Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Statements

The University is required to include a statement of nondiscriminatory policy in any bulletins, announcements, publications, catalogs, application forms, or other recruitment materials that are made available to participants, students, applicants, or employees.

For magazines, books, and other more lengthy publications and productions:

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.  The University prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation.

For shorter publications, such as advertisements, one-page announcements, etc:

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

For handbooks, catalogs, and personnel policy manuals:

The University must publish brief descriptions of its discrimination complaint procedures and its Sexual Harassment Policy in student handbooks, catalogues, and personnel policy manuals.  Therefore, the minimum language that can be used is indicated below.  To inquire about modifying this language, contact the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office.

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs and activities.  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Officer
            Jeanne Kleespie
            Director,  Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office
            University Services Building, Room 217           
            Phone (520) 621-7806; TTY (520) 626-6768                           

ADA/504 Compliance Officer
            Sue Kroeger
            Director, Disability Resource Center
            Campus Health Center, Room 104
            Phone (520) 621-7674; TTY (520) 621-3268

Anyone who believes that s/he has experienced sexual harassment or discrimination should call the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (EO/AAO).  S/he will be transferred to an individual with expertise in these areas for advice on handling the situation and information on filing a complaint.  The University’s nondiscrimination policies, including sexual harassment, are available on the EO/AAO website (http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/index.htm).

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office
            The University of Arizona
            University Services Building, Room 217
            P.O. Box 210158
            Tucson Arizona   85721-0158
            Phone (520) 621-9449; TTY (520) 626-6768