Welcome to the Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement at IUP.
The office works to assist in the creation of a campus environment that promotes diversity and values individual differences.
The office is committed to assist members of the campus community to resolve concerns and complaints pertaining to employees in regard to harassment and discrimination and to accommodate employees with disabilities. We believe that diversity enriches the campus community, and we strive to understand, accept, and value differences respectfully.
Conflict and Dispute Resolution
The Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement is the university’s primary resource for resolving complaints and reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Regulatory Compliance
The office also monitors the university’s performance and behavior to ensure that it meets the regulatory standards of the federal and state governments.
Diversity Support
The Office of Human Resources works in partnership with the Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement to improve the existing faculty and staff search procedures by developing new and more creative supplementary approaches to increasing faculty and staff diversity on campus. During search committee meetings, the committee members are reminded of the importance of diversity to the educational mission of the university and are given information, strategies, and resources to help increase diversity in the applicant pool.
Disability Resources
The Office of Social Equity and Civic Engagement serves as a portal for people with disabilities. The following sites provide helpful information and valuable insight regarding ADA requirements and solutions, employment, and opportunities.
View the Diversity Strategic Plan.
View the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee Addressing the Campus Climate Specific to Hate and Sexual Orientation.
