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Mitchell Hall, an older brick building on 51ÁÔÆæ's campus

Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (formerly Equity/Diversity Services) is to effectively integrate equal opportunity and diversity into 51ÁÔÆæ’s institutional climate. 51ÁÔÆæ’s policies provide equal opportunity in admissions, employment, educational programs, and activities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

EOCR is dedicated to preventing discrimination and guiding institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Through educational programs, the investigation and resolution of complaints, and oversight activities, EOCR fosters an environment and culture that appreciates all members of the 51ÁÔÆæ community.

Services

  • Investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and sexual misconduct from 51ÁÔÆæ employees and students
  • Preparation and maintenance of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Affirmative Action Plans for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
  • Provision of equal employment opportunity training to the campus
Contact

Types of Reportable Conduct

51ÁÔÆæ’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy (SAAP 5-1) prohibits discriminationÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýdiscriminatory harassment based on:

  • Age
  • Ancestry
  • Arrest or conviction record
  • Color
  • Disability
  • Gender identity/expression
  • Genetic information
  • Identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran
  • Marital status
  • Membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve
    component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin
  • National origin
  • Pregnancy
  • Political affiliation
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Sexual Orientation

To Report an Incident

Discrimination

To report discrimination or for more information, please visit our office in Mitchell Hall, Room 359; call 414-229-5923 to schedule an appointment; or email us at eo-cr@uwm.edu.

Title IX

If you wish to report a Title IX-related incident, including incidents of sexual violence or sexual harassment, please submit a report to 51ÁÔÆæ’s Title IX Coordinator, or contact one of 51ÁÔÆæ’s Deputy Title IX Coordinators. More information about reporting options for incidents involving sexual violence or sexual harassment is available on 51ÁÔÆæ’s Title IX website.

Hate/Bias

If you wish to report a hate/bias incident, please use the online . After your report is submitted, you will be contacted by an EOCR investigator.