University of California
Office of the President
January 1, 2004

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
NONDISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
REGARDING ACADEMIC AND STAFF EMPLOYMENT

It is the policy of the University not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with the University of California on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (1), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or status as a covered veteran. (2) This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws and University policies.

In addition, it is the policy of the University to undertake affirmative action, consistent with its obligations as a Federal contractor, for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. The University commits itself to apply every good faith effort to achieve prompt and full utilization of minorities and women in all segments of its workforce where deficiencies exist. These efforts conform to all current legal and regulatory requirements, and are consistent with University standards of quality and excellence.

In conformance with Federal regulations, written affirmative action plans shall be prepared and maintained by each campus of the University, by each Department of Energy Laboratory, by the Office of the President, and by the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Such plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of the President and the Office of the General Counsel before they are officially promulgated.

This Policy has been updated with technical changes and supersedes the University of California Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Regarding Academic and Staff Employment, dated June 21, 2002.

Inquiries regarding the University of California Berkeley's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action policies for faculty may be directed to Cristina Pérez, Director of Faculty Equity, 200 California Hall, MC 1500, (510) 642-1935. Staff and management employment inquiries may be directed to Edith Ng, Director of Staff Affirmative Action and Diversity Programs, 641 University Hall, (510) 642-5002. Questions about disability discrimination should be directed to the Disability Resolution Officer at (510) 642-2795 or esc@berkeley.edu. Specific questions about sexual/racial harassment may be directed to Nancy Chu, Director of Campus Climate and Compliance at (510) 643-7985 or ccac@berkeley.edu.

last updated on 5/2/07

1. Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.

2. Covered veterans are special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized.