Diversity Profile
Our mission is to ensure compliance of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity laws at the Georgia Health Sciences University by:
- Providing equal access and opportunity to employees, applicants for employment, and service providers without regard to age, disability, gender, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam War Era Veteran.
- Taking affirmative action in employment and advancement of women and minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.
We are dedicated to preventing illegal discrimination and to guiding the institution towards a diversified workforce. We fulfill this mission through compliance with applicable federal and state laws, the Georgia Board of Regents and the University's policies, investigation and resolution of complaints, and audits of personnel actions.
Mission
It is the mission of the Office of Employment Equity to ensure that GRU is committed to and practices equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. GRU is committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regards to: age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam War Era Veteran.
The OEE is further responsible for the investigation of any protected category violations.
Our Vision
The Office of Employment Equity has the responsibility to support the Georgia Regents University's vision to have a campus that is fully diversified. Our office is pledged to the support and achievement of this mission.
Office of Employment Equity
Georgia Regents University
Health Sciences Campus
Kelly Admin. Building Room 137
T 706-721-7285 | F 706-721-1875
oee@gru.edu
GRU is a proud recipient of the 2013 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award as well as the 2014 Award for Diversity and Inclusion by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The GRU Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
Purpose
The GRU Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) reports to the Office of the Provost and is the hub for planning and implementing organizational systems and practices to ensure that our enterprise accomplishes its goal of creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Working hand-in-hand with Human Resources, Office of Employment Equity, academic units, Department of Patient Engagement, and senior leadership, and several others, the ODI will build, align and coordinate diversity efforts as a strategic approach that contributes to organizational goals and business performance.
Rational
A fundamental prerequisite for excellence in our current environment requires students, staff, faculty and administrators who can successfully navigate the multitude of cross-cultural interactions brought about by modern globalization and demographic shifts. In order to become a destination of choice in today's fast evolving society; we must develop and attract talent from a broad array of sources who have an extensive assortment of experiences to contribute to the organization. Simultaneously, we must strive to continuously improve our level of cultural competency, create a climate of inclusion, and make best use of our diverse talent since it represents the catalyst for new ideas and connect us more holistically to the populations that we serve.
Georgia Regents University
Health Sciences Campus
1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912
T 706-721-9265
tolampkin@gru.edu
Academic Diversity - The Academic Diversity Alignment Committee advises the VPDI on priorities for addressing diversity and inclusion opportunities within the academic programs GRU that include, recruitment, curricular and co-curricular activities, service and outreach, scholarly efforts, and faculty development.
More information can be found here.
Employment Equity Resources and Links:
- GRU Human Resources Division
- Title IX Compliance Officer
- GRU Administrative Policies and Procedures
- Recruitment Sources
- U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA)
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
- Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO)
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
- Job Accommodation Network
Transition Forward - strategic Priority 6 - Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across all missions
SafeZone Training Program - The mission of the Georgia Regents University Augusta Safe Zone (GRU SZ) program is to create a safer, more inclusive environment for LGBTQIQA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, questioning and asexual) individuals in our community.
Minority Advising Program (MAP) - Is open to all students and was established to enhance the academic welfare of minority students in the University System of Georgia. The goals of the program include:
- The promotion of academic success and degree matriculation.
- Development of human potential and positive citizenship.
- The creation of an environment that fosters the success and retention of students.
Culture Corner - A place where we can come together in the spirit of unity and learning to discuss topics and questions about different cultures and cultural practices.
Cultural Organizations
Registered Cultural Organizations
- American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
- Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association
- Faith in Practice
- Medical Spanish Club
Off Campus Groups
- Black Student Union
- Lambda Alliance
- Los Amigos Hispanos
Augusta, the second-largest city in Georgia, is located on the south bank of the Savannah River midway between the Great Smokey Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a growing and thriving city with a metropolitan- area population of around 400,000, and recently ranked the second most favorable place to live in Georgia. The area is known for its balmy climate, with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees.
The city offers a wide array of cultural and recreational activities. Downtown Augusta hosts events including First Friday cultural celebrations, the Westabou Festival and Arts in the Heart of Augusta. Attractions that promise both fun and enlightenment include the Morris Museum of Art, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, the Augusta Cotton Exchange Welcome Center and Museum, the Augusta Convention Center and the Augusta Museum of History.
Learn more here.