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Mission, Goals, & Objectives
I. MISSION OF THE OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ DIVERSITY
AFFAIRS
Facilitate compliance with the appropriate laws regarding
employment programs of the University and contribute toward
the following commitments of the University:
- develop and maintain a culturally diverse academic community
of faculty, staff and students.
- develop a University Community that encourages students
and faculty to develop a rational understanding of the need
to accept and appreciate differences among people and cultures.
II. GOALS OF THE OFFICE
- provide equal opportunity direction and support for the
University
- provide equal opportunity information for planning and
decision-making
- provide leadership and facilitate improvements in equal
opportunity/diversity in the University
- establish and maintain partnerships with private and
public civil rights and equal opportunity organizations
and agencies.
III. OBJECTIVES
- formulate policies and develop procedures to facilitate
or ensure compliance with equal opportunity, equity and
affirmative action regulations.
- disseminate information and conduct equal opportunity
training and awareness sessions for students and employees
- Provide equal opportunity consultation services to employees,
supervisors and university committees.
- Monitor and review compliance of education and employment
programs of the University with equal opportunity, equity
and affirmative action regulations.
- Review discrimination complaints, and resolve disputes
arising from such complaints through mediation, investigation
and conciliation.
- Administer or monitor administration of programs designed
to enhance career development of members of the protected
classes (i.e. Leadership Diversity Program).
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