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Welcome to the UAMS Affirmative Action Webpage! The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is committed to maintaining a welcoming and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere of fairness and mutual respect, where differences are not only welcomed, but valued. The Affirmative Action section of the Office of Human Resources is responsible for the development of programs, training, outreach and compliance efforts to ensure the University's commitment to a harassment and discrimination-free environment. We believe that complying with related laws and guidelines is only one step in fulfilling our obligations to these principles. Our section oversees the University's compliance efforts with affirmative action, Title IX, disability laws and regulations (including ADA and Section 504), equal employment laws, and campus initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive, welcoming and equitable campus. We provide advice on policies, programs, and services to achieve affirmative action goals and enhance the campus climate, and, in addition, assist in the investigation of complaints of discrimination or harassment. Our vision is to create a diverse, nondiscriminatory campus community where every individual is valued and where every individual receives fair and equitable treatment and equal opportunities. We promote advocacy and understanding of equal opportunity, affirmative action and inclusiveness for all who work, learn, and receive care here. By respecting and valuing differences in race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, culture, religion, veteran status, and sexual orientation, opportunities become numerous. Approaches to problem solving and decision making are multi-dimensional, leading to success and empowering individuals to strive for excellence. We have structured this webpage as a mechanism to understand the role of our section and Equal Employment and Affirmative Action in general. We have provided links to other sites with related content and a means to ask questions or deliver your comments to us. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions, concerns and ideas. Odette B. Woods Odette B. Woods, J.D., SPHR Director of Affirmative Action, Human Resources
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