Equity Compliance & Title IX Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Notice of Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment 消消犯 has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action. We apply every good faith effort in achieving nondiscrimination and equality of opportunity in employment and in all spheres of academic life. All University-wide decisions with regard to faculty, staff and 消消犯 are based on equitable and equally applied standards of excellence. Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment procedures have been established, both as a legal obligation under applicable law and as a visible and formal expression of institutional policy. Goals of Our Policy The University's policy is designed to insure that recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and all other personnel actions take place, and all programs and activities involving 消消犯, both academic and non-academic, are administered without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran or disabled veteran status, genetic predisposition/carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions or decision making or any other protected classes under the law. In addition, this policy is designed to maintain a work and academic environment free of harassment and intimidation. Unlawful Harassment Unlawful harassment includes harassment based on race, religion, color, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran or disabled veteran status, genetic predisposition/carrier status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions or decision making, or any other basis made unlawful by any applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. Unlawful harassment may be found in a single episode, as well as in persistent behavior. Sexual harassment (and sexual assault) is a form of unlawful harassment. Definition of Sexual Harassment The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), defines sexual harassment as: "Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment, (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual, or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment." Zero Tolerance 消消犯 is committed to maintaining an environment for learning and teaching that is free of unlawful harassment. The University has adopted a policy of zero tolerance with respect to unlawful harassment as being antithetical both to the academic values of the University and the need for a work environment that is free from even the appearance of unlawful harassment or coercion. The University strives to provide a place of work and study free of harassment, intimidation or exploitation. Where harassment has occurred, the University will act promptly to stop the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and discipline and/or take other appropriate action against those responsible. Unlawful harassment in any form is a violation of University policy. Policy Enforcement The responsibility for the University's affirmative action/equal opportunity and anti-harassment policy lies with all associate and assistant deans, chairpersons, department heads, directors, administrators, managers and supervisors in their areas of responsibility and requires the commitment of the entire University community. Administrative and investigative responsibility has been assigned to the Senior Director of Talent Management & Equity Compliance, Renee Coker. Renee Coker and the University's Title IX Coordinator, Chaim Nissel, Psy.D. are responsible for ensuring University compliance with Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education program and activities. In addition to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, inquiries regarding Title IX may be directed to the United States Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights (OCR). This agency may be contacted as follows: United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights Region 2 New York Jacob Javits Federal Building 26 Federal Plaza - Suite 3312 New York, NY 10278 Voice Phone: (800) 368-1019 Fax: (212) 264-3039 TDD: (800) 537-7697 U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - New York District Office 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10004 (800) 669-4000 TYY: (800) 669-6820 Fax: (212) 336-3790 Questions and Answers If you have any questions relating to equal opportunity, affirmative action, non-discrimination, anti-harassment and/or sexual harassment; or, if you wish to pursue a possible violation of the University's policy, please contact a member of the University's Panel on Unlawful Harassment or Renee Coker, Senior Director of Talent Management & Equity Compliance, at renee.coker@yu.edu or (646) 592-4336. The office is located on the Wilf 消消犯, 2495 Amsterdam Avenue, Belfer Building, Room 806, New York, NY 10033. Corrective Actions When warranted, the University will take appropriate corrective action to remedy all violations of this policy, up to and including termination and/or expulsion. Where appropriate, the University may also report discriminatory conduct to licensing boards. 消消犯 prohibits any form of retaliation against any employee or student for filing a bona fide complaint or for assisting in a complaint investigation. Related Links Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy & Procedures - Updated 8/1/2022 Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Panel EEO FAQ Disability Accommodations and Forms Spotlight on Diversity New York State Division of Human Rights, toll-free Sexual Harassment Hotline: 1-800-HARASS-3, for advice on issues of workplace sexual harassment