Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As the university’s statement on diversity asserts, “a rich diversity of people and the many points of view they bring serve to enhance the quality of the educational experience.” Given this fact, the university strives to recruit, hire, and retain staff and faculty from all backgrounds and communities.

This section of the Supervisors’ Toolbox focuses on ensuring opportunities, treating people fairly, and respecting the work and contributions of all employees.

Training Materials

Videos, handouts, and more from Supervisor Training@Iowa courses

Policy Guide

Links to key policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity Info and Resources

Ensuring opportunities are open and visible to everyone

Equity Info and Resources

Assuring fair practices and policies that help us all thrive

Inclusion Info and Resources

Building a community where everybody participates and achieves

Where to Go for Help

College/Org Senior HR Leaders and Faculty HR Contacts: Begin here with questions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your local senior HR leader or faculty HR contact can refer to other resources as needed.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity: Housed within the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Equal Opportunity and Diversity is charged with implementing equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity policies at the UI.

Contact Equal Opportunity and Diversity with questions about:

UI policies and federal and state laws and regulations
Equal employment opportunity compliance
Discrimination concerns and complaints
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

Title IX Coordinator: The university’s Title IX coordinator ensures compliance with federal laws barring discrimination on the basis of sex, including in employment.

Contact the Title IX coordinator with questions about:

Policies and practices related to Title IX
Sex discrimination concerns and complaints, including sexual harassment

Faculty and Staff Disability Services: A unit of University Human Resources, Faculty and Staff Disability Services consults with employees and departments on matters related to employment and health conditions. Its goal: Helping people with disabilities feel welcome and supported.

Contact Faculty and Staff Disability Services with questions about:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Parental and medical leave