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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.
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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.
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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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