Section 8-B615. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EO) STATEMENT

615.1The following version of the Equal Opportunity (EO) statement shall be used in all brochures and advertisements unless otherwise noted:

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action institution.  The University prohibits discrimination or harassment against any person on the basis of the actual or  perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.  This policy covers all programs, services policies, and procedures of the University, including admission to educational programs and employment. The University emphasizes the recruitment of minorities, women, disabled individuals, disabled veterans, Vietnam era veterans, and other eligible veterans.

6155.2The following short version of the EO statement can be used in place of the longer version in all small brochures and advertisements:

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

615.3 If space in the advertisement is extremely limited, the words “Equal     Opportunity/Affirmative Action” may be replaced with “EEO/AA” as follows:

 

The University of the District of Columbia is an EEO/AA institution.

 

authority

The Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia pursuant to the authority set forth under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Amendments (Act) effective January 2, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-36; D.C. Official Code §§ 38-1202.01(a) and 38-1202.06)(3),(13) (2001 & 2011 Supp.).

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 7339 (October 7, 1988); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 540, 543 (January 27, 2012).