University Intercessors
Prevention of Harrassment and Discrimination
University Intercessors
The Provost appoints members of the faculty and staff to serve as University Intercessors. The role of the Intercessors is to investigate and respond to questions and concerns about issues of harassment and discrimination expressed by any member of the University community. Intercessors work with faculty, staff, and students and their school or department to suggest outcomes and resolutions that adhere to established University policies and procedures, as well as state and federal law. Intercessors serve as a resource to the University to provide guidance and education on University policy related to harassment and discrimination.
Individuals or departments wishing to pursue resolution of a situation utilizing a more formal process may access the University's Formal Grievance Procedures at any time.
Regardless of whether the Complainant is a faculty or staff member or a graduate or undergraduate student:
| When the Accused is: | The appropriate Grievance Procedure can be found in: |
| Faculty Member | Faculty Handbook |
| Staff Member | Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual: Human Resources Department |
| Graduate Student | Graduate Studies Bulletin |
| Undergraduate Student | Dean Of Students (College) Eastman School Student Handbook |
For additional information, please see the Resolving Problems at Work brochure.
University Intercessors can address your concerns on any issue related to harassment or discrimination. Several Intercessors specialize in a particular area:
- Frederick Jefferson, Ph.D. specializes in issues related to racial and ethnic diversity .
- Ruth Lawrence, M.D. specializes in issues related to sexual harassment involving Medical Center faculty and students .
- Kathy Sweetland specializes in issues related to sexual harassment and to discrimination based on disability, .
