School of Visual Arts Handbook 2018-2019 Contents

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS HANDBOOK 2018-2019 CONTENTS

President’s Letter 2 The College 3 Academic Information 7 Student Information 19 Faculty Information 39 General Information 47 Standards, Procedures, Policies and Regulations 61 SVA Essentials 82 2018–2019 Academic Calendar 101 Index 107

SVA.EDU 1 THE SVA HANDBOOK provides students and faculty with information about the College, its administration, services and processes.

In addition, the Handbook contains policies mandated by federal and state regulations, which all faculty and students need be aware of. In this regard, I would especially like to call your attention to the sections on attendance (page 9 and 40), the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (pages 42 and 75), the Students at Risk Committee (STAR) (page 65), Title IX procedures (page 74) and the SVA policy on alcohol (page 62).

We look forward to the 2018–2019 academic year. Our students, this year from 30 states and 53 countries, will once again pursue their studies with the focused guidance of our renowned professional faculty.

DAVID RHODES President July 2018

2 SVA HANDBOOK THE COLLEGE

Board of Directors 4 Accreditation 4 SVA Mission Statement 4 History of SVA 4 Academic Freedom 5 First Amendment Rights 5 SVA Student Profile 6

SVA.EDU 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The School of Visual Arts is an accredited Milton Glaser, acting chairman institutional member of the National Joseph F. Patterson Association of Schools of Art and Design Anthony P. Rhodes (nasad.arts-accredit.org). David Rhodes Lawrence Rodman The Interior Design program leading to the Eileen Hedy Schultz Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design ACCREDITATION Accreditation (accredit-id.org), 206 Grand- The School of Visual Arts has been authorized ville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI by the New York State Board of Regents (www. 49503-4014. highered.nysed.gov) to confer the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts on graduates of programs The Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education in Advertising; Animation; Cartooning; Com- program is accredited by the Council for the Ac- puter Art, Computer Animation and Visual creditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Effects; Design; Film; Fine Arts; Illustration; Interior Design; Photography and Video; Visual The Master of Professional Studies in Art and Critical Studies; and to confer the degree Therapy program is approved by the Ameri- of Master of Arts on graduates of programs in can Art Therapy Association, Inc., and as such Critical Theory and the Arts; Curatorial Practice; meets the education standards of the art Design Research, Writing and Criticism; and to therapy profession. confer the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching on graduates of the program in Art Education; SVA MISSION STATEMENT and to confer the degree of Master of Fine The mission of the College is to educate future Arts on graduates of programs in Art Practice; generations of artists, designers and creative Art Writing; Computer Arts; Design; Design professionals. for Social Innovation; Fine Arts; Illustration as Visual Essay; Interaction Design; Photography, HISTORY OF SVA Video and Related Media; Products of Design; The School of Visual Arts was founded in Social Documentary Film; Visual Narrative; and 1947 as a single-purpose trade school with to confer the degree of Master of Professional 35 students and 3 instructors. Known as the Studies on graduates of programs in Art Ther- Cartoonists and Illustrators School, it offered apy; Branding; Digital Photography; Directing; instruction in the techniques essential to the Fashion Photography. Data required by the U.S. pursuit of careers in cartooning and illustration. Department of Education on “Gainful Employ- Since that time, it has seen continual growth. ment” for each of the above programs may be The advertising and graphic design depart- found on each individual program page at sva. ments were added first, followed in the 1960s edu/ge. by fine arts, photography, art history, humanities and film. There are now more than 1,100 on The School of Visual Arts is accredited by the the faculty. Middle States Commission on Higher Education (msche.org), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, In 1972, the New York State Board of Regents PA 19104, 267.284.5000. The Commission authorized the School of Visual Arts to confer on Higher Education is an institutional the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) on accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. graduates of four-year programs in Film, Fine Secretary of Education and the Council on Arts, Media Arts and Photography. The Higher Education Accreditation. College now offers BFA programs in Animation, Computer Arts, Interior Design and Visual and Critical Studies.

4 SVA HANDBOOK In the 1980s, SVA began its Master of Fine Arts ACADEMIC FREEDOM (MFA) degree programs in Computer Arts, Fine The School of Visual Arts supports the right of Arts, Illustration as Visual Essay and Photog- each faculty member to pursue research and raphy, Video and Related Media. The success teaching without interference, subject only to of these programs and the need for unique and the constraints of law and the pursuit of truth. innovative advanced studies has led to MFA No policy, regulation or member of the staff may programs in Art Practice, Art Writing, Design, interfere with this basic tenet of the institu- Design for Social Innovation, Interaction Design, tion’s philosophy. Any infringement of academic Products of Design, Social Documentary Film freedom will be immediately and vigorously and Visual Narrative. The College also offers the addressed and corrected. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art Educa- tion, and the Master of Professional Studies FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS (MPS) in Art Therapy, Branding, Digital Pho- “Congress shall make no law respecting an es- tography, Directing and Fashion Photography. A tablishment of religion, or prohibiting the free Master of Arts (MA) in Critical Theory and the exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of Arts began in fall 2012; a Master of Arts (MA) in speech, or of the press; or the right of the people Curatorial Practice and a Master of Arts (MA) in peaceably to assemble; and to petition the gov- Design Research, Writing and Criticism began ernment for a redress of grievances.” in fall 2014. The first 10 amendments of the United States The SVA student body today consists of 3,624 Constitution—the Bill of Rights, ratified more undergraduate students, 643 graduate stu- than 200 years ago—were intended to protect dents and 2,000 continuing education students individuals from unjust acts by government. The from 30 states and 53 countries. A major rea- First Amendment assures both freedom of reli- son for this continued growth is our belief that gion, speech, the press and rights of assemblage “today’s art college must meet today’s needs.” and petition. Remaining a vital institution dedicated to help- ing students become artists capable of facing Free speech and expression are basic to the the increasingly rapid changes in their lives, pursuit of knowledge and truth in an academic their careers and society as a whole is what SVA and educational environment. All members of is all about. the SVA community should be ready and able to express their ideas freely and openly. First The College has consistently engaged a faculty Amendment rights and the principle of aca- of renowned artists, critics, designers, histori- demic freedom apply to the speech of faculty ans and writers who are active and respected and students in the classroom, guest lectures, in their fields. Students are thereby exposed to student publications and cultural events on excellence while being introduced to and chal- campus as well as all other educational pro- lenged by the professional standards they will grams and activities. The discussion of ideas, be expected to uphold later in life. which some may find distasteful or offensive, is protected if the discussion is germane to the subject matter being taught.

The College will take very seriously any action that infringes on the free speech of others, or that harasses individuals because of their ideas or beliefs. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated, and those who violate the freedom of speech and expression of another may face severe penalties.

SVA.EDU 5 The College cannot censor or restrict “public” SVA STUDENT PROFILE speech that may offend or cause discomfort Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment to others in the community, either by accident Statistics, 2017-2018 or by intent. Comments or language used in public situations that may be termed “hate TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION, speech” are certainly an abhorrence to the Col- FULL AND PART-TIME lege community, even though they technically Undergraduate students 3,624 may be protected by law. However, even when Graduate students 643 First Amendment rights protect the expression of opinions that some may consider deroga- UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS tory, the College can take steps to denounce First-time freshmen 3,708 those opinions and ensure that opposing views Undergraduate acceptance rate 72% are heard. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that we all work to maintain an atmosphere of ENTERING CLASS SIZE AND respect for every individual who exercises free- CHARACTERISTICS dom of speech in a responsible way, and without First-time freshmen 699 intent to harm or defame others. Transfer students 306 Percent male (both of the above) 27% Speech that is threatening and intimidating Percent female (both of the above) 73% can be harassment and is not protected by Average combined SAT score 1,125 the First Amendment. The offensiveness of a Average combined ACT score 24 particular expression or action as perceived by Average secondary school GPA 3.4 an individual (or group) must be sufficiently Average age 18 years severe, persistent or pervasive to limit a student’s ability to participate in or benefit from CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERGRADUATE the educational program, or to create a hostile POPULATION or abusive educational environment. In such Percent male 31% instances, College policy on harassment and Percent female 69% discrimination, including sexual harassment and States represented 30 discrimination, will be followed to address and, Percent out-of-state 28.7% where necessary, remedy the situation. Countries represented 53 Average age 21 years

RACE/ETHNICITY OF UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION Nonresident alien 44.3% Black, non-Hispanic 4.1% Native American <0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <0.1% Asian 13.4% Hispanic 11.1% Two or more races <1% White, non-Hispanic 24.0% Other or unknown 2.4%

6 SVA HANDBOOK ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Academic Affairs 8 Academic Integrity Policy 8 Attendance 9 Auditing 10 Change of Major 10 Class Schedules 10 Course Adjustment Periods 10 Grade Appeals 11 Grading Information 11 Human Subject Research/Institutional Review Board (IRB) 12 Independent Study 12 Interruption of Studies 12 Lateness 13 Matriculation Time Limitation 13 Online Course Access 13 Proficiency Examination 14 Registration 14 Repeating Courses 15 Semester Credit Hours 15 Study Abroad 15 Term Honors 16 Transcript Requests 17 Transfer Credits 17

SVA.EDU 7 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS to the Provost in writing, by the department The Provost directs Academic Affairs, which chair. The Provost will collect and review all of oversees most academic matters, including the evidence associated with the case to deter- curriculum development, academic policy mine whether the Academic Judicial Committee and procedures, academic integrity, program should meet, review the evidence and schedule reviews, strategic planning, institutional as- a hearing. sessment and accreditation, new program development and student academic progress. If a hearing is deemed necessary, testimony will be heard and those associated with the case will ACADEMIC INTEGRITY be questioned. The accused has the right to be POLICY present, give testimony and bring witnesses. This policy ensures that incidents of academic dishonesty are handled in a manner consistent After reviewing all the evidence and hearing all with the College’s mission, existing policies, relevant testimony, the committee will render standards and procedures. For the purposes of its decision and, if the accused is found in this policy, academic dishonesty is defined as: violation of the policy, determine an appropriate plagiarism, cheating, lying in academic matters penalty. The Provost will send written notifica- and falsifying official student records. Non- tion of the committee’s decision, including academic violations of the Student Conduct any penalties. Code will be adjudicated by the Director of Student Affairs. Penalties resulting in suspension or expulsion will take effect immediately following the com- In most instances the severity of the violation mittee’s decision. All proceedings of a case, and the kind of infraction will determine the regardless of the outcome, will be retained in procedure. If necessary, an Academic Judicial the student’s official file, but no notation of the Committee will meet to consider evidence and violation, decision and/or penalty will appear on testimony. The five-member committee con- the student’s official SVA transcript. sists of: • Provost, committee chair Students found in violation of the academic • Coordinator of Academic Advisement dishonesty policy have the right to appeal. All • Three department chairs appeal requests must be made in writing and sent by certified letter, within five days of the POLICY VIOLATION PROCEDURES receipt of the committee’s decision, to: The Of- A first offense of plagiarism, cheating or lying fice of the President, School of Visual Arts, 209 should be handled at the departmental level, East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. with penalties ranging from failure for the assignment to failure for the course. If the de- The President alone shall decide whether an ap- partment determines that the offense warrants peal is warranted and may choose to interview a more severe penalty, the Provost should be members of the committee or other members of notified immediately. Under no circumstances the College community, but will not conduct a should an instructor fail a student for academic hearing. The President’s decision will be sent by dishonesty without first consulting the chair certified mail and is final and binding. of the department offering the course. Any infraction resulting in a course failure should be ACADEMIC STANDING AND PROBATION reported by the chair, in writing, to the Provost. Undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of at least A first offense of falsifying official student 2.0 and complete the minimum course and records, or a second offense of plagiarism, departmental degree requirements each semes- cheating or lying will automatically be reported ter. Students who do not meet the standards

