Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Office of Equal Opportunity and Access.

Our mission is to ensure the UMass Amherst campus community is free from harassment and discrimination, as mandated by law and University policies.

Non-Discrimination

The EOA Office administers the University's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence which addresses all forms of Prohibited Misconduct.

 

Title IX at UMass

The EOA Office oversees compliance with Title IX regulations and the University’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence. 

EOA Trainings

EOA training topics include: Title IX, Harassment and Discrimination Prevention, ADA/Section 504/Accessibility and the 2024 Title IX Responsible Employee Training. 

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Spotlight on Equal Opportunity and Access

Welcome from the Associate Vice Chancellor for EOA New! Title IX Responsible Employee Training* New! Responding to Disclosure: Guide for Responsible Employees Accessibility at UMass Amherst Seeking Individuals for Title IX Advisors and Hearing Panel Members Reports & Documents

Campus Updates

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Transition of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access to the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Transition of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access to the Office of Equity and Inclusion
Campus Demonstration Policy Taskforce Report
Announced in June the formation of the Campus Demonstration Policy Taskforce (CDPT) to review policies, procedures, and guidelines related to campus demonstrations. Late last week the Taskforce completed its work, the Campus Demonstration Policy Taskforce Report
An Update on Important Work and Dialogue
An update on important work and dialogue on these issues that took place over the summer and will continue through the fall semester.