Policies & Practices

As a public institution of higher education, SUNY Empire is committed to providing high-quality educational experiences and opportunities for academic success for all students and a welcoming working environment. For this reason, prejudice, discrimination, and bias related actions by community members or visitors and guests are counterproductive and harmful to the purposes of our educational community. Below you will find standardized college policies that have been through the official approval process and help us build and sustain an equitable, diverse and inclusive campus community.

Employee

Affirmative Action Policy

Bullying and Civility Standards in the Workplace

Chosen Name & Pronouns

Domestic Violence in the Workplace Policy

Employee Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity

Faculty Handbook 

Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment Policy

Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policies

Title IX Grievance Policy

Workplace Violence Policy

Student

Disability Declaration and Request for Accommodation

Discrimination Complaint Procedures - Student Affairs

Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment Policy - Student Affairs

Rights of Students with Disabilities Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy - Student Affairs

Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policy - Student Affairs

Student Grievance Policy and Procedures

Title IX Grievance Policy - Student Affairs