Academic Policies and Procedures » Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

SUNY New Paltz supports Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and does not discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation in education or employment, or in any of its policies of programs. All actions toward employees and students are based upon performance related criteria. Attitudes and preferences of individuals which are personal in nature and unrelated to performance, such as private expressions of sexual orientation, provide no basis for judgments related to individuals.  Further, SUNY New Paltz will not tolerate sexual harassment of employees or students. Any person alleging discrimination should contact the Affirmative Action Office at 257-3170.