Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
Scope
This policy applies to all employees and applicants for employment. RIT is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
Policy Statement
Non-Discrimination
RIT provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants on the basis of their demonstrated abilities, experience, and training. There is no discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, or termination of any individual. RIT, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, does not discriminate against qualified disabled persons and makes every attempt to provide reasonable accommodation. The university does not condone retaliation or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of the individual's exercise of his or her rights (e.g., filing a charge) or because of an individual's religious belief, gender, age, citizenship, color, creed, culture, including deaf culture, disabilities, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or preference, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.
Affirmative Action
RIT complies with all government requirements for establishing and implementing an affirmative action plan and process. RIT's Affirmative Action Officer is the Sr. Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Policy History
Edited September 2010
