Sex discrimination
Our policies prohibit sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking. In addition, discrimination based on sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, and pregnancy-related conditions is prohibited. We encourage reporting these instances so that the college can investigate and provide resources to students and employees.
The reason for this is that discrimination and harassment, including sexual and interpersonal violence is particularly harmful to the reporting person and creates a hostile learning environment. Therefore, the University encourages reporting incidents so that the college can respond and maintain a safe learning environment through both prevention education and resolution to such reports.
Effective January 9, 2025 a federal judge vacated the 2024 Title IX final rule. The following policies are in effect again and until further notice:
The Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Response Policy (PDF) and The Title IX Grievance Policy (PDF)
In addition, our non-discrimination policy reinforces our priority of maintaining a diverse student body, faculty and staff, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.
The following policies were in effect from 8/1/24-1/9/25: Grievance Procedure for Sex-Based Harassment Complaints for Students, including NYS 129B requirements and Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure for Title IX Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment
