Vincent Boudreau
The City College of New York (CCNY) is steadfast in its commitment to building a community of students, faculty, and staff that reflects all backgrounds and lived experiences. We believe that welcoming people from all walks of life strengthens our academic community and deepens our mission to lead in public education. This commitment means ensuring access to higher education for talented students from diverse backgrounds, including those who have historically been underrepresented, and fostering a workplace where our faculty and staff bring a rich variety of perspectives and skills to help us achieve that mission.
As such, and as stated in the University’s Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy (Non-Discrimination Policy), CCNY is committed to recruiting, employing, retaining, promoting, and providing benefits to employees regardless of 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, unemployment status, pregnancy, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, sex offenses, or any other legally prohibited basis in accordance with federal, state, and city laws.
Further, CCNY does not tolerate acts of hate or bigotry of any kind. This includes discrimination or harassment based on national origin or heritage — including, but not limited to, shared Arab, Israeli, Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, or South Asian ancestry — and/or the association with these national origins and ancestries. CCNY will promptly take all necessary and appropriate actions to address any such discrimination and remedy its effects.
CCNY desires to expand its inclusivity and accessibility to both students and employees with disabilities. As per Governor Hochul’s Executive Order 31, CCNY is developing a Strategic Plan to enhance recruitment, advancement, and support of individuals with disabilities. Any CCNY employee requiring one or more accommodations to perform their job duties should contact Human Resources as per our Policy on Reasonable Accommodations and Academic Adjustments. Students seeking accommodations or academic adjustments should contact Director of Student Disability Services, Joseph Gaines.
The CCNY’s Compliance and Diversity Office, in collaboration with my office and the Office of Human Resources, are important partners in the effort to achieve our mission. I invite you to view the Non-Discrimination Policy, Policy on Sexual Misconduct (PSM), Policy on Reasonable Accommodations and Academic Adjustments, and Policy on Reporting Alleged Misconduct.
We encourage students and employees who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, or who have information about an incident or situation, to report it to the University. Reports of sexual misconduct should be made by completing the Sexual Misconduct Allegation Form and submitting it to the Compliance and Diversity Office at compliancediversity@ccny.cuny.edu . Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they engaged in exercising any rights provided for in equal employment opportunity regulations.
CUNY’s executives such as myself and my administrative team are responsible for maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Specifically, Sheryl Konigsberg, CCNY’s Chief Compliance Officer and Title IX coordinator, is responsible for investigating allegations of violations of the Non-Discrimination Policy and PSM. She can be contacted at:
- Chief Compliance & Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator and 504/ADA Coordinator, Sheryl Konigsberg (Shepard Hall, Room 109 A-D, (212) 650- 6310, skonigsberg@ccny.cuny.edu .
Additional relevant administrators include:
- Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Ramón De Los Santos (Room A204, Administration Building, (212) 650-5426, rdelossantos1@ccny.cuny.edu )
- Student Disability Services Director, Joseph Gaines (NAC, (212) 650-5913), jgaines1@ccny.cuny.edu )
- Executive Director of Human Resources, Kisha Shrouder (Shepard Hall, Room 50, (212) 650-7505, kshrouder@ccny.cuny.edu )
- Campus Security Assistant Director, Anthony Laperuta, (NAC 4/201, (212) 650-7777, alaperuta@ccny.cuny.edu )
Students, faculty and staff seeking support at CCNY may also contact the ( counseling@ccny.cuny.edu ). For information on additional resources available, please visit the Compliance and Diversity webpage.
At City College, our strength lies in how we treat one another. In times of challenge, it is essential that we lead with empathy, curiosity, kindness, and civility. Our community thrives when we listen carefully to one another — even and especially when perspectives differ — and when we work together to achieve our common goals. Our shared responsibility is to ensure that City College remains a place where learning, discovery, and respect for one another defines who we are. I ask for your continued partnership in sustaining an environment where every member of our community can contribute, feel valued, and succeed.
Vince Boudreau
President