Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students
A student who participates in dispute resolution has the right to do so without fear of retaliation. It will be made clear that retaliation against a student or a witness who has filed a discrimination complaint will result in appropriate sanctions or other disciplinary action as covered by collective bargaining agreements, and/or applicable University policies.
If a student wishes to file an informal or formal complaint with the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator using the SUNY Charge of Discrimination form, they must do so within 180 calendar days following the alleged discriminatory act(s) or 90 calendar days after a final grade is received, for the semester during which the discriminatory act(s) occurred, if that date is later. Although neither informal nor formal complaints may be made anonymously, the University ensures the privacy of all parties involved.
Summary of Procedure
The State University of New York at Fredonia ("SUNY Fredonia") is committed to maintaining a learning and workplace environment free from sexual harassment and unlawful harassment and discrimination. In its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, SUNY Fredonia has adopted this complaint procedure for the prompt and equitable investigation and resolution of allegations of unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other basis protected by state or federal laws. Harassment on the basis of the above protected categories is one form of unlawful discrimination. SUNY Fredonia will take steps to prevent discrimination and harassment, to prevent the recurrence of discrimination and harassment, and to remedy its discriminatory effects on the victim(s) and others, if appropriate. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual and interpersonal violence and may be addressed under this policy or the campus' Title IX policy, depending on whether the alleged conduct meets the definition found at 34 CFR § 106.30. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in any manner in this procedure is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action regardless of the validity of the original complaint.
For a full description of the process, please see the SUNY Complaint Procedure for the Review of Allegations of Unlawful Discrimination.