Student Reporting Guidance

At times, an individual’s behavior may not meet UB’s definitions of discrimination or harassment but can still be perceived as unprofessional or inappropriate. A student may be harmed by interactions with someone who did not intend harm or harass. Students may also witness unprofessional or inappropriate behavior. In these cases, the School of Nursing recommends that students follow any of the following procedures to report these incidents.

1. If you are uncomfortable addressing the concern directly with the individual, we encourage you to report the incident to your supervising faculty member or program director.
2. If you are uncomfortable addressing the concern with your supervising faculty member or program director, you may contact Senior Director of Student and Academic Services, Jennifer Schreier.

A student may also experience intentional injury, harm or harassment through acts of intolerance based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status or ex-offender status.

We encourage all students who have experienced or witnessed incidents intended to injure, harm or harass, as described on the University Student Life Gateway website, to report them.

In cases of physical confrontation, injury, or threats of physical violence resulting from a bias-related incident, contact University Police immediately at 716-645-2222. For all other bias-related incidents, call Student Life at 716-645-2982.

The University distinguishes between bias-related incidents driven by intolerant behaviors and illegal discrimination or discriminatory harassment based on protected factors, including but not limited to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status and veteran status. Issues of discrimination and harassment are handled by the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed based on a factor listed in UB's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, or if you have witnessed discrimination or harassment, contact the Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at 406 Capen Hall, 716-645-2266, to make an appointment and report the incident. Anonymous calls are welcome for those who prefer not to give their names.