EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY

It is the policy of Arizona State University (ASU) to provide equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and educational programs and activities. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, and special disabled veteran, other eligible veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. Equal employment opportunity includes but is not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, transfers, university-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

ASU is committed to taking affirmative action in increasing opportunities at all levels of employment and to increasing participation in programs and activities by all faculty, staff and students. Affirmative action is directed toward minority persons, women, special disabled veterans, other eligible veterans, Vietnam era veterans and persons with disabilities.

The Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) provides policies, procedures, and responsibilities for implementing, monitoring, reporting, and communicating compliance with the university's equal employment opportunity/affirmative action policy. Responsibility for AAP development, reporting, and monitoring of employment activity has been delegated to Barbara Mawhiney, Director, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. The EO/AA office is located in ADM B171 and is open 8 - 5, Monday - Friday. Responsibility for implementation of and communication about EO/AA policies has been delegated to provosts, vice presidents, the Director, EO/AA, and the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Further information on responsibilities related to EO/AA is provided in the Affirmative Action Plan. The specific internal and external communication efforts are also provided in the AAP and demonstrate the university's commitment to achieving the goals of affirmative action.

The commitment to equal opportunity through affirmative action is central to ASU's mission. It is the responsibility of each hiring official to communicate the goals of the Affirmative Action Plan and assure employment actions are in compliance with the university's policies providing equal opportunity.

Lattie F. Coor, President, 1/4/02