Upcoming Events & Trainings

OAE hosts an ongoing series of events and trainings. Please see the “upcoming events” area below, or click the button to view our full calendar. Join us in the effort to make Illinois a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive campus for all!

OAE launches new Employee Diversity Dashboards

The campus community and the general public can view current data and historical trends of faculty and staff diversity, including race, ethnicity, and gender, using this interactive tool.

Introducing Inclusive Hiring at Illinois

We are excited to announce the launch of our new training program for search committees and others involved in recruitment and hiring across campus. The new training modules are available now in Canvas.

Welcome to the Office for Access & Equity

OAE is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
We are here to help you with a variety of resources and services to foster a more equitable, accessible, and inclusive campus community.

Have you encountered an accessibility barrier?

If you come across barriers to campus accessibility, including in physical spaces, technology, or university services, we can help. Click here to learn more or submit a report.

Announcing AccessLab@Illinois!

Learn about accessible technology and ergonomic aids for your workspace, and experiment with options before or after you apply for an accommodation.

How Can We Help?

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Accessibility & Accommodations

  • Disability, pregnancy-related, religious, and parking accommodations for employees and applicants
  • Workplace accommodations for graduate or undergraduate student employees
  • Ergonomic assessments and equipment loans
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Discrimination & Harassment

  • Support for employees experiencing discrimination, harassment, sex-based misconduct, or retaliation
  • Investigations of misconduct complaints
  • Ensuring due process, equity, and accountability
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Recruitment & Hiring

  • Equitable recruitment and hiring practices
  • Strategies to diversify applicant pools and reduce bias
  • Training and resources for search committees and hiring officials
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Diversity Data

  • Faculty and staff diversity dashboards and reports
  • Data on salary equity and career progression
  • Support for campus assessment and strategic planning

Announcements and Updates