EEO/Affirmative
Action
Best Practices
Duke University and Duke University Health System Best Practices
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforces the non-discrimination and affirmative action requirements that apply to Federal contractors and subcontractors. The agency recognizes outstanding federal corporate practices through its annual Exemplary Voluntary Efforts (EVE) and Secretary’s Opportunity 2000 Awards ceremony. The OFCCP gives awards to exemplary federal contractors that have multi-faceted and innovative programs that enhance employment opportunities for all employees. Award winning programs generally embrace the following “best practices”:
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Institutional leadership and demonstrated commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, that are communicated throughout the organization;
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Successful analysis and self-monitoring of the contractor workforce to identify and address possible discrimination and ensure compliance with Federal Equal Opportunity requirements;
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Good faith efforts to remove identified barriers and expand employment opportunity via accountability and measurable results from the successful good faith efforts.
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This document describes Duke’s Best Practices in the areas of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. The list of initiatives described in this document is by no means an exhaustive list, but rather a representative sample of the various programs and initiatives at Duke. The programs and projects are divided into the following categories:
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recruitment and hiring;
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promotion and career Advancement; |
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terms and conditions/workplace environment; |
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community initiatives; and |
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other programs. |
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