Compliance at Empire State University

As in institution of higher education, Empire State University is subject to laws, regulations, and policies stemming from federal, state, and SUNY sources, as well as contractual agreements and accreditation standards. The university has a commitment to operating in an ethical manner with integrity and in compliance. The Office of Administration sets the tone for compliance and has a structured compliance program that works closely with programs in internal controls and enterprise risk management. The university’s program is structured around the seven 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
• Admission 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 Empire State University as required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. Please contact Empire State University at 1-800-847-3000 with questions about this page.

Learn more about the compliance program at SUNY.