Affirmative Action Policy
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POLICY NUMBER: II C
SUBJECT: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
APPLIES TO: FACULTY AND STAFF
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 1993
REVISED FROM: May 8, 1993
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û formally declares its commitment to all laws mandating affirmative
action and equal opportunity regulations together with all valid state and federal
regulations enacted pursuant thereto. The policy of °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is to
guarantee freedom from discrimination in its operation and administration of its programs,
services, and employment practices; in its relationships with students, faculty, and
staff; and in its interactions with the community which it serves.
°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û endorses the intent of all federal and state laws created
to prohibit discrimination. °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion,
age, veteran status or disability in employment or application for employment, admissions,
or the provision of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation
including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities
equal access to participate in all programs and activities.
The policy of Affirmative Action is an on-going commitment. The policy of affirmative
action is limited in that the achievement of its objective removes the necessity of
its existence. °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û is committed to achieving the goals that have
been established and published in the °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û Affirmative Action Plan
adopted by the MSU Board of Regents in May, 1985. It should also be known that this
Affirmative Action Plan is an official policy of °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û.
Functions in connection with the evaluation and monitoring of the Affirmative Action
Program of °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û have been assigned to the Affirmative Action Committee
by the President of the University. To this end, the Committee should have access
to all records and on-going processes necessary to effectuate its responsibility.
A description of the composition and specific duties of the Affirmative Action Committee
is found in Policy VI H, University Governance System.
Persons who wish to inspect the MSU Affirmative Action Plan or who seek other information
concerning the Affirmative Action Program of °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û should contact
the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity, °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û, Murray, KY 42071.