The Trustee's policy goes on to say that attitudes, practices, and preferences of individuals that are essentially personal in nature, such as private expression or sexual orientation, are unrelated to performance and provide no basis for judgment. Finally, it is the policy of the University at Buffalo to prohibit invidious categorical discrimination based on such characteristics as race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, veteran or marital status or disability in all matters affecting employment or educational opportunities within the University itself. It is the firm belief of the Council, the faculty, and the administration that judgments about persons within the University should be based on their individual merits, accomplishments, aptitudes, and behavior, and that invidious categorical discrimination is wholly inappropriate to the University's mission and values. Students who violate this policy shall be subject to sanctions within the University, up to and including expulsion. Complaints regarding any violations of nondiscrimination laws or policies, sexual harassment, or failure to provide reasonable accommodation should be made to the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action Administration, 645-2266.
Every student has the right to petition or disseminate information on campus.
In the residence halls, those intending to circulate petitions must identify themselves to the appropriate Building Director before any individual or group petition is circulated. Statement on Sexual Assault and Abuse The University at Buffalo will not tolerate sexual assault or abuse. The perpetration of an act of sexual intercourse with a person against their will and consent, whether their will is overcome by force or fear resulting from the threat of force, or by drugs administered without consent, or when the person is unconscious or otherwise physically unable to communicate willingness. Immediate reporting is recommended. A disciplinary complaint may also be filed with the Student-Wide Judiciary for action against the assailant if they are a student.