Memorandum

TO:         All Employees and Students of Slippery Rock University
               and Other Concerned Persons and Organizations

FROM:  G. Warren Smith
                      President

TOPIC:     REAFFIRMATION OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
                    POLICY STATEMENT

Slippery Rock University is committed to building a diverse community.  We reaffirm our commitment to the philosophy and policy of equal employment opportunity.  We intend to comply with both the letter and the spirit of: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and all other relevant state and federal legislation and executive orders.

Our affirmative action/equal employment opportunity policy applies to students, faculty, staff, administrators, employment applicants, applicants for admission, vendors and participants in university-sponsored programs and events.

We intend to maintain a climate which is free from any form of harassment or discrimination.  Such conduct has no place in a caring community.  We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities.

Slippery Rock University’s strategic plan for 2000 through 2003 states that one of our goals is to: “Identify, promote and assess those values, services, best practices and experiences which result in diversity among faculty, students, administrators, staff and other constituents.”  To that end the following objectives were established:

• Slippery Rock University will increase minority enrollment.
• Slippery Rock University will increase the number of minority faculty and staff employees.
• Slippery Rock University will be a safe and encouraging environment for women.
• Slippery Rock University will increase understanding of the value of a diverse society.
• Slippery Rock University will be in compliance with Title IX.

Specific initiatives for meeting these objectives may be found in the university’s Performance and Outcomes Plan.

It is my expectation that everyone at Slippery Rock University will do his/her part to help make the ideals and goals outlined above become a reality.  Each manager and supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all employment decisions comply with equal opportunity principles.  Each dean, department chair and search committee is charged with aggressively seeking women and minority candidates, especially where underrepresented.  Each and every Slippery Rock University employee is responsible for bringing to the administration’s attention any harassment, discrimination, or employment decision he/she feels conflicts with law or policy.  If you have questions about the affirmative action/equal employment opportunity plan, contact the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Slippery Rock University, 305 Old Main, Slippery Rock, PA  16057.  The phone number is 724-738-2016, and the fax number is 724-738-4882.