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MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Campus Community
FROM: Shirley Strum Kenny, President
DATE: November 12, 2008
RE: Stony Brook University’s Policy
on Non-discrimination
Universities, particularly public universities, have the responsibility
to provide leadership in enlightening social behavior. As SUNY’s
premier University Center, Stony Brook University has had a longstanding
commitment to express and to demonstrate Equal Employment and Educational
Opportunity for all persons in our community, and further, to afford
all faculty, staff and members of all groups an environment in which
the integrity of all is assumed and each individual is treated with
dignity, respect, and fairness.
In compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), as amended,
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, The Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act and the New York State Human Rights Law. Stony Brook
University prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis
of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation,
disability, marital status, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran
in the implementation of any of its policies, procedures, or practices
regarding the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment and/or
access for students, faculty, and staff. This non-discrimination policy
affects all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting,
hiring, transfers, promotions, benefits, compensation, training, educational
opportunities, and terminations.
This policy is cardinal to the University creating a community in which
a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of every individual.
The University’s administration, faculty, staff, and students
are each responsible for creating and maintaining an environment conducive
to work, study, and learning. The result of harassment and discrimination,
in any form prohibited by this policy, is to impede the realization
of the University’s mission to provide an education of distinction
in a dignified and respectful learning and employment environment. Any
such unlawful discrimination or harassment in any venue of Stony Brook
University will not be tolerated.
The University is responsible for, and fully committed to, the prevention
and elimination of unlawful discrimination. Deans, Department Chairs,
Directors, Administrators, Managers and Supervisors are responsible
for promoting an atmosphere that prohibits such unacceptable behavior.
Individuals who are affected by, or are aware of, suspected cases of
discrimination are urged to bring such situations to the University’s
attention by contacting the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action.
The Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action has professional staff
trained to investigate and provide assistance regarding issues of discrimination
and can be reached by calling (631) 632-6280.
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