Compliance at FIT
While each member of the college is responsible for ensuring the institution conducts itself ethically and in compliance with the laws, there are certain individuals throughout the college who are knowledgeable about, and have special responsibility for, maintaining compliance with specific laws and regulations. The Office of Policy and Compliance coordinates and collaborates with these compliance partners to provide a cohesive platform for FIT's compliance efforts.
Key Compliance Efforts
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Academic Affairs; Assistant Dean, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Key Laws/Regulations:
- SUNY Cross Registration of Full-time Students
- SUNY Community College Service Area
- SUNY Campus Grading Policies and Procedures
- SUNY Data Transparency and Reporting Policy
- TEACH Act
- SUNY Broad-based Fee Waiver Policy
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Finance and Administration; Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration; Controller; Bursar
Key Laws/Regulations:
- GASB No. 75, 76, and 80
- Truth in Lending Act
- Uniform Guidance
- Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
- SUNY Audit of Community Colleges, Independent Financial Audit
- Non-Essential State Travel Bans
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Academic Affairs; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dean, School of Business and Technology; Dean, School of Art and Design
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
- Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Senior Manager of Advancement, Development, and Alumni Relations
Key Laws/Regulations:
- FASB Accounting Standards Codification
- Higher Education Act - Foreign Studies and Gifts
- Philanthropy Protection Act
- SUNY Fundraising Reporting
- Pension Protection Act
- Foreign Sources and Gifts
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations; Director, Office of Disability Services, FIT-ABLE; Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator; Office of the President; Vice President for Information Technology
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Rehabilitation Act, Sections 503 and 504
- Cooperative Dialogue
- Accessibility of Web-Based Information and Applications
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Director, Athletics and Recreation
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
- NJCAA Rules
- Safe Sport Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Director, Public Safety
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Clery Act
- Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
- NYS Education Law Article 129-A
Responsible Office/Official:
- General Counsel and Secretary of the College; Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
Key Laws/Regulations:
- FIT Board of Trustees Bylaws
- FIT's Employee Ethical Code of Conduct Policy
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Academic Affairs; Executive Director, Grants
Key Laws/Regulations:
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
- Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
- False Claims Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator; Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Title VII
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
- Executive Order 11246
- Age Discrimination Act
- Equal Employment of Veterans
- NYC/NYS Human Rights Law
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Finance and Administration; Executive Director, Facilities; Director, Residential Life
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
- Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
- Mold Assessment and Remediation
- Hazard Communication Standard
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Finance and Administration; Executive Director, Facilities; Director, Residential Life
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH)
- Kerry Rose Fire Sprinkler Notification Act
- Clean Water Act
- Energy Policy Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success; Director, Financial Aid
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Title IV
- Drug Free Schools and Campus Regulations
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- Ability-to-Benefit (ATB)
- Program Participation Agreement
- Student Right to Know Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Retirement income Security Act (ERISA)
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
- Uniformed Services Employement and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- The Veterans' Readjustment Benefits Act
- Affordable Care Act
- Equal Pay Provision of the NYS Labor Law
- Executive Orders 13672, 13806
- Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
- Wage and Salary History
- Cooperative Dialogue
- Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illness
- Drug-Free Workplace Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations; Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success; Director, International Student Services
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Employment Eligibility Verification
- Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVIS)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Information Technology/CIO; Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations; Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success; Vice President for Finance and Administration
Key Laws/Regulations:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA)
- Electronic Communications Privacy Act
- Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- SUNY Information Security Policy
- Shield Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Academic Affairs; Director, Library
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Copyright Act
- Bayh-Dole Act
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
Key Laws/Regulations:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Employee Personal Identifying Information (PII)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success; Director of Records and Registration
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Fair and Accurate Credit Transations Act (FACTA)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Finance and Administration; Director, Purchasing
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Anti-Kickback Act
- Byrd Amendment
- E-Verify
Responsible Office/Official:
- Legal Affairs and Institutional Controls; General Counsel and Secretary of the College; Director, Policy and Compliance/Records Management Officer
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
- Electronic Signature and Records Act (ESRA)
- Local Government Records Law
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Academic Affairs; Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Common Rule
- National Science Foundation Research Misconduct Policies
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success; Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success; Dean of Students; Director, Admissions
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Admission of Persons with Prior Felony Convictions
- National Voter Registration Act
- Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
Responsible Office/Official:
- Vice President for Finance and Administration
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Independent Contractors
Responsible Office/Official:
- Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Key Laws/Regulations:
- Title IX
- NYS Education Law Article 129-B
*This list is not exhaustive.