8 SVA HANDBOOK for good academic standing may be placed on a certain percentage of the credits they attempt academic hold (postponed or prohibited course in order to continue receiving aid. For specific registration for upcoming semesters), academic guidelines relating to satisfactory academic probation or both. progress and financial aid, log in to MySVA (my.sva.edu), click the “Departments” tab, A student is not considered to be in good aca- and then select “Financial Aid” from the list of demic standing if they meet any of the following Administrative Offices. criteria: • Earn a semester GPA below 2.00 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR • Complete fewer than 12 credits in a semester ACADEMIC STANDING (without prior permission) It is the student’s responsibility to monitor • Have completed: progress toward the degree in terms of over- • Fewer than 24 credits after two all College and individual major departmental semesters; or requirements. Students should review their • Fewer than 54 credits after four transcripts at the completion of each semester, semesters; or paying careful attention to the total number of • Fewer than 84 credits after six credits successfully completed in humanities semesters and sciences, art history and studio courses, as well as the actual grades received. Students Students not in good academic standing will should view their degree requirements and receive correspondence specifying the terms academic progress on the “My Progress” tab in of academic hold and/or probation and will MyServices (myservices.sva.edu). All general have their work monitored for progress by their degree and major departmental requirements academic advisor. Students on probation are are also stated in the Registration Book. not permitted to participate in extracurricular College activities and require a transcript review Academic advisors are ready to help with any and written permission from their department problems and will often notify students, in writ- chair before they may register for courses in the ing, if they are missing any required courses or upcoming year. Students who are not in good are failing to maintain satisfactory progress. academic standing for two consecutive semes- Academic advisors have the authority to make ters may be dismissed from SVA. necessary adjustments to student schedules to ensure that they are registered for courses The majority of the graduate departments at that fulfill their degree requirements. However, SVA require students to maintain a minimum students should not rely on their Academic ad- cumulative GPA of 3.00 in order to remain in visors to correct registration errors and should good academic standing. A graduate depart- ensure that they register correctly for their ment may, at its discretion, adopt a policy that required courses. Students who are not meet- accepts only those courses completed with a ing academic expectations in individual courses grade of B or higher toward the degree, or grade may receive unsatisfactory progress reports on a pass/fail system. However, each graduate from their instructors. Upon receiving an un- department must make the grading policy clear satisfactory progress report, students should in departmental literature. immediately meet with the faculty member to discuss appropriate remedies. SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS ATTENDANCE Students receiving any form of federal, state The School of Visual Arts is a professional or institutional financial aid are required to art college dedicated to teaching and learn- maintain a minimum cumulative GPA and earn ing. Attendance is required in all courses, and

SVA.EDU 9 the individual faculty member determines the CLASS SCHEDULES number of acceptable absences, if any, and in- The Registration Book includes a complete list- cludes that information on the course syllabus. ing of undergraduate and graduate courses. SVA However, students who are marked absent for reserves the right to withdraw, without notice, one-third of the sessions for a given course will any course listed in the Registration Book or to be administratively withdrawn from the course add or postpone courses, to rearrange course with a grade of W. scheduling and to change instructors. The Reg- istration Book is available prior to registration in All faculty members are required to record print form and online (sva.edu/regbook). class attendance in Canvas, the College’s learning management system (sva.edu/canvas). An up-to-the-minute course listing is also avail- Students will be alerted via email if they have able online by visiting webadvisor.sva.edu and accrued a significant number of consecutive or clicking on the “Search the Course Catalog.” nonconsecutive absences, regardless of an individual instructor’s absence policy. COURSE ADJUSTMENT PERIODS Attendance records may be monitored by ad- Students may drop or add courses during the ministrative offices in order to identify students scheduled course adjustment period. To add a who are not attending classes. Faculty members course, written permission is needed from the are encouraged to report any students who course instructor. After the close of the course appear on their rosters but are not attending adjustment period, written approval from an classes to an academic advisor, department academic advisor is required and a $100 fee chair or the STAR committee (star.sva.edu). is charged for each course dropped or added. Individual course and equipment fees are non- Faculty members needing assistance with refundable after the drop/add periods, and Canvas may contact the Office of Learning refunds for extra-credit tuition charges will be Technologies at 212.592.2313 or [email protected]. prorated based on the College refund policy. See sva.edu/tuition for current tuition and fees. AUDITING Auditing is not permitted in classes with the A course may be dropped without academic exception of students enrolled in SVA’s graduate penalty through the eighth week of the semes- degree programs who may audit two under- ter. Students may continue to drop courses graduate or continuing education classes each after the eighth week, but will be awarded a academic year. grade of W (administrative withdrawal).

CHANGE OF MAJOR The W grade does not affect a student’s term Undergraduate students who wish to change or cumulative GPA but will appear on official their majors must receive approval from the transcripts as attempted, but not earned, credit. chair of the department into which they would After the withdrawal period is over (approxi- like to transfer. Students should contact mately two weeks prior to the end of the term), their academic advisor to initiate the change. students will not be allowed to drop a course. Students will be required to fulfill all current See the Academic Calendar for specific dates major and degree requirements in effect at for the course adjustment, drop and withdrawal the time the change of major occurs. Students periods. should also note that a change of major may necessitate additional semesters or years of It should be noted that International students study in order to fulfill all major and degree attending SVA on an F-1 or J-1 visa may not requirements. drop below full-time status unless the change is approved by the International Students Office.

10 SVA HANDBOOK CREDIT BY EXAMINATION written request for a hearing should be made to Students may receive exemptions and/or credit the Committee on Academic Appeals, c/o Co- for successful completion of the following: ordinator of Academic Advisement. Included in • For the exam score of 5, SVA will award 3 the request should be: elective credits in studio for AP Art, and for • The reason(s) why the student feels the scores of 4 or 5 in selected Art History and grade was unfair Humanities and Sciences courses. Neither • A detailed description of the work done for credits nor exemptions are given for the Eng- the course lish Language AP examination. • The student’s evaluation of their participation • For the score of 5, 6 or 7 on the International in the class. Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, higher-level (HL) examinations, SVA may award 3 credits per GRADING INFORMATION subject up to 12 credits. Exemptions from Quality Humanities and Sciences requirements may Grade Point Explanation also be granted for certain subjects provided A+ 4.00 that the subject area is compatible with A 4.00 Excellent SVA’s curriculum. A- 3.67 • Minimum score of 60 on College Level Ex- B+ 3.33 amination Program (CLEP) examinations. B 3.00 Above average • A score of 700 or better on the SAT I (Verbal) B- 2.67 exam is required for a student to be exempted C+ 2.33 from HCD-1020, Writing and Literature I. A C 2.00 Average score of 750 or better on the SAT I (Verbal) C- 1.67 exam is required for a student to be exempted D+ 1.33 from both HCD-1020 and HCD-1025, Writing D 1.00 and Literature II. D- 0.67 Lowest passing grade • For GCE A-Level exams with grades of C F 0.00 Failing or better and CAPE exams with grades of 1, 2 I 0.00 Incomplete* or 3, exemptions and credit may be awarded. P — Pass (pass/fail Students must have their examination course) certificates evaluated by an external S — Satisfactory (appli- evaluation agency. cable first-semester thesis courses) Placement and exemption from Humanities U — Unsatisfactory (appli- and Sciences and studio course requirements cable first-semester will not be automatic. Credit awards and ex- thesis courses) emptions will be assessed on an individual, W — Administrative with- case-by-case basis. For exemption from studio drawal requirements, students must submit a digital X 0.00 Withdrawal for exces- portfolio to be reviewed. sive absences with failure GRADE APPEALS X+ 0.00 Withdrawal for exces- Students who feel they have received an unfair sive absences or incorrect grade should speak with the course AU — Audit instructor. If the issue cannot be resolved with the instructor, they should then talk with their *A grade of Incomplete may be awarded to a academic advisor and/or department chair. If student to extend additional time to complete the situation remains unchanged, and the stu- a project or assignment that will have a sig- dent still feels a grade change is warranted, a nificant impact on the final grade. A grade of

SVA.EDU 11 Incomplete is tabulated as a failing grade and INTERRUPTION OF STUDIES should be resolved within 60 days of the end Situations may arise that prompt students to of the term in which it was awarded. A faculty consider interrupting their studies before earn- member may allow a student additional time ing their degree. Students considering a leave of beyond 60 days to complete their work, but a absence or voluntary withdrawal from the Col- final grade must be submitted by the last day lege should speak with their advisor. Students the Registrar will accept grade changes for the who decide to withdraw from the College for any term in which the Incomplete was awarded. See reason, with or without the intent of returning, the Academic Calendar for exact dates. must contact their academic advisor to formal- ize the decision. Students who plan to return Unresolved Incompletes automatically convert to SVA may take a leave of absence and will be to grades of F on the date a faculty member allowed to return to the College within one aca- indicates when submitting an Incomplete during demic year. After more than one academic year, the final grading process. a new application for admission will be required, and students must fulfill all degree require- HUMAN SUBJECT ments in effect at the time of readmission. RESEARCH/INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE Any student, faculty member or staff member Matriculated students taking a leave of absence wishing to conduct research under the auspices from SVA for medical reasons are required to of SVA that involves human subjects must first remain in treatment and/or receive care with seek authorization from the Institutional Review a qualified healthcare provider for their illness Board (IRB). A copy of SVA’s Human Subject throughout the leave of absence. Approximately Research Policy and instructions on how to one month before registering for the semester submit research proposals to the IRB may be of a student’s intended return, a Certificate of obtained by contacting the Office of the Provost Readiness to Return to School form (available at [email protected]. for download at sva.edu/health under “Medi- cal Leave”) must be completed by the treating INDEPENDENT STUDY healthcare provider and signed by the student. In the junior and senior year, independent study The form can be faxed to 212.592.2216 or can provide an opportunity to study material emailed to [email protected]. Once reviewed and that is not offered as a specific course in the approved, the medical hold will be removed SVA curriculum. Students may wish to work in so that the student will be able to register for an area that is beyond the scope of the courses courses, provided that all other conditions for offered, or may want to take an in-depth look at returning to the College have been met. a topic that was covered only briefly in a course. Interested students with a GPA of at least 3.0 Upon returning to SVA the student may be should contact their academic advisor before required (by the director of Student Affairs) to the beginning of the semester to discuss their attend one or more assessment sessions with ideas and learn how to apply for independent a clinician at Student Health and Counseling study. Independent study courses must be ap- Services. In these cases, until final approval has proved and added before the last day of the been granted, the student’s status is considered course adjustment periods in September and provisional. January. Students can register for a maximum of two independent study courses in a semester. MEDICAL WITHDRAWAL Faculty members are limited to four indepen- TUITION BENEFIT dent study courses in a semester. Matriculated students taking a leave of absence from SVA for medical reasons are eligible for a

