he Opportunity
Development Center (ODC), established in 1977, is Vanderbilt University's
equal opportunity, affirmative action, and disability services office.
The Opportunity Development Center's mission is to take a proactive stance
in assisting the University with the interpretation, understanding, and
application of federal and state laws and regulations which impose special
obligations in the areas of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
This mission is supported by the ODC's commitment
to continuously develop, implement, evaluate and revise as necessary action-oriented
programs aimed at promoting and valuing diversity in the University's
faculty, staff, and student body. The ODC's core values include diversity,
equity, accessibility, inclusiveness, and accommodation. These represent
the spirit and purpose of the ODC.
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In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Vanderbilt University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; its admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation consistent with University non-discrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints regarding these issues should be directed to the Opportunity Development Center, Baker Building, Box 1809, Station B, Nashville, TN 37235. Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); Fax (615) 343-4969.
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