DEI Partners
Title IX & Equity
In compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other federal, state and local laws, and in accordance with our values, Barnard College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, disability, or sex[1], gender identity or expression, in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities or in its employment practices. In addition, Barnard College does not discriminate on the basis of alienage or citizenship status, marital partnership status, military status, arrest or conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, caregiver status, or victim status for the following offenses: domestic violence, stalking, and/or sex offense, in its employment practices.
The OVPDEI works closely with this office to develop ongoing training and education for the Barnard community to deepen understanding and competencies in equity and equal opportunity.
Center for Engaged Pedagogy
The CEP and OVPDEI work together to support an inclusive and equitable learning environment. These units collaborate on faculty development topics as well as efforts connected to well-being and equity in the classroom environment such as the most recent Fail Forward dinner series.
Ombuds Office
The Barnard College Ombuds Office is available as a campus-wide resource to assist students, faculty and staff.
The Ombuds Office provides a confidential and informal environment in which possible options for dealing with a variety of Barnard-related issues and concerns can be explored. As a confidential and impartial third party, the Ombuds Office is a uniquely positioned, independent resource within the College. Additional confidential resources can be found here.
The Ombuds apprise Barnard’s leadership of general issues and trends that members of the community may be experiencing. The ombuds provides generalized information on the campus climate to inform the work of DEI@Barnard.
Center for Accessibility Resources and Disability Services
Barnard College is committed to providing qualified community members who have disabilities an opportunity to access campus services and participate on an equal basis in our educational programs. Barnard's Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) is the focal point for meeting the needs of community members (students, faculty, staff, and visitors) with disabilities. DEI collaborates regularly with CARDS on equity and inclusion efforts.