In keeping with the representative workforce goal set by UAlbany, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action will continue to assist in the recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, age, or citizenship. To ensure a discrimination-free work environment, the ODAA will neither condone nor tolerate practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment at UAlbany on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, or disability. Additionally, the ODAA will continue to review all other personnel matters, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, transfer, layoffs, college-sponsored training, education, tuition waivers, and social and recreational programs in accordance with policies as established by UAlbany's Affirmative Action Plan.