The Stony Brook University as a community and as a public institution of higher learning is committed to promoting the highest quality research and creative activity. In meeting this commitment, the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action and encourages that all members to make themselves aware of our policies and procedures.
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Issued by: Office of the President
Replaces: Policy P7 (in part), September, 1979
Approved: February, 1988
Revised: March, 2009
The University requires Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity notices in all University publications for external distribution.
All pamphlets, fliers, print and electronic advertising and the like should state:
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY/SUNY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
This document is available in alternative format upon request. Contact (Insert Phone Number)
The following longer statement should appear in all catalogues, bulletins and other more substantial publications:
Consistent with federal and state guidelines, Stony Brook University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, ethnicity,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status,
or veterans' status in its educational programs or employment. If you
are a student or an employee of Stony Brook University and you consider
yourself to be a target of discrimination or harassment, you may file
a complaint in writing with the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action.
If you choose to file a complaint within the University, you do not lose
your right to file with an outside enforcement agency such as the State
Division of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or
the Office of Civil Rights.
For additional information go to: http:www.stonybrook.edu/diversity/complaint.html
Photographs in various University publications should feature ethnic, gender, ability, age and other forms of diversity. Copy for publications should include the accomplishments of diverse populations and appear appropriately distributed throughout the publication wherever relevant or possible.
The Director of Diversity and Affirmative Action conducts regular reviews of publications, advertising, promotional materials and the like to ensure compliance.
All publications for external distribution must be registered with the
Office of University Communications prior to printing. Print advertising,
video and radio scripts, must also be registered with the Communications
Office.
Inquiries/Request:
Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action
Room 201, Administration Building
(631) 632-6280
http://www.stonybrook.edu/diversity
Office of University Communications
Room 138 Administration
(631) 632-6335
Office of Disability Support Services
128 Educational Communications Center
(631) 632-6748
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Issued by: Office of the President
Replaces: Policy 7, September, 1979 and Policy 9, June,
1990
Approved: November, 1989
Revised: March, 1994
Updated: May 2008
The University expresses and demonstrates its commitment to equal opportunity for all persons in the University community, regardless of race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or status as disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. This policy applies to all University offices, departments, and affiliates, including part-time students, faculty and staff members.
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Issued by: Office of the President
Replaces: P7, September, 1979
Approved: January, 1990
Revised: March, 1994
The University reaffirms the principle that students, faculty, and staff have the right to be free from discrimination based upon gender, commonly known as "sexual harassment."
· Harassment on the basis of gender is a form of sexual discrimination, and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
· The University is responsible for and fully committed to the prevention and elimination of gender harassment. Super visors and department heads are responsible for promoting an atmosphere that prohibits such unacceptable behavior.
· Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and verbal or physical conduct of an abusive, sexual nature constitute harassment when such conduct interferes with an individual's work or academic performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment. Harassment of employees by supervisors, or of students by faculty or administrators, is unlawful. Conversely, harassment of supervisors by employees, faculty by students, or individuals by co-workers, is also unlawful.
· The University does not tolerate gender harassment and treats it as a form of misconduct. Sanctions are enforced against individuals engaging in such behavior.
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RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN UNIVERSITY STAFF AND STUDENTS
Issued by: Office of the President
Replaces: Policy 208, December 1993
Approved: March 26, 2008
All University employees, including administrative staff, medical personnel, full and part-time faculty, teaching assistants and academic mentors, act on behalf of the University and with its authority when supervising or evaluating student work, assigning grades for credit, or acting in an advisory capacity.
Personal Relationships:
Familial, romantic and sexual relationships compromise the objectivity and integrity with which University employees discharge their academic, administrative and supervisory responsibilities. The use of the student-faculty or student-supervisor relationship to seek or maintain a personal relationship is an abuse of power and is specifically prohibited by campus policies P105 Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action and P106 Sexual Harassment.
Business Relationships:
Business relationships between faculty and students that actually or potentially entail obligations or concessions that may compromise the academic integrity of either party or the academic program are not acceptable. See campus policies P209 Conflict of Interest and P508 Financial Transactions with Students.
Additionally, all full and part-time University staff, as State employees, are subject to the ethics provisions of the New York State Public Officers Law that prohibit acceptance of any personal gift of more than nominal value.
Individuals engaged in such behavior are subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
INQUIRIES / REQUESTS
Office of Diversity & Affirmative Action
Room 201, Administration Building
632-6280
Human Resource Services
Room 390, Administration Building
632-6200
Office of the Provost
Room 407, Administration Building
632-7000
Office of the Dean of the Graduate School
Room 2401, Computer Sciences Building
632-7040
School of Health Technology and Management
L-2, Room 400 Health Sciences Center
444-2253
School of Medicine
L-4, 170, Health Sciences Center
444-1785
RELATED POLICIES
P105: http://www.stonybrook.edu/policy/policies.shtml?ID=105
P106: http://www.stonybrook.edu/policy/policies.shtml?ID=106
P209: http://www.stonybrook.edu/policy/policies.shtml?ID=209
P508: http://www.stonybrook.edu/policy/policies.shtml?ID=508
SUNY at Stony Brook Graduate School Policies and Procedures University Senate Policy: "Minimal Instructional Responsibilities" USB Graduate Bulletin USB Foreign Students Handbook
Office of the Provost: http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/provost/
Public Officers Law ' 73 (5): http://www.nyintegrity.org/law/ethc/POL73.html
Commission on Public Integrity: http://www.nyintegrity.org/law/ethics.html
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