"Marquette University affirms its long standing commitment to the principle of equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran’s status or national origin. Marquette affirms its commitment to the principle of affirmative action and to abide by state regulations and federal laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity. Recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, training, termination, and other personnel decisions will be made to achieve a balanced work force and in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

An appointed Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Coordinator is designated within the Department of Human Resources and is responsible for planning and implementing the Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Plan.
While Marquette does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice in its educational program or activities, including employment and admissions practices, it cherishes the right and duty to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals and mission.

As Marquette is a religious educational institution with Jesuit orientation, sponsorship, and support, it reserves the right to maintain its heritage and destiny as a Christian and Catholic witness in higher education. As a religious educational institution, the University may grant preference to Jesuits in its employment practices."

Excerpted from the Marquette University Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Plan