Office of Institutional Equity

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This page includes information about how to report instances protected class discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation.

  1. Office of Institutional Equity

The office of institutional Equity

The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), in support of the university's efforts to promote and maintain an equitable and safe learning, living, and working environment, oversees and coordinates the university's response to concerns about protected class discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation; and partners with other key campus resources to ensure that the university's related policies, procedures, support, and assistance are effective, fair to all involved, and consistent with the university's mission and values.

Who we Serve

  • We are a centralized resource available to all students, faculty and staff
  • Respond to complaints of protected class discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation
  • Provide university assistance, including academic and work accommodations, housing modifications, and no communication orders
  • Provide consultation and training related to policies on protected class discrimination and harassment, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation
  • Partner across campus in related prevention efforts 

If you are unsure whether OIE is the appropriate office to address your concerns, please contact us. We are happy to assist with making the determination and connecting you with other resources as appropriate.

Statement on the Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment

Seattle University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political ideology, genetic information, caste, hair texture and protective hair styles, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex includes sexual misconduct.  In addition, Seattle University prohibits retaliation against any individual who makes a good faith report or otherwise provides information about discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct.

Reporting

Seattle University students, faculty, and staff who have concerns of protected class discrimination or harassment, sexual misconduct, or related retaliation, are encouraged to contact the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE).

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About Institutional Equity

OIE is a centralized resource available to all students, faculty and staff.  At OIE, you can expect to be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity, and know that we will make all reasonable efforts to ensure privacy and confidentiality, sharing information only with those who have a legitimate need to know. 

Seattle University is committed to providing an inclusive and nondiscriminatory campus community. Seattle University recognizes that diversity is a matter of institutional policy and is an integral component of inclusive academic excellence. Our community is enriched by the diversity and inclusion of all our students, faculty, and staff. We promote an affirming and inclusive community for all to learn, work, and live together in alignment with our University’s Jesuit and Catholic mission and values.

In furtherance with these commitments, the University has adopted a  Campus Climate Incident Reporting & Response Protocol. This protocol is an expression of our Ignatian value of cura personalis – care and concern for the development and thriving of the whole person. 

 

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