April 2010
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE SIUE COMMUNITY:
As Chancellor, I reaffirm Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE) commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment practices. All personnel policies, practices and procedures are administered without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This Affirmative Action Plan describes policies and procedures SIUE pursues in meeting these obligations.
The Office of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Chairs, Managers, and Supervisors adhere to these policies and procedures when conducting activities related to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions are made according to these principles. Supervisors should also understand their roles in achieving positive results. Employees must also be aware of the University's commitment to equal opportunity and are expected to comply with these policies and procedures. We view this not only as our legal obligation, but as our moral duty.
SIUE is dedicated to serving a diverse community that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of each person. Our goal is to foster tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among our members, while encouraging each individual to reach his or her potential. All of us are responsible for working to make SIUE a positive example for preparing men and women to work and live in the 21st century. I expect the SIUE community to approach this responsibility with consideration and sensitivity.
Responsibility for this area is assigned to the Office of Institutional Compliance. The Assistant Chancellor for Institutional Compliance is charged with developing and maintaining the necessary programs, records, and reports to comply with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, and with carrying out the goals and objectives of this Affirmative Action Plan.
Anyone seeking more information concerning SIUE's Affirmative Action Plan should contact Paul Pitts, Assistant Chancellor for Institutional Compliance, Rendleman Hall, Box 1025, Edwardsville, IL, 62026-1025, 618.650.2333.
Sincerely,
Vaughn Vandegrift
Chancellor
