Executive Summary: Access in Action

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (EOA) is responsible for overseeing compliance across the university for equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action laws, regulations, and policies.

EOA safeguards a fair and respectful learning and working environment for students, employees, and individuals seeking to engage in OSU programs and activities — including coordinating the university’s Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 activities. We not only respond to concerns and reports, we proactively work to create an equitable and inclusive experience for our university community.

What We Do

1. Receive, respond to, and address reports of policy violations that fall under EOA’s jurisdiction
2. Provide reasonable accommodations through an interactive process
3. Develop and implement OSU’s workforce insights plan
4. Review and approve waivers to competitive hiring processes
5. Promote the creation of a more accessible and inclusive university environment
6. Deliver prevention, awareness, and educational training programs
7. Serve on university, local, and national councils and committees

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Accomplishments & Focus