1 Statement of Policy

It is the policy of the Board of Trustees and of the component colleges and units of the University to recruit, employ, retain and promote employees without regard to sex, age, race, color or creed. (BTM,1970,12-28,014,__)

As a public college system, the University believes in a policy of nondiscrimination and of providing educational opportunities for the disadvantaged as a means of facilitating their access to a broader range of employment opportunities. Moreover, the University recognizes that the adoption of a vigorous program of action is required if meaningful strides are to be made in the direction of improved employment opportunities for groups that have been disadvantaged in the past. It also recognizes that the employment opportunities created by the open enrollment policy create a unique opportunity to implement such a program. To this end, the Board of Trustee—by its action of 28 September 1970 (Calendar No. 30A)—committed itself, in connection with its construction program, to the objective of enhancing employment of minority workers in the construction industry and of involving minority contractors in building projects. By this policy statement the University is now committed to a comprehensive program encompassing both contractual relationships such as construction awards, and internal employment practices aimed at insuring minority groups of all kinds equal opportunity for employment, for on-the-job-training and for advancement in responsibilities and remuneration. (BTM,1970,12-28,014,__)