/zupan

Comprehensive documentation of Bernard Aaron Dolecki’s formal
reports, communications, and supporting materials delivered to
Alfred University (AU) leadership. Provided here for transparent
review, verification, and institutional accountability.

Last updated May 15. 2025 at 9:46 PM.

Section 1 of 4

Internal Correspondence Archive

5.14.25 – Outreach-to-President

5.10.25 – Clarification_HR-Investigation

5.6.25 – Provost-Briefing

4.15.25 – Retaining-Top-Talent

4.10.25 – Provost-Meeting_Key-Facts

4.2.25 – DRAIN-DOLECKI_AKG

12.9.24 – Outreach-to-IEA-Director

Section 2 of 4

External Accountability Filings

5.11.25 – AU-Misconduct-to-SUNY

3.13.25_DHR_Retaliation-Rebuttal

1.6.25 – Dolecki-v-Alfred_Case-10241992-Statement

2.26.25 – 2nd-NYSDHR-Response

12.20.24 – Allegations-Response

Section 3 of 4

Chronology of Action

November 8, 2024 — Initial concerns raised to HR regarding workplace environment and director conduct.
November 8, 2024 — 1st Request for Mediation – in-person with Kayleigh Jones in HR.
November 9, 2024 — 2nd Request for Mediation to Kayleigh Jones via email
November 9, 2024 — Disability accommodations first referenced in writing; willingness to file noted in email to HR
November 11, 2024 — Ongoing harassment by IEA Director Myles Calvert on my work hours (the third week in a row).
November 15, 2024 — 3rd Request for Mediation in-person to to Kayleigh Jones in HR.
December 4, 2024 — IEA Director continually trying to demean me by assigning tasks beneath my job description.
December 9, 2024 — Second medical leave started due to ongoing workplace stress, isolation, and anxiety.
December 10, 2024 — Kayleigh Jones – without notice or reason – hands me off to HR director Deb Drain.
December 10, 2024 — Deb Drain reaches out (offers no information on my formal mediation request).
December 16, 2024 — 4th Request for Mediation via email to Deb Drain in HR.
December 16, 2024 — Deb Drain stalls a second time via email without offering other options (such as Kayleigh)
December 20, 2024 — Deb Drain stalls a third time via email, claiming she will be available the week after break.
January 8 & 9, 2025 — Deb Drain stalls a forth time via email, without her usual of offering no other options.
January 13, 2025 — Returned to work remotely (due to lack of mediation).
January 15, 2025 — First meeting held with Deb Drain to discuss hostile work conditions.
January 15, 2025 — Dean Lauren Lake denied my refund request (retalliation) despite my $2,500 funding allocated to me by former IEA Director Miranda Metcalf—it was only revoked after I filed my first NYSDHR report on the iea Director.
January 21, 2025 — 5th Request for Mediation – Second meeting with HR, Deb Drain told me ‘this meeting is about your return to work’ and refused – Union President Ashley Carl joined for transparency and support.
January 21, 2025 — Formal ADA accommodations request submitted to HR (handed to Deb Drain).
January 27, 2025 — My otherwise loving girlfriend, also AU BFA Alum, abandonded me (because I am, ‘too sad’).
January 28, 2025 — revoked my ability to work remotely (retalliation) – began 3rd medical leave due to lack of mediation.
February 1, 2025 — 6th Request for Mediation via email to HR
February 3, 2025 — Deb Drain emailed me about mediation, ‘I am in the process of … will keep you informed as to next steps.’
February 4, 2025 — I request from HR a change of role as to be able to return to work not under the IEA director.
February 18, 2025 — Deb finally replies and denies me of my request for alternative placement.
February 21, 2025 — Deb requests more information on my needs for accommodations.
March 2025 — Preparatory documentation and report drafting begins; HR silent.
April 10, 2025 — 7th Request for Mediation – Meeting with Provost Dobie, accommpanied by Professor Sandra Singer and Support Staff Council Head Shanon Yocum – I’m Dismissed in ~15 minutes before any of my concerns are reviewed as the Provost claimed that I had a ‘to-do list’ from HR, that I need to followup with them, and that she can not help me.
April 15, 2025 — 8th Request for Mediation – 12-page report, Retaining Top Talent, submitted to HR during third meeting – Sandra Singer attends for transparency and support.
April 23, 2025 — Medical paperwork submitted for continued leave and disability extension.
May 6, 2025 — 9th Requet for Mediation – 6-page escalation, Provost Briefing, sent, detailing institutional failures.
May 6, 2025 — FOIL request sent to Tammy Raub.
May 8, 2025 — FOIL request incorrectly denied.
May 8, 2025 — FOIL request Rebuttal sent to Tammy Raub.
May 10, 2025 — Request for Clarification on HR Investigation Procedures and Oversight, emailed to Tamara Green and Kayleigh Jones with a requested deadline of 5.17.25
May 12, 2025 — Termination issued without warning while on protected leave.
May 10–14, 2025 — No reply from HR, Provost, or FOIL officer regarding pending filings and documentation.
May 14, 2025 — 10th Requet for Mediation – RE: I Was Terminated While Asking for Mediation Letter to President Zupan hand-delivered, requesting intervention and responses to all my requests.
May 15, 2025 — No response from Tammy Raub from my FOIL request within the 5 day timeline required by law
May 17, 2025 — No response from HR on my May 10th request for clarity on investigations by my imposed deadline
May 17, 2025 — No response from the Provost on my May 6th Provost Briefing by my imposed deadline
May 23, 2025 — Sent a followup email to the President reminding him of tomorrows deadline, Cc’d 20+ AU connections
May 24, 2025 — 18-day expected reinstatement deadline issued to Provost Dobie in my 5.6.25 Provost Briefing
May 24, 2025 — 10-day expected response deadline issued to President Zupan.