Non-Discrimination Resources

Policies & Resources

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law.  

This applies to all students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors).  Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the office listed below.  Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following OfficE has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of Legal Affairs
legalaffairs@ecc.edu

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please contact:

New York Office
United States Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor,  
New York, N.Y., 10005-25010;
Tel (646) 428-3800; Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Form

Students' Rights Under Equal Employment/Non-Discrimination Policy

Students have the right to a discrimination free educational program in course offerings and all campus activities. In 1964, the passage of the Civil Rights Act rendered discrimination on the basis of race in schools and other institutions illegal. In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was enacted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in educational institutions and programs. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 504, as well as the Americans With Disabilities Act, protects the rights of students with disabilities, which means that particular efforts must be made to ensure accessibility to campus facilities and programs to persons with disabilities whether they matriculated, non-matriculated, undergraduate or graduate students, faculty or other employees. It means permitting access and full participation by persons with a wide range of disabilities through the elimination of architectural, public relations, program and attitudinal barriers.

Students' rights include equal opportunity in admissions, financial aid and counseling. Differential treatment on the basis of gender or race, or any other protected class in the classroom which affects the performance of the student and which constitutes harassment is prohibited.

If a student feels he or she has been discriminated against for the above reasons, the individual should contact the Dean of Students.