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During the next few months, the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action will be asking that each employee review (and, if appropriate, revise) her/his Affirmative Action Data Form (AADF), which includes certain new and re-defined categories.

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The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ensures University compliance with the law and spirit of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Areas of responsibility include issues related to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veteran as persons in these groups are part of the University community as employees, students, and members of the public.

Contacts

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
231 Gerberding Hall
Campus Box: 351240
E-mail: eoaa@u.washington.edu

Torrey Tiburzi
Director
E-mail
206-543-1830

Mission

The overall mission of the EOAA, is to ensure University compliance with the law and spirit of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Areas of responsibility include issues related to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veteran as persons in these groups are part of the University community as employees, students, and members of the public.

The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations, and University policy. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action compliance efforts at the University of Washington are coordinated by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, University of Washington, 231 Gerberding Hall, Box 351240, Seattle, Washington, 98195-1237, telephone 206.543.1830 or email eoaa@u.washington.edu.

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office preferably ten days in advance at:

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the University of Washington collect affirmative action information?

  • As a condition of receiving federal contracts, the University collects data and maintains an affirmative action plan regarding minorities and women. It also agrees to collect and report information on veterans and persons with disabilities. Failure to collect and report affirmative action data would result in the loss of eligibility for federal contracts.

Isn't affirmative action illegal in Washington state with the passage of I-200?

  • Washington State law requires state agencies to collect and report the same data. Initiative 200, passed by the citizens of Washington State in 1998 and now incorporated into the Washington State Law Against Discrimination prohibits preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex but does not prohibit requests for information on affirmative action as defined by federal and state laws.

What UW policies offer protection against discrimination?

Who has access to affirmative action information?

  • Affirmative action data are treated as confidential, are kept separate from personnel files, and are made available only to persons with a need to know. Summary level counts are included in required state and federal reports. The data reports for affirmative action can be seen on the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action's webpage under Affirmative Action Reports.

How can I find out more?

Forms
Forms for Employees

All post hire affirmative action information is collected via online applications. A paper form can be requested for special needs and circumstances by contacting EOAA.

Applicants and Search Forms

All information regarding Search and Hire procedures can be found at the following locations:

Affirmative Action Plan Locations

The University of Washington Affirmative Action Plan in its entirety is available for review by staff, faculty, and members of the public at the offices listed in the table below. Additionally, links to the University Affirmative Action Plan can be found below.

Name Address Hours

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

 231 Gerberding Hall
Map		 Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
UW Human Resources Office 1320 Campus Parkway,
Room 214
Map 		Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
UW Tacoma Campus,
Office of the Chancellor 		1900 Commerce,
Tacoma WA
Map

Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
UW Bothell,
Office of the Chancellor

18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA
Map

Monday - Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Affirmative Action Plans

Affirmative Action Plan 2008

Affirmative Action Plan 2007

Affirmative Action Plan 2006