Suffolk Law Student Handbook

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

- 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.

Sheila M. Calkins, RN JD

Director of Title IX and Clery Act Compliance

73 Tremont Street

13th floor

617-573-8027