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NC State provides equal opportunity in all of its programs, activities and services, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable laws that prohibit disability discrimination. Employees can file a request for eligibility through OIED; students go to the Disability Services Office.

The African American Cultural Center promotes awareness of and appreciation for African American and other African descent experiences through activities and events that enhance academic excellence and strengthen cultural competence for the campus and surrounding communities.

As required by law, NC State complies with affirmative action activities and reporting as put forth in Executive Order 11246: Equal Employment Opportunity. Individuals designated to complete and an EEO Plan for your division will receive guidance through this process from OIED.

NC State University is committed to providing a barrier-free environment to all people, from IT services to accessible faciltiies. NC State must comply with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA). NC State's IT and Disability Services Offices can assist you.

Our office provides diversity and equity training programs ranging from single workshops to our year-long, award-winning Equal Opportunity Institute certificate program. Our National Coalition Building Institute chapter affiliate has received national recognition for its facilitation of prejudice-reduction workshops on campus. All programs are free and open to faculty as participants and facilitators.

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity serves NC State's faculty by providing faculty-specific information relating to faculty mentoring and retention and other relevant topics.

Diversity is critical to NC State’s mission. The university supports diverse perspectives and experiences throughout all of its colleges and divisions. Find resources through the Office for Institiutional Equity and Diversity, including the campus community centers, year-round campus events, programs and more.

In addition to the Women's Center, NC State offers many resources for faculty and staff women, including networking groups, professional organizations, leadership programs, employment information and resources, and lactation, baby care and child care resources.

NC State requires all supervisors to follow equitable hiring and employment practices. OIED provides resources to inform and equip those in leadership positions to comply with applicable policies and laws.

Through NC State’s institutional membership, all graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and faculty have access to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), which provides professional development, training and mentoring.

Recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff are critical activities at NC State. Candidates selected for hire form the foundation and the future of our university. OIED provides search committee training and resources for those beginning the hiring process to ensure consistency, fairness and equity.

The NC State University Building Future Faculty (BFF) Program is a two-and-half day all-expenses-paid workshop for doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars who are interested in pursuing academic careers and who are committed to promoting diversity in higher education.

NC State’s Bias Impact Response Team receives reports of and responds to bias on campus that may impact the campus community. BIRT ensures that reports are directed to the appropriate processes for addressing acts of discrimination, harassment, concern or violence to ensure due process.

Community Connections, the e-newsletter of the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity, informs the campus about diversity events, news and programs. Community Connections is published weekly during the academic year and monthly during summer.

The LGBTQ Pride Center serves students of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions and their allies and strives to increase the campus community’s understanding of diversity by working collaboratively to raise awareness, promote respect and create a culture of equity, inclusion and social justice.