A need for increasing awareness regarding the US Federal government regulations and AUC policies in implementation of these regulations has been expressed by different AUC constituencies. The Special Advisor for Affirmative Action, Ms. Iman El-Kaffass, is launching an awareness campaign in order to reduce the number of confusions and ultimately that of possible discrimination complaints. Training programs will be held for different AUC constituencies on discrimination laws, lawful interviewing and screening, evaluating employees, lawful evaluation, disability accommodation, avoiding sexual harassment on campus and responding to external charges. The AA Office possesses a resource library that includes material on different affirmative action issues. The library also carries videotapes on related issues.
All materials are available for borrowing in coordination with the office.
The Office also schedules times, upon request, for individuals or groups who prefer to view these tapes on campus. The Office provides all members involved in recruiting for new positions with a Search Committee Package. All members intending to start a search are urged to contact the AA Office for coordination of the advertisements and review of the hiring procedures. Many problems, that may mount to applicants claiming discrimination against AUC, can be avoided if early coordination of recruitment efforts takes place with the AA Office. Starting mid-October, the AA Office will have an information page on the AUC Web Site where the Affirmative Action Plan and different policies will be posted in addition to the different office activities.