Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at RISD, where employment actions are based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

We also are committed to the understanding that cultural, ethnic, intellectual, and other diversity among our applicants and employees will positively contribute to enriching the College environment. We therefore make efforts to ensure that our employment opportunities are known widely and that full consideration is given to all qualified candidates and employees.

RISD is committed to the following principles and procedures:

• Making employment-related decisions in areas such as: recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law
  
• ensuring that employment policies are administered fairly and lawfully
  
• ensuring that unlawful harassment is not tolerated.

This policy was last reviewed/modified on: 10/10/2014

Next scheduled review will be on the following date or as needed: 10/10/2022

Issuing Office

Human Resources

Responsible Officer

Vice President for Human Resources

Individuals/offices required for review and changes

Office of the General Counsel

Director of Employment