Tufts University is committed
to the fundamental principal of equal opportunity and equal
treatment for every prospective and current employee and
student. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, retaliation from a complaint or status of a veteren.
Tufts University, therefore, has
maintained an Affirmative Action Program wherein all managers
and officials of the University directly bear the responsibility
for making every effort to identify and alleviate underutilization
of minorities, women, the disabled, disabled veterans, and
covered veterans so that they receive fair and equal treatment
in all University programs.
Tufts University seeks to maintain
an internal system of audit and reporting that shall assist
in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the
Affirmative Action Programs to assure the effectiveness
of the plan. Specifically, this system shall facilitate
the identification and removal of inequities and deficiencies
in its employment and those policies and practices that
could preclude the fair and equal treatment of minorities,
women, the disabled, disabled veterans, and all covered
veterans.
The Affirmative Action Program
of Tufts University provides for the prompt and impartial
consideration of all complaints of discrimination issued
by its faculty, staff, and students. Procedures for consideration
of complaints and grievances are established and circulated
throughout the University. Tufts University has an Office
of Equal Opportunity which monitors its Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action efforts.
Tufts University is committed
to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, and, as further
demonstration of that commitment, Tufts requires that all
contractors or prospective contractors or unions submit
a statement in writing of their Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action commitment; and that all solicitations or advertisements
placed by or on behalf of Tufts shall indicate its (Tufts')
policy of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action.
Affirmative Action Plan
2005
Affirmative Action Plan for Women and Minorities (.pdf
file)
(to receive a full version of the Plan, please contact
our office)
2007
Affirmative Action Plan for Disabled Persons and Veterans (.pdf file)
2008
Affirmative Action Council Members
Affirmative
Action Members Organizational Chart
Role
Description of Affirmative Action Council Members (.pdf
file)
Tips on How to Implement an
Effective Affirmative Action (AA) Program
(click
here to download .pdf file)
1. Be knowledgeable about the
history and philosophy behind AA. Visit the
Department of Labor web site for information.
2. Work with your AA Officer to
ensure that hiring managers are aware of the various roles
of the Officer and OEO, for instance:
3. Allocate a portion of search
funds to advertise to and seek out minority candidates.
4. Work with HR recruiters and
advertise in periodicals widely circulated among women,
minorities, and disabled persons.
5. Ask colleagues to suggest women
and candidates of color.
6. Hold meetings/trainings at
least once a year regarding issues of AA and Diversity in
your area.
7. Make Equal Opportunity/AA a
part of performance evaluation.
8. Set up incentive programs for
Managers to seek out and hire a diverse workforce.
9. Ensure diversity in recruitment,
promotion and career development opportunities.
10. Meet or exceed 3 goals taken
from the annual Affirmative Action Plan (meet with OEO to
help set realistic and meaningful goals).
Affirmative Action Forms
Please call our office at: 617
627-3298 to receive these forms by mail.
Affirmative
Action Hiring Guidelines for Administrators (.pdf file)
Diversity Hires Jan 1, 2007 - May 25, 2007
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