strives to...
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Ensure the University's compliance with State
and Federal Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action laws and the Americans
with Disabilities Act;
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Protect equal opportunity, related to
conditions, terms and privileges of employment and education;
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Develop an Affirmative Action Program
consistent with contract compliance regulations;
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Provide an internal avenue of redress
through the investigation and resolution of complaints of unlawful
discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment;
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Offer reasonable accommodations for employees
with disabilities as needed;
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Support the University in its proactive
recruitment, hiring and retention policies to enhance a welcoming, multicultural
community for all students and employees;
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Promote an awareness of, and appreciation
for diversity through education sponsored programs;
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Foster mutual respect
and understanding among all campus communities and constituents.
Responsibilities of OED to Employees with disAbilities
OED plays
a leading role in the following:
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Establishing personal networks and professional working
relationships with community based agencies, professional associations,
businesses and community leaders;
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Participating in minority and women professional
events, monthly meetings and annual conferences;
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Retaining active membership and participating on
community boards and community based organizations;
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Raising awareness of recruitment and retention policies
for minority students, faculty and staff;
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Developing training programs for all University
members;
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Supporting efforts to expand an inclusive
multicultural curriculum;
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Examining and improving access conditions related to
persons with disabilities.
Training
Programs Available:
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EO/AA Update Briefings
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Legal and Illegal Interviewing Practices
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AA Plan Development
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Diversity Awareness Training
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Cultural Competence Training
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
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Diversity Conferences
Resources
Available:
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Information on Affirmative Action
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Information on Diversity related programs
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Information on Americans with Disabilities Act
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Information on Sexual Harassment Policy
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Information on Discrimination and Disparate Treatment
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Information on Minority owned businesses (local)
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Information library on diversity and equality related themes and topics
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Materials include books, periodicals and other media on above-listed topics
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