NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
Non Discrimination
General Non-Discrimination policy.
Owner: Diversity & Community Affairs
Notice of Non-Discrimination.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language and ancestry). Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 amends several sections of Title VII.
Teachers College (“TC” or the “College”) is committed to providing a working, learning, and living environment free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering a vibrant, nurturing community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of all of its members.
Consistent with this commitment, Teachers College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, height, weight, marital or partnership status, citizenship or immigration status, caste, military status, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its admissions policies, educational policies, employment, scholarship, loan, and other College-administered programs; treatment, or in access to College programs or activities.
Students with concerns about possible discrimination may wish to speak with Associate Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer for Student Affairs Tom Rock, 528 West 121st St., Room 163, (212) 678-3083, Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs Janice S. Robinson, 128 Zankel, (212) 678-3391, or confidentially to the Ombuds Officer Nancy Lesko, 280 Grace Dodge, (212) 678-4169.
Faculty and staff with concerns about possible discrimination may wish to speak with Robyn Davis-Mahoney, Assistant Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, 120 Whittier Hall, (212) 678-3740, Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs Janice S. Robinson, 128 Zankel, (212) 678-3391, or confidentially to the Ombuds Officer Nancy Lesko, 280 Grace Dodge, (212) 678-4169.
Individuals may also seek assistance outside the TC community:
US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (New York Office)
(646) 428-3900
(800) 877-8339 voice/TDD
OCR.NewYork@eg.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(800) 669-4000
(800) 669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
(844) 234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
info@eeoc.gov
NYS Division of Human Rights
complaints@dhr.ny.gov
NYC Commission on Human Rights
(718) 722-3131
Online form: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/about/report-discrimination.page
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/cchr/about/contact-us.page
Sex Discrimination
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) protects individuals from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination including Title IX & Title VI (ancestry & religion)
Janice S. Robinson
Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs
TC Title IX Coordinator
128 Zankel
(212) 678-3391
Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
Religion
U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.
Disability Discrimination
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protect students and employees from disability discrimination.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Section 504/ADA:
Allison N. Antwi
ana2172@tc.columbia.edu
Assistant Vice President for Equity and Compliance;
TC Section 504 Compliance Officer
128 Zankel
(212) 678-7508
Juan Carlos Reyes
jcr2101@tc.columbia.edu
Executive Director, Office of the VP for Diversity and Community Affairs
Deputy Section 504 Compliance Officer
128 Zankel
(212) 678-8410
Pay Transparency. Teachers College will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the College or (c) consistent with the College’s legal duty to furnish information.
Responsible Office: Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
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