12 SVA HANDBOOK one-time Medical Withdrawal Tuition Benefit. loans is nine months, and for students receiv- At the time of withdrawal, the academic advi- ing Graduate PLUS loans the grace period is sor will provide the student with a Physician’s 60 days following the date of the last loan dis- Verification of Medical Condition (PVMC) form bursement. Students receiving federal aid are (available for download on sva.edu/health under highly encouraged to consult with a financial aid “Medical Leave”). advisor prior to requesting a leave of absence or withdrawal. To qualify for the benefit, students must be taking an approved medical leave of absence, LATENESS cannot have final grades issued in any regis- Faculty members have the right to determine tered courses and must submit the PVMC form the lateness policy for their class, including to Student Health and Counseling Services excluding students from class or marking them within 30 days of the date of withdrawal. Stu- absent if they are late. This policy should be dents will be credited for tuition, department made clear by faculty members to students at fees, course fees, late payment fees, payment the beginning of the semester and included in plan fees and health insurance fees (provided the syllabus. that the plan has not been used). Housing fees, department fines and previously issued refunds MATRICULATION TIME are excluded from this policy. LIMITATION Students who matriculate in one of the Col- All medical benefit credits are applied to the lege’s undergraduate degree programs must first semester the student returns to SVA. If the complete their course work within eight years, full benefit credit is not used in one semester, unless given an official extension by the Coordi- the remaining credit will be carried over for the nator of Academic Advisement. Students who period of one academic year only. There are no matriculate in a graduate degree program must refunds on medical benefit credits. complete course work within twice the amount of time necessary to complete the degree, un- The Medical Withdrawal Tuition Benefit is ef- less given an official extension by the Office of fective only after students with financial aid the Provost. have had a proration performed by the Financial Aid office. ONLINE COURSE ACCESS All SVA undergraduate and graduate courses FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATIONS have an online component available for use as Students receiving federal subsidized or un- deemed appropriate by the course instructor. subsidized Stafford loans should note that a To access any online courses, visit the College’s withdrawal from the College for any reason, Canvas learning management system at sva. regardless of the intent to return, will initiate a edu/canvas. Log in to the system using your six-month grace period for repayment of those SVA ID and password; these are the same cre- loans. The grace period begins the day after a dentials used for logging in to the MySVA portal. student stops attending on at least a half-time If you need assistance using Canvas, contact basis. Once the grace period ends, students the Office of Learning Technologies at olt@sva. must begin repaying any loans. If students re- edu or 212.592.2313. enroll at the College (or at another school) at least half-time before the end of the six-month grace period, they will receive the full six-month grace period when they graduate, withdraw or drop below half-time status. Note that the grace period for students receiving federal Perkins

SVA.EDU 13 PROFICIENCY scheduled appointment time, as assigned by the EXAMINATION Registrar’s Office. Students wishing to register All matriculated SVA students are required to in person must make an appointment with their take the Proficiency Examination (PE) during academic advisors. their first semester at SVA. The PE is a Bach- elor of Fine Arts degree requirement that tests Students returning from a leave of absence will reading comprehension and writing ability be assigned a registration time on a first-come, and may be used to place students in writing first-served basis. They are advised to call their courses. The exam may be taken as many times academic advisor to have their account reacti- as necessary until the student successfully vated. Once active, students will be assigned a passes. However, students who do not pass the registration time by the Registrar. Proficiency Examination in their first semester may be required to take HCD-0161 and/or HCD- Students with fewer than 90 credits by the 0162, Fundamentals of Writing I and II. close of the spring semester will not be allowed to register for the fourth-year required Exception: Students who receive a grade of courses except by written permission of the B- or better in HCD-1020 who have not passed department chair and the departmental advisor. the PE will be allowed to take HCD-1025 Writ- Under no circumstances will a student who has ing and Literature II. In this instance, students completed fewer than 84 credits be permitted must still pass the PE in their second semester to register for fourth-year courses. Note that in order to continue with any other Humanities Incomplete grades made up after February 15 and Sciences courses. will not be counted toward the completed credit total for the purpose of registration. In their letter of admission to SVA, those transfer students who have been exempted from all Updated course information can be viewed Humanities and Sciences requirements and using MyServices at myservices.sva.edu. For courses are also exempted from the Proficiency complete information regarding online reg- Examination. istration, including tutorial videos, detailed instruction documents, and the annual Regis- The Proficiency Examination is given approxi- tration Book, visit sva.edu/regbook. mately six times a year. Students are asked to read a short article and to respond with a EXCEEDING 15 CREDITS PER SEMESTER 500-word essay that demonstrates an under- The expected course load for undergraduate standing of the topic, a solid understanding students is 15 credits per semester. Students of the mechanics of attribution, sentence and who wish to take more than 15 credits in a se- paragraph logic, as well as good grammar and mester must have a cumulative GPA of at least spelling. For dates and sample tests, visit the 3.00 or have earned a GPA of at least 3.00 in Writing Resource Center website found at the semester immediately preceding the se- writingresourcecenter.com. All questions should mester in which they wish to take more than 15 be directed to the student’s academic advisor or credits. Approval must be granted by the stu- Neil Friedland, Coordinator of Writing Services dent’s academic advisor. The maximum number at the Writing Resource Center, 212.592.2579. of credits for which a student may be registered in any semester is 18. REGISTRATION Registration for undergraduate continuing Note that each credit in excess of 15 (or 16 for students occurs each March for the following Visual & Critical Studies majors) will be billed at academic year. Students may register online via the current undergraduate per-credit rate. See MyServices (myservices.sva.edu) during their sva.edu/tuition for current tuition and fees.

14 SVA HANDBOOK In certain circumstances an individual academic the most recent instance of a repeated course department may allow credit allowances in will be tabulated into a student’s cumulative excess of 15 credits per semester at the base GPA. All prior instances of a repeated course tuition rate (such as for students studying in the will not affect a student’s cumulative GPA, Honors Program). Exceptions are listed with the but the grades received will remain on the respective departmental information in the an- official transcript for the semesters in which nual Registration Book. they were taken and will tabulate into the respective term GPAs. REGISTERING BELOW FULL-TIME STATUS Full-time status is between 12 and 15 credits per In instances where a student is allowed to semester. Students may register for fewer than repeat a course that is materially different in 12 credits if they are in their senior year and are content, both the original and repeated in- completing their fourth-year requirements, or stances will affect the cumulative GPA, if they receive approval from the Disability Re- and academic credit will be awarded for all sources office. International students attending instances of the course that received a SVA on an F-1 or J-1 visa may not drop below passing grade. full-time status unless the change is approved by the International Student Office. SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS One semester credit hour equals a minimum of It should be noted that some types of financial three hours of effort per week over the course aid, as well as some third-party agencies (such of a 15-week semester. “Effort” is defined as a as insurance and transit companies), require combination of contact hours plus required out- students to maintain full-time status to be eligi- side preparation. ble for awards, services or discounts. Students should consider any applicable circumstances STUDY ABROAD before registering below full-time status. Living in another country for a period of time is one of the best ways to understand the artistic Note that students registered for fewer than 12 and cultural life of the host country. Access credits per semester will be billed at the current to the artistic and human resources of other undergraduate per-credit rate. See sva.edu/ countries provides source material that stimu- tuition for current tuition and fees. lates students to develop fresh perspectives for their work. GRADUATE REGISTRATION Many graduate programs have a set curriculum SVA Destinations and the semester abroad for each year, although some programs do offer program draw students and professionals of all options for a limited course choice. Students ages from diverse backgrounds. This creates a should review their degree requirements in the community that absorbs elements of the local Registration Book (sva.edu/regbook) or in My- culture and leaves an imprint of its own on the Services (myservices.sva.edu) and consult with host country. their departmental advisors to discuss the specific registration procedures for their program. SVA Destinations international and domestic programs are offered during the spring break REPEATING COURSES and summer semesters. In the spring, take full Repeating courses at SVA is allowed only in advantage of our connections to network in Los instances where a student has failed or with- Angeles and San Francisco, or be transported drawn from a course, or when the content of a back in time and visit Havana, Cuba. During the course is materially different than the first time summer semester we offer photography, art his- the course was taken and passed. The grade for tory, Humanities and Sciences, studio studies,

SVA.EDU 15 painting and design programs in France, Italy, Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, the Spain, Mexico and the U.S. Visit sva.edu/desti- Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and nations for further information. the United Kingdom. Students enrolled in the exchange program will receive a stipend that SVA’s semester abroad programs provide an will be applied to their spring semester tuition. opportunity to live and study in another country for the fall or spring semester, either integrated Note: SVA students are not required to pay into one of SVA’s partner institution’s student their host school’s tuition; however, they are body or as one of a select group of SVA under- required to pay for any course and registration graduate students participating in SVA in Rome. fees that apply, as well as for transportation, All applicants must submit the online applica- housing and meals. tion, an SVA transcript, a statement of intent, two letters of recommendation and a portfolio SVA IN ROME of their work. Participants in semester abroad Students can earn both studio and Humanities are billed SVA tuition via SVA Student Accounts and Sciences credits through SVA in Rome’s set and maintain full-time enrollment status at SVA curriculum. The program currently meets two during their semester abroad. Humanities and Sciences course requirements for undergraduate study. SPRING SEMESTER SVA DESTINATIONS Application deadline: January 15 Note: Students registered in the SVA in Rome program are not eligible for the exchange SUMMER SVA DESTINATIONS stipend. They are billed for SVA tuition and Application deadline: April 15 housing, the travel and documentation fee and Portfolio is required for all studio programs the SVA in Rome department fee. Limited enrollment SEMESTER ABROAD DEADLINES INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE • Fall semester abroad application deadline: To be eligible for international exchange, you April 15 prior to the semester abroad must be a full-time matriculated student work- • Spring semester abroad application deadline: ing toward your BFA degree and have junior September 15 prior to the semester abroad standing by the fall semester. Illustration majors • Application deadline for international ex- are an exception to this policy and can par- change at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in ticipate in international exchange during their Amsterdam: March 15 prior to the semester senior year on a case-by-case basis only. abroad (fall or spring)

Students can earn studio credit at a participat- SVA IN ROME APPLICATION DEADLINE ing exchange institution pending a portfolio No deadline; limited enrollment. review of work completed during the semester abroad by their major department chair. For more information, please contact the man- The exchange program is currently available ager of SVA Global at [email protected]. to the following BFA degree majors: Anima- tion, Design, Film, Fine Arts, Interior Design, TERM HONORS Photography and Video, and Visual & Critical At the end of each fall and spring semester, the Studies. Illustration majors must meet with the Office of the Provost issues Term Honors. To BFA Illustration chair prior to applying for any receive Term Honors, students must be ma- semester abroad programs. SVA has partner triculated undergraduate students who have exchange relationships with institutions in the completed 12 credits of course work without following countries: Belgium, China, Czech any grades of Incomplete, and whose semester

16 SVA HANDBOOK grade point average is within the top 20 percent TRANSFER CREDITS of their major. Students whose semester grade The following guidelines are used to determine point average is within the top 5 percent of the transfer of credits allowable for undergradu- their major will receive High Term Honors. Each ate students. In all cases, the number of Term Honors recipient receives a letter from the total credits that can be transferred may not Provost. Term Honors status is recorded on the exceed 60. recipient’s official transcript. Courses will be considered for transfer if a TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS student has earned a grade of C or better. Pass Starting in fall 2018, students will have the grades will be accepted if letter grades are not ability to request electronic delivery of official awarded by the institution. transcripts. More information will be forthcom- ing and be available at sva.edu/registrar. Transfer credits for course work completed prior to matriculation at SVA that was not re- As of this printing, requests for printed tran- viewed or awarded at the point of admission will scripts may be made via the following methods: not be reviewed or awarded once students have completed their first semester of study at SVA. ONLINE VIA MYSERVICES Log in to myservices.sva.edu and select “Tran- To be awarded transfer credit, official college script Requests.” transcripts are required from all institutions attended. In order to be considered official, MAIL, FAX OR EMAIL transcripts must be mailed to SVA in a sealed Send a signed copy of the Transcript & Enroll- envelope from the issuing institution. SVA also ment Request Form (available for download at accepts secure electronic transcripts from sva.edu/registrar) to the following address: Parchment Exchange (Naviance), the National Student Clearinghouse and Scrip-Safe. Check School of Visual Arts with the registrar’s office at your institution to Registrar-Transcripts see if your school is a member. 209 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 For records not in English, applicants must also submit an official translation of all academic Alternately, Transcript & Enrollment Request documents. Translations must be a complete, Forms may be faxed to 212.592.2069 or literal, word-for-word translation in the same scanned and emailed to [email protected]. format of the original academic document. All foreign secondary (high school level) and post- IN PERSON secondary (university level) transcripts should Visit the Registrar’s Office at 205 East 23rd be converted into U.S. educational equivalen- Street, 1st floor, Monday–Thursday, 9:00am– cies. Those records that are not converted into 6:00pm or Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm. U.S. equivalencies must be evaluated by an external evaluation agency. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Students may view and download their unof- HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES ficial transcripts at any time by logging in to Credit will be transferred for comparable MyServices (myservices.sva.edu) and selecting Humanities and Sciences course work, to a “Student Planning,” then “Unofficial Transcript,” maximum of 30 credits. Students who have from the menu header. previously earned a bachelor’s degree will be awarded 30 credits and may be exempt from all general Humanities and Sciences requirements.

