The Office for Access and Equity provides a variety of resources and services for University of Illinois faculty and staff, as well as services geared toward job applicants, current or prospective students, and visitors. Please scroll down or select from the menu to the left to learn more.
Overview of Services
OAE services fall into five general categories:
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- Workplace accommodations for university employees based on disability and other needs.
- Reporting and resolution processes for discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation.
- Support for inclusive and merit-based hiring processes.
- Data and analytics regarding campus workforce diversity.
- Training opportunities and resources related to any of the above categories.
The Accessibility & Accommodations Division facilitates disability, religious, and pregnancy-related accommodations for all faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate student employees, as well as job applicants.
For more information about the range of accommodations services available to individuals in the university community, please see our Request an Accommodation page.
The University of Illinois is committed to preventing and responding to all forms of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Division receives reports of end investigates complaints of employee misconduct under the university’s nondiscrimination and sexual misconduct policies as well as state and federal laws. The division also provides supportive measure for those who have submitted reports so that they can maintain equitable access to educational and employment opportunities.
The Affirmative Action Analytics and Planning Division provides training for hiring officials, EEO Officers/Vice Chairs, HR professionals, and search committee chairs and members on topics of equal employment opportunity and merit-based hiring practice. The division also provides direct oversight over key aspects of the recruitment process and helps prospective employees who wish to apply for a job or navigate the applicant tracking system.
University employees may request reports and other diversity and equity data regarding employment at the university. The Affirmative Action Analytics and Planning Division will review the request for data and generate an appropriate report for the request. Use the Data Request Form to submit a request.
Please see our Events and Trainings page for a listing of upcoming learning opportunities offered by OAE.
If your department or unit is interested in arranging a training on any of the subject matter areas our office covers, we encourage you to contact us at (217) 333-0885 or accessandequity@illinois.edu to discuss your request.