Welcome to the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance!
The Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIE) supports efforts to uphold the University’s commitment to creating and maintaining a working and learning environment that is inclusive and free of discriminatory conduct as required by the University’s policies and procedures.
OIE promotes and upholds the University’s commitment to Equity by:
- Guiding employees in referring affected individuals to OIE;
- Facilitating resolution of concerns through advising and providing guidance and support to parties and their supervisors;
- Conducting formal investigations in situations in which alternative resolutions efforts are unsuccessful or inappropriate;
- Partnering with administrators and supervisors to protect against retaliation; and
- Providing general and targeted educational training programs to prevent discrimination and harassment.
Contact the OIE
Early Childhood Research Ctr, 1129
Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: oie@umes.edu
File a Report
Submit a report online of a possible violation of UMES’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, or Workplace Bullying Policies. The online reporting form does allow for anonymous reporting. You may also contact our office in person, by phone, or via email.
Report to UMES police
If it is an emergency and you need immediate assistance, call 911. If you choose to make a police report, you can contact UMES Police at 410-651-3300.
Not sure where to begin? Click here for resources and reporting options.
MEET OUR STAFF:
Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services
ssallen@umes.edu
(410) 651-7995
Assistant Director for Civil Rights, Complaint Resolution & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
agmartin1@umes.edu
(410) 651-7999
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Compliance
Title IX Coordinator, Fair Practices Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer & ADA Coordinator
jacasares@umes.edu
(410) 651-7848
Associate Director for Prevention, Education, Training, and Compliance
cmrivera@umes.edu
(410) 651-7975
Director of Student Accessibility Services
jbchittams@umes.edu
(410) 651-7994
Administrative Assistant
(410) 651-6135
