The Office of Equity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Administration (EDAAA) is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity in education and employment at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.

The Mission of the office of EDAAA is to promote a campus environment that values the tenets of a democratic and pluralistic society; an environment that supports the intellectual, personal and professional development of each individual; an environment that generates understanding, attitudes, and perspectives that create an atmosphere of civility, collegiality, appreciation and mutual respect for diversity and cultural differences. The office is committed to ensuring, for all individuals, a work and educational environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

The Office of EDAAA reports to the President of the University and is responsible for ensuring that the University is in compliance with statutory and regulatory non-discrimination laws and executive orders, and for educating the University community in regard to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity regulations.

The Director and Staff are responsible for the following:

- Compliance
- Resolution of Allegations of Discrimination
- Policy Development
- Training and Education
- Diversity Initiatives and Program Development

Compliance
The office’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the University is in compliance with State and Federal non-discrimination Laws and Executive Orders. The Director is the University’s official liaison to the various government monitoring and enforcement agencies, the State Attorney General's Office and to SUNY Counsel. The Director and Staff are responsible for preparing the various mandatory State and Federal reports.

Resolution of Allegations of Discrimination
The Office of EDAAA receives, reviews and investigates allegations of discrimination based on: Race, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Orientation, Disability/ Accessibility/Accommodations, Age, Harassment, Marital Status, Vietnam-Era Veteran status, Veterans with Disabilities and, Other Eligible Veterans. The community we serve includes: faculty, staff, students, visitors, vendors and contractors of the University at Buffalo, the Research Foundation, and UB-affiliated organizations.

Policy Development
The office is responsible for monitoring UB’s policies and practices to assure compliance with federal and state nondiscrimination laws. The staff reviews and analyzes changes in current state and federal regulations, statutes, case law and legal notices and when necessary works with various committees and SUNY Counsel to revise present policies and/or develop new policies as required.

Training and Education
The office provides assistance to Search Committees, Deans and Chairs on matters of recruitment, retention, and promotion. The staff conducts training and educational modules on the prevention of discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment; presents seminars and workshops on cultural differences, diversity, and understanding the AA laws and the AA debate. We have an extensive lending library of films on EO/AA topics.

Diversity Initiatives and Program Development
Individually and in collaboration with other divisions and units the office develops and implements programs and activities that support and promote a positive campus environment; support and promote the recruitment, retention and promotion of eligible women and protected class members; and support and promote educational equity and academic excellence.