Loyce Stewart, director of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Affirmative Action Administration, died at home on Monday after a long illness, according to a UB press release. She was 60 years old.
Respected by her colleagues and students for promoting the recognition and legitimacy of her office, Stewart defended social justice on campus and helped enforce federal and state laws against discrimination in many forms.
Stewart played a principal role on the President's Task Force on the Status of Women at UB, which was created in 1994 to study inequities in hiring, promotion and salaries of women at UB, according to the press release. The group also assessed charges of sexual harassment directed at employees and students, and the final report issued in 1997 included recommendations for dealing with these issues and for encouraging the development of women leaders at UB.
Stewart also worked with campus leaders and the UB Faculty Senate to develop a comprehensive sexual harassment policy and procedure, which was issued in 2000 by former UB President William R. Greiner.
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