§ 6-63-103 - Affirmative action programs -- Plans -- Annual reports. - Arkansas Statutes

6-63-103. Affirmative action programs -- Plans -- Annual reports.

(a) All state-supported colleges and universities shall prepare an affirmative action program for the recruitment of blacks and other members of minorities for faculty and staff positions and for enrollment as students. Affirmative action plans shall be prepared on a continuing basis for future five-year periods.

(b) Each state-supported college and university shall annually prepare a report on the steps that have been taken to reach the goals of the plan. The report shall include information on the progress made by the institutions for the various levels of employment within the institution.

(c) Copies of each institution's five-year plan and annual reports shall be filed with the Governor, the Department of Higher Education, the president and board of trustees of the institution, the board of visitors of the institution, if applicable, and the House Interim Committe on Education and the Senate Interim Committee on Education.

(d) In carrying out the affirmative action plans, each institution shall provide for a part-time or full-time employee to assist the institution in the recruitment of blacks and other members of minorities for faculty and staff positions and for enrollment as students.