SVA.EDU 17 However, students may still need to complete STUDYING AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION additional Humanities and Sciences courses AFTER MATRICULATING AT SVA required by their specific majors. Undergraduate students, currently or previously matriculated, must receive advance approval ART HISTORY from Academic Advisement and the appropri- Credits will be transferred for comparable Art ate departmental chair to study at another History course work to a maximum of 15 credits regionally accredited institution. Students may (18 for BFA Fine Arts majors). complete the Request for Transfer of Credit form, available from the academic advisor. SVA STUDIO students who request and are given such per- Studio credits are awarded based on an evalu- mission may transfer up to 15 credits, including ation of the student’s portfolio, in conjunction no more than 9 credits in studio and 6 credits with the review of college transcripts, to a maxi- in Humanities and Sciences and/or Art History mum of 45 credits, provided the student earned course work. Syllabi for all courses must be sub- a grade of C or better. mitted to the academic advisor for preapproval before enrolling at another institution. Syllabi Transfer credits are awarded based on current for studio courses must also be submitted to SVA requirements and curriculum and are sub- the department chair for preapproval. In no case ject to departmental chair approval. may the total of credits transferred to SVA exceed the 60-credit limit.

Students wishing to spend an entire year at another institution must receive the permission of their department chair and academic advisor and the Coordinator of Academic Advisement prior to applying to the other institution.

18 SVA HANDBOOK STUDENT INFORMATION

Academic Advisement 20 Books and Supply Costs 20 Directory Information 20 Disability Resources 21 Employment for Students 22 English as a Second Language (ESL) Support Services 23 Exhibitions: Students 23 Financial Aid 24 Intellectual Property Rights of Students 24 International Student Office (ISO) 24 Personal Property 26 Reproduction of Student Work and Likeness 26 Residence Life 26 Student Center 34 Student Engagement and Leadership 34 Student Health and Counseling Services 35 SVA Yearbook 36 Tuition and Billing Information 36 VASA (Visual Arts Student Association) 37 Veteran Students 37 Visitors 38 Visual Opinion (VO) Magazine 38 Writing Resource Center 38 WSVA Radio Station 38

SVA.EDU 19 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT students regarding ways to economize and to 133/141 West 21st Street, 7th floor require only those expenditures that are neces- Monday–Friday, sary. Depending on the major field of study, a 9:00 AM–5:00 PM full-time student needs approximately $1,050– Tel: 212.592.2540 $3,150 a year for art supplies. Estimated Fax: 212.592.2545 funds for books and supplies are included in a Email: [email protected] student’s Cost of Attendance for financial aid purposes, allowing eligible students the option SVA has a rigorous environment, and students to utilize financial aid for their program’s bud- face many choices and challenges. From their geted expenses. first weeks on campus to commencement, students have the support and guidance of the DIRECTORY INFORMATION advisors and counselors who make up the advi- SVA may disclose Directory Information to sory structure. third-party organizations without a student’s consent. Such outside organizations may in- The academic advisor is at the center of the clude, but are not limited to, federal and state advisory system. Operating within the student’s agencies offering jobs and educational benefits, major department, the advisor can respond potential employers, insurance agencies and quickly and efficiently to each student’s par- financial institutions. ticular needs. The advisor regularly talks with faculty members and is familiar with individual “Directory Information” is defined by SVA as: classroom styles and procedures. Academic the student’s name, address, telephone number, advisors also help formulate and implement email address, major field of study, enrollment academic and administrative policy. They moni- status (undergraduate or graduate, full- or tor and analyze student progress and are able part-time), dates of attendance and degree(s) to help students with the transfer of credits, conferred. course selection, schedule changes, attendance problems, interruption of studies, voluntary If students wish to restrict the disclosure of withdrawals, independent study proposals, Directory Information, they should complete transcript evaluations and student concerns a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and problems with individual courses and fac- (FERPA) Disclosure Form, which is available ulty members. at the Registrar’s Office and online at sva.edu/ registrar. The department chairs work closely with the academic advisors in resolving student questions, The College honors requests to withhold problems or complaints. However, the chair’s Directory Information but cannot assume primary advisory role is professional guidance. responsibility for contacting a student for sub- Chairs continually examine and evaluate stu- sequent permission to release information. dent work and frequently suggest courses and Regardless of the effect, the College assumes faculty to help students achieve their specific no liability for honoring instructions that such educational and professional goals. In some in- information be withheld. stances, chairs will design individual schedules and/or independent study programs. For more information about the Family Educa- tional Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), go to BOOKS AND SUPPLY COSTS sva.edu/ferpa or read SVA’s full FERPA disclo- Students are expected to purchase the supplies sure in the Standards, Procedures, Policies and required for all courses in which they enroll. Regulations section of this Handbook, page 75. Faculty members make every effort to advise

20 SVA HANDBOOK DISABILITY RESOURCES • CART captioning services 340 East 24th Street, 1st floor • Preferential seating in class Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM • Audio books and players Tel: 212.592.2396 • Early access to course reading lists Fax: 212.592.2899 • Residential accommodations Email: [email protected] • Individual weekly or biweekly check-in meet- Website: sva.edu/disabilityresources ings with Disability Resources’ staff

MISSION STATEMENT Please note: Personal services, such as bath- Disability Resources assists in creating an ac- ing, grooming, food preparation, housekeeping, cessible campus environment at the School orientation and help with ambulating, are not of Visual Arts where students with disabilities deemed reasonable accommodations; and have equal access to educational programs and individually prescribed devices, such as hear- the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects ing aids, glasses, braces, wheelchairs and other of campus life. Through partnerships with stu- mobility devices, are to be purchased by dents, faculty and staff members, Disability the student. Resources works to promote students’ independence, self-advocacy and development, and also CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS ensures that they are recognized for their abili- Once students have completed the registration ties, not their disabilities. process, they are responsible for working col- laboratively with Disability Resources and must DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS provide each individual instructor with a copy Students who require accommodations must of their accommodation letter. Instructors do make an official request by filling out the regis- not have to provide accommodations prior to tration form located on the Disability Resources’ receiving this letter from students. Additionally, website and by completing the intake process. accommodations are not retroactive. Students Students are strongly encouraged to register for should notify Disability Resources if they have accommodations prior to the start of the aca- any difficulty receiving their approved in-class demic term. Please email disabilityresources@ accommodations. sva.edu for more information. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES REASONABLE ACADEMIC • Students are responsible for self-identifying ACCOMMODATIONS to Disability Resources and completing the Disabilities vary on how they impact a person’s registration and accommodation request major life functions. Due to the differences process. in disabilities, Disability Resources staff will • Students are responsible for providing their meet with students individually to discuss their instructors with accommodation letters from needs, review disability documentation and Disability Resources. make eligibility determinations. • Students are responsible for coordinating exam accommodations with Disability Re- Generally, students registered with Disability sources and the instructor at least two weeks Resources qualify for one or more of the follow- prior to the exam date. ing academic accommodations: • Students must obtain updated accom- • Exam accommodations modation letters each semester in order to • Reduced course load continue to remain eligible for accommo- • Smart pen dations. To renew accommodations each • Notetaker semester, students should log in to the • Digital recorder MySVA portal and select “MyAccommodate” • Sign language interpreters from the Quick Links panel.

SVA.EDU 21 • Students must inform Disability Resources of Federal Work Study (FWS) positions are avail- any difficulties receiving accommodations or able to students who qualify for this federal any changes in their disability status. need-based award that provides on-campus • Since Disability Resources will communicate and off-campus employment opportunities. with students via their SVA email address, Students who are awarded FWS work earn students are responsible for checking their wages at an hourly rate until their award al- SVA email address regularly. location is exhausted. Contact Financial Aid at 212.592.2030 for more details and to ascertain EMPLOYMENT FOR eligibility for an FWS position. STUDENTS CAREER DEVELOPMENT SVA part-time work in a non-work-study ca- 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor pacity provides employment to students who Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM are registered for the academic year, have a Tel: 212.592.2370 minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 Email: [email protected] and are in good financial standing. Non-work- Online Job Board: collegecentral.com/sva study student employees work fewer than 35 SVA Portfolios: portfolios.sva.edu hours per week and are paid on an hourly basis. All students seeking employment must provide The Career Development staff assists cur- original documents verifying their right to work rently matriculated students and SVA alumni in the United States. in identifying and pursuing their career goals. Counselors are available to advise candidates in International students’ employment is re- career planning and professional development stricted by federal regulations and must be through classroom visits, workshops and indi- authorized by SVA’s International Student Of- vidual counseling. They also provide information fice (ISO). Students who maintain a valid F-1 on art-related jobs and internships through an visa status may work on-campus for a maxi- online career site, on-campus recruiting ses- mum of 20 hours per week while the College is sions and the Internship for Credit program. in session and full-time during school breaks. The SVA Online Job board gives students and Students are paid on an hourly basis. Students alumni access to thousands of new internship who maintain a valid J-1 exchange visitor visa and job listings by creative companies who seek status must contact the ISO before accept- SVA talent. ing any on-campus employment. Off-campus employment for all international students must Students and alumni may post their résumé and be authorized through U.S. Citizenship and Im- portfolio images for prospective employers to migration Services as well as the ISO. review. Students and alumni can join SVA Port- folios—an exclusive network—to gain broader The Social Security Number (SSN) is a U.S. exposure for their work, connect with other stu- tax identification number. It will be issued by dents and alumni, and be discovered more easily the Social Security Administration to interna- by potential clients, recruiters and employers. tional students who are maintaining a valid F-1 or J-1 visa status only if they are authorized for Computer Lab Assistants are employed by all employment and after a job offer has been ex- SVA computer labs in varying capacities. For tended. The International Student Office assists more information, interested students should students with the application process. inquire at the individual labs: Avid Workshop, BFA Computer Art Lab; Digital Imaging Cen- Note: A SSN is not a work permit. A separate ter; Interior Design AutoCad Lab; and the MFA employment authorization is required for all off- Computer Art Lab. campus employment.

22 SVA HANDBOOK International students may not begin work- ENGLISH AS A SECOND ing on campus until the SSN card is issued LANGUAGE (ESL) and approved by Human Resources. Under no SUPPORT SERVICES circumstances may a student begin working Speakers of other languages can improve their before obtaining written approval from Human English skills at SVA by taking advantage of the Resources. ESL and developmental courses as well as other selected courses offered through the Humani- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is autho- ties and Sciences Department. Please contact rization for students who maintain a valid F-1 Helene Rubinstein, associate chair of ESL, at visa status and for internships that grant aca- [email protected] or 212.592.2621 for more demic credit. It must be an integral part of an information. established curriculum: alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education or any other PEER-TUTORING PROGRAM type of required internship or practicum that is The peer-tutoring program offers one-hour offered by sponsoring employers through coop- sessions to speakers of other languages who erative agreements with the College. Students would like to be tutored by, and talk to, English- may apply for CPT in their junior year after speaking SVA students. The tutoring focuses completing one full-time academic year in F-1 on conversational English, improving fluency student status at SVA with a 3.25 GPA. Gradu- and student pronunciation. The program pro- ate students must obtain approval from their vides these sessions once a week for individual department to register for an internship course students at no fee. Students interested in for credit. being tutored or in being a tutor should call Joan Berman, Peer-tutoring Coordinator, at The application for CPT is processed by the In- 212.592.2230. ternational Student Office after the internship is approved by Career Development and/or the ap- Students may further develop their writing skills propriate graduate department. Students must at the Writing Resource Center, which offers apply and be authorized for CPT employment by tutoring daily to all students, free of charge. the application deadline each semester. EXHIBITIONS: STUDENTS Optional Practical Training (OPT) is employ- 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor ment authorization that allows students who Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM are maintaining a valid F-1 visa status to gain up Tel: 212.592.2145 to 12 months of professional work experience Fax: 646.638.2110 in their field of study. Eligible students may Email: [email protected] apply for this authorization for employment during their studies at SVA or after the comple- The exhibition program at SVA advances the tion of studies. The application for OPT must College’s philosophy of integrating life outside be reviewed and approved by the International the classroom with the teaching that occurs Student Office before it is submitted to U.S. within. Becoming a professional artist entails Citizenship and Immigration Services. Care- more than just developing talent and honing ful planning is required since it normally takes skills; it also means gaining the practical experi- up to two to three months for U.S. Citizenship ence and creative enrichment that come from and Immigration Services to process the ap- showing work in a professional gallery setting. plication. Any type of employment, including SVA’s commitment to this objective is second to unpaid positions, requires the above-mentioned none. We employ a full-time staff of gallery pro- authorization. fessionals to mount some 40 exhibitions a year in three exhibition spaces.

