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III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

A. The ultimate responsibility for equal employment compliance rests with the President as Chief Executive Officer of the University of Virginia. Responsibility and authority for administration of the affirmative action plan has been delegated to the Executive Vice President.

B. This responsibility shall include but not be limited to the following:

• 1. Initiate efforts to recruit, appoint, retain and upgrade qualified minorities and women at all levels of employment.
• 2. Counsel University management concerning the need for their personal attention to EEO in order to reach the objective of providing an atmosphere of non-discrimination and equal opportunity within the University.
• 3. Carry out the intent and spirit of the affirmative action plan by insuring that all managers, supervisors, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• 4. Familiarize officials, managers and supervisors with provisions of the Civil Rights laws and

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  Executive Orders pertaining to affirmative action.

C. The Administrator of Equal Opportunity Programs is responsible for developing, disseminating information on, assisting in the administration of, and reporting on the progress of equal opportunity programs throughout the University.

D. The Director of Institutional Analysis is responsible for the development and production of numerical data for official reports and analyses relating to equal opportunity at the University.

E. Advice concerning the legal aspects of this program is the responsibility of the Attorney General's Office. (Pursuant to Section 2.1-121 of the Code of Virginia.)