CUNY Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of The City University of New York—applicable to all colleges and units— to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and provide benefits to employees and to admit and provide services for students without discriminating on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, partnership status, disability, genetic information, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, pregnancy, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, caregiver or familial status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or any other legally prohibited basis in accordance with federal, state and city laws. This policy is set forth in CUNY's Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination.
CUNY's Policy on Sexual Misconduct prohibits all forms of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, gender harassment and sexual violence. Inquiries concerning sexual misconduct or sex discrimination may be made to the individuals specified in that Policy or may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.
It is also the University's policy to provide reasonable accommodations and academic adjustments, when appropriate, to individuals with disabilities, individuals observing religious practices, individuals who have pregnancy or childbirth-related medical conditions and victims of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses. The process for addressing these issues is set forth in CUNY's Procedures for Implementing Reasonable Accommodations and Academic Adjustments.
Retaliation for reporting or opposing discrimination, cooperating with an investigation of a discrimination complaint, or requesting an accommodation or academic adjustment is also prohibited.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Categories of Discrimination
- Age
- Alienage or Citizenship
- Ancestry
- Disability
- Gender Identity
- Marital or Partnership Status
- Military or Veteran Status
- National or Ethnic Origin
- Predisposing Genetic Characteristics
- Race or Color
- Religion
- Retaliation
- Sex
- Sexual Harassment
- Sexual Orientation
- Status as Victim of Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses or Stalking
Charges of Discrimination
If you have experienced discrimination based on one of the protected categories outlined above and would like to file a discrimination or retaliation complaint, please click the link below to access the CUNY University-wide Discrimination and Retaliation Reporting Portal. If you would like to speak with a staff member regarding an experience of discrimination before reporting, please contact the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (OEIB). Contact details are listed below.
CUNY University-wide Discrimination and Retaliation Reporting Portal
The following persons have been designated at Queensborough Community College to handle inquiries and complaints relating to CUNY's Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination.
Amaris Matos
Chief Diversity Officer
Administration Building A 309
718-631-6391
AMatos@qcc.cuny.edu
Yessenia Garcia
Affirmative Action Specialist
Administration Building A 309
718-631-6391
Ygarcia@qcc.cuny.edu
Belinda Delgado
Title IX Officer and EEO Investigator
Administration Building A 505
718-281-5755
BDelgado@qcc.cuny.edu
Resources
The following federal, state, and local agencies enforce laws against discrimination:
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionOpens in a new window
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United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Additional Resources
New York City Office or the Prevention of Hate Crimes- What is a hate crime?
New York City Office or the Prevention of Hate Crimes-Rights for Victims of Hate Crimes
Protections for Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities
Legal Enforcement Guidance on Discrimination on the Basis of Pregnancy
President Mangino's Reaffirmation of Commitment to Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