SVA.EDU 23 There are two galleries on campus and one off concerning financial aid eligibility, application campus. The latter, which also houses the SVA deadlines, work-study programs or anything Galleries office, comprises four ample exhibition relating to these matters should contact Finan- spaces that include areas specially designed for cial Aid. video projections and performance art, as well as a terrace with a spectacular Hudson River INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY view where outdoor sculpture can be shown. RIGHTS OF STUDENTS SVA does not have any ownership or other in- Matriculated students can exhibit their work terest in any “Works” (including any artwork, either as part of curated department shows or writing, research, animation, film, video, design, by applying online to SVA Galleries for a juried software, application or other works that may exhibition. Every student exhibition has its own be protected by copyright) created by a student website and is publicized on various social me- while enrolled at SVA, unless the student agrees dia. Each begins with an opening reception at otherwise in writing, except that SVA has a which the exhibiting artists can interact with limited right to use the student’s Works for edu- the public and members of the arts community, cational and accreditation purposes. as well as celebrate their accomplishments with friends, family and colleagues. This is a long- INTERNATIONAL STUDENT standing SVA practice. Artists such as Renée OFFICE (ISO) Cox, Keith Haring, Joseph Kosuth, Elizabeth 340 East 24th Street Peyton, Lorna Simpson and Sarah Sze had some 24th Street Residence, 1st floor of their first exhibitions while they were stu- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM dents at SVA. Tel: 212.592.2236 Fax: 212.592.2241 Local high schools and art colleges frequently Email: [email protected] bring their classes to our galleries. SVA faculty members and department chairs are encour- The International Student Office (ISO) provides aged to do the same. services and programs that support the growth, development and welfare of international stu- FINANCIAL AID dents to help achieve their educational goals. 342 East 24th Street, concourse level This is accomplished by regulatory advising Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM on immigration (ensuring that international Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM students maintain a valid visa status and the Tel: 212.592.2030 College remains in compliance with federally Fax: 212.592.2029 mandated reporting measures); programs on Email: [email protected] cultural adjustment and intercultural under- Website: sva.edu/fa standing among the SVA community; and assistance with practical matters related to Financial Aid administers all forms of financial living in the U.S. aid available to eligible SVA students, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study SEVIS AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF awards. The Financial Aid Guide as well as on- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS line resources such as sva.edu/fa and students’ SVA is authorized by the Student and Exchange MySVA accounts describe the various types Visitor Program (SEVP), a government agency of aid. Through a combination of federal, state under the U.S. Department of Homeland Se- and institutional aid, the College makes every curity, to enroll international students. SEVIS, effort to equitably administer funds to eligible the Student and Exchange Visitor Information students. Any student requesting information System, is the United States government’s

24 SVA HANDBOOK information system for international students advisor and an ISO advisor. They are required and exchange visitors and is monitored by to continue full-time registration until their re- SEVP. The ISO’s advisors are SVA’s Designated quest for a reduced course load is approved by School Officials and Responsible Officers who SEVIS. maintain records for each international student who requires the Certificate of Eligibility, I-20 or PROGRAM EXTENSION REQUIREMENT DS-2019 form to study at SVA. International students and exchange visitors who are not able to complete their program by It is the responsibility of international students the end date listed on their Certificate of Eli- and exchange visitors to maintain a valid im- gibility, I-20 or DS-2019 form must notify the migration status for the duration of their stay in International Student Office before the program the United States. Students and exchange visi- end date. Students must be maintaining a valid tors must adhere to federal regulations and stay immigration status and making acceptable aca- current with updates and notices by keeping in demic progress in order to extend their program. contact with SVA’s International Student Office. It is extremely important that information in Important: ISO is not responsible for keeping SEVIS is kept current at all times. the I-20 or DS-2019 form active if students do not notify the office of a change in graduation Federal regulations require that: date. • International students and exchange visitors report to the ISO for initial registration in SE- Being permitted to register for classes does not VIS within 30 days of the beginning of their automatically extend the I-20 or DS-2019 form. first semester at SVA. • The ISO must be notified within 10 days of a TRAVEL DOCUMENTS REQUIREMENT change of address. International students and exchange visitors • Any change of information listed on the Cer- who wish to travel abroad before completing tificate of Eligibility, I-20 or DS-2019, such as their studies at SVA must have their Certificate changes in major field of study, expected year of Eligibility, I-20 or DS-2019 form endorsed by of graduation or biographic information, must the ISO at some point within the preceding 12 be reported to the ISO. months in order to gain reentry into the U.S. The • SVA/ISO is not responsible for the loss of passport must be kept valid at all times. Inter- immigration status or benefits if the report- national students are responsible for verifying ing requirements, recommended guidelines their I-94 Admission Record each time upon and deadlines are not followed by an interna- reentering the U.S. The record is accessible at tional student. https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov.

FULL-COURSE OF STUDY REQUIREMENT DURATION OF STATUS AT SVA Every semester of enrollment must be full- International students who are maintaining a time (a minimum of 12 credits per semester). valid F-1 visa status and have completed their A summer vacation period is earned after two program of study may remain in the U.S. for up semesters of consecutive enrollment (fall and to 60 days after their program end date listed spring semesters). International students may on their Certificate of Eligibility, I-20 form. be eligible to reduce their course load to a mini- Students may also be eligible to apply for a mum of 6 credits per semester if they have a 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) medical condition, are in their final semester of that allows them to work after completing their study or are encountering academic or language studies. International students who are main- difficulty. Students who wish to apply for a re- taining a valid J-1 exchange visitor visa status duced course load must notify their academic may remain in the U.S. for up to 30 days after

SVA.EDU 25 the program end date listed on their Certificate RESIDENCE LIFE of Eligibility, DS-2019 form. Students must 340 East 24th Street, 1st floor contact their academic advisor and the ISO to Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM obtain authorization before they take a leave of Tel: 212.592.2140 absence or withdraw from SVA. Federal regula- Email: [email protected] tions give students 15 days to depart from the U.S. or transfer to another school if they have RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF authorization to withdraw from their program. The Residence Life staff consists of an Associ- Failure to depart from the U.S. will result in a ate Director, Assistant Director, Residence Hall violation of status. Federal regulations require Directors and Resident Assistants. students to leave the U.S. immediately if they violate their visa status in any way. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR The Associate Director of Residence Life is U.S. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT a professional staff member who serves on REGULATIONS the senior staff of the Student Affairs team. International students and exchange visitors The Associate Director is responsible for the must abide by federal regulations regarding administration of the Residence Life program employment discussed in the “Employment for throughout SVA’s four residence halls, man- Students” section, located on page 22. aging housing assignments, room selection, housing security deposits and room changes. PERSONAL PROPERTY The Associate Director is the direct supervisor SVA is not responsible for the loss of or dam- of the Assistant Director and Residence Hall age to personal property, including belongings Directors. and artwork left in classrooms, studios, lockers, exhibition spaces or residences. All personal ASSISTANT DIRECTOR property should be protected against theft or The Assistant Director of Residence Life is a other loss by individual or family insurance. professional staff member who manages the Storage space is not provided in SVA residence Resident Assistant selection and training pro- halls. If storage space is needed, contact a local cesses. The Assistant Director also assists in storage facility. the daily operation of the Residence Life office.

REPRODUCTION OF RESIDENCE HALL DIRECTORS (RHDs) STUDENT WORK AND The Residence Hall Directors are professional LIKENESS staff members who assist in promoting the aca- In documenting life at SVA, the College demic and personal growth of resident students. frequently reproduces student work and photo- RHDs supervise the Resident Assistants and set graphs of campus activities in its publications, behavioral standards for the residential com- promotional materials, website and social munity. RHDs also work with students to create media. Students are encouraged to accept or inclusive residential communities and facilitate decline these opportunities to have their work student development through responsibility and promoted or likeness published by submit- accountability in the residence hall. ting an artwork and model release form. The form is available to all students at sva.edu/ RESIDENT ASSISTANTS (RAs) artwork-release or by calling External Relations Resident Assistants are student staff members at 212.592.2207. New students also have the who facilitate educational and social programs, opportunity to complete this online form during address student concerns, provide academic in- the enrollment process. formation and make appropriate referrals. They serve as peer counselors and administrators,

26 SVA HANDBOOK and maintain behavioral standards set by Please do not include “School of Visual Arts” in Residence Life. RAs are dedicated, motivated the address when sending mail to a residence student leaders chosen because of their con- hall. Doing so may delay mail delivery. cern for the well-being of their fellow students. Recruitment for these positions is held each HOUSING COSTS AND RATES FOR THE year during the spring semester. 2018–2019 ACADEMIC YEAR (September through May): CHECK-IN New student check-in for the fall 2018 semes- 23rd Street Residence ter is the weekend of August 25–26. Returning Small Double: $15,000 student check-in is September 1. Check-in for Double: $17,500 the spring 2019 semester is Wednesday, Janu- ary 9, 2019. 24th Street Residence Small Double: $17,000 CHECK-OUT Double: $18,500 The last day for non-graduating residents to Triple: $15,500 check out is Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Graduating seniors must check out the day after com- Gramercy Women’s Residence mencement. Residents are strongly encouraged Double: $16,800 to begin making arrangements to move or store Shared Studio: $18,400 their belongings in advance of the check-out deadline. Ludlow Residence Double: $17,000 MAILING ADDRESSES FOR THE Single: $18,400 RESIDENCE HALLS Note: It is not necessary to include the name of CANCELLATION POLICY the residence hall in the address. All residents electronically agree to the residence hall agreement for the full academic year, 23rd Street Residence which includes the fall and spring semesters. Resident name The housing cancellation policy is slightly dif- 215 East 23rd Street, Apartment # ferent for first-year students and returning New York, NY 10010 students. Residence life defines first-year students as first-time freshmen, first-time transfer 24th Street Residence students and first-year graduate students. This Resident name section outlines the terms of the housing can- 340 East 24th Street, Apartment # cellation policy. New York, NY 10010 First-Year Student Housing Gramercy Women’s Residence Cancellation Policy Resident name All residents electronically agree to the 17 Gramercy Park South, Apartment # residence hall agreement and the housing can- New York, NY 10003 cellation policy for the full academic year.

Ludlow Residence This section outlines the terms of the housing Resident name cancellation policy for first-year students. 101 Ludlow Street, Apartment # New York, NY 10002 The $400 housing placement fee is non-refundable. First-year students who decide not to

SVA.EDU 27 live in on-campus housing should cancel their a charge may be assessed to all residents as- housing agreement by emailing reslife@sva. signed to that residence hall. edu and include their name, SVA ID number and reason for cancellation. Cancellations must be Personal Student Property: SVA makes every received from the student’s SVA email address. effort to provide safe and secure living spaces. SVA is not responsible for loss or damage to Students (prospective and current) who personal property. Students and parents are cancel their housing: encouraged to discuss insurance for the stu- • Prior to August 13, 2018, forfeit the housing dent’s belongings while they are staying in the $400 placement fee. residence halls. Family homeowner or renter’s • After August 13, 2018, forfeit the housing insurance policies may cover students while placement fee and are charged a $500 hous- they are at the College. Renter’s insurance is ing cancellation fee. available through most insurance vendors. • After August 24, 2018, forfeit the housing placement fee, are charged a $500 housing DELIVERIES cancellation fee and are responsible for 10% Any student who places a food or grocery or- of annual housing costs. der to be delivered to a residence hall must be • After September 4, 2018, forfeit the housing present to receive the delivery by going to the placement fee and are responsible for the security desk in the lobby of the building. full cost of housing for the 2018–2019 academic year, including fall and spring ELECTRONIC CODE OF CONDUCT semester charges. All residents must be familiar with and comply with the SVA Electronic Communications Code Students (prospective and current) who of Conduct (ECCC), page 77, which outlines withdraw or take a Leave of Absence the expectations for use of the College Internet from SVA: service, including wired (Ethernet) and wireless • The housing placement fee is nonrefundable. (Wi-Fi) services in the residence halls. Upload- • Prior to September 4, 2018, are held to the ing and downloading copyrighted material such returning student housing cancellation policy. as software, music and movies constitutes a di- • After September 4, 2018, are held to the Col- rect violation of the Electronic Communications lege refund schedule outlined on page 36. Code of Conduct. In addition, this type of activity diminishes the effectiveness of the Internet COMMON AREA DAMAGE AND PROPERTY service for all residents. In ensuring compliance No students are permitted to take, damage or with the ECCC, SVA may limit or shut down file deface any property not their own in the resi- sharing by individual users, or even all users. dence halls. Any costs to repair, replace Students who participate in the uploading and/ or restore College property to its original condi- or downloading of any files must verify that they tion will be billed to whomever is responsible. are not sharing copyrighted material that they The person(s) responsible may also face do not have the right to distribute. Questions disciplinary action. regarding this policy should be referred to Resi- dence Life or the SVA Help Desk. Multiple Liability: If two or more people occupy the same room or apartment and responsibility While SVA makes every effort to ensure that for damage cannot be determined, the charges residents are provided with consistent quality will be divided equally among all residents as- Internet service, this is by no means a guaran- signed to the space. If there is damage to the tee of Internet service. Many factors impact community areas of a residence hall, and the re- the quality of Internet service in SVA build- sponsibility for damage cannot be determined, ings, including but not limited to the number

28 SVA HANDBOOK of registered devices on the network at a given Residents may not tamper with or cover the time, the nature of Internet services consumed smoke detectors or sprinklers. by those devices, and the overall systematic integrity of the power and telecom utility pro- GUEST POLICY viders contracted by the College. In keeping The guest policy allows students to have visitors with the spirit of safe and equitable technologi- in a responsible manner. Maximum residence cal advancement at the College, SVA employs occupancy follows established fire codes and several systems to monitor, improve and protect allows no more than two guests per resident network communications throughout the cam- student. Unannounced guests will be asked to pus. Should these systems proactively discover wait at the security desk, where they will be an- malicious or potentially harmful activity on the nounced by the security officer and met by the network, they may temporarily disable network resident. All other guests are required to sign in connectivity for the offending device and alert at the security desk and show a current govern- the appropriate administrative staff. SVA re- ment/state-issued valid photo ID. The guest’s ID serves the right to contact the individual owner will be held at the security desk while the guest of the device to conduct further troubleshooting is in the building. and investigation, either in-person or remotely, in order to ensure its use and operations are in All short-term guests must leave residence hall compliance with the ECCC. premises by 11:00pm, unless prior approval to stay overnight has been granted. If a visitor EXTERMINATION/PEST CONTROL stays past 11:00pm, security or a Residence SERVICES Life staff member will escort the visitor off the Pest control technicians make regular visits to premises. Failure to follow the guest policy the residence halls. To request pest control ser- will result in loss of guest privileges and vices, fill out a work order using the online work disciplinary action. request system available at myworkorder.sva. edu. Technicians will be escorted to all rooms Every guest must have a resident host and be by security or by a member of the Residence accompanied by the host while in the residence Life staff. When responding to a concern about halls. Guests may not have a resident’s keys at pests, the technicians may make recommenda- any time. Guests are expected to comply with all tions regarding the room conditions. College policies and regulations as well as federal and state laws. FIRE ALARM EVACUATION PROCEDURES Evacuation procedures are posted throughout Residents are responsible for the behavior of residence hall buildings, and fire extinguishers their guests and are held accountable for their and alarms are located on every floor. Every actions. Should their guests violate any of the resident should be familiar with the evacuation College’s rules and regulations, they may be procedures and the location of fire extinguish- denied permission to be on the premises. ers. Students are responsible for informing their guests of fire evacuation procedures. Anyone OVERNIGHT GUEST PRIVILEGE concerned or confused about a safety precau- All overnight guest request forms must be tion or procedure should talk with the Residence signed by a security officer before 11:00pm of Life staff. the day of an overnight visit. Students wishing to sign in a guest under 17 to stay overnight in FIRE SAFETY the residence halls need prior approval from Smoke detectors and sprinklers are located their Residence Hall director. Students can throughout the residence halls. In addition, each have visitors stay overnight for no more than room is equipped with a hardwired smoke de- three consecutive days in a seven-day period, tector and sprinkler system. and no more than 10 nights in a month. Should

SVA.EDU 29 a student wish to have a guest stay for more Theatre. They are also illegal to use on New York than the three-day limit, prior approval from the City streets and sidewalks. RHD is necessary. An overnight guest request form must be submitted to the RHD at least one KEYS business day in advance. Students may pick up Resident students must keep their keys with approved forms from the security desk or them at all times. If students are locked out of the Office of Residence Life prior to their their room, security may provide access. Lost guest’s arrival. keys must be immediately reported to Resi- dence Life, and the student will be issued new Residents are not permitted to list or advertise keys. All new key costs will be deducted from their rooms (through Airbnb or any other simi- the $500 housing security deposit. lar service) or permit guests to occupy them, overnight or otherwise, for compensation. Any Charges will not be reversed should the student violation of this restriction shall be grounds for locate the lost key. immediate termination of their residence. MAIL SERVICES HOUSING PLACEMENT FEES Mailbox keys are issued to students during AND DEPOSITS check-in. Packages delivered by UPS, FedEx and The housing placement fee is a nonrefundable other such services are left with security in the $400 administrative fee charged to secure a residence halls. Lost mailbox keys should be student space in SVA housing. The placement reported to Residence Life. fee must be paid every academic year that the student lives in SVA housing. MAINTENANCE REQUESTS If a room is in need of repair, the student should All resident students must maintain a hous- fill out a maintenance request form at ing security deposit of $500 during their stay myworkorder.sva.edu. in housing. If students break their housing contract by checking out of the residence hall Emergency conditions such as clogged toilets, prior to the end of the academic year, the $500 water leaks of any kind, gas or burning odors, housing security deposit will be forfeited. Any falling plaster or wall/ceiling damage or any damages caused by the student to the room or other emergency issues must be reported the building will be deducted from the housing immediately to the security desk, and then security deposit. Students participating in the entered online. SVA Room Selection process to reserve a room for the next academic year who then REFUNDS cancel their housing forfeit the $500 housing The residence hall agreement is for the entire security deposit. academic year. Canceling housing during the year will result in the automatic forfeiture of the Students checking out at the end of the spring student’s housing security deposit. semester and not returning in the fall will be refunded their housing security deposit minus Students who withdraw or take a leave of ab- the cost of any incurred damages. sence from SVA will be required to vacate the residence halls, and will have their housing HOVERBOARDS charges adjusted based on the College’s tuition (and other self-balancing scooters) refund schedule. Self-balancing scooters, such as hoverboards, are prohibited in all SVA facilities, including ROOM CHANGES all residence halls, academic and administra- Residents who wish to request a different room tive buildings, the Student Center and the SVA may complete the online form found in the

30 SVA HANDBOOK Residence Life section of MySVA. Priority for a selection process to reserve a room for the next room change is based on how many semesters academic year and then subsequently cancel a student has lived on campus. Changing rooms housing forfeit the $500 housing deposit and without following appropriate procedures will $400 non-refundable housing placement fee. result in disciplinary action. Information outlining the room selection process will be distributed in early February. ROOM INSPECTION AND ENTRY POLICIES SVA reserves the right to enter student living SECURITY quarters to ensure the health and safety of stu- All residence halls maintain 24-hour secu- dents. Rooms may be entered for emergencies, rity. The security officers are responsible for monthly health and safety inspections, to com- monitoring guest and security policies. When plete repairs, conduct pest control procedures entering the building, students must present or to conduct an investigation if there is a rea- their SVA photo identification card to the se- sonable cause to believe that someone may be curity officer. Students and guests are required in danger or in violation of College or civil regu- to provide photo identification when requested lations. Students found in violation of health by a security officer or other College official. and safety regulations will be given due notice If students have a concern regarding security to remove the violation. Failure to do so will services, they should speak to a Residence Life result in disciplinary action followed by the con- staff member. fiscation of any item(s) causing the violation. SIGNS Preserving student privacy is of paramount Posting of signs or notices in the residence halls importance to Residence Life. Students who is permitted only on designated bulletin boards. believe that their privacy has been compro- Residence Life must first approve any posted mised should notify their Resident Assistant or signage. Outdated notices or those hung in un- Residence Hall Director. authorized areas will be removed. Violators will be held responsible for any charges associated ROOM OCCUPANCY POLICIES with damage and removal. Residents living in shared living spaces such as double rooms or adjoining suites are permit- SMOKING POLICY ted to occupy only their assigned portion of the In accordance with government regulations, the room or suite. If a vacancy occurs within the School of Visual Arts prohibits smoking in any space/suite, the resident(s) and/or any guests part of its buildings including private offices, of residents remaining in the room/suite are not private rooms, classrooms, hallways, restrooms permitted to occupy the vacant space, including and residence halls. This includes tobacco as the bed, furniture and other designated spaces, well as electronic cigarettes. or remove furniture from the space. When there is a vacant space in a room or suite, Residence Smoking is also prohibited within 25 feet of any Life may assign another resident to that space building entrance. at any time. WINTER BREAK RESIDENCE OPTION ROOM SELECTION Housing over the winter break is at no charge to Room selection for the following academic year the student, as long as the student remains in occurs in the spring semester. In order to be housing during the spring semester. If a resident eligible to select a room in housing, students withdraws from SVA after winter break and be- must first pay the nonrefundable placement fee fore the spring semester, the resident will incur of $400 and go through the room selection pro- a charge for the winter break. cess. Students who participate in the SVA room

