The University makes a clear distinction between bias-related incidents prompted by intolerant behaviors and illegal discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on protected factors including but not limited to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and veteran status. Matters of discrimination and harassment are handled by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed based on a factor listed in UB's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, or if you witnessed discrimination or harassment of others, contact the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, 406 Capen Hall, at 716-645-2266 for an appointment to report an incident. You may call the office anonymously if you would prefer not to give your name. The investigatory process is outlined in full on the EDI website. Learn more about UB's Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
If you have experienced discrimination or harassment in violation of UB’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, you can also consult with the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). EDI ensures UB’s compliance with policies covering discrimination, harassment, accommodations, equal opportunity and child protection. (You can consult anonymously if you do not want to disclose your name.)
Call EDI at 716-645-2266 or visit EDI’s website.
If you feel you have been subjected to mistreatment and/or conduct that violates UB’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy, or if you have witnessed behavior you believe violates the policy, you can report the incident via EthicsPoint. EthicsPoint is a comprehensive and confidential reporting tool to help the UB community address abuse and report any incidents related to harassment, discrimination and mistreatment. (You can report anonymously if you do not want to disclose your name.)
In other situations, a student may be intentionally injured, harmed or harassed through acts of intolerance based on their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status or ex-offender status.
We encourage reporting from all students who have experienced or witnessed incidents that intend to injure, harm or harass as outlined on the University Student Life Gateway website.
Sometimes an individual's behavior may not meet the UB policy definitions of discrimination or harassment but still be experienced as unprofessional and/or inappropriate. A student may be harmed by interactions or experiences with an individual who did not intend to injure, harm, or harass them. Students may also witness inappropriate and/or unprofessional behavior. In these situations, SPHHP recommends students follow any of the following procedures to report these incidents: