Freedom From Discrimination

(For the complete policy, please refer to FACULTY POLICY SERIES #12B (Rev. 2010) IMPLEMENTATION OF II, B. FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION.)

Members of the faculty, administration, and student body of Hofstra University all share in the responsibility of preserving and upholding the principles of academic freedom as defined in Section II of Faculty Statutes and the Statement of Academic Freedom and Civil Liberties of the students of Hofstra University. The public expression of prejudice and bigotry toward any member of the University community because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws and any unwarranted public accusations or charges against any individual or group within the University that might damage their character and reputation are a threat to the academic freedom of all members of the University community, and those most directly affected may seek redress of their grievances in the following manner…