SVA.EDU 31 RESIDENCE HALL VIOLATIONS AND 9. Possession or use of a hoverboard or similar DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES self-balancing scooter. Residents who violate SVA residence hall 10. Keeping pets or animals in any residence policies are subject to disciplinary action. The hall. disciplinary process is described in the following 11. Possession, use or distribution of an al- pages. This process does not follow the rules of coholic beverage or alcoholic beverage procedure used in court proceedings, and legal containers, including empty containers, or representation is not permitted in any hearing. entering the residence hall in a severe state Additional policies may be communicated to of intoxication. students by written notices posted in the resi- 12. Possession, use or distribution of an ille- dence halls. gal or controlled substance and/or related paraphernalia. Important: Residents will be held responsible 13. Smoking in the residence halls, or posses- for any policy violations by their guests. Any sion of smoking devices such as bongs and resident or student who was present when a hookahs. violation occurred may be subject to disciplinary 14. Throwing or allowing to fall from residence action even though they did not actively partici- hall windows, doors, terraces, ledges, roofs pate in the offense. Prohibited items described or other areas any object or substance. in this section will be confiscated. 15. Unauthorized solicitation or recruitment of any kind. SVA RESIDENCE HALL VIOLATIONS 16. Failure to maintain acceptable standards of 1. Tampering with fire extinguishers, alarms, personal hygiene or room cleanliness to the sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, emer- extent that such failure interferes with the gency exits or other safety equipment. general comfort, safety, security, health or 2. Possession and/or use of extension cords to welfare of a member of the residence hall power multiple appliances (as opposed to community. power strips, which are permitted). 17. Disorderly, disruptive or aggressive behavior 3. Possession and/or use of flammable decora- that interferes with the general comfort, tions, appliances or other property that may safety, security, health or welfare of a mem- be deemed a fire hazard, including but not ber of the residence hall community or the limited to candles, incense and evergreens. regular operation of the College. 4. Possession and/or use of cooking and other 18. Any harassment or abusive behavior toward household appliances in the 24th Street and another individual. Ludlow Residences, including but not lim- 19. Physical violence, actual or threatened, ited to heating coils, hot plates, microwave against any individual or group of persons. ovens, open-faced electrical appliances, 20. Engaging in, or threatening to engage in, any space heaters and toaster ovens. behavior that endangers the health or safety 5. Use of spray paint, spray adhesive, smoke- of another person, property or oneself. emitting devises, toxic glue or spray glue. 21. Unauthorized access to or use of restricted 6. Possession of unauthorized furniture. areas in or about a residence hall, includ- 7. Use, possession or storage of any weapon, ing but not limited to vacant rooms, roofs, including but not limited to knives, ledges, terraces, basements, storage areas self-defense spray devices, firearms or am- or emergency exits. munition, dangerous chemicals, fireworks or 22. Violation of the SVA Residence Life Guest explosives, regardless of the presence of a Policy. state or federal license to possess same. 23. Participating in or contributing to the 8. Possession or storage of a gas engine or unauthorized entry of another individual, in- any form of combustible fuel in the cluding fraudulent misrepresentation, using residence halls. false identification, etc., into any part of an

32 SVA HANDBOOK SVA residence hall. The resident involved in the violation will receive 24. Theft, vandalism or damage to another resi- notice that includes information about who will dent’s property or SVA property. hear the case, the alleged violations and the 25. Excessive noise as defined by any New York date, time and location of the hearing. City ordinance or a residence hall policy on noise. During the hearing, the resident involved may 26. Failure to present a valid ID card or properly present supporting information, including identify oneself when entering a residence witnesses. If the student does not attend the hall or when requested to do so by an autho- hearing, the SVA staff member hearing the case rized SVA staff member. nonetheless will proceed based on the avail- 27. Unauthorized possession, use or duplication able information and determine an appropriate of a residence hall room key. resolution. The student will be notified in writing 28. Unauthorized residence hall room change or of the determination, including any sanctions room occupancy violation. imposed. 29. Installing an unauthorized lock on a bed- room, bathroom or suite door. SANCTIONS 30. Failure to lock room doors. Sanctions include but are not limited to: 31. Exhibiting or affixing any unauthorized sign, • Written warning advertisement, notice or other lettering, • Community service flags or banners that are inscribed, painted • No-contact order or affixed to any part of the inside or outside • Probation of a residence building (other than items • Restitution to the College affixed entirely inside a resident’s room in a • Educational project or research non-damaging manner). • Mandatory health referral 32. Violation of the SVA Electronic Code of • Residence hall or room reassignment Conduct. • Restriction of privileges 33. Failure to comply with a request from an • Residence hall entry restriction SVA staff member. • Deferred suspension 34. Failure to successfully complete the terms • Suspension from housing of a judicial sanction. • Dismissal from housing • Referral to the Director of Student Affairs for COMPLAINT REPORT the matter, to be handled as a student code of Any person may file a report that alleges a viola- conduct violation. tion of a residence hall policy. Any complaint must be made in writing and submitted either to REVIEW OF A DISCIPLINARY DECISION Residence Life via email, to any Residence Hall A student who wishes to contest the outcome Director (RHD) or through the completion of a of a hearing is encouraged to speak first with voluntary statement that can be obtained from the person who issued the sanction. However, if any security desk. the student wishes to have the matter reviewed by another administrator, the student must JUDICIAL MEETING/HEARING submit a request via email to Residence Life The Residence Hall Director involved will, if nec- within three business days after the student essary, consult with the Associate Director of receives notice of the decision. Residence Life as to whether a hearing should be held by the RHD, or in cases involving allega- If the hearing was held by the RHD, the tions of serious violations or repeat offenses, if determination whether to grant a review— it should be referred to the Associate Director of and if the review is granted, the review itself— Residence Life or the Director of Student Affairs will be made by the Associate Director of for a hearing. Residence Life.

SVA.EDU 33 If the hearing was held by the Associate Di- If you’re interested in reserving space in the rector, the determination whether to grant a Student Center for a club meeting or event, review—and if the review is granted, the review email [email protected]. itself—will be made by the Director of Student Affairs. If the hearing was held by the Director STUDENT ENGAGEMENT of Student Affairs, the determination whether AND LEADERSHIP to grant a review—and if the review is granted, 340 East 24th Street, 1st floor the review itself—will be made by the Executive Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Director of Student Affairs. Tel: 212.592.2986 Email: [email protected] A review may be considered if the reviewer believes that: (1) a significant departure has Student Engagement and Leadership plays an occurred from the procedures described in this important role in orienting new students to New Handbook that adversely affected the deci- York City and the SVA campus while creating sion; (2) new information, unavailable at the opportunities for students to connect with time of the hearing, has become available and one another. In addition, the office provides such information is reasonably likely to have periodic discounted tickets to theater and substantially affected the decision; (3) the sporting events. sanctions issued were too severe in relation to the student’s record or nature of the violation. Students can gain practical leadership experience through a variety of engagement The reviewer may or may not include a review opportunities, including the Visual Arts Student hearing, or consider additional information. In Association (VASA) and its student clubs and their absolute discretion, reviewers may de- Student Senators. Students can also get in- termine to uphold the findings and sanctions volved through WSVA Radio, the College’s radio of the initial hearing, or to modify any part of station, and Visual Opinion, a student-run art those findings and sanctions. Reviewers also magazine that publishes SVA student work. The may impose additional sanctions in light of new office oversees the Student Center and hosts information discovered during the review pro- the Student Leadership Series, comprised of cess. Any decision by reviewers is final and not sessions where students can learn from and subject to further review. network with guest speakers to enhance their leadership skills. STUDENT CENTER 217 East 23rd Street Leadership training is also offered for Orienta- Hours of operation during fall and spring tion Leaders, current SVA students who help semesters: connect incoming students to the SVA commu- Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM nity. Orientation Leaders engage with incoming Saturday–Sunday, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM students during the summer and guide activi- Tel: 212.592.2154 ties for them throughout the Orientation week. Email: [email protected] Leadership opportunities and activities are reserved for matriculated students, and stu- Overseen by the Student Engagement and dents enrolled in the English and the Visual Arts Leadership staff, the Student Center provides program. SVA students with a common space to meet, check their email or just relax between classes. Making friends and creating social networks are The Student Center is also a great meeting key factors in a student’s success at SVA, and place for projects, clubs or other social gather- Student Engagement and Leadership helps to ings. In addition, gallery space can be reserved create these opportunities. Whether it is dur- to display student artwork. ing Orientation or in the semesters that follow,

34 SVA HANDBOOK Student Engagement and Leadership can help Students who need confidential emotional sup- make the college experience of our SVA mem- port when the office is closed are encouraged to bers a memorable one. call the Samaritans (a 24-hour crisis-response hotline) at 212.673.3000 or contact NYC Well STUDENT HEALTH AND (text “WELL” to 65173; call 888.NYC.WELL; or COUNSELING SERVICES chat at nycwell.cityofnewyork.us). Students can 340 East 24th Street, 1st floor also text “HOME” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM INSURANCE 136 West 21st Street, 10th floor, 1003-F Students are automatically enrolled in the (West-side location hours by appointment only) SVA-sponsored student health insurance plan, Cigna PPO ($1,155 per semester for the annual Tel: 212.592.2246 plan). The online insurance ID card, insurance Fax: 212.592.2216 claims and other information can be accessed Email: [email protected] online at sva.edu/uhp. For questions about the Website: sva.edu/health insurance, please call University Health Plans at 800.437.6448. This insurance plan does not Services are provided free of charge in a non- include dental or vision care. judgmental environment and are confidential. Students should call 212.592.2246 or email If a student has comparable insurance [email protected] to set up an appointment. coverage and does not want the SVA coverage, the online waiver must be completed at A map of local medical and urgent care facili- sva.edu/uhp by the applicable deadline each ties is available at security desks, through the year. The deadline for the academic year/fall GoSVA app and at sva.edu/health. While medi- semester is October 2, 2018. Waivers com- cal services are not available on-site at SVA, pleted for the fall semester are valid for the a registered nurse can assist you in finding entire academic year. Students who do not specialists and additional community-based opt out of SVA coverage before the deadline resources. may opt out of SVA coverage for the following semester/year. For those students who did not Student Health and Counseling Services does opt out for the academic year/fall semester not write medical excuse notes. Students who and wish to opt out for the spring semester, the are not able to attend classes due to illness deadline is February 11, 2019. should notify their instructors and, for conditions requiring an extended absence from Students must print and retain a copy of the classes, their academic advisor. For academic waiver confirmation email as a receipt of the accommodations (not including absences) due transaction. Failure to complete this online to a medical or psychiatric illness, please see waiver process will result in automatic enroll- Disability Resources on page 21. ment in the SVA plan at the current rate.

COUNSELING Students who paid the health insurance fee will Students are encouraged to speak with a thera- not receive a refund unless they have completed pist any time there is an issue prohibiting their their online waiver by the deadline. success at SVA. Counseling offers the opportunity to talk with a nonjudgmental person who can offer helpful feedback and also advocate for the student. Free and confidential short-term counseling services are available to all undergraduate and graduate SVA students.

SVA.EDU 35 SVA YEARBOOK the payment due date will be required to pay the 214 East 21st Street, lower level tuition at the time of registration. Fridays, 3:00–6:00 PM Tel: 212.592.2315 REFUND POLICY Email: [email protected] The enrollment fee is nonrefundable. The health insurance fee is refundable only if withdrawal The BFA Advertising and BFA Design depart- occurs prior to the applicable semester waiver ments oversee a course that produces the deadline. The waiver deadline is located SVA Yearbook. The course is open to Honors on the Student Health and Counseling students going into the spring semester of their Services website. third year, with course completion during the fall of their senior year, when the actual book Students who wish to withdraw from SVA is produced. The class is responsible for hiring must notify their academic advisor in writ- student photographers to shoot the Yearbook ing. Written approval from a parent or guardian portraits, and they work with a faculty advisor, must be included if the student is under 18 production manager, photo producer and office years of age. The effective date of the with- manager, earning real-world book-production drawal is the date written notification is experience. Please contact [email protected] received by the academic advisor. Lack of or [email protected] for more information. attendance alone does not entitle a student to a refund. TUITION AND BILLING INFORMATION Refunds, less the nonrefundable enrollment STUDENT ACCOUNTS fee and health insurance fee (if applicable), are 342 East 24th Street, Concourse Level made after the prorated percentages of liability Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM are applied, unless superseded by an existing Tel: 212.592.2080 state or accrediting agency refund policy. Upon Fax: 212.592.2088 withdrawal from the semester, SVA does not Email: [email protected] charge any department or course fees. However, payment plan fees, late fees and any other ad- Tuition and fees should be paid to Student ministrative fees are not prorated. Only tuition Accounts. Payments can be made online, via and housing costs are prorated. Prorated hous- bank transfer, by mail or in person. A registered ing costs are based on the check-out date, not student’s semester bill, including total payment the official date of withdrawal. due and due date, will be mailed approximately one month before the start of the semester. If The prorated percentages of liability (tuition a specific problem arises and a payment exten- and fees owed) are based on the official date of sion is needed, students should send a written withdrawal, as follows: request to [email protected] at least • 0% liability if withdrawal occurs through the three weeks before payment is due. A $100 fee first week of the semester may be charged for extensions granted. • 25% liability if withdrawal occurs during the second week of the semester If payment is not received by the due date, and • 50% liability if withdrawal occurs during the no extension was granted, the account will be third week of the semester placed on hold and a minimum late fee of $50 • 75% liability if withdrawal occurs during the will be charged to students with a payment plan; fourth week of the semester a minimum late fee of $250 will be charged • 100% liability if withdrawal occurs after the to students not on a payment plan. In some fourth week circumstances the student’s enrollment status No refund will be made for withdrawal occurring may be forfeited. Students who register after after the fourth week of the semester.

