VI. General University Policies
C. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
The University treats the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) the same as any
other disease that may be contracted by students or staff. Any faculty or staff member
identified as having AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex (ARC) will not be barred from working,
teaching, attending classes or participating in activities unless it is determined by
appropriate administrative officers, in consultation with the individual's personal
physician or state health officers, that the person is unable to perform the duties
assigned or presents a danger to the public health. All such decisions will be made on a
case-by-case basis and will remain open to re-examination in light of new information as
it becomes available. Confidentiality will be maintained in each case: no information
about individuals will be released to the community. If an employee's ability to perform
assigned duties is restricted or diminished to a point where disability benefits are
applicable, his or her physician should inform the supervisor and Director of Human
Resources.
Federal and New York State laws prohibit an employer from discharging or refusing to hire
an individual because he or she has AIDS, ARC, or is perceived to have AIDS. Employees who
become aware that a co-worker has AIDS or ARC cannot refuse to work with that individual.
Counseling will be made available to employees as appropriate, and educational and informational programs will be provided as well.