Equal Employment Opportunity and
 Non-Discrimination Statement (2008)

The Florida State University (University) is committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran's or marital status, or any other protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.

The University's standards of civility and collegiality recognize the dignity and value that each person contributes. In pursuing its mission of excellence as a comprehensive, graduate-research university with a liberal arts base, it is the policy of the University to create and maintain a harmonious, high performing work and educational environment. It is management's intent for the work environment to be conducive to the betterment of the University.

The University realizes that there is an advantage in incorporating diversity and inclusion to achieve its mission and objectives. Further, it is the aim of the University in all lawful ways to carry forward its mission by:

• Ensuring accessibility of programs (including athletics), services and activities;
• Implementing policies and procedures that ensure that opportunities are available equitably to all;
• Building a multidimensional, diverse workforce reflective of availability;
• Fostering leadership and direction that promotes an accountable, highly participatory, effective institution of higher learning at all levels; and
• Communicating the same to all individuals in various formats as applicable.

To facilitate or otherwise strive to ensure university-wide compliance, diversity and inclusion, the University President has appointed Renisha Gibbs, Director, Human Resources/Office of Diversity and Compliance and Chief Diversity Officer to develop, administer and coordinate university-wide initiatives. This will be accomplished through collaboration with the Office of the Dean of the Faculties and all other divisions and departments. Further, Human Resources and the Office of the Dean of the Faculties serve the University in helping to create an educational environment that promotes fairness, respect and trust and that is free from mistreatment, discrimination and harassment. Questions, complaints, issues and concerns regarding the above may be directed to your manager or supervisor, or Renisha Gibbs at (850) 644-8082.

T. K. Wetherell
President