Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Although Title IX is often associated with equal opportunity in athletics programs, the law is much broader and prohibits sexual harassment and sexual l violence (including rape, assault and coercion).
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance…” 20 U.S.C. § 1681
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. More information, including policies and procedures, and campus and community resources, is available at https://sunypoly.edu/titleix.html.
Questions or concerns regarding Title IX should be directed to one of the following:
Katie Tynan-Simon
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Student Center S228
100 Seymour Road Utica, NY 13502
315-792-7235
tynank@sunypoly.edu
NanoFab East 4250
257 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12203
518-956-7317
ktynan@sunypoly.edu
Stacey Genther
DEPUTY TITLE IX COORDINATOR FOR INTERPERSONAL AND
SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
Campus Center, Suite 217
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
315-792-7808
stacey.genther@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:
Katie Tynan-Simon
Title IX Coordinator
Student Center S228 (Utica Campus)
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
tynank@sunypoly.edu
315-792-7235
NFE 4250 (Albany Campus)
257 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12203
ktynan@sunypoly.edu
518-956-7317
Rhonda Haines
Chief Diversity Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, Vice President for Human Resources
Kunsela Hall, Room A011 (Utica Campus)
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
hainesr@sunypoly.edu
315-792-7191
NFE Suite 2100 (Albany Campus)
257 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12203
rhaines@sunypoly.edu
518-956-7362
Evelyn Lester
Director of Disability Services (for inquiries regarding Section 504 and ADA)
Peter J. Cayan Library, L145 (Utica Campus)
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502
evelyn.lester@sunypoly.edu
315-792-7170
NFS Suite 309 (Albany Campus)
257 Fuller Road
Albany, NY 12203
evelyn.lester@sunypoly.edu
315-792-7170
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.