Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
The University of Mississippi’s Office of Equal Opportunity & Regulatory Compliance (EORC) is responsible for compliance with federal laws and regulations pertaining to the fair treatment of faculty, staff, and students, which includes the application of Title IX and Title VII, and upholds equal employment opportunity to ensure equal access to the University.
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Unlawful Discrimination
The University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Employees, students, applicants for admission or employment, or other participants in University of Mississippi programs or activities who believe they have been discriminated against or harassed are entitled to seek relief through the Office of Equal Opportunity & Regulatory Compliance.
EORC Policies
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
- Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form
- Consensual Relationships Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
- Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
- Protection of Minors Policy
- Title IX Policy
- Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy
- UM Policy Directory
Training
For Employees
This training provides an overview of the process for requesting accommodations, what accommodations may be available, documentation that is typically needed, and how the University can support individuals with disabilities.
For Supervisors
This training focuses on supervisors’ responsibilities to recognize accommodation requests, refer employees to the accommodations process and provide accommodations in collaboration with EORC. This training will explain the process and a supervisor’s typical role in that process, emphasizing the University’s policies related to non-discrimination on the basis of disability.
For Authorized Adults
This training provides an overview of the University of Mississippi’s Protection of Minors Policy, focusing on the supervision and reporting requirements as well as other noteworthy responsibilities of Authorized Adults working with minors in Youth Programs. This training can be adjusted to suit any program, environment, and age range of participants.
For Program Contacts and Directors
This training provides an overview of the University of Mississippi’s Protection of Minors Policy, focusing on the responsibilities of Program Contact and Program Directors when preparing, planning, and administering a Youth Program. This training can be adjusted to suit any program, environment, and age range of participants.
Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" imposes reporting obligations on institutions of higher education with respect to certain crime statistics, arrests, and campus disciplinary actions.
This form should be utilized by Campus Security Authorities (CSA) to report crimes to UPD and/or the Clery Compliance Officer as soon as possible after a crime has been reported to the CSA. Under the Clery Act, a crime is reported to a CSA when a student, employee, or third party brings information about an alleged crime to the attention of the CSA and the CSA believes the report was made in good faith.
Protection of Minors
To ensure appropriate supervision of minors who are on campus or involved in university-sponsored programs, follow these helpful tips:
- Do not have one-on-one contact with minors.
- If you suspect that a minor has been abused or neglected, state law requires that you call the Mississippi Department of Human Services and University Police Department immediately.
- See something, say something. It is our duty to report to the Title IX Coordinator anything that gives rise to concern for the health or safety of a minor.
Meet Our Team
Billy Benson
- Director, Equal Opportunity Compliance & ADA Coordinator
Honey Ussery
- Director of Regulatory Compliance and Title IX Coordinator