Harassment Policy

(For the complete policy, please refer to FACULTY POLICY SERIES #43 (Rev. 2019) HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HARASSMENT POLICY.)

As an academic institution of higher learning, Hofstra University is dedicated to providing an environment conducive to intellectual and personal growth, with all members of the community encouraged to participate to the fullest extent of their abilities. For Hofstra, this means a firm institutional commitment to academic freedom as defined in Section II of the Faculty Statutes. It also involves a commitment to norms of professional and interpersonal respect ensuring that no individuals are subjected to harassment or discriminated against in any way on the basis 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 protected by state or federal laws. These protected traits are referred to as “protected characteristics or beliefs” elsewhere in this Policy. 

Harassment based on any of these characteristics is a form of discrimination prohibited by law and by Hofstra University. Whenever a violation of this policy is brought to the University’s attention through appropriate channels or when the University otherwise becomes aware of a violation of this policy, prompt corrective action will be taken. All members of the Hofstra community are encouraged to contact the appropriate University offices if infringements of this policy come to their attention. Retaliation against anyone who files a complaint under this policy or participates in an investigation is prohibited. Students have the opportunity to discuss their rights under the Harassment Policy and available resources, such as counseling or academic support services, as necessary and appropriate, with the Title IX coordinator for student issues (for complaints against another student) or the Title IX coordinator for employee matters (for complaints against a University employee).