The University of Minnesota
Founded in the faith that we are ennobled by understanding
Dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth
Devoted to the instruction of youth and the welfare of the state.
Equal Oppurtunity Statement
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or handicap. In adhering to this policy, the University abides by the requirements of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, by Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and by other applicable statutes and regulations relating to equality of opportunity.
Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 419 Morrill Hall, 100 Church Street SE, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-9547), or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202, or to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210.
The Graduate School embraces the University of Minnesota's position that promoting and supporting diversity among the student body is central to the academic mission of the University. A diverse student body enriches graduate education by providing a multiplicity of views and perspectives that enhance research, teaching, and the development of new knowledge. A diverse mix of students promotes respect for, and opportunities to learn from, others with the broad range of backgrounds and experiences that constitute modern society. Higher education trains the next generation of leaders of academia and society in general, and such opportunities for leadership should be accessible to all members of society. The Graduate School and its constituent graduate programs are therefore committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities through recruitment, admission, and support experiences, and cultivate the leaders of the next generation.
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