SBU employees must not use their position to encourage or discourage political contributions or activities or to gain political favor. SBU employees may not use University resources (including Stony Brook letterhead, computers or telephones) for partisan political purposes, but do have the right to make political contributions and be active in political campaigns during non-working hours. An employee's status or position at SBU shall not be affected by his or her political affiliation.


Please contact the following offices for specific questions:

SBU Governmental Relations 631 / 632 - 6302
West Campus/HSC Human Resource Services: 631 / 632 - 6148
University Hospital Human Resources: 631 / 444 - 4755
Long Island State Veterans Home: 631 / 444 - 8617


Additional Resources and References:

NYS Commission on Public Integrity
NYS Ethics Laws
SUNY Policy 5603 - Use of Campus Facilities by Partisan and Non-partisan Groups
SBU Policy 109 - Use of Information Technology
SBU Policy 700 - Fund-raising and Solicitation on Campus