Category Archives: General

Know the 6 Essentials of a Model EEO Program

The 6 Essentials of a Model EEO Program Demonstrated commitment from LaRC Leadership EEO must be: Embraced by agency leadership. Communicated through the ranks from the top down. EEO principles must be a fundamental part of LaRC culture Agency head … Continue reading

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Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) Blog

NASA’s agency-level Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) has created a blog at https://blogs.nasa.gov/odeo/ in an effort to encourage authentic and relevant conversations across NASA on D&I/EEO topics. Everyone is encouraged to use this communication platform, including reviewing posts, responding to … Continue reading

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Federal EEO Program of NASA

a. It is NASA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual harassment, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender identity, and caregiving responsibilities), religion, age, … Continue reading

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About ODEO

ODEO is a customer-focused organization responsible for functions that have been divided into two main categories to delineate mandated activities: Workforce Diversity and Disability Program and Dispute Resolution and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Counseling Program. Workforce Diversity and Disability Program … Continue reading

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Resources

There are a number of excellent resources that will aid in answering any and all questions concerning Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Policies and Directives, and other instances regarding Disabilities, Harassment, and Reasonable Accommodations. Some of the best are as follows: … Continue reading

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EEO Training

The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) is pleased to announce the e-Learning Institute, with course offerings now available in SATERN. The ODEO eLearning Institute is designed to provide the NASA family with real-time education and awareness opportunities from … Continue reading

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Requesting Sign Language Interpreter

LaRC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and applicants for employment to assure that individuals with disabilities enjoy full access to equal employment opportunity. To schedule interpreting services please contact: C. Justin Gilliam NASA Langley Research Center … Continue reading

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EEO Terminology

Administrative Judge (AJ): An official assigned by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to hold hearings on formal complaints of discrimination and to otherwise process individual or class complaints for the EEOC. Affirmative Action: Positive steps taken by an employer … Continue reading

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Organization

Robin “Rob” Lee – Director of the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity Sarah Majdiak – Lead EEO Counselor, Special Emphasis Program Manager and Federal Women’s Program Manager William “Hawk” Hawkins –  EEO Counselor, Disability Program Manager and Complaints Program Manager Erroll … Continue reading

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General

Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) The ODEO office promotes a work environment that is free of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment, accessible to individuals with disabilities, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees while valuing workforce diversity, … Continue reading

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