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The mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity is to assist the university in creating and maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment through the administration of the University’s civil rights compliance programs.<\/p>\n\n\n

The University of Rhode Island Office of Equal Opportunity.\n<\/h1>CLick here to learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>
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The Office of Equal Opportunity supports the belief that all individuals have a right to enjoy equal opportunity in employment and equal access to all university programs, services, and activities, without regard to their protected status. Our work promotes compliance with the university\u2019s Policy on Nondiscrimination, Policy on Language Access, the University’s Language Access Plan, and applicable civil rights laws and regulations. The areas of primary focus of the Office of Equal Opportunity include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation<\/h2>

Interested in filing a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, but not sure where to do it? Learn how to report discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at the University of Rhode Island, schedule a consultation, and access frequently asked questions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

review reporting options<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Equal Employment Opportunity<\/h2>

The Office of Equal Opportunity plays a critical role leading the University of Rhode Island’s equal employment opportunity program. Review the latest Non-Discrimination Plan, and resources for search committee members, hiring authorities, and applicants.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/h2>

Please review the ADA Compliance tab to learn more about the ADA partners available to assist you on campus, as well as resources, policies, and procedures designed to promote full participation in university programs, activities, and employment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

request an accommodation or review ada compliance resources<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Language Access<\/h2>

The Office of Equal Opportunity is responsible for upholding the Policy on Language Access and the University’s Language Access Plan. In this capacity, the Office of Equal Opportunity provides technical assistance and strategic leadership to individuals administering language access requests.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

review language access resources<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Civil Rights Compliance Education and Training<\/h2>

The Office of Equal Opportunity creates customized education and training programs on civil rights compliance topics. Access self-paced training options, learn more about scheduling a training session, or invite us to attend a team meeting.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Function of the Office of Equal Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In addition to investigating and addressing allegations of discrimination and harassment in service delivery and employment, the Office of Equal Opportunity leads enterprise-wide compliance efforts related to the regulatory compliance activities described below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Equal Opportunity
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This involves, but is not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n