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.

How Can We Help?

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Accessibility & Accommodations

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

  • Reporting options for discrimination, harassment, sex-based misconduct, or retaliation
  • Investigations of misconduct complaints involving university employees
  • 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

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