Services

The Office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services (EOIRS) provides specific services for faculty and staff, and for students, and additional services for all members of the Syracuse University (SU) community. These include:

For Faculty & Staff

Internal Investigation of Complaints. EOIRS staff investigate complaints of disability-related discrimination, such as denial of accommodations, harassment, and retaliation; and investigation of intersectional complaints that may also be based on gender, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or other protected categories; as well as investigations of incidents and that may involve sexual misconduct, stalking and/or harassment. Visit the University Complaint Process.

Training. The University offers high-quality, focused and tailored small group and 1:1 training.  If interested in training please contact equalopp@syr.edu or visit the office of diversity and inclusion learning and development webpage.

Information. We provide access to a number of SU policies on Non-Discrimination, such as the “Non-Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Disability” policy. Visit University Policies.

Requesting Leave.  The Human Resources office can assist you with requesting a leave of absence.  Please contact the Leave Administration team at leaveadmin@syr.edu or call 315-443-4042.

For All Members of the SU Community

Report a Barrier to Access. To report an instance of inaccessibility at SU, such as barriers to your participation or attendance at an SU event, program, or facility, complete the online Concerns Form or email ada@syr.edu.

Accommodation Appeals. Students, Staff, and Faculty who have requested and been denied an accommodation, and believe the denial was in error, may appeal the denial to the Director of Disability Access & ADA Coordinator. Send a copy of the accommodation denial letter to ada@syr.edu to initiate the appeal process.

Other Questions. Do you have other questions or concerns about your rights and responsibilities regarding disability? Email the Disability Access team at ada@syr.edu.