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Our Mission
It is the mission of the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action to
uphold and reaffirm the University’s position and commitment to
equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and the creation of
an inclusive campus climate. This mission can be accomplished by:
- Championing innovative programs to enhance the conversations, climate,
and celebration around diversity issues and social justice;
- Fostering collaboration and cooperation between students, staff,
and faculty by providing opportunities for these groups to learn about
and experience Diversity outside of the typical work setting or classroom
environment;
- Continuing to provide leadership and aid in the University’s
goal to diversify the faculty and staff through proactive outreach efforts;
- Coordinating strategic planning related to diversity and;
- Ensuring that Stony Brook University offers a working, learning,
and living environment free from discrimination and harassment and is
one that promotes equity and opportunity.
The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action is the primary advocate
for multiculturalism and diversity at the University. Our clients are
derived from all areas of the University, representing world renowned
faculty; administrative and support staff; undergraduate and graduate
students; their parents; and community-based organizations. It is vital
to the success of the University that we provide a positive, supportive,
respectful, caring and customer-oriented environment for all who contact
the Office.
The major responsibilities of the Office of Diversity and Affirmative
Action are to:
- ensure the University’s compliance with federal and state regulations
and ensure equal opportunity within the conditions, terms and privileges
of employment and education;
- develop an affirmative action program consistent with contract compliance
regulations, including the establishment of goals and internal systems
to monitor personnel activities, which includes but is not limited to
hiring, training, promotion, transfer and termination, for all Vice
Presidential divisions;
- provide an internal avenue of redress through the investigation and
resolution of complaints of unlawful employment discrimination and harassment;
- support the University in its proactive recruitment, hiring and retention
of under-utilized groups for all job groups and job titles;
- promote an awareness of and appreciation for diversity through providing
educational and training programs, developing activities, sponsoring
programs, and engaging in collaborative initiatives; and
- foster mutual respect and understanding among all campus constituents
and communities.
