April 15, 1999

Payroll Savings Plan
Now is the best time to enroll in the University’s Payroll Savings Plan. This plan enables employees to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds through payroll deduction. For example, a $100 bond, which costs $50, may be purchased with the minimum deduction of $12.50 per pay period. U.S. Savings Bonds have tax advantages. Additional information and an application form is to be distributed to each employee through campus mail around April 29, 1999. Mail your forms to Payroll Office Box 355655.
Payroll Office

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations, and University policy. Coordination of the compliance efforts of the University of Washington with respect to all of these laws and regulations is under the direction of the Assistant Provost for Equal Opportunity, Dr. Helen Remick, University of Washington, Equal Opportunity Office, Box 354560, 4045 Brooklyn Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington 98105-6261, (206) 685-3263/V or 543-6452/TTY.
Equal Opportunity Office

Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Where underutilization exists, the University is committed to taking affirmative action in employment for American Indians,/Alaskan Natives, Asians/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, women, and persons age 40 and over. It is also committed to employ and advance in employment qualified persons with disabilities, qualified disabled veterans, and Vietnam era veterans in all levels of employment.

Additional information concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and procedures, including complaint procedures, are in the Operations Manual.
Equal Opportunity Office

Training
Classes on equal opportunity, nondiscrimination, affirmative action, prevention of sexual harassment, and disability accommodation are offered free to the University community. Employees may get information on scheduled classes by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office at 543-1830, eoo@u.washington.edu, or Box 354560. Departments, hiring officials, and search committees may arrange for special training sessions by contacting the Equal Opportunity Office.
Equal Opportunity Office