Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action for Minorities, Women, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Each year Texas A&M University at Galveston reaffirms its commitment to provide an environment that is free of harassment and illegal discrimination and which fosters the professional development of each individual.  All University departments have the responsibility to further the principles of equal employment opportunity.  Recruitment, selection, promotion, compensation and other personnel actions shall be based on professional abilities and qualifications and shall reflect our obligation to fill each and every post in the University with the best talent available. The University is committed to ensuring that women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans have full access to equal employment opportunity.

Individuals in these categories who apply to Texas A&M University at Galveston receive full consideration under the University's Affirmative Action Program.  The University's Affirmative Action Program can be viewed at www.tamug.edu/hrd/employ.html on the Human Resources website.  All applicants are asked to identify if they are members of a protected class.  Submission of this information is voluntary, and refusal to provide it will not subject you to discharge or disciplinary treatment.  Information you provide shall be kept confidential, except that (i) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding restriction on the work or duties of disabled individuals and regarding necessary accommodations; (ii) first aid and safety personnel may be informed, when and to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment; and (iii) government officials investigating compliance with federal laws may be informed.

If you have a disability which might affect your performance or create a hazard to yourself or others in connection with the job you hold or the job for which you are applying, you should feel free to advise your supervisor or hiring supervisor of (1) the skills and procedures you use or intend to use to perform the job notwithstanding the disability and (2) the accommodations we could make which would enable you to perform the job properly and safely.  This includes, but is not limited to, special equipment, changes in the physical layout of the job, and/or elimination of certain duties relating to the job or other accommodations.

Employees or applicants are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under the law covering these individuals.  Periodic reviews will ensure that personnel decisions are in full accord with the principals and spirit of equal employment opportunity law.

The University has adopted a policy of affirmative action in order to create an environment which fosters diversity.  The Human Resources Department has overall responsibility for administering, monitoring and updating plans as outlined in the Affirmative Action Program.  Requests to review a copy of the University's Affirmative Action Program should be directed to Fred Olson, University Affirmative Action Officer, who is the official of the University responsible for matters pertaining to the employment of minorities, women, physically and/or mentally disabled workers, and veterans.  Mr. Olson can be contacted at the Human Resource Department, Galveston, Texas via email at olsonf@tamug.edu or by phone at (409) 740-4503.

It is our firm commitment to ensure that equal employment opportunity will be provided through Texas A&M University at Galveston to all employees and prospective employees.