Institutional Equity

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is committed to creating and maintaining a working and learning environment that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive. The mission of the Office for Institutional Equity is to provide leadership and support on matters relating to equity, diversity, respect and inclusiveness for all members of the University community.

OIE facilitates and supports the University's efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Our Services

  • We provide a neutral process for responding to complaints of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, sexual assault and other forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct.
  • We provide information, consultation, educational programs and resources to the University community with regard to diversity, inclusion, prevention of  discrimination and discriminatory harassment, affirmative action, equal opportunity and accessibility matters
  • We offer individual consultation with University managers, supervisors, staff, faculty, students, and administrators on these topics
  • We are responsible for overseeing and supporting the University's compliance efforts in the areas of equal opportunity, affirmative action, prevention of discrimination and discriminatory harassment, and compliance with all applicable State and Federal civil rights laws

Additional Campus Resources

For immediate emergency assistance, contact Police & Public Safety by dialing 9-1-1 from any campus phone.

University Policies

Nondiscrimination Policy Statement

The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Senior Director for Institutional Equity, and Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Office for Institutional Equity, 2072 Administrative Services Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432, 734-763-0235, TTY 734-647-1388, institutional.equity@umich.edu. For other University of Michigan information call 734-764-1817. University of Michigan-Dearborn inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Dearborn Office for Institutional Equity, 1114 Administration Building, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128-2046, 313-436-9194 or InstitutionalEquityDearborn@umich.edu. 

 

For additional campus-wide policies and procedures, visit the Policies and Procedures site.

For additional institution-wide policies and procedures, visit the U-M Standard Practice Guide (SPG).

Office of Institutional Equity (OIE)

1114
Administration Building (AB)

Pamela Heatlie

Phone: 
313-436-9194
InstitutionalEquityDearborn@umich.edu
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