Common use of Equal Opportunity Statement Clause in Contracts

Equal Opportunity Statement. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ State University is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADAA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. In accordance with the USG Statement on Principles Regarding Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression and the HRAP - Recruitment, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ State University’s recruitment procedures shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths. The basis and determining factor for hiring, promotion, and tenure should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which they are being considered. At the core of any hiring, promotion, or tenure decision is ensuring the Institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ State University Department of Human Resources at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.