Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance and Recruitment
Mission Statement and EEO/AA Vision
It is the vision of the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Office to maintain a harmonious work environment conducive to serving our students, employees and community with equal, and fair service to all. Our overall vision in conjunction with Maricopa Colleges’ vision is to “seek to meet and exceed the changing expectations of our many communities for effective, innovative, student-centered, flexible, and lifelong educational opportunities.” Our employees are also committed to respecting diversity, continuous quality improvement, and the efficient use of resources. We take pride in being a learning organization guided by our shared values.
EEO/AA Mission Statement
The Maricopa Colleges seek to be an educational and employment haven free from unlawful discrimination. Maricopa Colleges EEO/Affirmative Action Office is committed to:
- Up-holding this District’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment, educational programs, and activities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation, and
- Applying affirmative action in the advancement of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
- Preventing unlawful discrimination and to guiding institutional compliance with Maricopa County Community Colleges District policies as well as applicable federal and state laws.
- Promoting and carrying out the vision of Maricopa Colleges by adhering to the vision of this District. Our continuing mission is to provide excellent service to a multiplicity of clientele, internal and external with efficiency and timeliness of service.
- Carrying out through training seminars, investigation and resolution of complaints, newsletters regarding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity issues confronting the workforce. Additionally, the EEO/Affirmative Action Office endeavors to foster an environment and culture that supports all members of Maricopa County Community Colleges.
Goals
- Meet the needs of clients by reviewing allegations and resolving complaints in a timely manner, and applying the law in all situations without bias.
- Maintain good work ethics and a healthy work environment by use of fair and equitable practices of equal treatment for all.
- Provide equal opportunity counseling and consultation services.
- Keep internal and external clients apprised of information on equal opportunity/affirmative action; assuring that equal access is provided to students and employees.
- The use of equal employment opportunity for women/minorities in all recruitment outreach activities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution.
Questions or comments?
Contact Christine Hall @ 480.731.8832
Office of General Counsel
2411 West 14th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281-6942
480.731.8877 / 480.731.8890 fax
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