Equal Opportunity summary statements

The President's Office recently sent out notification of a revised summary statement of the University of South Carolina's equal opportunity policies. Please note the following guidelines for proper usage of the statement in print and electronic communications.

These guidelines apply to all University campuses, colleges, schools, departments, and units. Please forward this information to individuals who are responsible for the updating and distribution of communication materials for your campus, college, department, or unit.

1) For University bulletins and other lengthy University publications used for recruitment purposes (especially those containing course listings); it is also appropriate to use this version as the primary equal opportunity statement on University Web sites:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The University of South Carolina has designated as the ADA Title II, Section 504 and Title IX coordinator the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs. The Office of the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs is located at 1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC; telephone 803-777-3854.

2) For external audience newsletters and smaller recruitment booklets and brochures:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

3) For general brochures, flyers, posters, and other short items:

The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity institution.

4) For official University stationery:

An Equal Opportunity Institution

These guidelines can also be found online in the Web Presence Editorial Guide.

August 2006