1. Diversity Policy Comparison by Team C
Dee Algeré, Kristy Cotton, Ginny Heenan, Dickran Parunak, Christine Zodrow
AET/525
November 12, 2012
Professor Lisa Marie Portugal

2. What is a “Diversity Policy”?
Diversity policies are those rules and regulations implemented by companies and organizations to enforce non-discrimination.
Diversity plans and rules are designed to counter microsocial discrimination processes through specific policies. (Geert, 2009)

3. Company Policies from Team C
Apollo Group
CAP? (need help here, Kristy)
Newport News Public Schools
Vatterott
Verizon Communications Inc.
Team C—this is where I would like to have the Logos from each of your companies if possible.

4. Apollo Group Diversity Policy
Mutual Respect
Accept responsibility
Accountability
Self-reliance
Preparedness
Professional Behavior
Create positive learning environment
Communication
Professionalism
Inclusion
Respect
Discrimination
Stereotyping
Prejudice
Retaliation
Prohibited
Behaviors
Diversity
Approaches
Student Code of Conduct
Faculty Code of Conduct
Apollo Group Diversity Mission Statement: Apollo Group, Inc. recognizes and embraces the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty and, in recognition of this diversity, strives to maintain a united environment embodying principles of mutual respect and acceptance for everyone.  It is within this environment that Apollo and its stakeholders will achieve success.

5. CAP Diversity Policy
Kristy, add your policy page here.

6. NewPort News Public Schools
NNSB Diversity
Racial & Ethnic Equality
Cultural Acceptance
Disability Provisions
Socio-Economic Acceptance
The Newport News School Board, Superintendent and employees are committed to creating an educational environment where not only are diverse people recruited into the school division, but also where both the school management and employees work together positively to develop mutually beneficial relationships that respect each person’s individuality. Diversity will be acknowledged and utilized to improve the culture of the school division. Diversity education will be incorporated into all areas of school division life through activities that foster a thorough understanding of diverse racial, cultural, socio-economic, disability and ethnic groups.

7. Diversity Policy at Vatterott
To embrace the vast differences in all people
To attract employees who reflect the communities we serve
To foster teamwork among a diverse workforce by treating each other with dignity
To meet the needs of a changing multicultural workforce
Diversity Policy at Vatterott
Where employees are able to accept and appreciate differences and feel free to talk about their relationships and lives
Where the families of all employees are viewed and treated as important and valuable parts of an employees life
Where no one is ashamed of his or her orientation
That does not provoke stress or anxiety about being a different generation,race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc.
Goal--to create an environment where:

8. Verizon Diversity Policy
Employees
Non-discriminatory, EEO
Culture of inclusion and acceptance
Customers
Non-discriminatory (rage, age, gender, disabled)
Inclusionary
Products & Services
Universal Design Principles
Accessibility
Verizon Diversity Mission Statement: At Verizon, we foster an environment that thrives on different perspectives. Here, you'll be surrounded by people whose work has been recognized for making sure that our differences are our source of strength. Our commitment to your development will inspire you to take your career wherever you want it to go. It's a commitment that extends into everything we do, including our Universal Design Principles. From youth to seniors to individuals with disabilities, we continually look for ways we can accommodate a broad range of customers to enhance the accessibility of new products and services.

9. Similarities

10. Differences

11. Insights or something interesting…

12. Conclusion

13. References
 Apollo Corporate University and Office of Diversity. (n.d.). Apollo Group diversity [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from 
Non-Discrimination in Human Resources Management as a Moral ObligationAuthors:Demuijnck, GeertSource:Journal of Business Ethics; Aug., 2009, Vol. 88 Issue 1, Professional Ethics in Business and Social Life - The Eben 21st Annual Conference in Antalya, p83-101, 19p.

14. References
University of Phoenix. ( ). Student rights and responsibilities. Retrieved from