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, tolerance, and accommodation. These represent
the spirit and purpose of the ODC.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 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 regarding these issues 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.
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