Non-Discrimination Policy
UCSF NONDISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
UCSF reaffirms its commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment. It is the policy of the University of California, San Francisco to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), pregnancy, age (over 40), citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994).[1]
University policy also prohibits retaliation against any employee or person seeking employment for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment pursuant to this policy. This policy also prohibits retaliation against a person who assists someone with a complaint of discrimination or harassment, or participates in any manner in an investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and/or adverse actions related to employment.
UCSF employees or applicants for employment shall be treated equitably and fairly in all matters related to employment, including recruitment, appointment, transfer, promotion, reclassification, separation, compensation, benefits, training and education, and social and recreational programs. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against, harassed, or differentially treated on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), pregnancy, age (over 40), citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994).
In conformance with applicable laws and regulations it is the policy of UCSF to undertake affirmative action for underutilized minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans[2] to insure that members of groups who in the past may have been victims of employment discrimination are given equal opportunities to compete for jobs and to have their qualifications assessed fairly.
This policy is not new to UCSF, but its restatement coincides with the announcement of revised methods which have been adopted for its effective implementation. These methods and procedures are set forth in UCSF's Affirmative Action Plan which addresses our commitment to increase the numbers of minorities and women in those areas where underutilization currently exists, and also identifies positive steps to assure that all individuals have equal opportunity for employment and career growth at UCSF.
It must be emphasized that the purpose of this policy and our revised Affirmative Action Plan is to recognize that mere opposition to employment discrimination is not enough. Commitment and effort are required to achieve a diverse work environment that is free of discrimination.
A system to monitor results achieved under UCSF's Affirmative Action Plan has been established, and responsibility for its continuing development, implementation, and evaluation has been assigned to Mr. Michael Adams, Director, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity at UCSF. The plan will be updated and revised at least annually.
Your full cooperation and assistance is expected. Anyone having questions about UCSF's affirmative action/nondiscrimination policy or its implementation should contact:
Michael B. Adams
Director
Office of Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California 94143-0988
(415) 476-4752
Director Adams is also the 504 coordinator for the UCSF campus.
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J. Michael Bishop, M.D. Chancellor
[1] Service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services.
[2] Covered veterans includes veterans with disabilities, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Military, Ground, Naval or Air Service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or Armed Forces service medal veterans
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