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Equal Opportunity

We enforce the University’s equal opportunity policies, facilitate the accommodation process for employees and applicants with disabilities, and serve as a neutral and independent investigatory unit for addressing complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Our Mission

Equal Opportunity advances a diverse, equitable, and supportive University culture through our commitment to fulfilling the spirit of equal opportunity laws and policies, as well as building awareness of UT Southwestern policies and recommended practices regarding equity and nondiscrimination within the University community.

To fulfill our mission, the Equal Opportunity team provides:

  • Investigations

    We provide:

    • A mechanism for responding to, investigating, and resolving complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
    • Oversight of and support for the University’s compliance efforts in the areas of equal opportunity, affirmative action, harassment and discrimination prevention, retaliation, and compliance with all applicable state and federal civil rights laws.
    • University liaison with external agencies including the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
  • Consultation

    We provide education for hiring managers and search committees regarding effective best practices to facilitate inclusive recruitment processes and to minimize the impact of implicit bias.

  • Training

    We provide information, consultation, training, and resources for the University community with regard to belonging, harassment and discrimination prevention, retaliation, affirmative action, equal opportunity, and disability matters.

Report Discrimination

In accordance with ETH-151: Equal Opportunity, the Equal Opportunity team serves as a neutral and independent investigatory unit for addressing complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at UT Southwestern.

We are able to assist:

  • Faculty
  • Students/Learners
  • Staff
  • Visitors
  • Applicants

Report Discrimination

Policies

Access University policies related to Equal Opportunity.

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Request Training

Utilize training provided by Equal Opportunity Staff or online recommended resources.

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