Mission Statement
Montana State University is dedicated to ensuring an environment of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in its education programs and employment opportunities in compliance with state and federal laws. The Office of Affirmative Action supports the University’s goals by promoting an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment for external members of the campus community and our employees and students to excel regardless of their race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual preference/orientation, marital or parental status, age, creed, religion or political beliefs, mental or physical disability, or status as a veteran.
The staff of the Office of Affirmative Action is committed to the mission of Montana State University to provide excellence in teaching and learning to students and to provide a working atmosphere for staff and faculty that supports inclusion and embraces recognizing the differences among all individuals in the University community regardless of their status or participation. The Office of Affirmative Action staff supports providing a climate that allows people to find opportunities to reach their full potential through awareness, education and training programs that promotes individual responsibility toward acceptance and recognition of all persons regardless of culture or ethnic backgrounds.
The Office of Affirmative Action responds to informal and formal complaints and concerns of discrimination and harassment raised by students and staff and provides assistance to employees with requests for accommodations for disabilities.
Montana State University's Statement on Diversity
About Us
The Office of Human Resources | Affirmative Action staff is committed to serving faculty, staff, and students of MSU. Our office provides the following services; faculty and professional recruitment and selection, human resources training and development, Faculty and Professional employee relations, equal opportunity for employment, and veteran's preference liaison.
Our office is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment.
