Office of
Affirmative
Action &
Equal
Opportunity

474 Oregon Hall, 5221 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5221 • (541) 346-3123 • TTY (541) 346-6203

SAMPLE STATEMENTS REGARDING COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As a federal contractor, the UO has affirmative action obligations and is specifically required to include language in its employment announcements indicating that the University is an equal opportunity employer. To meet that requirement, the UO adopted the following official statement that must be included in every position announcement and advertisement: "The University of Oregon is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA" or for newspaper or journal ads the abbreviated statement "EO/AA/ADA institution committed to cultural diversity."

In support of its commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity, the UO includes a requirement in its Unclassified Appointments Process (previously known as the Academic Appointments Process) that position announcements include a statement about the University's commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunity and the successful candidate's responsibility to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. That statement can and should be tailored by the hiring unit to best reflect the needs of the position and the unit's approach to ensuring support of our increasingly diverse university community. Listed below are sample statements. Hiring units are welcome to use one of those statements, to modify one of those statements, or to develop their own statement reflecting the expectation of all employees to support our increasingly diverse community.

1. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

2. Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired.

3. The University of Oregon is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seeks candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community.

4. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

5. Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations strongly desired.