Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

Affirmative Action Compliance Program Manual The College of Optometry fully subscribes to the principles contained in the Statement of Policy for Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action to the State of New York and, as a unit of the State University, subscribes to the policies and guidelines set forth by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York (June 1971). Consistent with the policy of the State University of New York, the College endeavors to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons, to prohibit discrimination in employment and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a continuous program of recruitment and outreach. The 2016-17 Affirmative Action Compliance Program Manual details a comprehensive body of policies and procedures implemented by the College to achieve the central aims of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. The contents contained in the manual apply to all employee categories designated by the College. In addition, the materials cover all essential aspects of employment activity including but not limited to recruitment, selection and appointment, evaluation and promotion, training, compensation, fringe benefits, and grievance procedures for discrimination allegations.

Summary of Workforce

- Faculty nationwide and at SUNY Optometry are predominately White and Asian. - Residency programs play a major role in the faculty pipeline. As such, intentional strategies to increase diversity in residency programs are critical. - Diversity of staff at the College is satisfactory in terms of total numbers and by rank.

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