Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at UMass Dartmouth

Mission Statement

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is dedicated to creating, educating, and sustaining a culturally competent, diverse, equitable, and welcoming campus for all.  Our mission is to eradicate discrimination and bias while promoting equity and social justice.  Further, the office is responsible for the oversight of the University’s compliance efforts in regard to affirmative action planning, as well as, the enforcement of equal employment opportunity policies and laws, including Title VII and Title IX.

Vision Statement

We aspire to be the University of choice for students, staff, and faculty by establishing an environment of civility and respect, while building cultural competency reflective of the diversity of thought, experiences and talents of the UMass Dartmouth campus community.

An optimal learning and working environment will be realized by aligning diversity and inclusion goals to the University’s strategic priorities through effective campus engagement and demonstration of organizational agility.

Compliance & Oversight

Title IX & Pregnancy Accommodations

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Discrimination & Harassment Prevention

UMass Dartmouth strives to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all in an environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Affirmative Action Plan

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is committed to affirmative action and fair employment.

Laws & Regulations

A collection of state and federal laws designed to protect your rights.

Policies & Forms

Policies related to equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Diversity

Diversity calendar

A resource to the campus community providing information related to holidays, traditional observances, and major days of religious significance.

Training and Education

Educational programs for students, faculty and staff related to discrimination and harassment prevention and more.

Diversity Resources

Campus resources for students and staff.

Land Acknowledgment Statement

UMass Dartmouth acknowledges the land that we occupy and on which we sit today as the traditional and ancestral home of the Wampanoag tribes, including: the Mashpee, Nauset, Nantucket, Pennacook, Pokanoket, Pocasset, Seaconke, and other indigenous nations of Southeast Massachusetts. Without them, we would not have access to this gathering and to this dialogue. We take this opportunity to thank and honor the original caretakers of this land.