This message was sent by Becci Menghini , Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Compliance, on August 14, 2020. Dear Carolina Community, On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released extensive new regulations governing campus … Read more

The Equal Opportunity and Compliance (EOC) Office at UNC Chapel Hill values the individual identities and backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty who create the diverse fabric of our community. We believe strongly that diverse beliefs, experiences, and perspectives enhance … Read more

A survivor may be sad, angry, laughing, or showing no emotion at all. They may feel all of these emotions in one day. These are all normal reactions to an abnormal experience. There is no “right” or “wrong” way for … Read more

All instructors are encouraged to consider the impact of interpersonal (relationship) and sexual violence on the students in their class. One way to do this is to include in their syllabus a statement encouraging students affected by discrimination, harassment, and … Read more

The EOC (EOC) is committed to empowering our Carolina community to find new and creative ways to address and end sexual and relationship violence, stalking and other forms of harassment. One way the EOC connects with the Carolina community around … Read more

Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz wrote to the Carolina community after the death of George Floyd, “we struggle to comprehend these events, we share your sadness, grief and frustration, and recognize the pain the recurrence of such senseless acts of violence … Read more

Sent on June 26, 2020 Dear Members of the Campus Y and the Joint Governance Council of Student Government: Thank you for sharing your thoughtful concerns regarding the Department of Education’s Final Rule relating to reports of sexual misconduct pursuant … Read more

  Dear Carolina Community, I write to inform you that the University has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, following a six-year review that found several serious deficiencies in our crime and safety reporting between … Read more

(June 15, 2020) – In a historical decision, the Supreme Court voted 6-to-3 to extend protections against employment discrimination to the LGBTQ community under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis … Read more

“We are reviewing the new regulations associated with Title IX compliance and response issued by the U.S. Department of Education. The Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office and an advisory committee will assess the impact the new rules may have on … Read more