To: All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff &
           All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Chancellor Robert A. Easter" <chancellor@illinois.edu>

Reply-To: oeoa@illinois.edu
 Subject: MASSMAIL - Reaffirmation of Equal Employment Opportunity

Date:	September 9, 2010

To:	Members of the Campus Community

From:	Robert A. Easter
	Chancellor and Provost (Interim)

Re:	Reaffirmation of Equal Employment Opportunity

At the start of each academic year, I have the privilege of reaffirming 
the University of Illinois' commitment to equal opportunity, consistent 
with University policy and federal and state regulations. 

The University, as reflected by Inclusive Illinois, is committed to 
creating and maintaining a community that recognizes and values the 
inherent worth and dignity of every person, while fostering an environment 
of mutual respect among its members.  The University takes seriously our 
responsibility to provide leadership in ensuring that equal employment 
opportunity is our standard practice rather than an aspiration.  As such, 
University policy prohibits discrimination or harassment of any member of 
the campus community in any employment practice, including recruitment, 
selection, promotion, transfer, merit increases, salary, training and 
development, demotion, and separation on the basis of race, color, 
religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, 
genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation 
including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or 
status as a protected veteran.  The policy is available online at 
http://oeoa.illinois.edu/campusconduct.html.  

Additionally, the University remains committed to the principles of 
affirmative action and equal access for women, minorities, persons with 
disabilities, and protected veterans.  The Campus Affirmative Action Plan 
describes the policies and procedures that must be followed in furtherance 
of these principles.  All employees are responsible for promoting equal 
employment opportunity and for making good faith efforts to achieve the 
university's affirmative action goals.  

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access is a resource for the campus in 
matters of equal opportunity, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination in 
employment.  OEOA is available to address any campus concerns involving 
these matters. As always, your commitment to a respectful living, 
learning, and working community at Illinois is acknowledged and 
appreciated. 

This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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