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Welcome! For
more than 150 years, The University of Iowa has been committed to maintaining
a welcoming and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, dedicated
to the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere of fairness and mutual respect,
where differences are not only welcomed, but valued. We believe that complying
with related laws and guidelines is only one step in fulfilling our obligations
to these principles.
Mission
Statement
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 ten 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.
Vision
Statement
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.
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