SUNY Poly Title IX Working Group is happy to announce the implementation of a new education measure, “Title IX on the 9th”. “Title IX on the 9th” is an email notification program, sent on the 9th of each month to increase awareness of Title IX related issues and provide resources available to the campus community.

This month we will be starting with the basics; what Title IX is and what it means for SUNY Poly.

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges and universities receiving any Federal funds must comply with Title IX. In the past, Title IX was often associated with equal opportunity in athletics, but over time the law has been applied more broadly to include discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual harassment and sexual assault. Title IX guarantees protection from sex discrimination for all; regardless of individuals’ real or perceived sex, gender identity, and/or gender expression.

What does it mean for SUNY Poly?

Under Title IX, colleges and universities have the duty to promptly respond to complaints of sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual violence in a way that limits its effects and prevents its recurrence. As such, colleges and universities are required to investigate all complaints of sexual discrimination and sexual violence. Should the victim decide to file a police report, the college is still required to conduct an investigation independent of any potential investigation by law enforcement. Additionally, colleges and universities must designate specific people on a campus to handle Title IX matters. At SUNY Poly, these individuals are referred to as Title IX Coordinators or Deputy Title IX Coordinators. These coordinators are specially trained to address complaints of sex discrimination, including helping complainants navigate the process and seek remedies. Title IX requires colleges and universities to have an established procedure for handling complaints. SUNY Poly’s discrimination complaint procedure is posted at our website:  https://www.suny.edu/sunypp/documents.cfm?doc_id=451. Colleges and universities are prohibited to retaliate against individuals who file a Title IX complaint, and SUNY wide policy prohibits retaliation against any participant; the accused, the victim, witnesses, and individuals who report.

Thank you,

SUNY Poly Title IX Committee

Website: http://sunyit.edu/titleix/

Email: TitleIX@sunycnse.com

SUNY Poly Title IX Coordinators:

Rhonda Haines

Title IX Coordinator

Associate VP for Human Resources

NFE #4105 (Albany Campus)

Kunsela Hall, A011 (Utica Campus)

(518) 956-7362

hainesr@sunypoly.edu

rhaines@sunycnse.com

Stacey Genther

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Health Educator

Oriskany Hall, Suite B

(315) 792-7808

stacey.genther@sunypoly.edu

Kevin Grimmer

Gender Equity in Athletics

Athletics Director

Wildcat Field House, F 2227

(315) 792-7520

grimmek@sunypoly.edu