The Office of Equal Opportunity serves the University of Maine System (UMS) community and guests by ensuring equal access to employment and educational opportunities. We do this through outreach, education, training, complaint resolution, and the advancement of UMS’ nondiscrimination policies. To ensure the community upholds equal opportunity and affirmative action obligations, we provide guidance and training on UMS policies and other federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
Our Services
- Consultations
- Conflict resolution
- Disability accommodations
- Investigations
- Mediation
- Resources and referrals
- Trainings
Employees may access additional information about services, resources, and trainings via their myCampus portal (External Site).
Filing a Complaint
Individuals who wish to notify the University of Maine System of a potential civil rights violation may file a complaint online (Secure Form) or contact the Office of Equal Opportunity:
5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412
Orono, ME 04469
Tel: 207.581.1226
Fax: 207.581.1214
equal.opportunity@maine.edu
Additional information about our complaint procedure may be found here.