Inclusive Excellence Support
The College of Engineering is committed to creating an environment where all Engineering and KSA Buckeyes can thrive. We want everyone to become more self-aware and increase their understanding of the importance and value of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. In response to feedback from stakeholders, an Inclusive Excellence Liaison (IE Liasion) position has been created. Working in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Equity and Student Life to address issues and behaviors not aligned with the University's shared values, the IE Liaison will offer informal mediation and provide appropriate resources to employees and students to support and empower them in the workplace and classroom. Additional resources for faculty and staff are available at https://engineering.osu.edu/community-building-resources-0.
IE Liason and other University Resources
Reporting Incidents of Harassment and Discrimination
The Office of Institutional Equity coordinates Ohio State’s response to all reports of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct affecting students, employees, graduate associates, appointees, volunteers, visitors, suppliers and contractors, including providing information on rights and options for formal investigation.
Individuals who have been victim to or witnessed an incident or violations of harassment and/or discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status can report directly to the Office of Institutional Equity. Additionally, if the Inclusive Excellence team becomes aware of a matter that must be reported, they will collaborate with OIE on appropriate action.
Your wellbeing is important to us: to get assistance connecting with support resources, or to file a report, please contact OIE at:
Online – report form at equity.osu.edu
Call – 614-247-5838
Email equity@osu.edu
Website: https://equity.osu.edu/
You can report anonymous complaints through EthicsPoint.
Support and Guidance to Address Bias and DEI Related Conflicts and Incidents
Bias incidents are a singular or perpetual action and/or language that limits or threatens the ability of an individual to work, study or participate in the campus environment.
Some bias incidents may result in a formal university complaint such as reports of discrimination, sexual misconduct or other violations of university policy or law.
There are several university-level resources supporting students, staff and faculty to navigate university policies and overcome challenges faced inside and outside of the classroom.
Support and Guidance to Address Bias and DEI Related Conflicts and Incidents
Bias incidents are singular or perpetual action and/or language that limits or threatens the ability of an individual to work, study, or participate in the campus environment. Some bias incidents may result in a formal university complaint, such as reports of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or other violations of university policy or law. There are several university-level resources supporting students, staff and faculty to navigate university policies and overcome challenges faced inside and outside of the classroom.
If you are unsure if what you have witnessed or experienced is a bias incident you can email our Inclusive Excellence Liaison, Bryanna Stigger.
Accordions
Student Mental Health Resources
- College of Engineering Embedded Therapist
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion Embedded Therapist
- Counseling and Consultation Services
Undergraduate Students: Student Advocacy Center
- Offers general advising related to academic areas: personal circumstances, instructor complaints, grade grievances, withdrawals, dismissal/reinstatement and a variety of other issues
Graduate and Professional Students: Ombudsperson
- Supports graduate and professional students in addressing issues and challenges faced in their academic and professional careers at Ohio State.
If you are in distress, please know help is available.
Students may contact Counseling and Consultation Services at any time by calling 614-292-5766 or reviewing its website: ccs.osu.edu. If calling after hours, press 2 to be connected to a counselor. For a comprehensive list of resources, visit go.osu.edu/mymentalhealth.
Staff: Employee Labor Relations
- serves as a trusted partner regarding questions, conflicts and issues that arise in the workplace.
Faculty: Ombudsperson
- helps address issues and concerns related to academic roles at OSU.
If you are in distress, please know help is available
Employees can schedule a counseling appointment via in person, video and/or telephone 24/7, by contacting the Employee Assistance Program, at 800-678-6265. For a full list of services, please visit OSU EAP | Employee Assistance Program | OSU Health Plan
The Inclusive Excellence Liaison is trained with knowledge of university resources and de-escalation strategies will provide learning spaces where small groups or individual students, staff and faculty members can discuss issues and explore options and resources to resolve conflicts.
The IE Liaison will serve as the primary contact for Educational Conversations and Workshops, which are intended to proactively provide strategies to facilitate shared values learning and productive and resolution-oriented conversations.
Inclusive Excellence Educational Conversations/Workshops are designed to cultivate an environment of inclusive excellence. While the IE Educational Conversations/Workshops serves as a pro-active resource, they may be requested by students, staff and faculty or recommended by the Office of Institutional Equity as a mechanism to address persistent conflicts, practices and behaviors that do not reflect the University core values.
The IE Educational Conversations/Workshops will engage learners in scenario-based learning to:
- provide tools to be an active ally
- facilitate solution-oriented dialogue in small group settings
- provide strategies for managers on how to deal with expressions of ideas that are found to be insensitive or offensive
*Small group and one-on-one conversations can also be requested. Email Bryanna Stigger.
University Resources
The College of Engineering strives to create an equitable and inclusive experience for all students, staff and faculty regardless of race, creed, gender, sexuality, or any other social identity they hold. If you or someone you know is a victim of harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct, please visit equity.osu.edu for resources and help.
The following areas are part of the Office of Institutional Equity:
- ADA Accessibility
- Title IX
- Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity
- Mental Health Support
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s Office coordinates ADA compliance for the university and serves as a clearinghouse for disability-related resources.
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The Office of Military and Veterans Services is the university’s single point of contact for all military and veterans services and concerns.
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Disability Services coordinates support services and programs in the Office of Student Life to empower students and enable equal access to education and university life.