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Weapons Policy

No one within the University College Community, except peace officers, pursuant to authorization of the College President, shall have in their possession a rifle, shotgun, firearm or any other dangerous instrument or material that can be used to inflict bodily harm on an individual or damage to a building or the grounds of a campus.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling Services
The college emphasizes that students, regardless of their membership in offcampus organizations recognized by the college, are responsible for comporting themselves in a manner consistent with college and University policy and that they must conduct themselves in a lawful manner at all times.

Violation of college policy subjects students to the disciplinary procedure. Violation of law exposes the student to criminal charges and/or arrest..

Policies on Alcoholic Beverages and the Use - Sale and Possession of Illegal Drugs

It is the policy of the City University of New York & this college that:

Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation or affiliation with any organization is prohibited.

The legal age for drinking alcohol in New York is 21, and state laws deal harshly with underage drinking. It is also against the law in New York State to sell or give away alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs or other controlled substances by University students or employees on University/College premises or as part of any University/College activities is prohibited. Employees of the University must also notify the College Personnel Director of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace not later than five (5) days after such conviction.

The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol by students or employees on University/College premises or as part of any University/College activities is prohibited. The possession or use of illegal drugs is a CRIME in the State of New York. Anyone found in possession of or using such drugs on college property will be severely dealt with and may be suspended from the college, IN ADDITION TO FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES.

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Sexual Harassment Policy

The City University of New York Policy and Procedures against Sexual Harassment at Brooklyn College

Policy Statement

It is the policy of The City University of New York to promote a cooperative work and academic environment in which there exists mutual respect for all University students, faculty, and staff. Harassment of employees or students based upon sex is inconsistent with this objective and contrary to the University policy of equal employment and academic opportunity without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, citizenship, religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, and veteran or marital status. Sexual harassment is illegal under federal, state, and city laws, and will not be tolerated within the University.

The University has established procedures to ensure that investigations of allegations of sexual harassment are conducted in a manner that is prompt, fair, thorough, and as confidential as possible under the circumstances, and that appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action is taken as warranted by the circumstances when sexual harassment is determined to have occurred.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature when:

Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment or academic standing;

Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment or academic decisions affecting that individual; or

Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work or academic environment.

Examples of Sexual Harassment

Using a person's response to a request for sexual favor as a basis for an academic or employment decision is one form of sexual harassment. Examples of this type of sexual harassment (known as quid pro quo harassment) include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requesting, demanding, or intimating sexual favors as a basis for academic opportunities (such as hiring, promotions, grades, or recommendations);

Submitting unfair or inaccurate job or academic evaluations or grades, or denying training, promotion, or access to any other employment or academic opportunity, because sexual advances have been rejected.

Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive such that it unreasonably interferes with a person's work or academic performance to create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work or academic environment is another form of sexual harassment. Examples include, but are not confined to, the following:

Sexual comments, teasing, or jokes;

Sexual slurs, derogatory statements, or other verbal abuse;

Graphic or sexually suggestive comments about a person's dress or body;

Sexually suggestive letters or e-mails;

Persistent invitations for drinks, dinners, or dates;

Sexual touching - grabbing, kissing, or fondling.

Investigation of Complaints

Associate Professor Miriam Deutch is the coordinator of the College's Sexual Harassment Advisory Panel, whose membership is composed of faculty, staff, and students. Professor Deutch and Robert Oliva, the deputy coordinator, investigate complaints of sexual harassment.

Responsibilities of Supervisors

If you are a supervisor and someone complains to you about being sexually harassed, or you have reason to suspect sexual harassment, you have an obligation to notify Professor Deutch, the coordinator of the panel, so that she may investigate the complaint.

Retaliation

Any form of retaliatory action against anyone availing himself or herself of these procedures is prohibited and is a violation of the policy. This protects those who make an allegation of sexual harassment, file a complaint of sexual harassment, or participate in any proceeding to determine if sexual harassment occurred.

Knowingly False Complaints

Members of the University community who knowingly make false complaints of sexual harassment, as opposed to complaints made in good faith, will be subjected to disciplinary action.

Consensual Relationships

Consensual relationships do not constitute sexual harassment. However, relationships between a person and someone for whom he/she has a professional responsibility are strongly discouraged under this policy.

Sexual Harassment Advisory Panel

The Sexual Harassment Advisory Panel, appointed by the president of Brooklyn College, consists of members of the faculty, staff, and student body. The panel's responsibilities include resolving informal and formal complaints as well as educating the Brooklyn College community about the nature and seriousness of sexual harassment.

Sexual Harassment Advisory Panel
Panel members Department Phone

Miriam Deutch Coordinator

Library Rm. 412 Library
951-5221

Robert Oliva Deputy Coordinator

The Magner Center for Career Development and Internships Rm. 1305 James Hall
951-5696

Ursula Chase
Campus and Community Safety Services Rm. 0202 Ingersoll Hall
951-5511

Jennifer Rubain Deputy Coordinator

Affirmative Action, Compliance, and Diversity Rm. 2147 Boylan Hall
951-4128

Robert Scott
Honors Academy Rm. 2231 Boylan Hall
951-4114