Faculty and Students

The Chair will maintain a confidential record of internal and external complaints, charges, and litigation alleging violations of policies and procedures related to non-discrimination. The Chair will refer the student or faculty member to the appropriate office depending on the nature of the complaint, to the institution. The Chair will bring those complaints which relate to accreditation to a department meeting for discussion. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the person will be referred to the appropriate office.  

1. If there is a complaint related to Discrimination, Title IX, the Office of Institutional Equity and access at https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/ would be contacted and the person would file a complaint with them.  

2. A complaint concerning an employee would be the jurisdiction of the  (https://www.stonybrook.edu/employee-laborrelations/).

3. A complaint concerning a student would be the jurisdiction of the Office of Community Student Conduct and Community Standards (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/studentaffairs/sccs/). The program will ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken when violations of compliance with nondiscrimination statutes occur.

4. The program will follow the guidelines as instituted by the University and refer the person to the appropriate office. The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) is charged with the responsibility of monitoring these notices. Marjolie Leonard serves as the Senior Director for OEA as well as the University’s Title IX and ADA Coordinator. To file a discrimination complaint, contact OEA, https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/.  Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining workplace, educational, and recreational environments that are safe and accessible and free of all forms of discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment. Such behavior is prohibited and violates Title VII and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not tolerate it and it must be reported (ReportIT). All faculty complete an annual training.

5. If you are a victim of rape or sexual assault, the student must seek medical attention immediately. Students must contact University Police at 631-632-2333. 

6. Equal opportunity concern or complaint - https://www.stonybrook.edu/policy/_pdf/equal_opportunity_affirmative_ac…