Non-Discrimination Statement
Hamilton College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decisions, military/veteran status, national origin, race (including hairstyles), religion/creed (including religious attire and facial hair), sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law (collectively, “Protected Classes”). Hamilton also prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of perceived characteristics of protected classes or association with anyone of a protected class. Discrimination or harassment—including hostile work or learning environments—based on protected status will not be tolerated, and the College will take appropriate action in response.
The College complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) in all employment and educational programs and activities.
Reporting Concerns
You may report harassment or discrimination based on sex or any other protected class here or directly to the Title IX/Title VI Coordinator, Debbie Owens.
- Contact: titleix@hamilton.edu, dowens@hamilton.edu, or 315-859-4896.
- Office: 198 College Hill Road, ALCC.
- Role: As the Director of Title IX, Title VI & Civil Rights Compliance, Debbie Owens coordinates the College’s Title IX/Title VI compliance and procedures for addressing discrimination and harassment complaints (excluding those related to disability).
Accessibility and Disability-Related Concerns
The Associate Dean for Accessibility Services (198 College Hill Road; 315-859-4021) oversees compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they pertain to students. The Associate Dean manages student complaints regarding disability discrimination and harassment. Such complaints may be filed with the Associate Dean for Accessibility Services (here) or the Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees (315-859-4105).
External Resources
Questions regarding Title IX or Section 504 may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR):
- National Headquarters: (800) 421-3481; TTY: (800) 877-8339
- Website: www.ed.gov/ocr/
