• Post Hire Equal Employment Opportunity Form for MTU Employees.

It is the policy of Michigan Technological University, an employer and government contractor subject to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and the Jobs for Veterans Act, to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment, qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This action applies to all employment practices, i.e., hiring, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay and benefits.

If you are a veteran covered by this program and would like to be considered under this affirmative action plan, please tell us. This information is voluntary. Information obtained shall be kept confidential, except that (1) the hiring supervisor will be informed to assure consideration for employment under this plan, (2) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding restrictions on work or duties of disabled veterans and regarding necessary accommodations, (3) first aid personnel may be informed, when and to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment, and (4) government officials investigating compliance with the act shall be informed.

In order to assure proper placement of all employees, we do request that you answer the following question: If you have a disability which might affect your performance or create a hazard to yourself or others in connection with the job for which you are applying, please state the following: (1) The skills and procedures you use or intend to use to perform the job notwithstanding the disability, and (2) the accommodations we could make which would enable you to perform the job properly and safely, including special equipment, changes in the physical layout of the job, elimination of certain duties relating to the job or other accommodation.

Veterans covered under 41 CFR 60-250 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA):

• Other Protected Veteran: 1.) A person who served in a war with active duty service between December 7, 1941 and April 28, 1952. Or 2.) A person who served in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge, a service medal, or expeditionary medal has been awarded. For a complete list of campaigns refer to Criteria Identifying Other Eligible Veterans.
• Veteran of the Vietnam Era: a person who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975 in the republic of Vietnam or between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975 in other regions, and who were not dishonorably discharged, or who were released from active duty for a service-connected disability during that period.
• "Disabled Veteran" means: a person entitled to disability compensation under law administered by the Veteran's Administration for disability rated at 30 percent or more, or rated at 10 or 20 percent in the case of a veteran who has been determined under 38 U.S.C. 3106 to have a serious employment handicap; or a person whose discharge or release from active duty was for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
• Recently Separated Veteran: any veteran during the one-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty.

Veterans covered under 41 CFR Part 60-300 of the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA):

• Disabled Veteran: (1) A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, or (2) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• Recently Separated Veteran: Any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service.
• Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran: Any veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
• Other Protected Veteran: a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

The Affirmative Action Program for Michigan Technological University is available for inspection by any affected employee or applicant by appointment, during normal working hours. The University has developed an internal procedure to consider complaints of veterans covered by this plan. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against because of veteran's status, or who wish to inspect the Affirmative Action Plan should contact the Affirmative Action Officer, Sherry Kauppi, Room 207 Administration Building, 487-3310.

Michigan Technological University has developed an affirmative action plan for disabled persons. It is available for inspection during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Affirmative Action Officer, Room 207 Administration Building, 487-3310.

If you receive a request for an accommodation, need a reasonable accommodation, or have questions contact a member of the ADA team: Sherry Kauppi (487-3310), Marilyn Haapapuro (487-2280), Rosie Juntune (487-3310), Linda Kiviniemi (487-2711), Gloria Melton (487-2212), Don Williams (487-2538), Scott Amos (487-2259). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to discharge or disciplinary treatment. Information obtained concerning individuals shall be kept confidential, except that (1) the hiring supervisor will be informed to assure consideration for employment under this plan, (2) supervisors and managers may be informed regarding restrictions on work or duties of disabled individuals and regarding necessary accommodations, (3) first aid and safety personnel may be informed, when and to the extent appropriate, if the condition might require emergency treatment, and (4) government officials investigating compliance with the Act shall be informed.

If you are disabled, the University would like to include you under the affirmative action program. It would be helpful if you describe (1) any special methods, skills and procedures which qualify you for positions that you might not otherwise be able to do because of your disability, so that you will be considered for any position of that kind, and (2) the reasonable accommodations which could be made to enable you to perform the job properly and safely, including special equipment, changes in the physical layout of the job, elimination of certain duties relating to the job, or other accommodations.

Michigan Technological University has also developed an internal grievance procedure to consider complaints of disabled persons, applicants and employees. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against because of a disability should contact the Affirmative Action Officer, Room 207 Administration Building, 487-3310, who will investigate the complaint and provide a prompt response.

• White (not of Hispanic Origin) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
• Black or African American (not of Hispanic Origin) - A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.
• Hispanic or Latino - A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
• Asian - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
• American Indian or Alaska Native - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.