Affirmative Action

The Office of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action

The Office of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action at UCR provides comprehensive services to the campus addressing questions and concerns regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in employment. The Office strives to eliminate inappropriate barriers in accordance with Federal and State laws, as well as University policies. Services provided to the campus include policy development and updating of the campus' Affirmative Action Plan, investigations of complaints, mediation of disputes, as well as advising the campus on laws, rules, regulations, and issues affecting equal opportunity and affirmative action. In addition, the office monitors the recruitment and selection of faculty.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns you might have. We are here to help you.

Gladys Brown
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Diversity Excellence & Equity
Director, Office of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action

Discrimination Grievances

Do you think that you have been subjected to discrimination by the words, actions or omissions of an employee of UCR? If so, you have the right to file a grievance. Even if you aren't certain and just have some questions, the Office of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action (OFSAA) is here to help you. You have the following options:

• Call OFSAA at 951-827-5604 (2-5604) and make an appointment to see us
• E-mail OFSAA at affirmativeaction@ucr.edu

OFSAA provides consultation, investigation and mediation services. All information is confidential. See UCR Discrimination Grievance policy (CPN 650-17)

What's New

The Veterans, Military Members & Families Group (VMMFG)
The Veterans, Military Members and Families Group (VMMFG) is made up of veterans, current military members and military family members formed to support and promote the value of diversity at UCR. Its mission and goals are to work actively to create and maintain a supportive and welcoming environment for UC employees who are also current or former military members and their families. The group will also serve as an educational and diversity resource to the campus community. For additional information about VMMFG, please go to https://sites.google.com/site/vmmfamiliesgroup/home