Re: Veterans preference in Idaho universities

[susanp@moscow.com]

Although I am no longer at the University of Idaho, I will point out that the 
university observes equal employment opportunity guidelines. Under those rules, 
Vietnam Veterans and the disabled are protected groups--protected from 
discrimination in hiring. That is, a person cannot be overlooked as a candidate 
for employment based on those statuses. However, the university, to my 
knowledge, has never (at least in my 14 years in Moscow) given preference to 
any group in hiring. (At least not in policy, I can't vouch for in practice.)

> Dear Visionaries,
>     I became aware of an issue recently that I'm interested in
> investigating further and would like some input from the members of this
> internet community.  Apparently, the University of Idaho does not give
> any preference to veterans in the hiring process.  As a disabled veteran
> and a student at the U of I, I was somewhat dismayed to learn that my
> fine university chooses not to honor men and women who have served their
> country and helped preserve our precious freedom.
>     It was bad enough to learn that the U of I chose not to honor
> Veterans Day by canceling classes, such as is done for Martin Luther
> King Jr Day and Presidents Day, but then to find out that the U of I has
> added insult to injury by not giving hiring preference to veterans was a
> bit much.
>     I'm not sure of the specific requirements for institutions that
> receive federal money to give veterans preference, but I will be doing
> some research into that in the near future.
>     What I would like to know from fellow Visionaries is what you think
> of this situation.  Should the largest employer in Moscow, which I'm
> sure receives federal funds, be required to honor men and women who have
> fought for their country?  Can the University of Idaho be persuaded to
> give veterans preference without lawmakers getting involved?  Should
> lawmakers get involved?  I'm looking forward to your comments and
> insight.
> 



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