The Office of Graduate Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (Grad-DEI)
The Office of Graduate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Grad-DEI) at Iowa is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for graduate student populations that are historically underserved and underrepresented in higher education.
Grad-DEI is dedicated to supporting the outreach, recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented graduate students by hosting workshops, providing spaces, and creating opportunities to grow.
Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
The Graduate College’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is an award-winning eight-week immersion program designed to provide underrepresented undergraduate students with in-depth research experiences. SROP is a gateway to graduate education in a Big Ten Academic Alliance Initiative at the University of Iowa.
Report a Concern
The University of Iowa's Office of Institutional Equity is the central receiving agency for any reports regarding discrimination in three major categories:
- Sexual harassment/misconduct; Title IX, or gender discrimination gender
- Discrimination, harassment, or ADA
- Equal employment, affirmative action, or harassment prevention education
Visit the Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion website to learn more about how to file a complaint or receive support for any concerns.
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