The University of Iowa is committed to promoting excellence in education by attracting the most talented faculty, staff and students. The office of equal opportunity and diversity supports the university’s aspiration to become one of the 10 most distinguished public universities in the country by providing all members of the community with: (1) Expert advice, education and services which ensure the university’s compliance with all applicable federal, state and university equal opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination and civil rights laws, regulations and policies; and (2) Leadership and resources that support the university’s goal to increase the diversity of all university faculty, staff and students.

A commitment to diversity guides the University of Iowa in planning, setting priorities and carrying out every aspect of its mission. Thus, the office of equal opportunity and diversity strives to foster a welcoming and collaborative university climate where individual ideas, contributions and goals are acknowledged, respected and valued.