The UI strives to recruit, hire, and retain talented staff and faculty who foster a welcoming and respectful workplace environment, recognizing a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and viewpoints.

Policy Guide

Info and Resources

Where to Go for Help

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

Office of Civil Rights Compliance (OCRC): Oversees reporting and review of bias, harassment, discrimination, free speech, and sexual misconduct concerns in accordance with Federal and State of Iowa law.

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