Stony Brook University's Annual Notification: Non-Discrimination Statement
March 7, 2024
At Stony Brook University, we value all students, employees, and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our institution. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. Stony Brook University policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, or national origin, including shared ancestry or characteristic, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
We must familiarize ourselves with the policies that affect our daily interactions with others on campus, whether it be students, faculty, staff, visitors, or patients in our care. Please take the time to review the University’s Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy and Sexual Misconduct and Reporting Policy. Both policies are vital to creating and maintaining a community where our diverse population can live, work, study, and recreate in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, equity, equal employment opportunity, and respect for every individual.
Additionally, Stony Brook University will continue to provide qualified applicants and employees with needed reasonable accommodations, as required by law, and will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
It is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in the following activities: (1) filing a complaint; (2) assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or other activity related to the administration of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503), the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA), or any other federal, state or local law or regulation regarding Equal Employment Opportunity; (3) for opposing any act or practice made unlawful by Section 503/VEVRAA or their implementing regulations, or (4) exercising any other right protected by such laws or regulations.
The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) is responsible for the implementation of Stony Brook University's affirmative action initiatives and requirements and non-discrimination policy. To report a discrimination or sexual misconduct matter, please contact the Assistant Vice President, Title IX, and ADA Coordinator, OEA, Marjolie Leonard, at Marjolie.Leonard@stonybrook.edu. OEA is located in the Administration Building, Room 201; Phone: 631-632-6280. For more information on how to make a report, visit their website at www.stonybrook.edu/reportit or email them at reportit@stonybrook.edu.
Maurie McInnis
President