Compliance at Empire State College

As in institution of higher education, SUNY Empire State College is subject to laws, regulation and policies stemming from federal, state, SUNY sources as well as contractual agreements and accreditation standards. The college has a commitment to operating in an ethical manner with integrity, and in compliance. The office of Administration sets a tone of compliance and has a structured compliance program that works closely with programs in internal controls and enterprise risk management. The college’s program is structured around the 7 elements of a good compliance program as defined by Chapter 8 of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Topics in Compliance

Topics in compliance include, but are not limited to:

• accessibility and disability services
  • employee
  • student
• accreditation
• admissions requirements
• affirmative action
• conflicts of interest
• Drug and Alcohol Program
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
• fraud prevention
• human resources
• outcomes assessment
• policies and procedures
• procurement and contracts
• record retention
• safety and security
• title IX
• use of technology
• veteran’s benefits

Student Consumer Information

This page provides links to information about SUNY Empire State College as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. Please contact SUNY Empire State College at 1-800-847-3000 with any questions about this page.

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