Interior shot of the SAIC Sharp Building.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Art Institute of Chicago, including both the school and the museum, is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for its students, visitors, faculty, and staff, and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on an individual’s abilities and qualifications. The Art Institute of Chicago does not tolerate unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or former military status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in its programs and activities, public accommodations or employment practices. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Director

Chief Human Resources Officer
Denise Banks, SPHR
Lakeview Building
116 S. Michigan Ave., 12th floor
Chicago, IL 60603
312.499.4165
title9@saic.edu 

Section 504 Coordinator

Denise Banks, SPHR
Lakeview Building
116 S. Michigan Ave., 12th floor
Chicago, IL 60603
312.499.4165
title9@saic.edu 

Confidentiality Resources

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the Office for Civil Rights Discrimination Complaint Form for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 800.421.3481.

This policy is effective as of July 1, 2015, and replaces the previous policy.