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GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION POLICY & PROCEDURE

Title: Equal Opportunity		No.: GME-308
Effective Date: 1/1/99	Revision Date:	Distribution: All
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Policy Statement

The University of South Florida is committed to the principles of Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, marital status, sex, gender or gender orientation, religion, national origin, disability or age, as provided by law, and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity. The University is also committed to the employment and advancement of qualified veterans with disabilities and veterans of the Vietnam era.

It is the goal of the University of South Florida and the College of Medicine to create and maintain a work and study environment that is positive and free of unlawful discrimination. Further, the University encourages the recognition of the diversity of its population and seeks to promote delivery systems, curriculum activities and programs that reflect this diversity in all facets of University life.

Unlawful discrimination is unacceptable conduct that will not be tolerated at the University or the College of Medicine.

It is prohibited for any administrator, supervisor or other employee to discriminate or to take any other retaliatory action against an individual who, in good faith, has opposed an alleged unlawful practice or has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding, under provisions of applicable law.

Procedure

Responsible Party Action

Resident Reports any discrimination concerns to the Program Director, the Office of Graduate Medical Education, or the Equal Opportunity Affairs Office located in Administration Building, Room 274.

* See attached USF Policy on Equal Opportunity for more information.

Title: Equal Opportunity	No.: GME-308
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APPROVED:

Associate Dean – Clinical Affairs/GME

Dean, College of Medicine

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Policies and Procedures Manual

Subject of Policy Statement: Equal Opportunity

Effective Date: Rev. 6/3/99

Policy Number: 0-007

I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

The University of South Florida is committed to the principles of Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age, as provided by law, and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity. The University is also committed to the employment and advancement of qualified veterans with disabilities and veterans of the Vietnam era. It is the goal of the University of South Florida to create and maintain a work and study environment that is positive and free of unlawful discrimination. Further, the University encourages the recognition of the diversity of its population and seeks to promote delivery systems, curricula activities and programs that reflect this diversity in all facets of University life.

II. PROHIBITIONS

A. Unlawful discrimination is unacceptable conduct that will not be tolerated at the University.

B. It is prohibited for any administrator, supervisor or other employee to discriminate or to take any other retaliatory action against an individual who, in good faith, has opposed an alleged unlawful practice or has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding, under provisions of applicable law.

III. PROCEDURE

A. Specific goals and strategies to achieve appropriate utilization and treatment of members of minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are set forth in the University's Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan, Educational Equity Plan, and its Equity Accountability Plan. Both plans are subject to the day-to-day management and enforcement of the Director of Equal Opportunity Affairs through the Vice President for Budgets, Human Resources and Information Technology.

B. Achievement of the University's Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity goals is the professional job responsibility of the President, each Vice President, dean, director, manager and supervisor.

C. Any applicant, student, or employee who believes he or she has not been treated in accordance with the University's Equal Education and Opportunity Policy may file a complaint with the Director of Equal Opportunity Affairs, Administration Building, Room 274.

Laurey T. Stryker

Vice President

Budgets, Human Resources and Information Technology

Betty Castor

President

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