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| We recommend that you first read the
Laws section for an
explanation of the various federal and state laws that are collectively
referred to as "affirmative action." Second, you should review the articles
and Web sites listed
here to better
understand the complexity of the topic. For information on affirmative
action in general, we recommend you consult with a reference librarian at
Schurz Library. Staff in the Office of Affirmative Action can assist
you in answering specific questions. However, due to time constraints we
cannot grant interviews for class assignments.
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| If you are an applicant, this information is voluntary and not a
condition of employment. However, this information is important for
affirmative action recruitment purposes. The information is not given to the
hiring department. It is kept either in the IU Office of Affirmative Action
or University Human Resource Services for statistical purposes.
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I just accepted a position at Indiana University and have been asked for
race and sex information. Do I have to give it?
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| Yes. Indiana University is a federal contractor and therefore is
required to report information about its workforce, including race and sex
data, to the federal government. You therefore must provide this information
after you are hired. This information is determined by
self-identification. That is, you decide which of the five racial categories
best describes you. The federal government has provided
guidelines on who it
sees as being part of each category.
Again, this information is used for statistical reporting to the federal
government, accreditation bodies, and grant-awarding agencies, as well as
for internal benchmarking and review.
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| It is important that you work with the affirmative action officer on
your campus. See Contact Information for specific contact information. The Bloomington
office will handle a complaint from another campus if it is against the
chancellor of that campus. In all other cases, an affirmative action-related
complaint should be taken to the affirmative action officer on that campus.
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| We cannot give that information to hiring departments. We use that
information for statistical purposes only to ensure that searches are
reaching diverse populations. Because it is illegal to hire on the basis
of race or sex, knowing that information could create a legal liability.
Additionally, applicants are told that the information is voluntary, not a
condition of employment, and will not be shared with the hiring authority.
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| No. Although this information is required for federal reporting
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| We work directly with people who feel they have been discriminated
against or harassed because of characteristics such as age, color,
disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. If you need to report a
situation you are concerned about, please call Patricia Dees, Director of
Affirmative Action . Because grievance procedures are focused on resolution, it is
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| We respect your desire for confidentiality. In most cases, however, it
is necessary to share information with other people on campus strictly on a
need-to-know basis. This helps to ensure a successful resolution to your
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| At a minimum, you must put at the bottom of the ad, "Indiana University
is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer." We do not
consider the abbreviations sufficient notice. For more wording examples, see
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| You must make it clear that accommodations can be made for people with
disabilities. For example, you might include a statement such as, "If you
have a disability or need assistance, arrangements can be made to
accommodate most needs." You must also list phone numbers that people can
call to arrange such accommodations. The phone number you list depends on
the audience you're reaching with the publication:
- For student-oriented programs, you should list Disability Services for
Students, (574) 237-4479.
- For employee programs, you should list University Human Resource
Services, (574) 237-4358.
- For faculty programs, you should list Dean of the Faculties, (574)
237-4183.
If the program is aimed at the general public or you have further
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