Compliance and Equity

The Office of Compliance and Equity (C&E) is responsible for the compliance functions of the College, and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) initiatives of the College.

Compliance: C&E aides the College in ensuring that its conduct, operations, and activities are of an ethical nature, maintained with the highest level of integrity, and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. C&E further serves as a strategic partner of the College in establishing and maintaining an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law.

C&E has developed and follows the Compliance and Quality Improvement Program (Program) in connection with its functions and operations. The Program is intended to: (i) promote ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law; (ii) identify risks, practices, patterns, or omissions to prevent and detect noncompliance; and (iii) collaboratively implement remedial measures and monitoring systems. The Program is further intended to ensure an efficient, collaborative, and effective approach to the College’s compliance practices and monitoring. For more information on the Program, please contact [email protected].

Equity: C&E is responsible for the College’s EDIB initiatives and projects. C&E oversees and facilitates the College’s EDIB Committee, leads in the development and implementation of the College’s EDIB Plan, and steers proactive EDIB initiatives in support of the College’s strategic goals and activities.

C&E partners with College leadership, faculty, staff, and students, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to ensure that EDIB activities, programming, and resources align with the College’s mission, vision, and values.

C&E provides strategic guidance designed to increase awareness of EDIB values and best practices, to foster a climate of inclusion and belonging, and to improve student and employee engagement and success at the College.

For more information on the College’s EDIB initiatives, please contact [email protected].

Policies & Procedures

• Board Policies
• College Regulations
• Notice of Non-Discrimination
• Access to Student Records
• Title IX and Civil Rights Policies and Procedures
• Policies, Regulations & Codes

Compliance & Equity Resources:

• Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Requests
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB)

Other College Resources:

• Consumer Information
• Human Resources
• Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Assessment
• Office of General Counsel

Additional Resources and Information:

• Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA)
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Title IX and Sex Discrimination
• Title 18A – Education
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• NJ Open Public Records Act
• New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD)
• Title 18A – Education
• Safe College Training Platform

Compliance Reporting:

To report possible wrongdoing or suspected violations of applicable laws, regulations, policies, or procedures, you may contact C&E via email at [email protected]. You may also directly reach out to C&E staff (see contact information below).

If you wish to make an anonymous report, you may contact the Compliance Hotline at 1-800-634-3364.

Contact Information

Afshan T. Ajmiri Giner
Chief Compliance & Equity Officer/Special Counsel
973-877-3226
[email protected]

Natalie Mallamaci
Compliance Associate
973-877-3362
[email protected]