Information Session

The Division of Administration and Finance invites you to a virtual information session hosted by the Office of Equal Opportunity titled:

Affirmative Action and Employment Discrimination: Let’s Talk About It!

The goal of this virtual event is to introduce the audience to the University of Rhode Island’s Affirmative Action in Employment Program and to explore the topic of employment discrimination and affirmative action in hiring and recruitment.

Co-Hosts and Facilitators

Kara Larsen, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
Dorca P. Smalley, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity

Special Guests

Tre Hamlin, Sophomore Student, Native American Student Association
Abby Benson, Interim Vice President, Administration and Finance

Presenters

Dorca P. Smalley, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Lauren Jensen, Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel 

Panelists

Michelle Fontes, Interim Vice President, Community, Equity and Diversity
Kara Larsen, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management
Robin Santini, Specialist, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Administration

Follow this link to register: https://rhody.webex.com/weblink/register/raa2d442026af681c551c47ca37e4417a

Participants are invited to submit questions in advance by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at dorca_paulino@uri.edu. Schedule permitting, panelists will answer audience questions.

The University of Rhode Island encourages all people to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about accessing this virtual meeting, please contact Dorca P. Smalley at dorca_paulino@uri.edu or  401-874-4929. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.