Student Code of Conduct Appendix 10
HARASSMENT & DISCRIMINATION POLICY*
The State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi is committed to all provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and all other human rights and equal opportunity laws. These laws include prohibition of discrimination in employment and educational programs and services on the basis of sex. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. One type of sex discrimination is sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence. Sexual violence is defined as “physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent,” including rape, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance, and Title VII prohibits discrimination by employers based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin.
SUNY Delhi is committed to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination, sex-based harassment, sexual violence and intimidation. Sex-based harassment, sexual violence, and all other forms of harassment constitute unacceptable behavior which is unlawful and intolerable. Any member of the SUNY Delhi community found guilty of harassment or sexual violence will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may include discharge or expulsion. Victims of discrimination will be offered resources including counseling and support services.
In regards to employment, access to services, and membership in organizations at SUNY Delhi, we do not discriminate against any individual based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All student organizations must certify that policies, regulations, practices, etc. do not restrict membership on the basis of race, creed, natural origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status.
Please refer to Appendix 7 if you believe your Bias complaint reaches a level of Bias Crimes/Hate Crimes for additional resources.
Procedure: Filing a Complaint/Grievance Resulting from Sex-Based Discrimination – Students and employees may file a grievance with Ruth Ehrets, Interim Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Bush Hall, 607-746-4498, email: ehretsrh@delhi.edu, or Rebecca Harrington, Assistant Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities /Title IX Deputy Coordinator, F209 Russell Hall, SUNY Delhi, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY 13753, Phone: 607-746-4443, email: harrinrl@delhi.edu. Inquiries may also be directed to these individuals. Students and employees who file such a complaint retain the right to file with outside enforcement agencies. To see the full policy and procedure for Sex-Based Discrimination go to: https://www.delhi.edu/mydelhi-students/titleix/. For the full policy and procedure for Sex-Based harassment and violence under Title IX go to: https://www.delhi.edu/mydelhi-students/student-handbook/code-of-conduct/appendix-12-addendum/index.php
Procedure: Filing a Complaint about SUNY Delhi or concerning programs leading to professional licensure – Every effort should be made to try and resolve the complaint directly with SUNY Delhi through Director of Human Resources, 103 Bush Hall, 607-746-4494. If these avenues have been exhausted, a complaint should be sent to: State University of New York, System Administration, State University Plaza, Albany, NY 12246.
Procedure: Filing a complaint/grievance resulting from race/color/religion/national origin discrimination – Students and employees may file a complaint in writing with Louis Reyes, Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), Bush Hall 142, 607-746-4747, reyesla@delhi.edu.
The following should be expected to occur during bias/discrimination complaints: An individual contacts the CDO to file a complaint or may fill out a ‘Bias Related Report’ at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SUNYDelhi&layout_id=1. The reporter then receives a response email with additional resources (as long as they include contact information, anonymous reporters will not be contacted).
The CDO (or designee) reviews the report and will determine:
- The issue(s) of concern from the complaint.
- If the report does not fall under discrimination or bias, it will be sent to the appropriate office for review and response, such as the Student of Concern Team (CARE), Student Rights & Responsibilities, Human Resources, or CADI.
- If the CDO (or designee) determines the matter is criminal or a violation of College Policies as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct or the Employee Handbook, then they will forward the information to Student Conduct Council, University Police Department, or Human Resources as appropriate. The CDO (or designee) will offer and provide support for making an appropriate police report, should the reporter choose to do so (see appendix 7).
- If the case is to be reviewed by the Bias Response Team.
If further information is required to make the determination, the CDO (or designee) will contact the reporter to gather more information. This is done in a request to meet, through email. If the case is assigned to a member of the Bias Response Team, that member will complete the initial outreach and meeting. Any initial meeting will offer supportive measures as needed, gather additional information and discuss options available to address the complaint. Options could include referrals to Human Resources or Student Rights & Responsibilities, educational programs/trainings, conflict resolution such as mediation or restorative justice, Human Resources response or department collaboration, and/or supportive measures such as no contact orders, schedule or room accommodations, counseling, etc.
*=Update approved by College Council on September 17, 2024