Supporting Inclusion for all
Policies
UB's policies help our community members to understand the rules by which we operate, and promote consistency and transparency in our decision-making.
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) manages and assists with the following UB policies:
Discrimination and Harassment
Includes the procedure through which EDI investigates reports of discrimination, and protections for parties to an investigation.
Reasonable Accommodation
Describes the procedures through which applicants, students and employees may obtain disability-related accommodations.
Religious Accommodation and Expression
Provides for reasonable accommodations when needed due to a student or employee's religion.
Recruitment
Outlines the requirements for conducting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) searches.
Recruitment Exceptions
Categorizes circumstances where a full EEO search is not required.
Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility
Explains the obligations of all university units to produce and maintain websites that are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.
Child Protection
Explains the obligations of faculty and staff to act appropriately toward children and to take action when a child's safety is at risk.
Sexual Violence Response Policy
Describes reporting rights and options for victims of sexual assault, including resources for support, protection and accommodations, and the rights of the parties to the student conduct process.
Preferred/Chosen Names and Pronouns
UB faculty, staff and students can use a preferred or chosen first and middle name in many university systems including HUB, UBLearns, HR and the on-line Directory as well as add their gender identity.
Students also have the ability to add their pronouns in HUB.
Related UB Policies
Some policies relating to conduct and grievance procedures are governed by departments outside of EDI. These include:
Retaliation Is Prohibited
Reporting discrimination is considered a "protected activity" by law. That means that no one can take action against a person for reporting discrimination or participating as a witness in an investigation. Contact EDI if you have any concerns about possible retaliation.
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