Unit Offices

Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN)

Louisa Harstad, Interim Assistant Director

The Circle of Indigenous Nations (COIN) advances and advocates for the needs of American Indian/Native American, Alaska Native, and First Nations students on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. COIN offers specialized services, programs, events, and resources to assist students throughout their journey at the University. 

Contact: [email protected]

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

Enjie Hall, Director

The Disability Resource Center promotes access and equity for all students, faculty, staff and guests of the University, through design of innovative learning and working environments and collaborative education and partnership with the University community.

Contact: [email protected]

Equal Opportunity & Title IX

Tina Marisam, Director

The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX is committed to eliminating individual and systemic barriers that inhibit individuals and groups from attaining equal access to University of Minnesota employment, education, programs, and services.

Email: [email protected]

Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life (GSC)

Mycall Akeem Riley, Director

The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life improves the campus climate for all University students, staff, faculty, alumni, and visitors by developing and supporting more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality

Email: [email protected]

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE)

Malinda Lindquist, Interim Director 

The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence develops and fosters inclusive learning for undergraduates at the University of Minnesota through educational support programs and community engagement, and cultural activities.

Email: [email protected]

Office for Conflict Resolution (OCR)

Adepeju Solarin, Director

The Office for Conflict Resolution provides an integrated conflict management system for University employees who have workplace concerns. 

E-mail: [email protected]

Office for Supplier Diversity (OSD)

Sharon Banks, Director

The Office for Supplier Diversity works with businesses owned by women, minorities, and persons with disabilities, and with other underserved businesses, to facilitate their integration into the University supply chain

Email: [email protected]

Women’s Center

Anna Lifson, Interim Director

The Women’s Center advances gender equity across identities; educating and inspiring feminist leaders, advancing an empowering intellectual environment, and advocating for an equitable University culture and community.

Email: [email protected]