The Office of Diversity and Equity (ODE) has several important mandates. The overall goal of the office is to support “the University’s commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, social equality, and affirmative action by providing advice and services.” The office is responsible for monitoring the University’s employment systems and its compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act. ODE also prepares the University’s Affirmative Action plan, and advises the University’s top administrators on equity and civil rights issues. The office is also the primary investigative unit for all pre-litigation discrimination and harassment complaints filed against the University. ODE is committed to promoting a positive campus environment through its diversity training programs and its projects for retaining women and minorities.

If you would like more detailed information on the services ODE provides you can visit their website at www.ode.uconn.edu or call them at (860)486-2943 or TDD (860)486-6435.