EEO/AA
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity is dedicated to fostering and nurturing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment at Winston-Salem State University. Through a variety of programs and services we work with students, staff, faculty, the surrounding community, and alumni to “Build Community through Diversity.”
The Office of EEO/AA & Diversity provides leadership to strategic diversity initiatives that foster an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment at Winston-Salem State University. We provide education and outreach to our campus community that addresses our commitment to non-discrimination and compliance, cultural competency development, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, as well as diversity in the curriculum and co-curriculum.
Utilizing the University Strategic Plan, the office works with a broad range of students, faculty, staff and community constituents to help make Winston-Salem State University a national model for inclusive excellence and diversity in higher education.
Policies
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
- Improper Relations Between Students and Employees Policy
- Sexual Misconduct & Gender-Based Harassment Policy
- Unlawful Workplace Harassment Policy
- North Carolina SHRA Employee Grievance Policy
- Religious Accommodation Policy
- Employment Preference for Veterans Policy
- Sexual Misconduct & Gender Based Harassment (Title IX) Policy
Procedures
Our dedicated staff provides consultation, transformative trainings, needs assessments, and a variety of dynamic workshops designed to enhance and build an inclusive and welcoming learning and working environment at WSSU. We invite you to browse through our training and educational opportunities listed below. If you are interested in customized trainings, presentations, or workshops, please contact us at IDI@wssu.edu or 336-750-8759.
Recruiting/Retaining a Diverse Workforce (Search Committees)
- Faculty Hiring Manual
- Faculty Hiring Presentation
General Training
- Office of State Personnel Policies (OSP)
- OSP Online Training Courses
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
- Department of Labor OFCCP
Civil Rights/Human Rights/Hate Crimes/Tolerance/Healing
- Anti-Defamation League
- Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice
- Hate Crime Resources
- Human Rights Campaign
- One World Center
- Legal Momentum
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- National Civil Rights Museum
- U.S. Department of Education: Office of Civil Rights
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
Diversity Resources/Links/Catalogs
- DiversityInc.com
- Multicultural Learning Resources
- Intergroup Relations Center
- Worldwide Multicultural Resources
Multicultural Education
National Association for Multicultural EducationWorkplace
The Multicultural Advantage: The Empowerment Portal for People of Color (Resources for Women, Minorities, and other Audiences)Culture
- ColorLines Magazine: Race, Culture, Action
- Culture and Diversity (United Nations)
- Multiracial Activist Journal
Department of Disability Services
Disability Services works to ensure all WSSU faculty, staff and enrolled students have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of collegiate life. Winston-Salem State University strongly prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, or age. If you need assistance, please contact us at IDI@wssu.edu or 336-750-8759.
