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About the Office of Institutional Access

The Office of Institutional Access (OIA) is responsible for enforcing and  implementing the College’s policy on discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation and Title IX, which applies to all students and employees at the College, including student-employees, administrators, faculty and staff (bargaining and non-bargaining), as well as visitors or guests on campus to the extent that there is an allegation of harassment or discrimination made by them against College students or employees.

OIA ensures compliance with all federal civil rights laws, including, but not limited to Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title I, Title II, and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2009, as well as, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law, in its activities, academic programs, admission, and employment

Our charge is to promptly respond to all reports and formal complaints of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation; and treat parties equitably at all times. This includes the investigation and resolution of complaints, implementation of supportive measures/interim actions, surveying and monitoring trends, and remediation of violations.

We provide training on prohibited conduct to the College community to educate, stop, eliminate, remediate and prevent discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and retaliation.

The Office of Institutional Access reports to the Deputy General Counsel and Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Access, which is part of the Office of General Counsel and Legal Services Department.