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About Our Office
The University of Rhode Island's office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity and Diversity pledges itself to continue its commitment to the achievement of equal opportunity within the University and throughout American society as a whole. In this regard, University of Rhode Island will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications.
The University of Rhode Island prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The University of Rhode Island shall take affirmative action, positive and extraordinary, to overcome the discriminatory effects of traditional policies and procedures with regard to the disabled, minorities, women and Vietnam-era veterans.
MISSION STATEMENT
Because justice and equality are essential to a healthy, productive work and educational environment, we actively work to:
- Eliminate inequality and discrimination.
- Develop procedures and programs that promote a campus climate supportive of equity and diversity through advice.
- Foster a climate of tolerance and inclusiveness, and promote opportunities for full participation in university life.
By doing this, we help the university address past societal injustice, ensure that all members of the university community can live and work up to their fullest potential, and create a future of equality.
SERVICE STATEMENT
To create a comfortable, respectful and professional environment, based on understanding and trust, to inform and assist those who seek our services.