{"id":1368639,"date":"2024-09-24T16:42:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T20:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equalopportunity.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=1368639"},"modified":"2024-12-10T09:32:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T14:32:29","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/equalopportunity.ncsu.edu\/","title":{"rendered":"Equal Opportunity at NC State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

The Office of Equal Opportunity is dedicated to creating an inclusive NC State experience where every individual, regardless of their beliefs, background, orientation, or ability, feels a sense of belonging within the Wolfpack community. To achieve this vision, we strive to ensure equal opportunity across campus, strengthen relationships among diverse groups, and foster a welcoming and respectful environment. Additionally, we provide essential services and outreach to both the campus and the broader community, adhere to accountability and compliance standards, and prepare students, faculty, and staff for collaboration on local, state, national, and global levels.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spotlight on Deaf\/Hard of Hearing\/DeafBlind Services<\/h3>\n \n\n \n\t \t

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DELTA\u2019s Accessibility Team is delighted to announce the establishment of the NC State Accessibility Collaborative (NCStAC) this fall. Created in partnership with several campus units, the group hopes to facilitate collaborative allyship and engagement with accessibility topics as part of a university-wide commitment to removing barriers to inclusion.\n<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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On Aug. 1, we announced that the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity would become the Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity. In order to clarify the role of the office, the new name of the office will be the Office of Equal Opportunity, effective immediately.\n<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Equal Opportunity at NC State<\/p>\n

Find our more about how our office services the campus community<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Equal Opportunity works toward complete inclusion of all individuals with all abilities and backgrounds to fulfill our mission to create and maintain an equitable and diverse community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Browse Policies and Guidance<\/h2>\n

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Equal Opportunity at NC State<\/h2>\n

As a public land grant institution, the University strives to ensure that diverse persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally. We also strive to maintain a campus environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.<\/p>\n \n

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Because equal access matters<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Disability Resource Office works diligently to ensure that students with disabilities are provided an equal opportunity to participate in courses and programs by determining appropriate accommodations for students and serving as a resource to faculty in helping them understand their obligation in the provision of approved accommodations. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Request a student accommodation<\/h2>\n

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Student Resources<\/h2>\n

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Nearly 2500 students on our campus qualify for and are receiving accommodations to make their experience at NC State more equitable and accessible to their needs. <\/p>\n \n

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