The University will investigate all reports of sexual and interpersonal violence, including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as required by law and we will investigate to the extent the information is available to me through a formal report.
The University will protect the privacy of all parties to a complaint or other report of sexual and interpersonal violence to the extent possible. Certain staff are obligated by law to maintain confidentiality, including certain Counseling Center and Health Services staff. When the University receives complaints of sex discrimination or sexual and interpersonal violence, the University has an obligation to respond in a way that limits the effects of the sex discrimination or sexual and interpersonal violence and to prevent its recurrence. Information will be shared as necessary in the course of an investigation with people who need to know, such as investigators, witnesses, and the accused. If you are unsure of someone’s duties and ability to maintain your privacy, ask them before you talk to them.
You have the right to make a statement to University Police, local law enforcement, and/or State Police or choose not to; to be protected by SUNY Oswego from retaliation for participating in an investigation; and to receive assistance and resources from SUNY Oswego. It is important that you are aware of your rights and opportunities for support and assistance. The following are resources available both on campus and in the campus community.
Important definitions
Accused shall mean a person accused of a violation who has not yet entered the student conduct process.
Respondent shall mean a person accused of a violation who has entered the student conduct process.
See all of our related definitions.
Medical Assistance
- Call 911 for ambulance/SAVAC
- Dr. Mary Walker Health Center: Health Services website (students only)
- Oswego Hospital: 315-349-5511
Police Assistance
- University Police: 315-312-5555 or 911
- Oswego Police: 315-342-8120 or 911
- New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Unit: 844-845-7269
Note: If disciplinary charges and criminal charges are pursued at the same time it is possible that the campus may need to temporarily suspend its fact-finding while the law enforcement agency is in the process of gathering evidence.
Resources and Agencies
Interim Title IX Coordinator: Julie Bezek, Culkin 405, 315.312.5605 (private voicemail), [email protected]
Counseling Center: 315-312-4416 (students only)
Employee Assistance Program: 315-312-5546, Employee Assistance Program website (employees only)
Financial Obligations if you are charged and found responsible for violation of college policy:
Human Resources: 201 Culkin Hall, 315-312-2230 (if accused is an employee)
Student Conduct: 315-312-3378 (if accused is a student)
Residence Life & Housing: 315-312-2246 (students only)
Work site relocation needs: Contact Julie Bezek.
