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Academic and Community Engagement


Human Resources is committed to fostering a working environment where we value and develop employees of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to a workplace in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We firmly believe collaboration among team members with varied pasts and perspectives generates  deeper and more creative insights that enhance results, leading to greater contributions in support of the University of Georgia's mission.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Office of Academic and Community Engagement (ACE) leads the university in fulfilling its commitment to be an inclusive community that is enriched and informed by the personal, cultural, and intellectual differences of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As UGA and our state grow more diverse, creating a welcoming climate of civility and respect for all is more important than ever. A continuing goal of this office is to ensure that the University of Georgia is an inclusive and welcoming environment that enables all students, faculty, staff, and partners to learn, grow, and thrive.

ACE prioritizes initiatives that serve the goals and academic mission of the university. Our office facilitates collaboration of initiatives throughout campus and the external community, and provides professional development opportunities and consultation to support inclusive excellence. We also serve as a hub for information, resources and expertise on a wide range of topics and stand ready to support units in helping reach our academic goals.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE

The University of Georgia is committed to a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. One of the Equal Opportunity Office’s many functions is assisting in the maintenance of this environment by ensuring that UGA complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, and disability or veteran status (these eleven categories are known as the“ProtectedCategories”). EOO does so through the administration of the following policies governing the UGA community:

UGA’s Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (NDAH) Policy

  • Prohibits discrimination and discriminatory harassment on the basis of Protected Categories
  • Governs situations where a non-student member of the UGA community engages in sexual misconduct
  • Prohibits faculty and staff from having sexual or romantic relationships with students and student employees they evaluate or supervise
  • Prohibits romantic relationships between employees on the same reporting line

     

The University System of Georgia’s Sexual Misconduct Policy
Governs situations where a UGA student engages in sexual misconduct and Addresses Title IX

These policies apply to UGA staff, faculty, students, student-athletes, and all visitors to UGA’s campuses or other properties. They also apply to Campus Transit, Study Abroad, and other UGA programs and activities on and off-campus, whether you’re cheering on the Dawgs at the Rose Bowl or enjoying a Zoom meet-and greet for new departmental employees. Please visit the Equal Opportunity Office Website and review these policies and related materials to gain a fuller understanding of what discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct mean at UGA.

LINKS AND RESOURCES 

UGA has a number of additional resources for our community.

Links and Resources: