Part of the College's mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and professions, foster an understanding of global interdependence and cultural diversity, and encourage post-graduate studies and lifelong learning.
The College's structure and curriculum meet the need for readily accessible, quality higher education for all citizens of New York who are intellectually qualified, while also attracting students from other states and foreign countries. Therefore, it serves students from a wide range of ages, interest, preparation, and backgrounds.
The College seeks well-motivated students and strives to provide a campus environment conducive to learning and one which provides equal opportunity for all.
The College at Brockport, State University of New York, does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, gender, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identification, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, predisposition to genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, criminal background or status of Vietnam-era, special disabled, recently separated, or other protected veteran, in admission, employment, or treatment of students and employees.
Discriminatory acts shall be prohibited in the conduct of College services for students as such services affect housing, employment, financial aid, admissions, advisement, counseling, placement, academic progress, scholarships and awards and program activities.
"Resolved that the statement
entitled 'Equal Employment Opportunity in State University of New York'
as set forth below, be and hereby is, adopted as the policy of State University
on Equal Employment; and the Chancellor, or his designee be, and hereby
is, authorized and directed to take all steps necessary and proper to
promulgate and implement said policy."
It is the policy of the State University of New York to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons, to prohibit discrimination in employment, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program for the University as a whole and for each constituent unit of the University. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity:
a. Applies to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender (except when gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, actual or percieved gender identification, marital status, disability, and Vietnam-era veteran status.
b. Applies equally to all job classifications and titles in the State University and to all types of appointments under University jurisdiction, whether full-time or part-time.
c. Governs all University employment policies, practices and actions including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, employment, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, upgrading, promotion, demotion, renewal, non-renewal, termination, transfer, layoff, leave, training, and employee benefits of whatever nature.
d. Applies to all State University organizational units.
e. Expects each contractor, supplier, union, public agency, or their
cooperative agent to support this policy by complying with all applicable
state and federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and regulations.
a. Prohibits discrimination in any and all employment and in any and all employment opportunities.
b. Forbids distinctions made on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender itdentification, marital status, physical disability, and status of Vietnam-era, special disabled, recently separated, or other protected veteran where such distinctions discourage the initial selection of students and employees, or affect their treatment as members of the College community.
c. With reference to faculty and staff, specific conduct of recruitment, initial appointment, promotions, performance evaluations, tenure awards, consideration of salary and wages, sabbaticals and other leaves, and terminations, shall be free from discrimination.
d. Discriminatory acts shall be prohibited in the conduct of College services for students as such services affect housing, employment, financial aid, admissions, advisement, counseling, placement, academic progress, scholarships and awards, and program activities.
It is the sense of the Faculty Senate that it is inappropriate for a member of the faculty/staff to engage in consensual romantic or sexual relations with any student over whom he/she holds a position of authority with regard to academic or administrative judgments or decisions.
a. The policies of the College will be published from time to time
in all local and regional newspapers.
b. As often as opportunity allows, affirmative statements should be published
with elements of the policy statements on equal employment opportunity
and programmatic efforts made to encourage women, ethnic minorities, status of Vietnam-era, special disabled, recently separated, or other protected veteran, and individuals with disabilities to apply for vacant positions.
c. All vacancy announcements and ads will state that The College at Brockport, State University of New York is
an "Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer."
d. Sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers will receive information setting
out the policy of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employment, with
indications that cooperation and support are expected.
e. Agreements with unions representing College employees will contain
Equal Employment/Affirmative Action clauses.
f. The statement of policy will be prominently displayed in public places
at the College and will be inserted in all appropriate College publications.
g. A copy of the current Affirmative Action Compliance Plan containing
gross statistical information will be available in the reference section
of the library to provide for public access.
The policies of the College and the procedures to be followed to put
the policies into effect will be disseminated to all deans, directors,
departmental chairpersons and all others concerned with selection and
promotion of College personnel.
In addition:
a. The Faculty/Staff Handbook will carry the policy statement.
b. Institutional newspapers, magazines, newsletters, SUNY Brockport radio,
and other media will at different times publicize the policy and the results
of the implementation of the policy.
c. At periodic administrative conferences for college employees,
the policy of the College will be further explained and the results
of efforts reported and analyzed.
d. The policy will be posted on all bulletin boards on the campus.
e. The policy of the College with respect to equal opportunity for
students in housing, financial aid, curriculum, use of College facilities,
etc., will be published in the Stylus at the beginning of each academic
year.
f. A reference copy of the Affirmative Action Compliance Plan will be
on file in the Office of Affirmative Action, in the President's Office,
each vice president's office, each dean and director's office, on the
Internet, and in Drake Memorial Library.
Collaborative Training Dinner
5 pm - 7 pm
Faculty Staff Convocation
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Collaborative Training
1 pm - 5:30 pm
Red Cross Blood Drive
11 am - 4 pm
