SUNY Broome Community College is committed to maintaining a learning and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment..
- Please see the College’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Complaint Procedure for complete details regarding your rights and how investigations are conducted.
- For questions regarding discrimination complaints please contact our Affirmative Action Office.
Options for Discrimination Complaints:
- Informal Complaint – Anyone may seek advice, information, or assistance in dealing with matters related to discrimination without having to file a formal complaint. Persons who feel they are being subjected to discrimination, or who are uncertain as to whether what they are experiencing is discrimination, are encouraged to talk to the Affirmative Action Officer, to another college representative, such as a counselor, or someone who works in an administrative or supervisory capacity at the college, to the Human Resources Officer, a director, a department chair, a dean, or a supervisor.
a. NOTE: A college representative who receives an informal complaint should seek the assistance of the Affirmative Action Officer in responding to an informal complaint.
- Formal Complaint – Any party who chooses to file a formal complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or discrimination in violation of SUNY Broome non-discrimination commitment shall file the complaint with the Affirmative Action Officer. Both Formal and Informal complaints can be submitted via the form below.
a. The Affirmative Action Officer shall provide assistance to any complainant needing help to prepare his/her complaint. The Affirmative Action Officer shall also inform the complainant of those additional internal and external avenues through which a complaint may be filed, including the applicable time limits for filing with each agency.
