In keeping with the University President's initiatives on community and diversity, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action will promote and encourage programs and activities that will contribute to all individuals and groups being at "home" at the University. The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is the primary advocate for multiculturalism and diversity at the University. Our clients are derived from all areas of the University, representing world renowned faculty; administrative and support staff; undergraduate and graduate students; their parents; and community-based organizations. It is vital to the success of the University that we provide a positive, supportive, respectful, caring and customer-oriented environment for all who contact the Office. The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is committed to maintaining and developing an Affirmative Action Program that meets Federal and State mandates effectively and efficiently while maximizing proactive Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity activities.

The Primary functions of Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action are:

• Program and Policy development
• Compliance - Ensure CampusCompliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO)
• Training and Development
• Complaint Resolution
• Diversity Initiatives
• Design Proactive Outreach and Strategic planning
• Minority Women Business Enterprise

Prepare annual compliance reports.The office administers the affirmative action program which demonstrates the University's continuous efforts in providing equal access to employment opportunities to qualified members of protected classes. This includes recruitment activities, promotion activities, and training activities for upward mobility to qualified employees.

Develop programs/training modules. Upon request, the office staff will conduct specific training modules for the University community on the education and prevention of discrimination in the workplace and in the classroom and other AA/EEO issues. Pamphlets and posters covering all AA/EEO related issues are produced for campus-wide distribution, and a supply is maintained in our office.

Resolve allegations of discrimination. The office accepts discrimination complaints from employees; individuals who have business with the University and/or approved use of University facilities; vendors; contractors; and persons who are interviewed for vacant positions. Students are protected under Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments; which provide that no person in the United States be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.