In order to achieve a diverse workforce throughout the University, the Office of Affirmative Ation Programs undertakes special recruitment efforts for both academic and staff personnel. The office provides academice areas and human resources specialists with recruitment information designed to diversify applicant pools and facilitate hiring opportunities for under-represented groups at all levels of employment. Educational Programs The Office of Affirmative Action provides educational programs for any department or university organization. These programs also include information on federal and state anti-discrimination laws and university policies. Counseling The Office of Affirmative Action offers counseling to any member of the university community about issues related to discrimination.
All counseling is confidential.
Counseling provides faculty, administrators, staff and students with general information on federal, local anti-discrimination laws, university policies and procedures as well as specific advice on issues of individual concern. The Office of Affirmative Action Programs has developed a grievance procedure which provides for prompt, fair and impartial hearing and response to all complaints relating to matters of discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, marital status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. The primary goal of the MBE program is to provide minority contractors and vendors the maximum possible access to business opportunities generated by the University and Hospital. The Office of Affirmative Action Programs serves as a liaison between certified minority businesses and the appropriate purchasing officials in the University community.