Handbook Flip Book Update November 2016

SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY’S POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT

Suffolk University is committed to providing a successful learning and working environment for

all members of its community free from any harassing or discriminatory conduct.

Discrimination and harassment are unlawful and undermine the core values and the principles

upon which Suffolk University was founded.

Suffolk University is committed to providing an environment that advances equal opportunity

and is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic

origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,

genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under

applicable federal or state law.

This commitment applies to the University’s administration of,

operation of and access to its academic and non-academic programs, policies and services as

well as to its employment policies and practices.

The University prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment,

assist another in reporting a complaint or otherwise participate in an investigation. Accordingly,

acts of discrimination or harassment or retaliation will result in disciplinary action, up to and

including termination of employment or dismissal or expulsion from the University.

The University’s Policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct,

is designed to ensure a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment and to

meet its legal obligations under Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”),

which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the University’s programs and activities,

and other applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination.

The University has a policy which specifically prohibits sexual misconduct – The Suffolk

University Policy Against Sexual Misconduct, located

which provides detailed information

regarding the University’s prohibition against sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment,

non-consensual sexual activity, sexually exploitative behavior, as well as domestic or

relationship violence, dating violence and stalking.

The University’s

Title IX Coordinator

is:

Interim Director of Title IX Compliance

Student Affairs Office

12th floor, 73 Tremont Street

617.573-8281

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities

to ensure equal access and opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities,

and the University’s programs and services, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation

Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.