Code of Massachusetts Regulations
610 CMR - BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Title 610 CMR 6.00 - Affirmative Action
Section 6.02 - Scope
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The Board of Higher Education establishes an affirmative action policy to assure that:
(1) there shall be equal opportunity in employment and admission for all persons;
(2) there shall be no illegal discrimination in employment in or admission to any institution or the Board includingprograms and activities because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran status; and
(3) the full realization of equal opportunity in employment and admission will be promoted and achieved through a positive ongoing and continuing affirmative action program undertaken in each institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. This policy of Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action shall apply and shall be an integral part of every aspect of all personnel/admission policies and practices, including recruitment, admissions, employment practices and advancement of all employees and students of all institutions of higher education and the staff of the Board. This policy shall be implemented in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and executive orders.