As part of Vanderbilt's commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action as well as in response to legal mandate, University policy requires that a complete EEO/AA statement be affixed to all official publications that describe University services, programs and activities.  An abridged statement may be substituted on newsletters, posters, flyers, or brochures when additional information is available in a publication that does carry the full statement.  Job advertisements may use an even shorter version.  These statements are printed here for your information.  They should be used without modification.  If you have any questions regarding their use, please call the Opportunity Development Center at 322-4705(V/TDD).

Full Statement for Official University Publications

“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 nondiscrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Opportunity Development Officer, Baker Building, Box 1809 Station B, Nashville, TN 37235.  Telephone (615) 322-4705 (V/TDD); FAX (615) 343-4969.”

If requirements noted above are met, an Abridged Statement is OK

"Vanderbilt University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action."

Statement for Job Advertisements

"Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer."  Phrases such as "women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply" may be added, but the official statement should appear as printed above.

Statement for University Letterhead

Although not required by policy, use of the job advertisement statement on University stationery is encouraged.  Because the words Vanderbilt University already appear on the letterhead, the phrase "An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer" across the bottom of the stationery is sufficient.

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