Michigan State University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and, in the context of employment, affirmative action. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, political persuasion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or familial status. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In carrying out this commitment, the University is guided by the applicable federal and state laws and regulations and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees.
The University has a comprehensive employment Affirmative Action Plan that includes placement goals for academic and support staff employment and an affirmative action policy for the employment of veterans and persons with disabilities. The Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives oversees the Plan by reviewing individual academic and support staff hiring recommendations, establishing relations with federal and state civil rights agencies, and advising the President and other University administrators.
The All-University Anti-Discrimination Policy applies to all University community members and to education and employment programs and activities without regard to age, color, gender, disability, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. The Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board is an established internal judicial system for addressing complaints of discrimination or harassment.
For additional information, contact the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, 444 Administration Building, 353-3924, inclusion@msu.edu, or at www.inclusion.msu.edu.