University Police
Sexual Misconduct Policy
SUNYIT is committed to maintaining
an environment in which students, faculty, staff and guests can work together
free of all forms of harassment, exploitation and intimidation. Refer to
the college policy on this subject for additional information.
SUNYIT will take action as
needed to discourage, prevent, correct and, if necessary, discipline behavior
that violates this standard of conduct.
Disciplinary Action
Students accused
of violations of the above policy receive hearings and are subject to discipline
under the provisions of the College Code of Conduct:
- accuser
and accused must have the same rights to have others present.
- accuser
and accused will be informed of the outcome of the proceedings. They may
be subject to criminal prosecution under the New York State Penal Law as
well.
Faculty and staff accused
of violations of the above policy receive hearings and are subject to discipline
under the provisions of the applicable collectively negotiated agreements (see
Personnel Policies and Procedures). They may be subject to criminal prosecution
under the New York State Penal Law as well.
Allegations of sexual
assault or rape should be reported to the Office of University Police (ext.
111). Allegations of sexual harassment should be reported to the Personnel
Office (ext. 7191). Students may wish to consult with the Vice President
for Student Affairs (ext. 7505).
Confidentiality
Efforts
will be made to ensure the confidentiality of all reports, except as necessary
and required to investigate the alleged offenses.
Procedure for Reporting: On Campus
A college employee,
student, or other member of the college community receiving information or
allegation of any of the above offenses should report it immediately to the
appropriate office.
- On Campus Emergency - Dial 111
Procedure for Reporting: Off Campus
Allegations of sexual
assault or rape occurring off campus should be reported at once to the local
or State Police, or Sheriff's Office. You may contact these agencies at the
following numbers:
- Utica Police Department - (315) 735-3301
- Oneida County Sheriff - (315) 736-0141
- New York State Police - (315) 736-0121
Counseling
SUNYIT provides counseling and support services at our
Counseling Center (ext. 7160). Rape Crisis Services in Utica is on call
24 hours a day at 733-0665.
