Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity Office

In 1838, Horace Mann founded Westfield State University as the first public higher education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. During the post-Civil war period, Westfield became known for educating freed African-Americans.

Today we continue to honor our history by recruiting student, faculty and staff whose range of lifestyles, cultures, talents and global perspectives enrich Westfield’s academic and community life.

Westfield State University is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff dedicated to teaching and working in a multi-cultural environment. A tradition of opportunity for 170 years: the University continues to be open to all regardless of class, gender or race since Westfield’s founding, and distinguished by educating freed African-Americans in the post-Civil War era. The University strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

IDAC - Institutional Diversity Advisory Committee

• AA/EO/Diversity Advisory Committee (IDAC) Mission
• AA/EO/Diversity Advisory Committee (IDAC) Members

SANKOFA - Organization of Diverse Faculty and Staff

• Sankofa Brochure
• 2011 Directory of Diverse Faculty and Staff
• SANKOFA Scholars - Stole Nomination Form
• Jobs On-line Brochure (English)
• Jobs On-line Brochure (Spanish)

Community Resources Directory

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policies and Procedures:

• ADA Reference Materials & Forms
• Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Diversity Plan
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Diversity Advisory Committee Policy
• Hiring Procedures
• Affirmative Action Plan: Policy Awareness Procedures
• Age Discrimination
• Discrimination Based on Race, Religion, National Origin or Ethnic Origin
• Discrimination Complaint Procedures
• Discrimination Complaint Form
• Discriminatory Harassment
• Gender and Sexual Orientation
• HIV/AIDS
• Non-Discrimination & Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities
• Racism
• Sexual Harassment
• University Anti-bullying, Mobbing, and Harassment

Dignity and Respect Campaign

• Dignity and Respect Campaign
• Dignity and Respect Web Page
• Inclusion Brochure
• Inclusion Poster

The Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Office is under the purview of the Human Resources Division.

Contact Information:

Rafael Bonés
Assistant Vice President
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
The Horace Mann Center
333 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA  01086-1630
Tel. (413) 572-8277 Fax (413) 572-5628

Evelyn Soucie
Associate Director
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
The Horace Mann Center
333 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA  01086-1630
Tel. (413) 572-5637 Fax (413) 572-5628