AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

A Portland State University statement on affirmative action and equal opportunity should appear in publications produced by the University for off-campus distribution, as well as in all ads and position announcements.

A statement is not required for publications intended primarily for on-campus distribution, with the exception of position announcements. A statement is also not required for correspondence of a personal nature (e.g., letters, memos, invitations) whether intended for on- or off-campus distribution.

Affirmative Action Statement for Publications

"Portland State University supports equal opportunity in admissions, education, employment, and use of facilities by prohibiting discrimination in those areas based on age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This policy implements state and federal law (including Title IX); inquiries about it should be directed to the Affirmative Action Office, 122 Cramer Hall, 503-725-4417; TTY: 503-725-6503."

Two acceptable shortened versions of the complete affirmative action statement may be used when space is limited:

"PSU promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status."

"PSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution."

Affirmative Action Statement for Ads and Position Announcements

This statement must be placed in all search ads and position announcements, whether for on- or off-campus distribution.

 

"Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity."

 

A slightly shortened version may be substituted when space or number of words is an issue (e.g. for ads). 

 

"PSU is an AA/EO institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity."

 

Exception:   The extremely abbreviated statement below may be used for ads for limited duration positions, where the person will not be considered staff or faculty of the University (e.g. individuals hired on personal services contracts).  For any other exceptions, please contact the Affirmative Action Office, (503) 725-4417:

 

"AA/EO institution."

 

 

Responsibility for placing the statement

The head of the department or office originating the publication, or the chair of the search committee that creates an ad or position announcement is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate affirmative action statement is used.

The director of publications is authorized to place an affirmative action statement in a publication without permission or approval of the head of the department or office originating the publication.

8/27/03