Responsible Employee

As defined by the Sexual Misconduct & Reporting Policy, a Responsible Employee is any staff or faculty member who has the authority to take action against sexual violence, is responsible for reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee, or who community members could reasonably believe has authority or duty.

The following employees must report any incident of sexual misconduct they become aware of to the Title IX Coordinator:

• Senior Administrators (Directors and above, and in the hospital,
• Nurse Managers and above),
• Chairs of Academic Departments,
• Supervisors,
• Ombudsmen,
• Quad Directors,
• Residence Hall Directors,
• Athletics Coaching Staff,
• University Recognized Sport Club Coaches,
• Deputy Title IX Coordinators,
• Academic Faculty Members,
• and Professional Staff in Academic Advisement,
• Career Services,
• Continuing Education,
• Financial Aid,
• Instructional Support,
• Athletics, Residential Life,
• and Student Activities or Affairs.

It is important to note that Stony Brook University is obligated to investigate all discrimination claims, including cases of sexual misconduct including assault. Although only certain individuals are required to report, we highly encourage all members of the University community to report any such incidents.