Statement on Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

George Mason is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution committed to the principle that access to study or employment opportunities afforded by the University, including all benefits and privileges, be accorded to each person-student, faculty, or staff member-on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion (employees), national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age (except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification).

George Mason University shall maintain a continuing affirmative program to promote equal opportunity and to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices in every phase of university operations. Furthermore, affirmative action will be taken to ensure that opportunities afforded by the University are fully available to persons with disabilities, women, disabled and Vietnam veterans and minorities. The University will make every reasonable accommodation to enable students or employees with disabilities to undertake work or study for which they qualify.

As required by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the University is committed to the broad application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

Employees and students should bring problems or questions regarding EO/AA/Sexual Harassment policies to the attention of the supervisor, department chair, the dean of student services, an academic dean, the director of Human Resources, the university ombudsman, a trusted staff or faculty member, the Women's Studies Center, or the vice president and university equity officer, D105, Mason Hall, 993-8730. Students with disabilities can contact Disabled Student Services in Room 119 B Finley Hall or call 993-2474.