The Department of Supplier Diversity Program was established in Fiscal Year 1987-88 to ensure that historically underutilized Suppliers have equal access to and knowledge of the University's procurement system. Such is consistant with the University's commitment to equal opportunity being applied to all purchasing decisions with the objective of achieving and fostering greater Minority, Women Owned, Hub-Zone, Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business participation in UAB's procurement and construction programs.