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Fraudulent Emails Alert

We are aware that members of the University community have recently received fraudulent emails claiming to be from the Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX Office. These messages may reference reports, request action, or include suspicious links.

Please know that these emails did not originate from our office. Do not click any links, respond, or provide personal information. If you receive a suspicious message, report it to LTS immediately.

If you have questions or want to confirm whether a message is legitimate, you may contact our office directly at eocc@lehigh.edu. To learn more about how to identify legitimate communications from our office, click here.

The health, safety and well-being of our community is of paramount concern. We are committed to providing a safe living, learning and working environment that allows each member of the Lehigh community to reach their full potential through a focus on prevention and education.

Meet the Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator

The Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator, also referred to as the EOCC, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the education and compliance efforts relating to equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (Title IX), and University policies. As such, the EOCC also serves as the Title IX Coordinator, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (section 504) Coordinator, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Coordinator. The EOCC is also the University's designated Title IX Coordinator. 

The Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator:

• Oversees the investigation of all reports and complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct and the enforcement of University policies addressing these topics.  The Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator also oversees the University's response to bias incidents.
• In collaboration with many offices across campus, trains and educates faculty, students, and staff through both online and in person sessions on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
• Ensures compliance with equal opportunity and non-discrimination laws.
• Works with other offices on campus to foster a more diverse and inclusive environment at Lehigh.

If you have any questions about the information contained on this website, or would like to file a report or complaint, you may contact the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office at (610) 758-3535 or eocc@lehigh.edu.