This document addresses the use of affirmative action and employer use of affirmative action plans under Title VII. All Title VII claims must first begin with a Charge of Discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission."Affirmative action" represents the institution's program of monitoring its personnel practices and its good faith efforts. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended. Virginia Tech is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all facets of employment. Rially identical language in Title VII. In January 2021, VA sent out a job aide on title 5 Non-competitive hiring authorities and other appointment.