1. Overview

   In compliance with requirements as a federal contractor, Ohio university will make aggressive efforts to recruit under-represented minority group members, such as women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and Vietnam era veterans, for position openings. In accordance with federal law and Chapter 124 of the Revised Code it is the policy of the university to engage in recruitment practices that yield the best applicants for vacancies. 

   This policy covers all faculty and staff positions at Ohio university. 

   This policy also establishes an official diversity statement to be utilized as appropriate during recruitment activity:  

   Ohio university is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community.   All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent or foster parent, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

2. Process

   All faculty and staff positions will be posted as directed by university human resources or a collective bargaining agreement. Processes and procedures can be found in guidelines and recruitment and selection at Ohio university. 

3. Practices, processes and procedures 

   Practices, processes, and procedures regarding recruitment and selection at Ohio university will set forth in guidelines for recruitment and selection at Ohio university.  These guidelines will be established, maintained, and updated by university human resources in close partnership with the office of equity and civil rights compliance and the vice president for diversity and inclusion. Exceptions to this policy and associated guidelines must be approved by the vice president for human resources or their designee. 

Forms, References, and History

1. Forms

   The following forms are specific to this policy:

   1. Guidelines for recruitment & selection at Ohio university. 

2. References

   The following items are relevant to this policy:

   1. Policy 40.001, "Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity."

3. History

   Draft versions of this policy that were circulated for review, their cover memos, their forms, and Reviewers' comments on them are available on the

   Prior versions of this policy were approved on:

   1. November 19, 2021
   2. January 24, 2020 
   3. July 8, 2016 (re-formatted)
   4. October 28, 2002
   5. July 1, 1998
   6. October 1, 1995
   7. January 1, 1984
   8. July 1, 1980
   9. September 12, 1977
   10. April 8, 1976