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Reporting Options

If you are the victim of discrimination, we are here to help.

OEA Report Form for Allegations of Discrimination

 

 

Report to the AVP for OEA

Marjolie Leonard Coker, AVP OEA

 

Is Walk-in Reporting Available?

OEA does not have a policy against taking verbal complaints from individuals who walk into our West Campus office at 201 Administration to report an incident.  We want every individual who may have experienced discrimination to reach out for help as soon as possible in whatever method is most comfortable for them.  We cannot guarantee, however, that  one of our investigators will always be available without an appointment.  Throughout the day our investigations team is often in meetings concerning other reported matters.  The best way to discuss an incident face-to-face is to file a complaint online or to file a complaint using one of the other options outlined above.  Within three business days, one of our team will schedule an appointment with you to discuss the matter.  If you feel  the matter must be discussed more urgently or if you are unable to use one of our other methods of reporting due to a disability or some other issue, you can call our office at 631.632.6280 to schedule an appointment and we will do our best to accommodate you.   If there is an ongoing emergency that you need to discuss immediately. you should contact University (333) or local police (911).   

We maintain an office in the University Hospital for the convenience of our east campus students and employees.  However, our East Campus office is by appointment only.  

Other SBU Reporting Options

 

Why we want everyone to report.

 

Reporting discrimination can be an important step in taking back control while seeking support.  Here are some reasons why you might consider reporting discrimination:

1. Prevention: Reporting discrimination can help to protect yourself and other students and employees from any recurrence of this behavior.  As soon as OEA receives a report, when appropriate, we can take interim steps to prevent the risk of harassment or harm to other members of the University Community.
2. Support: There are various ways that OEA can assist reporting individuals, including assistance with accessing support services, interim measures such as a no-contact directive or interim suspension, classroom and residence hall changes, and academic accommodations and support.  
3. Accountability: Discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, is prohibited behavior and a violation of the Stony Brook University Policy Manual and the Code of Student Responsibility.   Reporting discrimination to OEA will begin a process designed to hold individuals who violate these policies accountable for their actions.  If Stony Brook University finds the individual violated Stony Brook University policy, it can take disciplinary action, up to and including suspension, termination, or expulsion.
4. Advocacy: By reporting discrimination, you are taking a stand that this behavior is not acceptable in our University community. This can have ripple effects that help create an equitable and inclusive culture not only at Stony Brook University, but in the larger community and the world.