Policy Number: 174

 

DIVERSITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

 

America draws its strength and vitality from the diversity of its people.  Eastern Illinois University is enriched by building a pluralistic campus that celebrates and draws upon the talents of all its students, faculty, and staff.

 

Eastern Illinois University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees.  Discrimination based upon race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, Vietnam War veteran status, or any other basis of discrimination precluded by federal and state statues, is strictly prohibited.  Moreover, as prescribed by federal guidelines, the University is committed to a program of affirmative action to alter patterns of employment which indicate underrepresentation of members of minority groups and women.  The University further pledges itself to a program of affirmative action as prescribed by statute to employ, and advance in employment, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam War era.

 

Approved:
President
July 30, 1997

 

Monitor: President