Discrimination and Harrassment Procedure

The State University of New York and SUNY Brockport (hereinafter “SUNY Brockport” or “Campus”) (collectively “SUNY” or “University”) is committed to maintaining a learning and workplace environment free from Sexual Harassment and unlawful Discrimination. In its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of Federal and State anti-discrimination legislation, SUNY has adopted this complaint procedure for the prompt and equitable investigation and resolution of allegations of unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, arrest record, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Harassment on the basis of the above protected categories is one form of unlawful Discrimination.

SUNY will take steps to prevent Discrimination and Harassment, to prevent the recurrence of Discrimination and Harassment, and to remedy its discriminatory effects on the victim(s) and others, if appropriate. Sex discrimination includes Sexual Harassment and sexual and interpersonal violence. Depending on whether the alleged conduct meets the definition found at 34 C.F.R. § 106.30, it may be addressed under this procedure or the applicable Campus grievance procedure under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”). Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in any manner in this procedure is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.