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These policies reflect the University\u2019s strong commitment to preventing and appropriately responding to complaints of sexual misconduct.<\/h3>","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"

Sexual Misconduct, including sexual assault and other forms of discrimination on the basis of sex and gender identity or expression, is unacceptable and prohibited by the University of Rochester and by federal and state law.<\/h5>","content":"The University takes all complaints of this nature seriously and has several policies pertaining to or created for the purpose of ensuring all complaints of sexual misconduct are responded to efficiently, thoroughly, and in accordance with relevant laws.","background_color":"#ffc70a","width":"width-medium"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","content":"
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Current Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThe University\u2019s Policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex and other protected characteristics are linked below and can be found on the University's Policies and Procedures<\/a> page, along with the University\u2019s Notice of Non-Discrimination and other related policies. Please contact our office if you need an earlier version of a policy or resolution process.\r\n\r\nUniversity of Rochester Title IX Policy<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nStudent Sexual Misconduct Policy (SSMP)<\/strong><\/a>\r\n\r\nThe Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment\/Service Practices (PADH)<\/strong><\/a>\r\n
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    1. Prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, gender identity or expression including transgender and gender-expansive identities, genetic information, marital status, familial status or an individual\u2019s reproductive health decision making, military\/veteran status, national origin, race (including hairstyle), religion (including religious attire and facial hair), creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, non-pending arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected by law.<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. For more information about the University\u2019s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Discriminatory Employment\/Service Practices<\/a>, please visit:\u00a0University Prohibition of Harassment and Discrimination<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      Notice of Non-Discrimination<\/h3>\r\nUniversity of Rochester\u2019s Nondiscrimination Statement<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n

      Student Bill of Rights\r\n(NYS Education Law Article 129-B)<\/h3>\r\nStudent Bill of Rights Poster<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>
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