University of Rochester
University Intercessors
The Provost appoints members of the faculty and staff to serve as University Intercessors. The role of the Intercessors is to engage in an informal process to respond to questions and concerns about work or school issues expressed by any member of the University community. Intercessors work with faculty, staff, and students and their school or department to suggest outcomes and resolutions that adhere to established University policies and procedures, as well as state and federal law. Intercessors serve as an informal resource to provide guidance and education on University policy related to harassment and discrimination.
Individuals wishing to utilize a more formal process to pursue resolution of a situation based on an allegation of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment, may access the University's Formal Grievance Procedures at any time. Regardless of whether the Complainant is a faculty or staff member or a graduate or undergraduate student, when filing a complaint of discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment under Policy 106:
| When the Accused is: | The appropriate Grievance Procedure can be found in: |
| Faculty Member | Faculty Handbook |
| Staff Member | Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual: Human Resources Department |
| Graduate Student | Graduate Studies Bulletin |
| Undergraduate Student | Dean Of Students (College) Eastman School Student Handbook (.pdf) |
For additional information, please see the Resolving Problems at Work brochure.
University Intercessors can address your concerns on any issue you would like to discuss in a confidential setting. Intercessors specialize in particular areas:
- Frederick Jefferson, Ed.D. specializes in issues related to racial and ethnic
diversity.
jefferson@admin.rochester.edu 
Harriette Royer welcomes your inquiries about fostering respectful and inclusive environments at the University, ensuring accommodations for those with disabilities, working through interpersonal and group differences, intervening in and mediating difficult situations, and providing information and support in stressful situations such as relationship violence and sexual assault. She is particularly interested in serving as a sounding board for resolving your concerns about trust, harassment, and discrimination or other University-related problem. Harriette.Royer@rochester.edu ∙ (585) 275.9125