Use of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement in Virginia Tech Publications

Federal and state regulations require that a statement of the university's policy relating to nondiscrimination be included in publications for recruitment and for general publications. To assist colleges, departments, and other offices of the university in meeting these requirements, the following statements have been prepared for use.

1. The following longer version of the policy statement should be used on publications that are representative of the total university and where space is seldom a consideration. Examples of such publications include the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, University Policies for Student Life, Financial Aid for Students, Transferring Information for Community College Students, Faculty Handbook, Annual Report of the President, and other publications of a recruiting or general information nature:

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. The university is subject to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, the Federal Executive Order 11246, Virginia's State Executive Order Number Two, and all other rules and regulations that are applicable. Anyone having questions concerning any of those regulations should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity, 336 Burruss Hall (0216), Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, 540/231-7500, TTY: 540/231-9460.

2. The following shorter form of the policy statement may be used on publications where space is at a premium. Examples are posters, fliers, mailers, applications for admission, and similar limited scope publications.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity.

3. The following statements should be used on position advertisements for faculty positions.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify (name, department, phone number, and TTY number) by the application deadline.

4. Virginia Tech's Extension Division must meet additional guidelines from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. For further information, contact the Office of Cooperative Extension, 231-6708.

Use of these policy statements has been mandatory for some time, and every effort should be made to assure their continued use. If the appropriate statement has been omitted from a publication, inserts containing the statement should be made. Each department and division that issues publications is responsible to ensure that the statements are included in publications.

If you have further questions, please call the Office for Equal Opportunity, 231-7500, or send an e-mail message. Your cooperation is appreciated.