Diversity Profile
The mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs is to promote a positive climate for diversity and to ensure that the University has adequate policies and procedures in place to guard against and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or veteran status.
The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs supports the University's efforts to foster a diverse student body and workforce.
The Office works with University Administration, departments, and committees to ensure that University policies and programs comply with applicable nondiscrimination requirements; and provides an avenue whereby students and employees may address concerns regarding discrimination and/or harassment.
The Affirmative Action Coordinators serve as consultants to search committees &/or hiring officials regarding recruitment sources for administrative, professional & faculty searches, preparation of vacancy announcements, screening & selection procedures, & documentation of searches.
Find a complete list of Affirmative Action Coordinators here.
The mission of The University of Alabama is to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the State through quality programs of teaching, research, and service. That educational mission is enhanced by the robust exchange of ideas that occurs within a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Students who learn from each other and from faculty members and administrators (including those at the highest levels of leadership) in an environment with a variety of backgrounds are better able to understand, appreciate, and contribute to our twenty-first century global society. Consequently, the University endorses a student, faculty, and administrative community enriched by women and men of diverse national origins, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultures, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds, ages, physical abilities, and religious and political beliefs. The University is committed to offering diverse cultural programs, intercultural education, and other educational initiatives (such as the University’s Crossroads Community Center) that enhance awareness and appreciation of cultural and individual diversity, promote community, and prepare students for the global society in which they will live and work.
As an institution of higher learning, The University of Alabama attaches great value to freedom of speech and open debate, but it also attaches great importance to the principles of civility and respect which govern an academic community. Harassment or other illegal discrimination against individuals or groups not only is a violation of University Policy and subject to disciplinary action, but also is inconsistent with the values and ideals of the University.
It is the goal of The University of Alabama to cultivate a hospitable campus environment in which all members of the University can work together and learn from each other in a climate of mutual respect. I pledge my personal commitment to this goal, and I hope that all in the campus community will pledge their commitment as well.
Find links to the following resources at http://eop.ua.edu/resources.html
- Discipline Specific Minority and Women Organizations
- General Minority and Women’s Organizations Organizations Useful for The Recruitment of Diverse Applicants
- The Minority & Women Doctoral Directory
- Free Mailing Lists For Direct Marketing
- Affirmative Action Register
- International Public Management Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
The University of Alabama is located in a vibrant, energetic college community in the center of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The 1,000 acres of tree-lined pathways and state-of-the-art facilities are a source of inspiration for students and alumni alike.
The City of Tuscaloosa is located along the banks of the Black Warrior River in West Central Alabama. Tuscaloosa is home to over 90,000 residents as well as a thriving business community.
Visit Tuscaloosa, http://visittuscaloosa.com/
Virtual Campus Tour, http://tour.ua.edu/virtual/