Affirmative Action Program
Affirmative Action Plan - 2010-2012
Section One - Introduction, Statement of Commitment, Interpreting Data
Section Two - Responsibility for Implementation
Section Three - Programs and Program Objectives, Methods of Auditing, Evaluating, Reporting
Section Four - Information for Employees - Veterans, Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodation, Weather Emergency & Evacuation, Recruitment, Retention, Promotions
Statement of Commitment
The major revisions in this Affirmative Action Plan reflect and address the significant changes St. Cloud State University and the broader community have experienced since the previous plan was distributed in 2008. I commend the good work that has gone into the effort to ensure that our hiring practices will continue to reflect our commitment to advancing social justice, diversity and inclusion.
This new plan comes at a time when state budget cuts have reduced faculty and staff resources and an uncertain economic future has limited our ability to hire new employees. However, these circumstances will in no way diminish our commitment to our mission which includes a responsibility to educate students with a global perspective.
A college education must do more than prepare students for career success. It must prepare them for life success by giving them the tools to live and thrive in a changing world – tools best provided by a diverse, well-rounded faculty and staff dedicated to equal opportunity for all. It is vital that those who serve in our hiring processes have access to a clear and comprehensive Affirmative Action plan in order to ensure that those who join the ranks of our faculty and staff are prepared to uphold these principles.
Federal and state laws mandate and MnSCU policy requires that we have an updated Affirmative Action Plan accessible to the public. This is that plan. It embodies our commitment to develop a diverse workforce, which is essential to the achievement of our mission. As president of St. Cloud State University, I affirm this commitment and pledge our full efforts to realize the objectives outlined in this plan.
Earl H. Potter, III, President of SCSU
October, 2010
