April 2, 2018 to the Campus Community

Diversity & Equity Bulletin

Spring 2018

OIDE is charged with ensuring that the Stony Brook University experience provides equal opportunity and is safe, welcoming, accessible and free from discrimination.  We serve the most of the campus community, including students, staff and faculty on West Campus, Stony Brook Medicine, the Long Island State Veteran’s Home and Stony Brook Southampton.  

Stony Brook University is committed to the prevention and elimination of all forms of discrimination, including discriminatory harassment and sexual misconduct.  OIDE also oversees Stony Brook’s Disability Accommodation Process and resolves any concerns individuals may have. To this end, OIDE serves to lead university-wide compliance with Stony Brook policy and state and federal laws that prohibit all forms of discriminatory behavior.

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New OIDE  Investigator

Welcome Shanell Werts

OIDE is happy to welcome Shanell Werts who will serve as a full-time investigator focusing on resolving allegations of discrimination for Stony Brook University, Stony Brook Medicine and the Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH).  

Ms. Werts previously worked within the City of New York Department of Education, within their Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management. Ms. Werts joins us with comparable experience and is an Alumni of Arcadia University.

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Scholarship Opportunity!

Apply by February 20, 2018

There are two $500 scholarship opportunities available for students demonstrate leadership qualities, a dedication to community involvement, potential and promise and financial need. They are the Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship and Mr. Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship. Students may apply for either or both scholarships but must submit each application separately.

Application for both scholarships are due on Tuesday, February 20^, 2018 at 5 pm in the OIDE Office in Administration 201. For more information and application instructions please visit the OIDE scholarships page. 

If you are unable to download the applications, please stop by OIDE’s office in Administration Building 201 to pick up a copy. 

The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 to honor the former Chair of the Africana Studies Department, who was an ardent supporter of diversity, equality, and social justice. The Dr. William McAdoo Memorial Scholarship was created in his name to acknowledge exceptional undergraduate students who excel in their studies while actively advocating for social justice issues; display their interest and commitment by participating, organizing and coordinating a variety of extracurricular and community outreach or organizing activities; demonstrate leadership qualities; and make contributions to diversity related programs on the Stony Brook University campus or in their communities.

The Mr. Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship

The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 in memory and honor of the former Director of Special Projects at Stony Brook University in the late 1970s which included the supervision of EOP/AIM, Upward Bound, and Disabled Student Services. Once serving as a Tuskegee Airman in WWII, he became a zealous supporter of social justice, and served as the Chairman of Suffolk County Human Rights Commission. The Ralph Watkins Memorial Scholarship was established for underrepresented students who are eligible for admission under regular criteria but due to financial constraints may be unable to complete their education.

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Veterans Wanted

New Jobs Microsite

https://stonybrook-veterans.jobs/

At Stony Brook University, we recognize and value the challenges, dedication, and sacrifice of the brave men and women who serve our country.

One of the challenges for transitioning service members seeking civilian employment is identifying the jobs that they are qualified for based on their military experience. Similarly, potential employers are sometimes unable to recognize how the valuable skill set of veterans may extend to meet the needs their company has to fulfill.

In order to further Stony Brook's efforts to ensure equal access to professional and educational opportunities at Stony Brook for all individuals, Stony Brook has launched a “Military Skills Translator” jobs microsite aimed at helping Veterans identify how their valuable skills and experience in the United States military “translate” to positions that are available at Stony Brook.   

Stony Brook’s new "Military Skill Translator" micro-site does just that - it “translates” Stony Brook’s available job postings into MOC/MOS (Military Occupational Classification).  From the microsite Veterans can search or filter by their military job title or code and other criteria.  This allows Veterans to identify which Stony Brook jobs they may be qualified for based on their prior military experience. Once a Veteran identifies a position(s) they are able to directly apply through the regular application process.

Stony Brook University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the creation of a diverse and inclusive campus climate. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

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More Than Just a New Look

OIDE Website Updated - Electronic Forms Available

 

https://www.stonybrook.edu/oeaOIDE's new website has a new look - but it also improves ease of access to many of our services and resources.

ON-LINE REPORTING / REQUEST FORMS:  Directly from the OIDE website you can now:File a complaint regarding an allegation of discrimination:Title VI and Title VII Complaint Intake Form   Report an incident of sexual misconduct:Title IX Incident Report FormEmployees may request a disability accommodation:Employee Disability Accommodation Request FormComplaints regarding allegations of discrimination or sexual misconduct will be handled by the appropriate OIDE investigator. Employee requests for accommodation will be forwarded directly to the appropriate HR representative.   If you prefer a paper forms over an electronic form the Complaint Procedure for Allegations of Discrimination and all applicable Accommodation Forms are still available for download.

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Am I A Responsible Employee?

How You Can Help Stop Sexual Misconduct

Responsible Employees are required to “immediately report all known, relevant details about an alleged or suspected incident of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator.” Alleged behavior that must be reported includes sexual harassment, non-consensual sexual contact, sexual violence or assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and retaliation toward anyone participating in an investigation of sexual misconduct.   

The following individuals are examples of Responsible Employees that have reporting obligations:

 

• Senior Administrators (Directors and above and in the hospital, Nurse Managers and above)
• Chairs of Academic Department
• Ombudsmen
• Quad Directors
• Residence Hall Directors
• Athletics Coaching Staff
• University Recognized Sport Club Coaches

On-line training to better inform Responsible Employees of their role and responsibilities is available. This training is required for all Responsible Employees, but is available to any staff member here at the University.

If you have any questions about whether you are a Responsible Employee, please feel free to contact OIDE at (631) 632-6280.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEE TO REPORT...

Even if you are not a Responsible Employee you can still report. If you are aware of any sexual harassment or other form of sexual misconduct here on campus or at any University-related program or event, please report it to the Title IX Coordinator, Marjorlie Leonard by contacting OIDE or following the file a report link below.

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