Non-Discrimination Notice

University at Albany Statement on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The University at Albany is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning, living, and working environment that is free from inequality and discrimination, and to fostering a nurturing and vibrant community founded upon the fundamental dignity and respect of all of its members.

All forms of discrimination are an insult to human dignity and impede the academic and professional progress of our community. The University is dedicated to ensuring access, fairness, and equity for all persons engaged in its educational programs, employment, and related activities, and adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity/access laws.

The University at Albany strictly prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of:

  • Race
  • Color
  • Age
  • Disability
  • National or ethnic origin
  • Sex (includes sexual harassment)
  • Pregnancy
  • Religion or creed
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity, expression or dysphoria
  • Transgender status
  • Military status
  • Familial or marital status
  • Domestic violence victim status
  • Predisposing genetic characteristics
  • Citizenship status
  • Previous conviction records (unless specific requirements are met)
  • Prior arrests or criminal accusations
  • Youthful offender adjudications
  • Sealed records
  • Any other group or activity protected by law

UAlbany encourages all members of the University community to educate themselves about unlawful discrimination and to be vigilant in protecting the rights of our community members. Upon learning of an incident of unlawful discrimination, the University will initiate a response that is intended to stop such conduct from continuing, prevent its recurrence and remedy its effects on the campus community.

All members of the University community who believe they have witnessed, or experienced discrimination are encouraged to contact the Office of the Title IX Coordinator at 518-442-3800 or [email protected]. The Office of the Title IX Coordinator is located in Campus Center 375 For more information, please visit the Office of the Title IX Coordinator website.

Suspected bias incidents can be reported to the University’s Bias Incident Response Team.

The University's Section 504 Coordinator is Dean of Students Clarence McNeill, who can be contacted at [email protected] or 518-956-8140. Dean McNeill's office is in Campus Center, Suite 137.

Alleged hate crimes should be reported to the University Police Department.

Unlawful discrimination has no place at the University at Albany and offends the University’s core values, which include a commitment to equity and inclusion. Thank you for your continued dedication to preventing inequitable treatment and harassment on our campus.

Samuel Caldwell
Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Vice President, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Gary Evans
Chief Human Resources Officer and Ethics Officer

Clarence McNeill
Dean of Students and Section 504 Coordinator