Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility (EOA) proactively works to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and institutional policies. EOA collaborates with and supports units across the UTC campus and UT System to promote institutional accountability and promote the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct among members of the campus community.
EOA advances its mission of Cultivating a Culture of Compliance with Care through:
- Coordinating workplace disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodations
- Addressing and responding to concerns relating to discrimination and harassment
- Conducting fair and impartial reviews and investigations of discrimination complaints based on protected characteristics such as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), and veteran status
- Developing and providing targeted trainings for faculty, staff, and students
- Coordinating professional development opportunities for members of the campus community
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as a University of Choice.
EOA supports the University of Tennessee Systems goal of being a place where people from all backgrounds and identities choose to work, learn, and be a part of the community. We strive to ensure that everyone is treated with respect, understanding, and fairness, and that a quality educational experience enhances the growth and development of all served.
UT System Statement of Aspirations
We are dedicated to expanding access to educational opportunities, striving to remove barriers, and making academic pursuits more affordable. Consistent with the University’s commitment to high academic standards, student achievement, and the preparation of responsible citizens, we believe that engaging with individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives fosters a vibrant learning environment that enhances critical thinking and intellectual growth. Our collective strengths make us stronger, and we are committed to promoting an atmosphere where all members of the University community feel welcome, can thrive, and achieve success.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on February 28, 2025
