PURPOSE

The purpose of this Affirmative Action Plan is to satisfy state requirements and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. Affirmative action requirements are intended to ensure that applicants and employees of Rhode Island state agencies and federal contractors have equal opportunity for recruitment, selection, advancement, and every other term and privilege associated with employment, without regard to their protected status.

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NON-ADMISSION STATEMENT

This Affirmative Action Plan does not constitute an admission by the University of Rhode Island of any violation of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; or any federal, state or local law. The Affirmative Action Plan has been developed to reaffirm the University’s policy of providing equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to any protected class, category, or characteristic. Goals have been established, where appropriate, to endeavor to meet nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations in alignment with Rhode Island General Laws, Title 28, Chapters 5 (Fair Employment Practices) and 5.1 (Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action). 

The Office of Equal Opportunity serves as the liaison between state and federal regulatory and enforcement agencies and the university. It also prepares the university’s Affirmative Action Plan and other reports as required under applicable statutes. View or download the University of Rhode Island FY2024-FY2025 State Affirmative Action Plan.

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QUESTIONS

For questions about affirmative action compliance or reporting, please contact equalopportunity-group@uri.edu. Phone: 401-874-4009, For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.