Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Mission:

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance provides leadership and expertise to West Chester University to ensure equitable access and opportunities are a shared responsibility.  We do this by offering policy guidance, education, collaborative partnerships, outreach, and complaint resolution to create welcoming environments that enable everyone to succeed. 

Vision:

Cultivate in every interaction, policy, and practice- environments that are free from harassment,  discrimination, and sexual misconduct through a culture of respect and valuing differences.

Goals:

• Monitor and support a positive campus climate
• Provide educational opportunities and facilitate professional development that promotes a greater understanding of identities, inequities, multiculturalism, inclusion and social justice
• Enhance and support campus efforts to increase access, retention, engagement, and success of faculty, staff and students.
• Monitor and recommend policies that promote equitable learning and working environments free from discrimination and harassment.
• Ensure compliance with Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity, Title IX and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through well-defined measures, procedures, data collection and analysis.
• Identify and advocate for resources which enhance institutional diversity and inclusion initiatives across the university.

Brochure

• Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance brochure

Data Resources:

• Data Dashboard Available through the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
• WCU Fact Book
• University Affirmative Action Plans (2019- 2024)
• Campus Climate Surveys

Important Notice: 

West Chester University of Pennsylvania welcomes all individuals to its programs, services, and activities. As noted in the University’s Non-Discrimination Statement , the university does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.  As a result of a Spring 2025 university-wide review, the University affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable (1) federal laws, (2) executive orders, and (3) federal agency directives.