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, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran or, within the limits imposed by law or University regulations, because of age (over 40) or citizenship.

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, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran or, within the limits imposed by law or University regulations, because of age (over 40) or citizenship.

In conformance with applicable laws and regulations it is the policy of UCSF to undertake affirmative action for underutilized minorities, women, persons with disabilities, special disabled veterans, and Vietnam-era veterans 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/discrimination policy or its implementation should contact:

Mr. Michael Adams

Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Signed and dated by Chancellor Haile T. Debas, MD

10 March 1998