Equity and Access Office

The Equity and Access Office (EAO) ensures the university is meeting its obligations regarding:

• affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment
• non-discrimination and anti-harassment
• reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices
• lactation room access and/or availability

University Compliance Officers

The following individuals serve as the university compliance officers for civil rights:

Resources

Report a Concern to the Equity & Access Office Report a concern of potential violation of a policy EAO oversees.

Request Access to a Lactation Space Learn about lactation spaces and how to request an accommodation.

Request Religious Accommodation Submit a request for a religious accommodation.

Request Disability Accommodation Learn about Disability Resources and how to request an accommodation.

University Resources Learn about other university supportive resources and complaint procedures.

File a Formal Complaint Request a formal investigation into harassment or discrimination based on protected status.

Statement on nondiscrimination and affirmative action

Northern Arizona University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or other legally or policy protected status, in the university’s services, educational programs, and activities, including but not limited to, admission to and employment by the university. As a federal contractor, the university is committed to affirmative action in employment for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.