The Office for Access & Title IX advances an equitable and supportive campus culture through our commitment to fulfilling the spirit of community and equal opportunity within the University community.
What We Do
Office for Access & Title IX is UT Southwestern’s primary office responsible for:
- Enforcing the University’s equal opportunity and Title IX policies
- Facilitating the accommodation process for students, employees, and applicants with disabilities
- Investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
- Fostering a campus environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination and harassment
Teams
Accessibility
Campus Accessibility Services collaborates with UT Southwestern departments to provide reasonable accommodations for faculty, staff, and students. We advance campus accessibility and foster community through training and interactive support for all individuals who face barriers to the academic or working environment due to qualifying medical conditions.
Staff Experience
We cultivate and advance teamwork and collaboration at UT Southwestern through a leadership-driven approach that encompasses the entire campus community.
Business Resource Groups Request Training SAFE Community Safety Initiative
Federal Contract Compliance
We ensure that all people have fair and equal access to employment opportunities at UT Southwestern.
Equal Opportunity
We enforce UT Southwestern’s equal opportunity policies and investigate complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Report Discrimination Request Equal Opportunity Training Policies
Title IX
We support UT Southwestern’s mission to create and maintain an educational and work environment free from all forms of sexual harassment, misconduct, exploitation, violence, and intimidation, where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work and thrive.
Learn About Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Report Title IX Incident Connect with a Coordinator SAFE Community Safety Initiative
Business Resource Groups
UT Southwestern’s eight Business Resource Groups offer their membership a positive and inclusive environment and opportunities for facilitating personal growth, institutional advancement, health, and wellness.
Highlights & Recognition
66%
Management and leadership composed of women
3,000+
Members in our Employee Business Resource Groups
400+
Student internships granted to undergraduate students through the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program since 1993
4X
Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award Winner
ACHENTX
Recipient of the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives Diversity and Inclusion Award
100+
Institutional or BRG events and programs hosted on the UTSW campus annually
2,500+
Training participants reached annually
Best Employer
Recognized as one of the nation’s best employers for women in the workplace and for new graduates
Top Quality
Recognized for the our quality of care and the significance of our discoveries — View Details