It is the policy of the UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS to consider all qualified applicants for available positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.  Advancement to positions of greater responsibility is based on an individual's demonstrated performance.

The UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS is committed to the EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY and, as part of the Affirmative Action Plan, will:

• Recruit, hire, upgrade, train and promote in all job classifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status;
• Base employment decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and with the intent to further the University's commitment;
• Ensure that all other personnel actions (such as compensation, benefits, University-sponsored training, educational tuition assistance, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability;
• Take affirmative action to ensure that minorities and women, persons with a disability, special disabled veterans, Vietnam era veterans and other covered veterans are introduced into the workforce and that these employees are encouraged to aspire for advancement and are considered as promotional opportunities occur;
• Ensure that employees and applicants are not subjected to intimidation and/or harassment, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have filed a complaint, assisted or participated in an investigation or any other activity or opposed any act or practice made unlawful by VEVRAA 503. 60-741.44a and 503. 60-250.44a, as amended.

In keeping with the above commitments and policy, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas will analyze, once a year, all personnel transactions to ensure equal opportunity for all individuals.  Management's performance will be evaluated annually concerning this policy, as with any other University goals.  The UNLV Affirmative Action Plan is available for inspection in the Office of Diversity Initiatives, Campus Services Building, Room 143, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Call (702) 895-3504 to schedule an appointment to view the UNLV Affirmative Action Plan.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas will ensure that the intent and practice of this policy is carried out.  The ultimate responsibility for fulfilling the intent of this policy, however, lies with every department head and supervisor.
 

Carol C. Harter                /s/Carol C. Harter
President
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Ann Casados-Mueller      /s/Ann Casados-Mueller
Assistant Vice President for Diversity

Send questions or comments to Office of Diversity Initiatives.
Last updated Wednesday, 3/29/02.