Equal Opportunity Institute (EOI) Year long certificate program sponsored by OIED, HR and CSLEPS. Designed to increase participants' awareness of equal opportunity issues and increase their effectiveness as employees or students.

Award Winning Program Proven to Increase Knowledge Recommended by 100%

EOI September through May Participants take three required classes (ADA, EEO/AA and DHPR) and 7 electives Topics such as protected classes, cross cultural communication, diversity conflict management, oppression and leadership in diversity

Comments from EOI Participants “The Institute provided a number of resources, in various forms, from which I have strengthened my knowledge about specific laws and the historical background for equal opportunity.” “The most beneficial gain from participating in the Institute is that I have more keenly developed interpersonal skills.”

Equal Opportunity Institute (EOI) Build your resume Gain knowledge on how to work effectively with a variety of people Gain knowledge of equal opportunity resources

Comments from EOI Participants “What I like most about the Institute is the opportunity to learn something that was informative and very useful, as well as the opportunity to meet so many diverse but well respected people who wanted to expand on their knowledge of what is taking place in the world today.” “What I liked most about EOI is the opportunity to meet University EO staff; the opportunity to interact directly -- on the same level -- with students and professionals.”

OIED Recognized Challenge Fewer resources Fewer staff More work

Program Improvements Time away from office Convenience Existing programs count

Equal Employment Opportunity Institute (EEOI) Requirement under NC General Statue to attend the Equal Employment Opportunity Institute (EEOI) applies to all (both EPA and SPA) managers and supervisors Counts as 3 required and 1 elective

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