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State University of New York At Buffalo Policies Governing Non-Discrimination The following University policy statements are reissued in accordance with the requirements of various federal and state laws and regulations and executive orders. General Policy In accordance with federal and state laws, no person, in whatever relationship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, disability, national origin, race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status. Additionally, Governor's Executive Order 28, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the provision of any services or benefits or in any matter relating to employment. The policy of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York also requires that personal preferences of employees and students which are unrelated to performance, such as private expression or sexual orientation, shall provide no basis for judgment relating to such individuals. Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment of employees and students, as defined below, is contrary to University policy and is a violation of federal and state laws and regulations. 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 or academic advancement; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting such individual; (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. No University employee of either sex shall impose a requirement of sexual cooperation as a condition of employment or academic advancement, or in any way contribute to or support unwelcomed physical or verbal sexual behavior. Adapted from "Guidelines on Discrimination Because of Sex, 29 CFR Part 1604.11, 45FR74676." Right of Persons with Disabilities to Identify Themselves Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, defines a disabled person as one who has (1) a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, (2) a record of such an impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment, who can, with or without reasonable accommodation perform the essential functions of a job, or meet the essential requirements for receipt of a service or participation in a program. Under section 60-741.4 of the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, all employees with disabilities who would like to be considered under the University affirmative action program are invited to identify themselves by letter or telephone call. Information will be handled on a confidential basis, and persons may call for further information without having to identify themselves by name or department. Any member of the University community who requires additional information, wishes to make a complaint or to receive a copy of the University procedures to be followed for complaints arising from matters related to the policies outlined above should contact: Affirmative Action Officer, 517 Capen Hall, Phone (716) 645-2266. 75

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