U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota

DiversityOffice of Equity and Diversity (OED)One of the advantages of being a U of M student is the unique opportunity to connectand interact with students, faculty, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds andexperiences. The Office for Equity and Diversity is responsible for the University ofMinnesota’s system-wide equity and diversity initiatives and programs, and for infusingthe core values of equity and diversity into all aspects of teaching, learning, research,service, and outreach at the University.» www.academic.umn.edu/equity/Disability Services (DS)The Disability Services office is committedto making the University accessible andinviting for students, faculty, staff, andguests with disabilities. If you have adisability that requires an accommodation,you will need to register with DisabilityServices. Students are encouraged tocontact DS as early as possible to discussreasonable accommodations. A disabilityspecialist will assist you with disabilityrelatedconcerns that affect learning andstudent life. The primary responsibilityof the disability specialist is to determineyour eligibility for services and to facilitatethe process of identifying appropriate andreasonable accommodations. Please contactour office at 612-626-1333 (v/tty) if youhave additional questions or wish to register for services. To make accommodations forOrientation, see page 5.» ds.umn.eduGay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally (GLBTA)Programs OfficeThe Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally (GLBTA) Programs Office is dedicated toimproving campus climate for all University of Minnesota students, staff, faculty, alumni,and visitors by developing and supporting more inclusive understandings of gender andsexuality. The GLBTA Programs Office seeks to bridge and build communities that createaffirming and welcoming environments in which people can be their whole selves andwhich honor all identities and experiences.17» www.glbta.umn.edu17