Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) serves as a hub for promoting and implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies across various governmental and educational institutions.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is to foster an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment by providing leadership, guidance, and resources. EDI works to ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity statutes and to promote policies that support diversity, equity, and inclusion in both the workplace and community.[1]

Parent organization

The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is part of the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).[2]

Legislation

Its operations are influenced by various pieces of legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Executive Order 13583 which focuses on establishing a coordinated government-wide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workforce.[3][4][5]

Number of employees

The precise number of employees in EDI isn't publicly detailed, but the NIH as a whole employs over 18,000 people.[6]

Organization structure

- Diversity Management Division is responsible for developing and implementing diversity and inclusion strategies. - Equal Employment Opportunity Division ensures compliance with EEO laws and handles related complaints. - Disability Employment Program focuses on accommodations and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. - Special Emphasis Programs address specific demographic groups to ensure equitable representation and opportunities.[7]

List of programs

  • Diversity Management Programs
  • NIH Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Special Emphasis Program Observances
  • NIH Equal Employment Opportunity Program
  • Accessibility and Disability Programs[8]

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget figures for EDI are not publicly detailed; however, NIH's overall budget allocation for diversity and inclusion initiatives can be inferred from broader NIH budget discussions.[9]

Leader

The leader of the organization is referred to as the Chief Diversity Officer.[10]

Services provided

EDI provides services like diversity training, consultation for diversity-related issues, support for employee resource groups, EEO complaint resolution, and the development of inclusive policies. They also offer guidance on accessibility and accommodations for employees with disabilities.[11]

Regulations overseen

EDI oversees the application of regulations concerning equal employment opportunity, disability rights, and diversity initiatives across NIH. This includes ensuring compliance with federal laws like Title VII, the ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.[12][13]

Headquarters address

6701 Rockledge Drive, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20892-7974[14]

Website

https://www.edi.nih.gov/

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for this office. However, information can be found under broader topics like "National Institutes of Health".

References

  1. ↑ https://www.edi.nih.gov/
  2. ↑ https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/office-director
  3. ↑ https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes
  4. ↑ https://www.justice.gov/crt/americans-disabilities-act-1990-ada
  5. ↑ https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2011/08/18/executive-order-13583-establishing-coordinated-government-wide-initiativ
  6. ↑ https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac
  7. ↑ https://www.edi.nih.gov/about-edi
  8. ↑ https://www.edi.nih.gov/resources
  9. ↑ https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/who-we-are/nih-budget
  10. ↑ https://www.edi.nih.gov/about-edi/leadership
  11. ↑ https://www.edi.nih.gov/resources
  12. ↑ https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/titlevii.cfm
  13. ↑ https://www.ada.gov/
  14. ↑ https://www.edi.nih.gov/contact-edi
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