

Information

Disseminating information about laws, policies, and procedures regarding equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies for students, faculty, and staff.

Recruitment and Hiring

Assisting faculty and staff with diversity recruitment and retention; training faculty and staff regarding applicable laws and best practices for search and/or hiring processes.

Resources

Offering resources to support and educate faculty, staff, and students.

Training

Training faculty, staff, and students about their rights and responsibilities under applicable equal opportunity and civil rights laws and related University policies.