10.3.0 Non-Discrimination Notice

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SUNY Canton does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, age, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction in its education programs, services, and activities, including employment policies and practices.  Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the campus community (including, but not limited to, vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

The following people have been designated to handle all inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies

Affirmative Action, Equity, and Compliance Coordinator/
Director of Human Resources

Joann Ellis
315-386-7325
hr@canton.edu

Title IX Coordinator
Nicodeme Auguste
315-386-7050
title9@canton.edu

Section 504 Officer
Megan Riedl
315-386-7392
ADA@canton.edu

Inquiries may also be directed to:

United States Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
32 Old Slip 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
646-428-3800
OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

For descriptions of academic offerings and admissions criteria visit Admissions.

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