Non-discrimination Notice and Resources

SUNY Canton is committed to fostering an equitable and accessible environment for prospective students, current students, and employees. All of the College’s academic programs and services are accessible to students regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, or disability.

Our non-discrimination policies are in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law.

SUNY Canton's homepage permanently links to these policies at the bottom of the page. The link includes more detailed information on civil rights laws, grievance policies, and directions on how to file complaints.

Contact information on individuals responsible for coordinating efforts to comply with and carry out responsibilities related to civil rights laws and regulations:

Affirmative Action, Equity, and Compliance Coordinator/Director of Human Resources
Joann Ellis
315-386-7325
hr@canton.edu

Title VI Coordinator
Lashawanda Ingram
315-386-7128
ingraml@canton.edu

Title IX Coordinator
Kaelee Shrewsberry
315-386-7050
title9@canton.edu

Section 504 Officer
Derrick Gidden
315-386-7392
ADA@canton.edu

 

Resources:

• Versión en español - Políticas de No Discriminación
• Compliance Training
• Student Accessibility Services
• Title IX Resources
• Center for Diversities and Inclusion

Public Notice of Title VI Program Rights

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, College of Technology at Canton gives public notice of its’ policy to uphold and assure full compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related Nondiscrimination authorities. Title VI and related Nondiscrimination authorities stipulate that no person in the United States of America shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Any person who desires more information regarding Research Foundation for the State University of New York, College of Technology at Canton’s Title VI Program can contact its Title VI Program Coordinator – Lashawanda Ingram -- at the address noted below.

Any person who believes they have, individually or as a member of any specific class of persons, been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, has the right to file a formal complaint. Any such complaint must be in writing and submitted within 180 days following the date of the alleged occurrence to:

Diversity Affairs, Lashawanda Ingram
Research Foundation for the State University of New York, College of Technology at Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
315-386-7128
ingraml@canton.edu