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MEDIA CONTACT: University Communications 585.275.4118
September 30, 2011
University Policy on Discrimination and Harassment
The Office of University Counsel reminds graduate students that discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, disability, and certain other factors is prohibited by University policy as well as by federal law (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Retaliation against a person for making a complaint is also prohibited.
The complete policy is available on the Web at http://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/policies/pdfpolicies/106.pdf and in hard copy from the Intercessor, the Office of Human Resources, and the Deans\' offices. The full policy defines the prohibited conduct and also describes the procedures for making formal complaints and for seeking informal resolution of issues.
Questions can be addressed to the University\'s Title IX and Section 504 coordinator, Kathleen Sweetland, at 36 Wallis Hall, 275-9125 or ksweet@admin.rochester.edu
About the University of Rochester
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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