Mid-Semester Updates from the
Office of Equal Opportunity

We’re halfway through, but there’s more to see and do!

NC State Belltower framed by white spring flowers

OEO Viz Gallery 2.0: Centennial Edition!

If you missed the Viz Gallery in D.H. Hill Jr. Library, we’re bringing it to James B. Hunt Jr. Library March 24-26! Join us for Know Your Rights: Your Equal Opportunity Protections. Explore the history of civil rights at NC State, Title IX milestones and accessibility advancements through an immersive timeline. Accessible web version also available.

There will be a kick-off Lunch and Learn with Vice Provost Sheri Schwab on March 24 at noon (RSVP required for kick-off).

Add the Viz Gallery to your calendar ➔

The Compliance Compass: Wellness and Belonging

The newest Compliance Compass article from the Office of Equal Opportunity and the NC State University Libraries is now available! Check out this list of resources that will help you explore the critical intersection between student well-being and a sense of belonging in higher ed.

Read the latest Compliance Compass ➔

Spring AccessFest March 25

Join accessibility practitioners from across campus for this day-long, drop-in event designed to help NC State faculty and instructors improve digital course accessibility. This is not a workshop with formal instruction — it’s a practical, come-and-go opportunity to work on your own materials (documents, Moodle space, multimedia, etc.) in a supportive environment. Bring any materials you’d like to remediate. Accessibility experts will be available throughout the day to answer questions and provide guidance.

Read more about AccessFest ➔

Upcoming Workshops

We have plenty of professional development opportunities left this academic year — check out our upcoming live webinars and in-person workshops below:

Positive Workplace Culture – Part 1 (3/18), Part 2 (3/19), Part 3 (3/19), 3-in-1 Intensive (5/7 – opening soon)
Fundamentals of Equal Opportunity (Virtual) – 3/18, 5/5
Search Committee Training (Virtual) – 4/23, 5/6, 6/25
Lunch and Learn: Mission First, People Always – 4/29

Check out our full list of upcoming workshops ➔

LinkedIn Learning: Applied Interpersonal Effectiveness

The Applied Interpersonal Effectiveness learning path equips professionals with the reflective practices and practical skills needed to navigate complex interactions, foster employee well-being and become intentional contributors to a resilient and high-performing culture. Register for this Learning Path in REPORTER and receive an additional NC State certificate upon completion.

Not ready to commit to the full learning path? Check out the three-week LinkedIn Learning challenge, Applied Interpersonal Effectiveness LITE, full of short clips and practical skills instead!

Register for One of OEO’s Certificate Programs

It’s not too late to enroll in one of our 2025-26 certificate programs! We are still enrolling for two specialized certificate programs, and enrollment opens soon for a Positive Workplace Culture Intensive (3-in-1) on May 7. Complete one or both certificates by May 15 to join us at an OEO certificate finishers’ celebration! All completions by June 1 will earn a Credly badge and certificate.

Equal Opportunity Essentials (four courses)
Positive Workplace Culture (three courses)

Faculty Focus: Classroom Accommodations Module

In response to faculty feedback, OEO has developed a 30-minute module, Classroom Accommodations, covering NC State-specific accommodation procedures, recommendations for course modifications and accessible course design and the respective roles of students, faculty and the Disability Resource Office. This module provides practical guidance to help instructors know what to do when they receive accommodation letters from students.

Access the Faculty module here ➔

Digital Accessibility: First, Learn the Basics

The new requirements related to digital content accessibility go into effect on April 24! OIT has resources, tools and guidelines related to support you. We are encouraging everyone to complete OIT’s Digital Accessibility Basics self-paced training (approximately 30 minutes). Once completed, you can use the course content and DELTA’s Digital Accessibility Guide as quick, reliable references whenever you need to check a key principle or definition.

Read more about digital accessibility

Support OEO on NC State’s Day of Giving

Day of Giving is March 25! Your gifts to the Equal Opportunity and Disability Resource Funds make a difference for the NC State community by supporting educational prevention- and awareness-based programs focused on complying with equal opportunity and related laws, and providing accommodations and education about accessible educational experiences.

Support Equal Opportunity on March 25 ➔

NC State University Office of Equal Opportunity
Campus Box 7530, Raleigh, NC 27695

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