Human Resources Policies
POLICY: Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Policy Number: HR-1
Effective Date: July 2002
Revisions: June 2002, July 2000, April 1999, January 1994
Responsible Officer: Associate Dean, Planning and Operations
This policy was established to comply with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503/4 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other federal, state and local non-discrimination laws.
I. POLICY:
It is the policy of the College of Medicine to provide a working and learning environment in which employees and students are able to realize their full potential as productive members of the College of Medicine community. To this end, the College of Medicine affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment and education for all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability or applicable veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. Further, the College of Medicine is committed to taking affirmative action to increase opportunities at all levels of employment and to increase opportunities for participation in programs and activities by all faculty, staff, and students. Affirmative Action is directed toward racial and ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. All members of the College of Medicine community -- faculty, staff, and students -are expected to cooperate fully in meeting these goals.
II. COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITY:
A. The Office of Equality, Disability has been charged with the responsibility for ensuring that the College of Medicine meets its affirmative action and equal opportunity obligations under federal, state and local law.
B. The College of Medicine's coordinator for compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503/4 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and all other non-discrimination laws is the Senior Associate Vice President who also serves as the Affirmative Action Officer.
C. Individuals who have questions regarding the College of Medicine's affirmative action and equal opportunity policies, or who wish to file a complaint regarding a possible violation of these policies are encouraged to contact the Affirmative Action Officer.
D. The department's specific responsibilities with regard to affirmative action and equal opportunity are to:
- Develop and update policy statements regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and monitor the College of Medicine 's compliance with the policies;
- Develop, implement and update the College of Medicine's Compliance Plans and related programs;
- Monitor all staff recruitment activities and work with hiring managers to enhance and support efforts to recruit a highly qualified, culturally diverse work force;
- Design and implement audit and reporting systems to measure the effectiveness of the College of Medicine 's equal opportunity programs and procedures;
- Investigate and resolve specific complaints of discrimination/harassment brought by employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, and external parties;
- Assist General Counsel with the investigation and response to specific complaints of discrimination/harassment filed against the College of Medicine by various government agencies;
- Compile and submit statistical and other reports as required by government agencies;
- Report on a regular basis to the College of Medicine administration on discrimination cases, compliance status, changes in work force composition and other equal opportunity related issues;
- Evaluate requests for accommodations from faculty and staff with disabilities and, if request is reasonable and appropriate, ensure that the necessary accommodations are provided;
- Serve as the College of Medicine 's liaison to organizations and community groups concerned with opportunities for protected class individuals.
Additional Information: Inquiries regarding this policy can be directed to the Office of Equality and Disability.
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