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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." 

42 U.S.C. §2009d et seq.

 

What is Title VI?

Title VI protects members of the University community, including students, faculty and staff,  from race, color and national origin discrimination.   This includes discrimination based upon a person's actual or perceived race, color or national origin. 

National origin means a person's country, region, birthplace, ethnicty, ancestry, or language,   It includes ethnic characterisics such as citizenship, residency in, or shared ancestry from, a country with a dominant religion or distinct religious identity.     

Stony Brook University has a responsibility to address discrimination that violates Title VI, including Islamophobia or Antisemitism.

What do I do if I experience or witness discrimination in violation of Title VI?

Report An Incident


There are multiple options available for reporting an incident or concern:

Want more information on the investigative process?

Find Support Services


Many  resources are available.  Some are listed below:

Emergency Services

 

Incidents of discriminaiton, like any conflict, can escalte into dangerous or violent situations.   If you believe a crime has been committed, or if you or someone else is in  immediate danger or needs emergency medical or other emergency assistance, contact UPD at 911 or 333 or go to Stony Brook Hospital Emergency Departmentor the nearest Emergency room  immediately.  

 

 

    Leadership Focus - From the President

     

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    The Importance of Campus Dialogue.

    A healthy and respectful campus dialogue provides students, faculty and staff with the opportunity to engage in open discussions about important issues.  

    Critical thinking, empathy, and civil discourse can create a more inclusive and stimunlating campus environment.

    Stony Brook University is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment, free from discrimination where dialogue and diverse ideas can thrive.  Our policies and resources reflect this commitment, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage in meaningful and respectful conversations.

    Title VI Related Programming or Training Opportunities 2024-25

     

    Office of Equity & Access

    SUNY Title VI Training For Employees- The Title VI of the Civil Rights Act training for employees reenforces that Title VI prohibits discrimination based on  race, color, or national origin, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, and underscores the need for campuses to prevent, investigate, and respond to allegations of discrimination.   This training is available to all employees in Brightspace or HealthStream.   It is also avaialble to be viewed via our website. If you need to get acess please contact oea_training@stonybrook.edu.

    SUNY Title VI Training for Students: simliar to the employee program, this training reinforces that Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin, including antisemitism and Islamophobia.   It has been assigned to students in Brightspace.  Please contact oea_training@stonybrook.edu if you need it assigned to you.

    Reportit: Ending Sexual Misconduct for Faculty & Staff: Provides employees with information on Stony Brook University's prohibition of discrimination, including sexual misconduct, and reporting options, rights and available support services. ReportIt. also provides information about and for Responsible Employees - employees who are required to report.

    ReportIt: Ending Sexual Misconduct for Students:   ReportIt provides important information, outlines useful resources, and discusses Stony Brook University policies and procedures.  Students will learn their rights and responsibilities, how to Identify that behaviors may be inappropriate, where they can  get help and support and  their right to and options for reporting an incident.

    University Ombuds

    The Ombuds Office is presenting a series of fall workshops for the Stony Brook community  To register select a workshop title.  

    Communicating with Care & Compassion-  IN PERSON
    September 16 - Monday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Frey Hall, Rm. 211
    October 18 -  Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Health Sciences Center,  Level 2, Rm. 154
    Who do you want to be? How do you want to be perceived? How you communicate tells the world a lot about you. Whether you care, whether you're approachable, and whether you can take care of yourself. How can we as students, faculty and staff maintain our humanity and focus on our work when we are also dealing with so many stressors: global issues, politics or personal/family concerns. Can we be respectful and sensitive to each other's needs? Join me and let's find out.
     
    September 12 - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    September 23 - Monday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    The goal of this workshop is to have productive and respectful conversations with others whose views differ from our own. The content is based on the work of several authors. You will learn how to depolarize conversations while honoring each other's humanity and personal value.
     
    September 30 - Monday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Frey Hall, Rm. 211
    October 11, 2024 - Friday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Rm. 154
    We are all wired differently, but learning how to become more resilient can improve: our well-being, our relationships, and our performance. Resilience is the ability "to bounce back" after encountering adversity or change. Why are some people more resilient than others? How is it even though they experience the same events as we do, that they seem to cope better? Learn about resilience - what it is and what you can do to have resilience work for you.
     
    Managing High Conflict Behavior (For Supervisors & Faculty) - ZOOM
    September 26 - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    October 30, 2024 - Wednesday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmHigh conflict behavior in the workplace creates unnecessary stress, affects team motivation and morale and negatively impacts both individual and organizational performance. This workshop will describe high conflict thinking and high conflict behavior. Participants will learn and practice the BIFF response to high conflict behavior.
     
    Team Building Fun (NEW) - IN PERSON
    October 16 - Wednesday, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Frey Hall, Rm. 211
    October 25 - Friday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Health Sciences Center, Level 2, Rm. 154Through discussion and participation in team building exercises participants will discover their strengths, increase their communication skills, learn about each other and have fun. The exercises motivate teams, and create a positive environment to support a more inclusive, collaborative and productive culture.

     

    Office of Equity & Access

    Marjolie Leonard Coker
    Assistant Vice President for OEA, Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX & ADA Coordinator
    201 Administration Building
    631.632.6280
    oea@stonybrook.edu

    office of diversity, inclusion & intercultural initiatives

    Judith Brown Clark, PhD.
    Vice President for Equity and Inclusion,
    Chief Diversity Officer
    310 Administration Building
    631.632.6975
    cdo@stonybrook.edu

    Diversity, intercultural & community engagement

    Donna-Lee Mahabeer
    Director, DICE
    205 Stony Brook Union
    631.632.9912
    dice@stonybrook.edu

    Interfaith Center at Stony Brook University

    L10 Stony Brook Union
    631.632.6565