Fostering Mutual Respect in the Queens College Community Training

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This mandatory training at Queens College aims to review unlawful discrimination based on college policies, federal, state, and city laws as well as applicable NCAA policies. Participants are encouraged to engage in a safe and confidential learning environment to address scenarios of concern and ask questions. The course provides a general overview of non-discrimination policies and laws.

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Fostering Mutual Respect in the Queens College Community Nancy L. Schick, Esq. Office of Compliance & Diversity nancy.schick@qc.cuny.edu

Who am I to speak to you about this? Employment Attorney Ethno-Religious Mediator Diversity Trainer Former minor league hockey agent Former college softball player Former litigant in sex discrimination case Survivor of multiple sex crimes 2

Goals of This Training Review what unlawful discrimination is based on: o CUNY and Queens College policies o Federal, state, and city laws Review applicable NCAA policies Discuss scenarios of concern to you Answer your questions in a safe and confidential learning environment 3

This is a mandatory training To ensure your attendance is properly recorded and reported, complete all fields and sign the attendance sheet. 4

Disclaimer This course provides a general overview of non-discrimination policies and laws, as well as how they might affect your time at Queens College. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an appointment with the Office of Compliance and Diversity (OCD). Vivian Cheung, Executive Assistant, Vivian.Cheung@qc.cuny.edu 5

Participation Agreements 1. 2. 3. We are here to learn and contribute. We respect the diversity of each others experiences. We will maintain the confidentiality of what others share. If you prefer to discuss your situation privately, you can make an appointment with the OCD: Vivian.Cheung@qc.cuny.edu 6

The Playbook Queens College Notice of Non-Discrimination CUNY Notice of Non-Discrimination & Student Bill of Rights Federal law (Titles VI and IX) New York State Law (Human Rights, Executive, and Education Law including Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)) New York City Law NCAA Regulations 7

Queens College Notice of Non-Discrimination Queens College is committed to fostering a community based on respect for others and providing an environment free from unlawful discrimination. 8

CUNY Notice of Non-Discrimination CUNY is located in a historically diverse municipality. It is committed to a policy of equal employment and equal access in its educational programs and activities. Diversity, inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination are central to the mission of the University. Source: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/legal-affairs/policies-resources/equal-opportunity-and-non-discrimination-policy/ 9

CUNY Notice of Non-Discrimination It is the policy of the University applicable to all colleges and units to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and provide benefits to employees (including paid and unpaid interns) and to admit and provide services for students without regard to: o Ancestry o Religion o Age o Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) o Race o Color o Creed o National origin o Ethnicity o Military or veteran status o Status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, sex offenses o Unemployment status o Sexual orientation o Gender o Gender identity o Marital status o Partnership status o Disability o Genetic information o Alienage o Citizenship or any other legally prohibited basis in accordance with federal, state and city laws. Source: https://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/legal-affairs/policies-resources/equal-opportunity-and-non-discrimination-policy/ 10

CUNY Student Bill of Rights For CUNY students who experience Sexual Violence, including sexual assault; domestic, dating or, intimate partner violence, stalking or voyeurism. Among other rights, you have a right to: Report the incident to the police Have your disclosures treated seriously Make a decision about whether or not to participate in any disciplinary or criminal justice process Be free from any suggestion that you are at fault for the crime(s) perpetrated against you Source: https://www1.cuny.edu/sites/title-ix/campus-websites/student-sexual-misconduct-complaints-bill-of-rights/n/offices/legal- affairs/policies-resources/equal-opportunity-and-non-discrimination-policy/ 11

Protections Under Federal Law Race, color, or national origin (Title VI) Sex, including sexual preference, gender identity, and gender expression (Title IX) Intersectionality* 12

Protections Under New York State Law Sexual orientation Military status Marital status Domestic violence victim status Prior arrest or conviction record Familial status Federal protections Intersectionality 13

Protections Under New York City Law Sexual identity Credit history (employment) Hairstyle Federal protections State protections Intersectionality 14

Putting Them All Together Race, color, religion, sex, or national origin Sex-based wage discrimination Age 40 years or older Qualified individuals with disabilities Genetic information Sexual orientation or identity Military, marital, familial, or domestic violence victim status Prior arrest or conviction record Credit history (employment) Hairstyle Intersectionality 15

Making It a Little Easier Be intentional about your actions. Don t just do what you observe or think everyone else is doing. Focus on solutions and how something could be done in a fresh and new way. This is, after all, an institution of higher education. These are also best practices for life. 16

Practice Videos Case Studies Polls 17

Sports journalists stereotype athletes by race -- and we do too | Pat Ferrucci | TEDxMileHigh For many Americans, sports represent more than just a game it s a way of life, something that brings families and communities together. And, it s a $70 billion industry. People have argued that, when it comes to race, sports are the great equalizer. But it turns out that in sports, and specifically sports journalism, we have a long way to go. Scholar Pat Ferrucci explains why this problem impacts all of us. As Assistant Professor of Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder, Pat Ferrucci focuses on media sociology - specifically, how economics and technology influence digital news. He was a journalist for nine years, covering pop culture, primarily music, for newspapers, magazines, and online publications in the Northeast. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, NPR, Slate, and ESPN the Magazine. He collects vinyl and CDs, and will root for any Boston sports team; yes, even soccer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Videos Case Studies Polls 18

Have you personally experienced this? To share your experience confidentially: nancy.schick@qc.cuny.edu 19

Be Intentional About Diversity & Inclusion Seek connections to people in new places (e.g., age groups, events, organizations) Ask people in your current groups about their experiences: o Do they feel welcome, heard, and included? o Why or why not, and what might remedy that? o What would they like to see more or less of? Include more people in the brainstorming phase of the decision-making process 20

Dark side behind Female Sports Broadcasters Reporters Comm 411 Campaign video #morethanmean Videos Case Studies Polls 21

Whats the worst thing someone has said to you online? To share confidentially: nancy.schick@qc.cuny.edu 22

Check Your Actions Don t just copy what other people are doing Watch closely for language that isn t neutral (e.g., unnecessarily gendered, race-based, ethnic, religious, physically demanding) Challenge broad generalizations about groups of people Take responsibility for what you put into the community 23

Review CUNY and Queens College are committed to fostering a community based on respect for others and providing an environment free from unlawful discrimination. Assume everyone you encounter falls into some sort of protected class and treat them with respect (and compassion). Be intentional about diversity and inclusion, carrying on the Queens College tradition of supporting Civil Rights movements. 24