affirmative action/equal employment opportunity.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is committed to maintaining an environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors that is fair and responsible--an environment which is based on one's ability and performance.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF)

UNO Staff Workforce Summary
The following two links show interactive graphs representing the composition of UNO staff members by race and gender. These figures do not include faculty.
Page 1 (PDF) | Page 2 (PDF)

Human Resources Employment Procedures
These procedures are in accordance with the University's Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy which states that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination.
Human Resources Employment Procedures

Sexual Harassment
UNO's Sexual Harassment Statement describes the behaviors and conditions which constitute sexual harassment. A link to the online program is listed below and available for all members of the campus community who wish to learn more about this issue.
Sexual Harassment Statement (PDF)
"Preventing Sexual Harassment" Online Tutorial for Faculty, Staff and Students

Issue Resolution and Complaint Procedures for Prohibited Discrimination
The purpose of these procedures is to secure, at the lowest possible level, equitable solutions to the problems which may affect students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, or other invitees, licensees, or university volunteers who believe they have been discriminated against within the university's prohibited discrimination policy.
Issue Resolution and Complaint Procedures for Prohibited Discrimination

Ombudspersons' Office
The function of an Ombudsperson is to provide information and assistance to all members of the University community about rules, regulations, and procedures of the University, both academic and non-academic, as they relate to students, faculty, and staff concerns.  The Ombudsperson, upon request, will attempt to work informally with the concerned parties to resolve a difficulty.  Please Note: The Ombudsperson may make recommendations but has no authority to impose a solution to a problem.
Ombudspersons' Office

Dual Career
The Dual Career Program is designed to assist and support the spouses/partners of newly hired faculty in networking and locating employment opportunities within the Omaha area.
Dual Career

Veterans
A list of campaigns and expeditions which qualify for Veterans' preference.
Go to Veterans page

Job Interviewers Guide to What You Can--and Cannot--Ask
A one-page chart covering eleven areas that are regulated by law during the hiring process.
Job Interviewers Guide to What You Can--and Cannot--Ask