Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance

The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) serves as the civil rights compliance office for the University of Northern Colorado. In collaboration with University partners, OIEC is committed to building equitable living, working, and learning environments and ensures equal opportunity for students, employees, and members of the public.

OIEC is a neutral investigative and resource office reporting to UNC's General Counsel. OIEC is responsible for administering University policies and procedures for students, staff, faculty, volunteers, and campus guests, including:

• Responding to and investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related sexual misconduct under the University’s Discrimination Complaint Procedures (Univ. Reg. 3-6-127)
• Responding to and investigating formal complaints of sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking under the University’s Title IX Additional Procedures (Univ. Reg. 3-6-116)
• Facilitating the University’s Student-Faculty Dispute Resolution Processes (Univ. Reg. 3-2-111)
• Reviewing and facilitating responses to General University Complaints, including those filed anonymously via UNC Safe Campus

Pursuant to the University’s Equal Opportunity Policy, and in furtherance of fostering a safe and inclusive campus environment for all, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal civil rights laws. Unlawful discrimination includes harassment, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

OIEC provides training and prevention education to the University community, coordinates resources and support for parties impacted by misconduct, responds to and investigates complaints, and seeks to remedy the effects of discrimination, harassment, and related forms of sexual and interpersonal misconduct. If you wish to request a training or educational offering for your group, please contact us at titleix@o3bb3mkl.com.