Statement of Non-Discrimination
New York City College of Technology (NYCCT) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Institution. NYCCT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, legally registered domestic partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, alienage, citizenship, unemployment status, military or veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence in its student admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies. The “protected classes” are defined by the federal government and The City University of New York as Black, Hispanic (including Puerto Rican), Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/ Alaskan Native, Italian American, and women. The university has and will continue to exercise affirmative action for the “protected classes.”
New York City College of Technology does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy or relations conditions. Absences due to medical conditions related to pregnancy will be excused for as long as deemed medically necessary by a student’s doctor and students will be given the opportunity to make up missed work. Students needing assistance can seek accommodations from John Currie, Director, Office of Student Support Services, at jcurrie@citytech.cuny.edu, room L 237 or 718.260.5143; or Patricia Cody, Esq., Title IX Coordinator, at pcody@citytech.cuny.edu, room Namm 322 or 718.260.4985.
Ms. Cody is NYCCT’s Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator. Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in federally assisted education programs.
Ms. Cody is also the Americans With Disabilities Act and Section 504 Coordinator.