Indiana University employees will be asked to identify their disability and veteran status when logging in to authenticate into a university system, effective Sept. 16.

This information is collected because the university is considered a federal contractor and receives federal funds for programs such as research and student loans. To meet federal contractor requirements, IU must periodically survey its employees to allow them to self-identify as a veteran or person with a disability. Employees with questions about their veteran status should visit the Department of Labor website.

The information collected is confidential and not shared with departments or supervisors. For more information about how IU uses employee data, visit the IU Privacy Portal. It is also voluntary to participate; however, employees are encouraged to make these designations because it helps IU implement strategies to build a culture that supports all employees, and measure our progress toward federal compliance goals. Employees can update their personal demographic information at any time in the Employee Center at one.iu.edu.

Any medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity is considered a disability. Employees with a disability may choose to separately request a workplace accommodation by completing the Confidential Accommodation Request Form or through contacting the designated office on their campus.

For questions about this update, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity for assistance.