LGBTQ Pride Month
Office of Diversity and Equity Programs
Brooklyn College is committed to values and policies that enhance respect for individuals and their cultures. In fact, the college's cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity is one of our distinguishing characteristics. The Office of Diversity and Equity Programs is responsible for ensuring the college's compliance with CUNY policies as well as federal, state, and local laws pertaining to diversity, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, nondiscrimination, and sexual misconduct.
We Stand Against Anti-Semitism
January 3, 2022
Dear Brooklyn College Community,
In late December, a Brooklyn College student and a friend were beaten and called “dirty Jews” in an incident that is being investigated as a hate crime in Bay Ridge. The College denounces hatred and stands in solidarity with the student and members of the Jewish community, as well as any community that is subjected to acts of targeted hate. Antisemitism has no place at Brooklyn College. If you believe that you have been discriminated against on the basis of religion or any other protected identity with regards to a Brooklyn College program, please contact my office.
Thank you,
Anthony Brown, Esq.
Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President
Office of Diversity and Equity Programs
Brooklyn College
718.951.4128
Anthony.Brown@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Combating Sexual Assault and Other Unwelcome Behavior
How do I report a sexual assault or incidents of domestic violence on or off campus? What supportive services are available through Brooklyn College and outside organizations? We want to ensure you are informed and your questions are answered.
Programming
The Office of Diversity and Equity Programs develops and coordinates with offices to create programs, trainings and events to combat bigotry and other biases in all their forms and continues to recognize and build on the strengths offered by our multicultural, multiracial and multigenerational campus.
Students, staff at Brooklyn College discuss support for LGBTQ+ community on campus
Staff and faculty at Brooklyn College spoke with News 12 about the support and resources they are making available to students and members of its LGBTQ+ community.
Celebrating Diversity Newsletter
Brooklyn College Ranks First for Ethnic Diversity by U.S. News & World Report for Fourth Straight Year
U.S. News & World Report also recognizes the college as a leader in helping students ascend the socioeconomic ladder.
Implementation Team for Racial Justice
Chief Diversity Officer Anthony Brown and Ron Jackson, Vice President for Student Affairs, have been appointed to lead a special Implementation Team for Racial Justice on campus. The team will coordinate the collective development of a comprehensive plan on all issues and action items advanced to the administration. The team will ensure coordination among many initiatives under way, so that we can maximize the impact of our campus-wide effort.
Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Investigations
In order to ensure a safe environment for all members of our community, the Office of Diversity and Equity Programs is charged with the responsibility of addressing and investigating complaints involving discrimination and sexual misconduct, and ensuring that reasonable accommodations and academic adjustments are provided when needed. To file a complaint, contact the Title IX Coordinator (contact information below) and/or complete and submit the appropriate complaint form:
- For complaints regarding discrimination and/or retaliation, complete the form found on the CUNY University-Wide Discrimination and Retaliation Reporting Portal
- For complaints regarding sexual misconduct, complete the Sexual Misconduct Complaint Form
Additional Resources
- Title IX at CUNY
- Policy on Sexual Misconduct Training Series
- Investigation Process Flowchart (pdf)
- Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Title IX @ CUNY: Brooklyn College Campus Page for Title IX
- Student Bill of Rights
Event Calendar
Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response Training
- Wednesday, October 26, noon
- Thursday, November 17, 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 14, 11 a.m.
People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don't know each other; they don't know each other because they have not communicated with each other.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
Contact Information
Location: 2147 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.4128
F: 718.951.4109
Chief Diversity Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Anthony Brown
E: Anthony.brown@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.4128
Associate Director: Tunji J. Fussell
E: tfussell@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.4128
Title IX Coordinator: Michelle Vargas
E: MVargas@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.4128
Suggestion Box
How are we doing? Please submit your suggestions/comments below. Please note, this is NOT a complaint form.
