Definitions of Race/Ethnicity--The
race/ethnic group categories have been defined by the Equal
Opportunity Commission as follows:
- Asian--Pacific Islander: "A person with origins in any
of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the
Indian Subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands. This area includes,
for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Phillipine Republic and
Samoa; and on the Indian Subcontinent, includes India, Pakistan,
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan."
- Black: "An individual, not of Hispanic origin, with
origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa."
- Hispanic: "A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban,
Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin,
regardless of race. This does not include persons of Portuguese
descent or persons from Central or South America who are not of
Spanish origin or culture."
- American Indian--Alaskan Native: "A person with origins
in any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains
cultural identification through tribal affiliation or has
community recognition as an American Indian or Alaskan
Native."
- White: "An individual, not of Hispanic origin, with
origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or
the Middle East."
Information and Definitions for Self
Identification
Princeton University has
affirmative action programs for people with disabilities and Vietnam-Era and
disabled veterans. If you have a disability, are a disabled veteran or a veteran
of the Vietnam era, and wish to participate in the University's affirmative
action programs, please complete this section and return this form to the
appropriate office (see front). This information is requested for statistical
reporting purposed to government agencies under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
and the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974 as amended and other
applicable legislation.
Submission of this
information regarding veteran or disability status is completely voluntary.
Declining to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse
treatment. All
information provided regarding your disability will be kept confidential, except
that (1) your supervisor(s) may be informed of any work restrictions or
reasonable accommodations needed, and (2) first aid personnel may be informed
when and if you require emergency medical treatment.
The definitions for self-identification purposes are:
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Disability Status Self-Identification-- The definitions for self-identification purposes are: Individual
with a Disability: A person who 1) has a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more major life activities; 2) has a record of
such an impairment; 3) or is regarded as having such an impairment.
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Military
Status Self-Identification -- The definitions for self-identification
purposes are:
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Vietnam
Veteran: A person who (1) served on active duty for more than 180 days,
and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable
discharge, if any part of such active duty occurred: (I) in the Republic of
Vietnam between February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or (II) between August
5, 1964 and May 7, 1975 in all other cases; or (2) was discharged or
released from active duty for a service connected disability if any part of
such active duty was performed: (I) in the Republic of Vietnam between
February 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975; or (II) between August 5, 1964 and May
7, 1975 in all other cases.
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Other Veteran: A person who served on active duty during a war (other than the
Vietnam War) or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has
been authorized. To identify the campaigns or expeditions that meet this criterion,
please consult the VETS-100 web site (http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.asp).
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Both a Vietnam Veteran and Other Eligible Veteran: A veteran as defined by
both definitions above.
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Active Reserve
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Inactive Reserve
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Retired
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No Military Service – not a U.S. Veteran
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Disabled
Veteran Self-Identification – Disabled Veteran: means (1) a
veteran who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of
military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws
administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for a disability (I)
rated at 30% or more, or (II) rated at 10 or 20% if it has been determined
that the individual has a serious employment disability; or (B) a veteran
who was discharged or released from active duty because of a
service-connected disability.
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Newly Separated Veteran Self-Identification - A veteran who was
discharged or released from active duty for less than
one year.
You may update or amend this information at any time by contacting
the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the Dean of the
Faculty or by completing the Personal Data Form. The form may be
printed at your local printer, signed, and forwarded to your
employing office.
Last updated: 11/3/2003