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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
Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a working
environment that is free from all forms of inappropriate and disrespectful
conduct that may be deemed as sexual harassment. Harassment on the basis
of sex is a form of sexual discrimination and violates Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the New York State Human Rights Law, and University
policies and regulations. Stony Brook University reaffirms the principle
that students, faculty and staff have the right to be free from sex
discrimination in the form of sexual harassment inflicted by any member
of the campus community. This community includes, but is not limited
to, employees, students, visitors, contractors, and vendors associated
with Stony Brook. Sexual harassment is contrary to the University’s
values and standards, which recognize the dignity and worth of each
member of the campus community.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment
when:
- submission to such conduct is made, either explicitly or implicitly,
a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic
advancement;
- submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual is
used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such
individual;
- such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with an individual’s work or academic performance, or creating
an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working, living, or academic
environment.
The University is responsible for, and fully committed to, the prevention
and elimination of unlawful sexual harassment. 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
sexual harassment 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 sexual
harassment, and can be reached by calling (631) 632-6280.
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