Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Under Title IX, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will promptly respond to complaints of sex discrimination in a way that limits its effects and prevents its recurrence.  SUNY Poly has appointed Title IX Coordinators to resolve complaints and address issues of sex-based discrimination and sexual misconduct, as well as dating violence, domestic violence, harassment and stalking. Applicable policies, procedures, reporting options, and resources are available at www.sunypoly.edu/titleix.

Questions or concerns regarding Title IX should be directed to one of the following:

Kathie Artigiani
Title IX Coordinator
Kunsela Hall A229
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
315-792-7235
artigik@sunypoly.edu

SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s Nondiscrimination Notice

Pursuant to State University of New York policy, SUNY Polytechnic Institute is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the College 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 College’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.

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Kathie Artigiani
Title IX Coordinator
Kunsela Hall A229
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
artigik@sunypoly.edu
315-792-7235

Michele Kilburn
Vice President for Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer
Kunsela Hall, Room A011
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
kilburnm@sunypoly.edu
315-792-7191

Dr. Mark Montgomery
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Kunsela Hall B233
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
315-792-7338
montgom@sunypoly.edu

Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email  OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.