UConn is pleased to announce the merger of the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) into a unified entity: the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR).
In the October 1, 2025, announcement, President Maric stated:
“The essential work of OIE and ODI and the institutional commitment to both will continue but with more direct collaboration and support. This merger brings together subject matter experts from both units, fostering deeper alignment across initiatives, programs, and services. It allows us to streamline our efforts in civil rights and equal employment opportunity compliance, education and training, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, while continuing to provide responsive support and referrals across the University.”
“Dr. Jeffrey Hines, Vice President, will lead the new Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights. Sarah Chipman, who has led OIE on an interim basis as Associate Vice President, will serve as Director of Civil Rights Compliance, leading a team focused on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / Section 504, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and related non-discrimination compliance within the new unit. Sarah will continue serving as the University’s ADA, Title VI, and Title IX Coordinator.“
For information on OICR’s areas of focus, please visit:
Advocates for access and equity across all university units, welcomes and celebrates the experiences of individuals regardless of background through innovative educational programs, and transforms campus climate to build a more welcoming and inclusive community.
Supports visitors and the University community to ensure full participation for people with disabilities.
Ensures the University responds appropriately to reports of discrimination based on sex (gender) and sexual misconduct.
Responds to inquiries and complaints implicating the University’s non-discrimination policies and ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to equal opportunity and affirmative action, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act.
Make a Report
OICR/Title IX Report Form
The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) receives reports concerning alleged Prohibited Conduct pursuant to the Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Related Interpersonal Violence (Policy).
This form may be used to report an individual’s own concerns, or to fulfill the employee reporting responsibilities set forth in the Policy, including those specific to student disclosures of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking.
Inform
Inform is a tool to help the UConn community navigate the reporting process and support available for a variety of incidents including bias, harassment, safety concerns, and other types of misconduct.