Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (formerly Equity/Diversity Services) is to effectively integrate equal opportunity and diversity into UWM’s institutional climate. UWM’s policies provide equal opportunity in admissions, employment, educational programs, and activities without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
EOCR is dedicated to preventing discrimination and guiding institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Through educational programs, the investigation and resolution of complaints, and oversight activities, EOCR fosters an environment and culture that appreciates all members of the UWM community.
Services
- Investigation and resolution of complaints from UWM employees and students
- Preparation and maintenance of UWM’s Affirmative Action Plan
- Monitoring progress toward achieving a diverse workforce
- Provision of EEO/AA training to the campus
- eo-cr@uwm.edu
- 414-229-5923
- Mitchell Hall, 359
Types of Reportable Conduct
UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy (SAAP 5-1 (PDF)) prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment based on:
- Age
- Ancestry
- Arrest or conviction record
- Color
- Disability
- Gender identity/expression
- Genetic information
- Identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, or Vietnam veteran
- Marital status
- Membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve
component of the military forces of the United States or the State of Wisconsin - National origin
- Pregnancy
- Political affiliation
- Race
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
To Report an Incident
Discrimination
To report discrimination or for more information, please visit our office in Mitchell Hall, Room 359; call 414-229-5923 to schedule an appointment; or email us at eo-cr@uwm.edu.
Title IX
If you wish to report a Title IX-related incident, including incidents of sexual violence or sexual harassment, please submit a report to UWM’s Title IX Coordinator, or contact one of UWM’s Deputy Title IX Coordinators. More information about reporting options for incidents involving sexual violence or sexual harassment is available on UWM’s Title IX website.
Hate/Bias
If you wish to report a hate/bias incident, please use the online Hate/Bias Incident Reporting form. After your report is submitted, you will be contacted by an EOCR investigator.