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President David Skorton addresses new students at "Tapestry of Possibilities" performance

President's Statement on Acts of Intolerance

Skorton: We must reach beyond our comfort zones and connect with one another

Photo of Kent Hubbell and Kelly Connison

Dean of Students Kent Hubbell and Kelly Connison, Director of Cornell Women's Resource Center.


Addressing Bias Incidents, Crimes, and Complaints

The Bias Response Program was developed to assist members of the Cornell community who believe that they or other members of the university community have been adversely affected by instances involving bias on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected condition.

If you are the victim of a crime

If you believe you are the victim of a crime, contact the Cornell Police and, if appropriate, other local police agencies immediately, so that the matter can be addressed and support services made available.

If you are a victim of bias / discrimination

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination in violation of the University's Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity policy or have been the target of activity that you believe constitutes a violation of the Campus Code of Conduct, bring this complaint to the attention of any of the following officials:

These university officials will promptly (generally within 24 hours) review the allegations and determine if the information should more appropriately be referred for investigation to another university office, including to the Cornell Police.

If you are not sure which procedures to use

If you believe that you or other members of the university community have been adversely affected by instances involving bias but you are not sure which complaint procedure to use (or the bias is not necessarily directed against a particular individual - e. g. graffiti, postering, etc.), report your concern to the Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality.

Counseling Services and Related Support

Gannett Health Services

  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Medical Care
  • Victim Advocacy
  • 24/7 Phone Consultation

Address: 110 Ho Plaza
Phone: 607-255-5155

Cornell United Religious Work (CURW)

Address: 118 Anabel Taylor Hall
Phone: 607-255-4214

Designated Harassment Advisor or Counselor

Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service (EARS)

Address: Office of the Dean of Students
211 Willard Straight Hall
Phone: 607-255-EARS (607-255-3277)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- for faculty and staff only

Address: 401 College Avenue
Phone: 607-255-1531

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center

Address: 282 Caldwell Hall
Phone: 607-254-4987

Office of the Dean of Students

Address: 401 Willard Straight Hall
Phone: 607-255-1115

Office of the Judicial Administrator

Address: 501 Day Hall
Phone: 607-255-4680

Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality

Address: 160 Day Hall
Phone: 607-255-3976; TDD: 255-7066

Office of the University Ombudsman

Address: 118 Stimson Hall
Phone: 607-255-4321

Victim Advocacy Program

Address: Office of the University Ombudsman; 118 Stimson Hall
Phone: 607-255-1212

Women's Resource Center

Address: 207 Willard Straight Hall
Phone: 607-255-0015

International Students and Scholars Office

Address: B50 Caldwell Hall
Phone: 607-255-5243

Office of Minority Educational Affairs (OMEA)

Address: 100 Barnes Hall
Phone: 607-255-3841

Student Disability Services (SDS)

Address: 420 Computing and Communications Center (CCC)
Phone: 607-254-4545; TDD: 255-7665