Skip Navigation
EXIT SITE
Search
EXIT SITE
OEA Complaint Investigation Processes
The Office of Equity and Accesss has developed a neutral complaint process that provides equitable treatment of all parties involved. Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine, and the Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH) have worked in partnership to develop this process that is in compliance with federal, state, and union guidelines.
Questions about our process may be sent to reportIt@stonybrook.edu.
Student Process |
Employee Process |
|
Investigation, Hearing & Appeal |
Investigation & Referral |
|
|
|
 |
|
| The video outlines the basic stages of the investigative, hearing (as apppropriate) and appeals (as appropriately filed) process when a sexual misconduct complaint involves a student respondent. The detailed process for handling sexual misconduct complaints can be found in the Code of Student Responsibility, Section VII. Sexual Miscondcut Policy and Procedure and Section VIII. Title IX Grievance Policy and Procedure. For more information on the process click on the image above. | The five steps above represent the investigative process when a sexual misconduct complaint involves an employee respondent. Substantiated allegations are referred to Employee and Labor Relations for the disciplinary process as appropriate under the applicable collective bargainning and/or employment agreement. Please click on the five step process above for additional step-by-step information. | |
Title IX Grievance Process |
||
Investigation, Hearing & Appeal |
||
|
|
 |
|
| The eight steps above represent the Title IX Grievance Policy & Procedure process when a sexual misconduct complaint is governed by the Final Rule issued by the Dpeartment of Education and effective August 2020. Substantiated allegations are referred to a Title IX Hearing Officer for the disciplinary process and recommended sanction, when appropriate. This process is used regardlessof the affiliation of the respondent. Please click on the above for additional information. | ||
You have the right to make a report to University Police, local law enforcement and/or state police or choose not to report; to report the incident to the University, to be protected by the University from retaliation for reporting an incident; and to receive assistance and resources from the University.
N.Y. Educ. Law 129-B §6444
Stony Brook offices and employees who cannot guarantee confidentiality will maintain your privacy to the greatest extent possible. The information you provide to a non-confidential resource will be relayed only as necessary for the Title IX Coordinator to investigate and/or seek a resolution.
N.Y. Educ. Law § 129-B §6446
At Stony Brook University, we value all students, employees, and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our institution. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. It is the policy of Stony Brook University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.