Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment to all applicants, students, and employees. The university does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. The university actively promotes diversity among students and employees. The university is committed to its affirmative action plans and seeks to deepen its applicant pools by attracting interest from a diverse group of qualified individual.
If you have questions or concerns regarding affirmative action, please contact the Human Resources at hr@appstate.edu.
If you have questions or concerns regarding equal employment opportunity please contact Equal Employment Opportunity at equalopportunity@appstate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Fundamentals (EEODF)
As a supervisor at Appalachian State University, you play a critical role in creating and maintaining a safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for our employees. Part of this role involves upholding Equal Employment Opportunity laws and our University’s commitment to inclusion. In order to ensure that you have the tools you need to fulfill this role, we will be implementing the Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Fundamentals (EEODF) training created by the NC Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). EEODF is a mandatory training for all managers and supervisors with North Carolina state agencies and UNC system institutions per G.S. 126-16.1. This training provides a thorough background in EEO law as well as thought-provoking situations to assess and improve your cultural competence in the workplace.
OSHR has recently updated the training to a blended, virtual or in-person format. You begin by completing six online modules and once you have completed those, you can sign up for any of the classroom sessions offered by OSHR. You are encouraged to complete the course within one year.
How do I complete EEODF training?
- Register for the EEODF curriculum. Registration for online training and classroom session is through the Office of State Human Resources Learning Center.
- Complete the six online modules.
- History and Law
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Legally Defensible Hiring
- Unlawful Workplace Harassment
- EEO and You
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Complete and pass the final assessment with a grade of 70% or higher.
- Enroll in the instructor-led training, an interactive and collaborative experience where you will connect and apply concepts learned in the online modules to real-life situations.