Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SUNY Adirondack has a culture in which everyone can be their authentic selves.
The Office of the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX coordinator at SUNY Adirondack recognizes the complexities of the human condition and, therefore, that equitable and inclusive education provides optimal opportunities for learning — in the classroom and outside it.
SUNY Adirondack is steadfast in its commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive community of belonging for all to thrive by promoting and supporting the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion. The various perspectives, experiences and knowledge gained from DEI practices provide multifaceted aspects of the human condition and, in turn, enable us to become better informed and educated.
Statement
SUNY Adirondack respects the constitutionally protected rights of freedom of expression for all, however, these rights cannot disrupt and/or create an unsafe environment that infringes on others rights to effectively learn and work.
To ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors, SUNY Adirondack, along with all SUNY campuses, have established content-neutral time, place and manner restriction policies. These policies enable students and other community members to have their voices heard in a peaceful manner regarding any issue, regardless of subject or viewpoint, without disrupting the college’s ability to provide instruction, events and other important services to our students and community.
Civil discourse and respectful debate is encouraged and expected within and outside the classroom. We believe in the power of knowledge to help us learn and grow, but not at the expense of others. We invite all campus community members to participate in these opportunities when presented and to enter these spaces with an open mind and open heart.
With your help, we can create a campus community environment that respects the rights of all to be heard and respected, while rejecting behaviors and actions that seek to divide us.
On-campus programs
SUNY Adirondack is committed to fostering discussion, educating and encouraging thought about DEI issues.
To that end, the college regularly offers on-campus programs, including:
- A Brown Bag lunchtime discussion series that allows members of the campus community to share their experiences and expertise. Past topics include:
- Trans 101: A Basic Training
- Unity through Diversity: How can we make our campus more inclusive?
- "Pathologizing Politics: Eugenics, Ableism and Political Discourse in the Modern United States"
- "Oneida Bay is Van Buren's Bay"
- Women in Higher Education Leadership Symposium
- Prominent speakers visiting campus, including:
- Aaron Mair
- Amy Godine
- Roy V. Hall
- Programming that raises awareness by acknowledging and celebrating various groups through educational opportunities
- Partnerships and collaborations with various community organizations, including the local chapter of NAACP
Diversity Plan
SUNY Adirondack outlines its commitment to DEI in its recently adopted Diversity Plan.
