VISION:
The Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity envisions the University of Kentucky as a community where equal opportunity is afforded to all, and individual contributions are valued and supported in the University's pursuit to become one of America's top 20 research institutions.
MISSION:
The mission of the Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity is to promote an environment free of discrimination and inequity in accordance with the University Strategic Plan, and with federal and state equal opportunity statutes and regulations.
We are charged with:
- Collaborating with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Committee on Equal Opportunity
- Developing and disseminating the University Affirmative Action Plan
- Recommending and monitoring the attainment of employment goals
- Handling both formal and informal complaints of discrimination
- Training the University community on equal opportunity and affirmative action issues
- Fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment
The Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity is responsible for upholding the University's commitment to equal opportunity for all members of the University community in academic programs, research, service and employment.