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11.6 President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues

The Advisory Committee on Disability Issues is responsible for advising the President on University policies, programs and procedures affecting persons with disabilities who are members of the University community.  In exercising this broad responsibility, the Committee is informed about and takes cognizance of federal and state laws and University regulations and policies affecting persons with disabilities; assists in the evaluation of the efficacy of present University programs, policies and procedures including the Transition Plan, as they affect persons with disabilities; identifies areas in which new policies, programs and/or procedures are needed to assure that persons with disabilities have access to programs and facilities within the University; and assists in monitoring the effectiveness of programs and progress towards a barrier free environment for all persons with disabilities.

 

MYTH: Affirmative action means establishing a quota system for women and minorities.  REALITY: There is a fundamental difference between goals and quotas. The goal of affirmative action is the inclusion in the job force of individuals previously excluded or underrepresented. Ideally, the percentage of women and minorities working in a department, college or university should be similar to the percentage of women and minorities qualified for such positions. Affirmative action does not mean showing partiality but rather reaching out to candidates and treating them with fairness and equity. Quotas, on the other hand, are court assigned to redress a pattern of discriminatory hiring.

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