About Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Diversity

Definitions developed by Staff EEO Compliance. For more details on specific concepts, see:

Comparison of Diversity, EEO, and Affirmative Action graphic.
Background and Definitions (19 pages/547K, PDF format) includes introduction to affirmative action, explanation of how placement goals are set, article on Why Diversity Matters, and the UC nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy.
About Affirmative Action from the Guide to Managing Human Resources.
About Diversity from the Guide to Managing Human Resources.
Diversity at Berkeley article. Explains the relationship of diversity, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action, and also covers why "diversity" is important, the difference between "fairness" and "equal treatment," and diversity and demographics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Underutilization and how UC Berkeley determines "affirmative action goals".
Responsibilities of managers and supervisors to help promote equal opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Affirmative Action at Berkeley developed by SEADS.
Questions and Answers about SP-2 and Proposition 209 at UC (systemwide--developed by the Office of the President).