MISSION

The Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs (OEEMA) ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and Institutional policies as they relate to diversity and equal opportunity; the office provides direction, oversight, facilitation, and reports on all aspects of equal opportunity (EO) in the Smithsonian Institution's employment and business relationships.

VISION

Our vision is to be valued as a highly effective service organization that provides impartial, proactive advice and assistance to our customers.

STRATEGIC FUNCTIONS

• Advocate and promote diversity and affirmative employment
  
• Advocate and promote the use of small and disadvantaged businesses
  
• Administrate and adjudicate EEO complaints of discrimination
  
• Assess, monitor and" report on equal employment opportunity (EEO) and small and
  disadvantaged business (SDB) initiatives

• Develop, facilitate, and disseminate EO information and training and special emphasis initiatives
  
  

   

  SMITHSONIAN POLICY STATEMENTS

• Diversity and Equal Opportunity
  
• Prevention of Workplace Harassment
  
• Supplier Diversity