· WELCOME TO THE EEO WEBSITE! ·
The Office for Equal Employment Opportunity is responsible for directing a comprehensive, proactive equal employment opportunity program covering both Howard University (HU) and Howard University Hospital (HUH).
The Office, which is managed by a Director, is responsible for complaints processing/investigations, counseling employees, advising supervisors and managers, diversity issues, sexual harassment issues and concerns, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, EEO statistics/surveys, policy review, training, legal issues, personnel matters, and participation in conferences/briefings.
EEO Vision, Mission, and Values
Current Goals and Objectives
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As we broaden our website, be sure to stay in touch for the latest
information on EEO! Comments, suggestions and/or assistance with, or participation in upcoming events is welcome!
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EEO - IT'S THE LAW!
View a list of Federal laws that provide the basic foundation for prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.
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This site provides general and specialized information on EEO matters including:
- Federal and District laws governing discrimination
- Howard University/Hospital policies on discrimination
- Diversity issues
- Case law updates
- Sexual Harassment (SH) briefings
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reviews
- EEO statistics, studies, and surveys
- Managerial/supervisory responsibility for EEO
- Notification of EEO/SH training, special events, and activities
EEO FLASH!
DO treat everyone fairly and with respect.
DON'T discriminate - it will seal your fate!
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS ILLEGAL and WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AT HU/HUH!
Supervisors and Managers must:
- Contact the EEO Office for assistance.
- Take immediate action on complaints.
- Monitor the work place and take action to prevent sexual harassment.
- Examine their own behavior. Lead by example.
- Ensure that all employees receive mandatory sexual harassment training.
- Know and follow Howard University's policies on EEO and Sexual Harassment/Gender-Based Harassment. Keep copies of both policies visible and readily available for distribution to employees as needed.
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Internal News Review
Apprise yourself of various happenings within the Office for Equal Employment Opportunity, including outreach activities, conference participation, special session updates, new procedures, and office announcements.
5-in-1 Posters regarding Federal Minimum Wage, OSHA, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, EEO, and FMLA are available in the EEO Office for Howard University and Howard University Hospital. Please contact the EEO Office to obtain copies for posting.
Training/Events
Learn about your rights. Attend the
Fair and Legal Management of Employees course (8 hour session)
sponsored by the Professional Development and Leadership Academy (PDLA).
Sexual Harassment classes are being conducted at the University and the Hospital and are MANDATORY
for ALL employees.
For more information, please contact the Professional Development and Leadership Academy via telephone at 202.238.2569 or view class schedules and obtain registration forms at the PDLA Website.
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Contact the EEO Office |
Antwan-La'Mont Lofton
Director, Office for EEO
Voice: 202.806.6077
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Howard University EEO and Sexual Harassment Policies
Howard University/Hospital is seriously committed to its mandate prohibiting discrimination in the workplace in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, and all
other applicable Federal or District laws or laws of any other jurisdiction where the University transacts its business.
Accordingly, discrimination is strictly prohibited on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business.
Retaliation for filing, participating in or opposing a discrimination complaint is also strictly prohibited.
To ensure compliance with the law and to provide an avenue to address complaints of discrimination, the following policies (both dated June 5, 1999) have been implemented:
Howard University Policy and Procedure on
Equal Opportunity in Employment and Education Programs and Activities, and
Howard University Policy Against
Sexual Harassment and Gender-Based Discrimination in Education Programs
and Activities.
TO FILE A COMPLAINT
Please contact the Director,
EEO
, an EEO Designee, or a supervisor/manager. Click here to view a current
EEO Designee
List.
PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to maintain confidentiality and to encourage employees to follow procedures in accordance with our policies, NO COMPLAINTS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.
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Q & A CORNER
Features answers to the most frequently-asked EEO questions.
E-mail your questions to the EEO Office. Periodically, one or two will be selected for response in the 'Q and A Corner.'
Question: Why did the EEO Office decide to set up an EEO Website? Is it really going to make a difference?
Answer: The Office for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has determined that enhanced outreach and communication efforts will keep our valued employees abreast of the Civil Rights laws, our policies, and other EEO-related matters in the workplace. It will also inform employees of what is happening here at Howard University in terms of EEO and how they can be involved. We also hope that this website will serve as one more avenue to convey to employees Howard University's unwavering commitment to EEO.
Communicating and working together, we will achieve our ultimate Vision,
"To create a University/Hospital environment that is free from all forms of discrimination."
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
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