Welcome 
The Affirmative Action and Equity Office is charged with the responsibility to oversee the University's compliance efforts with affirmative action, Title IX, disability laws and regulations (including ADA and Section 504), equal employment laws, and campus initiatives aimed at creating a diverse, welcoming and equitable campus. The Director of the Affirmative Action and Equity Office provides advice on policies, programs and services to achieve affirmative action goals and enhance the campus climate, and, in addition, handles all complaints of discrimination or harassment under the Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Policy.
The Director and the staff of the Affirmative Action and Equity Office serve as a liaison between the President's Office and appropriate governing committees; deliver educational programs, support activities and programs throughout the campus community (for students, faculty and staff) on the issues of equity, diversity and affirmative action, and represent the University with federal and state agencies.
ReportIt is the place to report and learn about incidents
of bias, discrimination and/or harassment. By submitting a report or learning
more about this type of behavior, you help us to improve our campus and
community climate. Click on the image for more information.
NEW INITIATIVE
USNH is rolling out a new on-line training program for faculty and staff on Discrimination, Sexual and Discriminatory Harassment Prevention. The program’s goal is to establish a baseline education program mandated for all USNH faculty and staff to prevent acts of discrimination and sexual and discriminatory harassment. UNH campus-wide distribution of the on-line training program is scheduled for implementation in July for staff and October for faculty. Please click here for additional information and to view FAQs regarding the program.