Indiana University takes seriously and responds to all reports of sexual misconduct and is concerned about the increased number of sexual assault reports involving students this year. For more information, see IU's response to recent reports.
IU response to recent reports
Our mission
The Office of Institutional Equity’s mission is to protect the rights of each individual and to ensure their equal access in all aspects of employment, education, and participation within the university.
As part of that work, we:
- Investigate and respond to complaints of discrimination and harassment against IU faculty, staff, and students.
- Provide information, consultation, and training regarding diversity, equity, equal opportunity, disability awareness, Title IX, and discrimination and harassment prevention.
- Monitor the university’s affirmative action and equal opportunity employment practices.
- Coordinate the university’s compliance with its Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy,Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy, and Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy, as well as, other relevant laws and regulations.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
The Annual Security Reports, containing policy statements and crime statistics for Indiana University campuses, are available through Public Safety and the IU Police Department websites at protect.iu.edu/police-safety/annual-reports/index.html. A paper copy will be provided upon request from Public Safety at iups@iu.edu