The Office for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (OEDI) was established to help build the University into a world-class model of diversity and inclusion defined by inclusive excellence and an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
The Office for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion:
- Coordinates, facilitates, and participates in the development and implementation of equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, and diversity policies, procedures, and guidelines for the University.
- Monitors progress in implementing diversity initiatives and realizing objectives for enhancing inclusion.
- Prepares institutional and governmental reports including, but not limited to, the University's Affirmative Action Plans.
- Develops and delivers education and training.
- Organizes, collaborates on, and participates in a variety of cultural celebrations.
- Investigates and/or coordinates the handling of internal complaints of discrimination, bias incidents, discriminatory harassment, and grievances associated with accommodation requests.
- Develops and creates new and existing Pitt Communities for faculty and staff.
- Coordinates and facilitates the University’s digital accessibility compliance program and plans to ensure equal access to all electronic programs and services.