Title VI at New York Tech
What is Title VI?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides: “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
Understanding Title VI at New York Tech
Title VI prohibits discrimination against any person based on race, color, or national origin in any program or activity at New York Institute of Technology.
New York Tech will address discrimination that violates Title VI by offering supportive measures, providing information on the school’s policies and procedures, and ensuring avenues for resolution are available to the reporting party.
For more information, please see New York Tech’s Statement on Non-Discrimination and its Non-Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment Policy. This policy includes information on reporting and on New York Tech’s applicable grievance processes for students and employees.
Forms of Discrimination and Harassment
Discrimination based on race, color, or national origin can take many forms, including but not limited to:
- Segregating students
- Denying students access to programs or activities
- Treating students differently, including implementing disparate disciplinary actions or grading students differently
- Applying policies and procedures differently
- Harassment
- Retaliating against individuals who report discrimination
Harassment is unwelcome conduct that may include verbal abuse, graphic or written statements, physical assault, or other conduct that may be threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Harassment could include, but is not limited to:
- Destroying an individual’s property because it is associated with a particular race or national origin
- Calling individuals by racial, ethnic, or ancestral slurs
- Subjecting students to stereotypes
- Making threatening comments about race, color, or national origin
Reporting Suspected Discrimination and Harassment
New York Tech has designated a Title VI Coordinator who will handle inquiries and complaints regarding all forms of discrimination, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act:
Emily Whearty, Esq.
Director, Equal Opportunity
Title IX, Title VI & Section 504 Coordinator
New York Institute of Technology
Tower House, Rm. 106
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516.686.1080
titleix@nyit.edu
Complaints may be filed directly with the Title VI Coordinator at the email or phone number above. Students may also use this Incident Report Form. Employees may also report to Human Resources at hr@nyit.edu.
More on Reporting
Before making a report, please be advised that while your report remains private and will only be shared as necessary, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. All New York Institute of Technology employees are required to report incidents disclosed to them to the Title VI Coordinator, with the exception of staff in the counseling and wellness center and the academic healthcare center.
If you are a student and wish to disclose an incident confidentially, please contact Counseling and Wellness Services at:
- Long Island Campus: 516.686.7976
- NYC Campus: 212.261.1770
- Jonesboro Campus: 870.972.2318
If you are an employee, you may contact the Employee Assistance Program at 888.887.4114.
Emergency Services
Incidents of discrimination, like any conflict, can escalate into dangerous or violent situations. If you believe a crime has been committed, or if you or someone else is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical or other emergency assistance, contact 911 then call:
- Long Island Campus Security: 516.686.7789
- New York City Campus Security: 646.273.7789
- NYITCOM @ Arkansas State (A-State Campus Police): 870.972.2093
Title VI Training
Beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, New York Tech will distribute mandatory, annual Title VI training to employees and students. These trainings will be conducted through New York Tech’s online Vector Training Platform, which is already utilized for other required topics, such as Title IX.
The online Title VI training reinforces the definitions and prohibitions under Title VI. It also stresses prevention, reporting, investigation, and response to allegations of Title VI discrimination.
External Reporting
Reports can also be made to the U.S. Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights:
University Policies
Statement on Non-Discrimination
Student Code of Conduct: U.S. Edition | NYITCOM
Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures for Employees