M E M O R A N D U M
TO: University Community
FROM: Robert N. Shelton, President
SUBJECT: Reaffirmation of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
DATE: February 22, 2008
The University of Arizona is committed to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. The University provides equal opportunity to education, employment and participation in University-sponsored activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Affirmative action, by federal law, requires that additional efforts be made to increase employment opportunities for women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and persons with disabilities. These efforts may include expanded efforts in outreach, recruitment, training, mentoring and other activities designed to increase the pool of qualified minorities and females available for job opportunities. Selection decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis.
As part of the University's commitment to affirmative action, the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office annually establishes goals in accordance with federal regulations. These goals can be found at http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/AA%20Goals.htm. If you have any questions regarding the affirmative action goals, please call the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office at 621-9449.
The University of Arizona aspires to be an exceptional learning environment, a place of possibility and a destination for the world's best thinkers. Critical to our vision are students, faculty and staff who represent a broad diversity of thought, background, ethnicity and perspective who find inspiration through their interactions with each other.
Affirmative action is a pathway to diversity and the University's commitment to achieving diversity by providing equal opportunity through affirmative action requires the involvement of all members of the University community.