President Seligman announces independent review of harassment policy
President and CEO Joel Seligman has outlined several steps the University will take to review the institution’s policies on sexual harassment and misconduct and to address claims of retaliation when complaints are made against the University. Seligman made the announcement on Tuesday, September 12, as part of a public Town Hall meeting attended by more than 500 students, faculty, and other members of the University community.
University statement on EEOC matter
University’s statement on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint, which media organizations have recently reported on.
Never forget: Remembering September 11
Among the nearly 3,000 people who died during the attacks on 9/11 were six Rochester alumni—three who had just settled in to their offices in the World Trade Center; two who were flying aboard United Flight 93 when it crashed in rural Pennsylvania; and one who rushed to help survivors escaping the crumbling towers.
University offers gender-inclusive housing option for upper-class students
Upper-class students can now choose to live in a double room with someone of a different gender or gender expression. The new policy is aimed at fostering a residential experience that is welcoming and supportive of all gender identities.
Home Ownership Incentive Program extends to three new neighborhoods
Since the program’s founding almost a decade ago, more than $1 million in financial incentives have helped University faculty and staff achieve the dream of home ownership in Rochester.
Light and Sound Interactive conference and expo debuts September 12-14
The University is among the major sponsors of the event, highlighting innovations in augmented and virtual reality, interactive media and games, film, audio and music, imaging, displays, health care, optics, and photonics.
University statement regarding ESPN story on student abductions
The events of December 2015 were truly heinous and we are horrified that our students had to endure them. We continue to wish them the best. However, in the current…
Bruce Bashwiner named senior associate vice president for Facilities and Services
Associate vice president for Facilities and Services since 2014, Bashwiner has been named senior associate vice president, effective July 1.
Public Safety Review Board recommends policy amendment
Public Safety leadership requested a review of current policy to consider an amendment allowing supervisors to use their judgement to respond to any campus area when a rapid response is required for life preservation.
Jeffrey Runner named dean of the College
The professor and chair of the Department of Linguistics succeeds Richard Feldman, who served as dean of the College for the past decade, and will begin his five-year term on July 1, pending approval by the Board of Trustees.