MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

leading to the effective accomplishment of an organization's goals and objectives. Additional information can be found on the College’s website (http://www.sunyopt.edu/about/internal.shtml). Additional information related to institutional resources can be found in Section F. Integrity (MSCHE 6) 4.1.1 There are policies concerning governance issues including, but not limited to, conflict of interest, due process, disclosure, non-discrimination, confidentiality of records and fiscal accountability. As a state entity, the College may not discriminate on any basis and must adhere to all applicable equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and ADA requirements with regard to applicants for admission or employment, students, faculty, staff or patients. Policies for the University are promulgated by its Board of Trustees. Additional iterations of policies relative to conflict of interest, due process, disclosure, non-discrimination, and confidentiality of records are contained in the various collective bargaining agreements. There is awareness within all components of the governance structure regarding the necessity of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and any other nondiscrimination regulations that apply to College-related activities. In the agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions (UUP), Article 10 covers non- discrimination; Article 7 covers grievance procedures 11 ; and Article 19 addresses discipline and due process. All administrative personnel and faculty members who earn over $88,256 per year must complete an online State ethics form that would identify conflicts of interest. The College is subject to state audits and is required to submit annual reports documenting the implementation of many policies and procedures, such as the provision of education/training on domestic violence and public safety. As part of its compliance activity, as well as its commitment to diversity in all its programs, the College has a faculty-student Committee on Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity that includes 14 faculty and staff, four students and the Director of Personnel (ex officio) (Strategic Plan Goal 1.10). The Committee addresses issues related to the promotion of cultural diversity and equal opportunity for all of the College’s constituencies and makes recommendations in this regard. The Director of Personnel serves as the College’s affirmative action officer. Policies governing academic freedom and the protection of intellectual property can be found in the policies of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York (Appendix D-1, pages 20-22). These issues are also addressed in the

11 Student grievance procedures are discussed on page 77.

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