Consistent with our Catholic values and traditions and our commitment to respecting the dignity of each person, the University of Dayton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.  All University employment policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with our Catholic and Marianist identity.

In pursuance of this policy the University reaffirms its commitment to an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Program consisting of three basic goals:

1.        The analysis of current practices and policies and the adoption of new or revised practices and policies when necessary to ensure the establishment of effective and specific objectives and procedures for equalizing opportunities in each employment unit.

2.        The elimination of any practice and the correction of any individual inequity that may discriminate toward minority groups or women.

3.        The intensified recruitment and consideration of minority group members and women to ensure that candidates and employees with appropriate qualifications, potential, and responsibilities are afforded equal opportunity for selection, training, and promotion, and will be compensated without discrimination due to race, sex, disability or any other illegal discrimination ground.

                It must also be recognized that as a federal government contractor, the University must have an Affirmative Action Program that is acceptable to the appropriate federal agencies. This program not only monitors hiring policies to ensure equal employment but also acts as a vehicle for determining any deficiencies in the area of employment. In addition, those subcontractors hired by the University are bound by these same regulations.

                While more specifically stated in the above policy these goals are inherent in the governing documents of the University, which affirm the living traditions of Catholicism and the Society of Mary. It follows then, that each individual having the authority to make recommendations for the appointment and promotion of academic, administrative, and staff positions is charged, both ethically and legally, with the responsibility of assisting in placing qualified members of minority groups and women in the mainstream of University employment.

                By rising to the challenge of this Affirmative Action and University Employment Policy the University is responding to the intent and spirit of its tradition and beliefs.

                While the Provost and the Vice President for Human Resources oversee the employment and personnel processes of the total university, the Affirmative Action Officer is charged with the responsibility of monitoring and implementing the policy.