Any instance of sexual relations between a faculty member and any student, undergraduate or graduate, when the faculty member is in a direct supervisory role with that student, shall normally be deemed unprofessional conduct. The office is located in room 138 of the Cooper Administration Building. Confidential advice regarding informal problem-solving approaches, formal complaint procedures on campus, and filing a complaint with an outside agency is available to all members of the Binghamton University community. Complaints will recieve prompt and equitable consideration, and confidentially will be maintained as far as possible. Threats of retaliation against an individual who in good faith reports allegations of sexual harassment, or who serves as a witness in the investigation of a complaint are prohibited, as are frivolous, malicious or false allegations.
Individuals involved in such conduct are subject to disciplinary actions.
Informal Problem Solving The aim of the informal complaint resolution is to stop the offensive behavior and rectify the problem immediately, rather than to determine culpability or intent. There is no prescription for resolving problems informally, and the approach is based on an individualized assessment of the allegations and the content in which they occurred. In some circumstances, direct action on your part may put an end to harassing behavior. Thus, an initial course of action may be to inform the harasser, orally or in writing, that specific conduct is unwelcome and must stop. Sometimes, however, an individual course of action may not be advisable and you may need direct assistance in resolving the situation.