Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Non-Title IX Discrimination and Title IX Discrimination

Adopted Policy 1.12

Policy Purpose

To set forth the commitment and compliance of the University at Albany to the principles of State University of New York policy 6501 entitled Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Non-Title IX Discrimination and Title IX Discrimination (including Title IX sex-based harassment involving employee respondents) on all University at Albany Campuses.

Responsible Office

Division of Inclusive Excellence

Responsible Executive

Vice President for Inclusive Excellence

Policy History

  • Date of Permanent Approval:

Policy Statement

The University, as an institution of the State University of New York system, is required to comply with all policies as promulgated by SUNY unless such policy allows for or requires a separate policy on the issue at hand be adopted by an individual institution of SUNY.  With regard to SUNY policy 6501 Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Non-Title IX Discrimination and Title IX Discrimination (including Title IX sex-based harassment involving employee respondents), such policy does not allow for a separate policy by individual institutions of SUNY and therefore the University adopts and will enforce SUNY Policy 6501 as written.

Persons Affected

Students, Faculty, Staff

Definitions

Campus or Campuses is any University owned, leased, licensed or operated space, facility, property, grounds or building.

SUNY is the State University of New York.

University is the University at Albany, SUNY.

Policy

The University adopts and will comply with all aspects of SUNY policy 6501 Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Non-Title IX Discrimination and Title IX Discrimination (including Title IX sex-based harassment involving employee respondents) as written and in accordance with the procedures promulgated under this policy.

Procedures

A. University’s Discrimination Administrator (DCA)

  1. The University’s DCA is Samuel Caldwell, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, Chief Diversity Officer and Title VI Coordinator.

B. Reporting Discrimination

  1. All incidents of bias, hate, discrimination, and harassment should be reported through the University’s online reporting form by selecting the specific category as appropriate for the nature of the report.
  2. In addition, these offices can provide additional information:
    • For reports of discrimination based on race, color or national origin, contact:
      Samuel Caldwell 
      Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, Chief Diversity Officer, and Title VI Coordinator 
      Office of the Title VI Coordinator 
      University Hall, Room 207 
      [email protected] 
      518-956-8110
    • For reports of discrimination based on a disability, contact:
      Clarence McNeill
      Dean of Students and Section 504 Coordinator
      Office of the Dean of Students
      Campus Center, Suite 137
      [email protected] 
      518-956-8140
    • For reports of sex-based discrimination or harassment (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), contact:
      Mary Arvin
      Director of Title IX Compliance and Sexual Misconduct Response (SMR), Title IX Coordinator
      Office of the Title IX Coordinator
      Campus Center, Room 357
      [email protected] 
      518-442-3800
    • For reports of discrimination or harassment in employment or workplace settings, contact:
      Keiffer Peralta
      Director of Employee Relations
      Office of Human Resources
      University Administration Building, Suite 300
      [email protected] 
      518-437-4700

Related Documents

University Policies, Guidelines and Procedures: