Non-Discrimination; Equal Opportunity

Consistent with Ark. Code Ann § 21-3-101(a), the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.  The University of Arkansas is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment.   The University of Arkansas prohibits discrimination (including discriminatory harassment and sexual harassment) against any student, applicant for admission, employee, applicant for employment, affiliate, contractor, or persons participating in university programs or services.

 

Therefore, the University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality employees who will enrich and bring insights across all program areas.  The University welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.   

 

The University’s policy prohibiting discrimination is contained in Fayetteville Policies and Procedures 214.1  (“Discrimination (Including Discriminatory Harassment) – Employment, Education, Programs and Services”).

 

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance (OEOC) coordinates the University’s anti-discrimination policy. Contact information is as follows:

 

Office of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX (OEOC)         

Attn: Compliance Officer

4 West Avenue Annex (346 N. West Avenue) University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

(479) 575-4019 (office)

(479) 575-7637 (7637)

(479) 575-3646 (tdd)

Email: oeoc@uark.edu

 

In addition, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may be contacted by phone at: (800) 669-4000 or you may visit their website at https://www.eeoc.gov/.