5.1 - Reaffirmation of Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Policies

Kennesaw State University provides equal opportunity to all students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The University shall take action, to the extent allowed under state and federal law, to ensure fulfillment of the policy including, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Recruiting and enrollment of students and the conduct of educational activities
• Recruitment, hiring, and promotion
• Rates of pay or other forms of compensation
• Selection for training
• Layoff or termination
• Fringe benefits

The policy of Kennesaw State University is consistent with the requirements and objectives of Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 and 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212 , and their implementing regulations. It is the objective of the University to obtain, without discrimination, individuals qualified and/or trainable for positions by virtue of job-related standards of education, training experiences, or personal qualification.

In keeping with the above listed federal regulations, Kennesaw State University does not and will not unlawfully discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant for employment or admission with regard to any position for which the student or employee qualifies. Kennesaw State University will provide reasonable accommodation for all employees, students, and applicants for employment with physical and mental disabilities as required by law.

The following persons are responsible for ensuring the compliance and continued affirmative implementation of this policy:

Office of Institutional Equity

440 Bartow Avenue NW, MD 2702

English Building, Suite 202

Kennesaw, GA 30144

470-578-6057

Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting:

Kennesaw State University policy on equal employment opportunity will be reviewed and revised periodically for the purpose of updating and measuring the progress of the University against stated objectives.