36 SVA HANDBOOK VASA (VISUAL ARTS open to all current matriculated students, STUDENT ASSOCIATION) and students enrolled in the English and the 340 East 24th Street, 1st floor Visual Arts program. For more information Tel: 212.592.2130 about joining or creating a student club, Email: [email protected] email [email protected].

VASA is the student government at the School STUDENT SENATORS of Visual Arts and serves as the liaison between The Student Senators program aims to im- the student body and administration. Advised prove student life, communication and daily by the Student Engagement and Leader- operations within undergraduate departments ship staff, VASA organizes a variety of events and the SVA community. Student Senators throughout the year, including the annual Hal- are selected for each major to act as a liaison loween Party, the Holiday Bazaar, the Spring between the students in their corresponding Event, Senior Week and other activities. VASA academic departments, the Visual Arts Student also supports registered student clubs on cam- Association (VASA) and College administra- pus and the Student Senators program. tion. Student Senators role model and advocate for their peers, sharpen their communication As the elected representatives of SVA students, skills and develop their identity as leaders. Ap- VASA develops a sense of community by offer- plications for Student Senator positions are ing opportunities to bring students together. open to all undergraduate students who have VASA strives to understand the student body’s completed one semester at SVA. Undergraduate needs and desires, then brings these to the at- students interested in serving as Student Sena- tention of College leadership through regular tors, and students wishing to connect with their meetings with the College President. Working department Student Senator(s), should email with VASA can be a launching point on the path [email protected]. to getting involved within the SVA community. Elected VASA officers for the 2018–2019 aca- VETERAN STUDENTS demic year are: REGISTRAR’S OFFICE 205 East 23rd Street, 1st floor Annah Shipman, President Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Julia Walsh, Vice President Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Arianna Pogact, Treasurer Tel: 212.592.2201 Karen Barrett, Student Senate Chair Fax: 212.592.2069 Email: [email protected] STUDENT CLUBS Getting involved in student clubs can be a great The School of Visual Arts is approved for vet- way to take an active role in the SVA commu- eran training under several authorizations nity. Club registration happens each semester, established by the federal government. SVA and students can either join existing clubs or is also a Yellow Ribbon Program participating create new clubs. There are many different school. Students wishing to enroll at SVA under types of clubs, including those that support veterans benefits must contact the Veterans common interests, cultures or traditions, social Counselor, Gemma Prosper-Brown, in the Reg- justice and civic engagement, wellness and aca- istrar’s office before registering for courses. demic success. To find out more about student clubs, attend the Club Fair held at the beginning of each semester or stop by Student Engage- ment and Leadership to connect with a staff member. Club activities and membership are

SVA.EDU 37 VISITORS WSVA RADIO STATION Students may not receive or bring guests to 214 East 21st Street, 7th floor classes unless they obtain consent from the Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM instructor and from security. Students should Tel: DJ Booth, 212.592.2345; be aware that they are responsible and held ac- Station Manager, 212.592.2346 countable for the actions of their visitors. Email: [email protected]

VISUAL OPINION (VO) WSVA is the College radio station. Matriculated MAGAZINE students can volunteer to host their own weekly 340 East 24th Street, 1st floor radio program while meeting new people and Tel: 212.592.2280 gaining valuable broadcasting experience. The Email: [email protected] station manager and student staff provide on- air training and support. For more information Visual Opinion (VO) magazine was started more on the radio station or how to get involved, con- than 20 years ago and produces six publications tact WSVA or stop by the station. per year. This student-run art magazine show- cases student artwork from all departments and covers a diverse set of visual narratives and themes. An issue can focus on one topic, abstract or real, or can be purely a visual exploration. Like most publications, it is a work in progress and reflects the changing nature of the staff, the students and the times.

Matriculated students interested in getting involved as contributors or as part of the editorial team should email [email protected].

WRITING RESOURCE CENTER 132 West 21st Street, 9th floor Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–10:00 PM Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Tel: 212.592.2657 Email: [email protected]

The Writing Resource Center, open to all matriculated students, offers access to computers and writing tutors. An instructor from the Hu- manities and Sciences Department is available by appointment for at least three hours every day to assist students with general questions about writing or to help them with individual writing assignments related to their classes. Additional information about the center is available on the website: writingresourcecenter.com.

38 SVA HANDBOOK FACULTY INFORMATION

Absences 40 Attendance 40 Audio Visual Services 40 Classroom Procedures 41 Credentials for College Catalogs and Publications 41 Email 41 Employee Information 41 Employing Students 41 Faculty and Staff Scholarship Fund 42 Faculty Emeriti Policy 42 FERPA for Faculty 42 Grades 43 Independent Study 43 Intellectual Property Rights of Faculty 43 Lateness 43 Making Up a Class 43 Model Registry and Casting Office 44 Office of Learning Technologies (OLT) 44 Paid Sick Time 45 Reimbursement for Professional Meetings 45 Sabbaticals 45 Standards of Classroom Behavior 45 Syllabi 45 Teaching Assistants 46 Unsatisfactory Progress Reports 46

SVA.EDU 39 ABSENCES Faculty needing assistance with Canvas may Occasions may arise when faculty will have to contact the Office of Learning Technologies at miss one or more classes due to unforeseen 212.592.2313 or [email protected]. circumstances such as jury duty, professional reasons, religious observances, death in the AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES family, etc. Please be in touch with your de- Audio Visual Services (AVS) provides classroom partment chair as soon as possible to make support to faculty on a request basis. In order appropriate arrangements for a substitute. to guarantee availability of staff and equipment, The Registrar’s Office should also be notified requests should be made at least one week in by completing the online Faculty Absence or advance and will be processed in a timely man- Lateness Form on the Registrar section of the ner. It is important that AVS is notified of a Faculty Knowledge Base in Canvas (sva.edu/ class even if scheduled in a smart classroom, canvas). Such absences are limited to three so we can ensure the classroom’s equipment is sessions per class in any one semester and operational. Due to the high volume of requests are unpaid. that we receive, AVS does not normally confirm receipt of requests. LEAVE OF ABSENCE Faculty who wish to take a leave of absence Requests can be made by phone, 212.592.2400 should speak to their department chair to make (select option #2), or by email, [email protected], the necessary arrangements. Such requests and should include the faculty member’s name, must be submitted in writing and be approved phone number, course number, class day/time, by the chair before the leave is taken. classroom number and building location. Each request should be identified as a “standing ATTENDANCE order” if the same equipment is needed every The School of Visual Arts is a professional art time the class meets. Standing orders do not college dedicated to teaching and learning. automatically carry over to the next semes- Attendance is required in all courses and the ter and must be renewed at the start of each individual faculty member determines the num- semester. ber of acceptable absences, if any, and includes that information in the course syllabus. Service includes smart classroom technical support and use of portable equipment in most All faculty members are required to record Studio Spaces, as well as technical assistance. class attendance in Canvas, the College’s learn- For immediate support, please call the AVS Ser- ing management system (sva.edu/canvas). vice Desk at 212.592.2617. Students will be alerted via email if they have accrued a significant number of consecutive or If your class is not scheduled in a smart class- nonconsecutive absences, regardless of an indi- room, portable Mac computer presentation vidual instructor’s absence policy. stations are available, which include an HD projector, powered speakers, a DVD/CD drive and a Attendance records may be monitored by ad- USB port for external drives. ministrative offices in order to identify students who are not attending classes. Faculty are en- All smart classrooms are equipped with an HD couraged to report any students who appear projector, wall-mounted JBL speakers and a on their rosters but are not attending classes to dedicated Mac computer. The Mac will have an an academic advisor, their department chair or Internet connection and web browser, a DVD/ administrator, or the Students at Risk (STAR) CD drive and a USB port for external drives. committee (star.sva.edu). Please note: • AVS does not supply video adapters

40 SVA HANDBOOK for personal laptops, iPads or other address or need help logging in to MySVA, external devices. contact the SVA Help Desk at 212.592.2400. • SVA wireless network login credentials are not required to access the web when using EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AVS Mac laptops or computers. The College should have on file the current ad- • To access the wireless network on personal dress, email address(es) and phone number(s) devices, or for assistance connecting to the for each faculty member. If there are any SVA wireless network, contact the SVA Help changes, please complete a Confidential Em- Desk at 212.592.2400 (select option #1), or ployee Information form, available on MySVA by email at [email protected]. and at the Human Resources office. Send the completed form to payroll. For more informa- Further information regarding smart class- tion, call 212.592.2654. rooms or portable equipment deliveries can be obtained by calling the AVS main office Faculty members must have a valid 1-9, W-4 at 212.592.2617, or the AVS Manager at form and updated home address on file with 212.592.2296. Human Resources at all times. It is the responsibility of the academic departments to collect CLASSROOM PROCEDURES this information. Faculty members should begin classes promptly and record attendance accurately in Canvas, the EMPLOYING STUDENTS College’s learning management system (sva. CAREER DEVELOPMENT edu/canvas). When meeting with the class, 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor either on or off College premises, the faculty Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM member is expected to adhere to all policies and Tel: 212.592.2370 regulations of the College. Email: [email protected] Online job board: collegecentral.com/sva CREDENTIALS FOR COLLEGE CATALOGS Career Development provides an online job AND PUBLICATIONS board where faculty can post vacancies at their Up-to-date faculty credentials are used for the studios or businesses. To access the job board College’s website, catalogs and other publica- (collegecentral.com/sva), faculty should register tions, as well as for evaluations by regulatory as a new employer and the Career Develop- agencies. These profiles must include educa- ment staff will email them with a password and tional credentials and pertinent professional site access within one business day. Faculty information. Faculty members are encouraged who receive direct requests from employers for to submit a profile photograph for the SVA student referrals should contact Career Devel- website, as well as images and/or videos of their opment so that the staff can explain how to post professional work (please go to vap.sva.edu/ opportunities on the SVA job board. In this way, training/your-faculty-profile for information). any illegal or unethical issues can be avoided.

EMAIL In the event faculty wish to employ currently In an urban college of our size, clear and quick enrolled students for part-time work or intern- communication is essential. All faculty mem- ships in their studios, firms or businesses, the bers receive an SVA email account and have following SVA policy considerations must be access to MySVA (SVA’s internal employee followed: website) upon hire. You must check your SVA • The student must be compensated at a rate email regularly, as important employee infor- comparable to rates paid for employees per- mation, such as faculty contracts, are sent to forming similar work, and never less than the this account. If you don’t know your SVA email minimum wage.

SVA.EDU 41 • In order to participate in the Internship for • Listing in College catalogs and other publica- Credit program, the employment opportunity tions as appropriate must meet SVA internship requirements and • Invitations to College events be approved by Career Development. • Opportunity to audit up to two SVA courses • Full-time students should not work more than per term 20 hours a week during the academic year. • If the student is currently enrolled in the fac- FERPA FOR FACULTY ulty member’s class, serious consideration The Family Educational Rights and Privacy should be given to potential conflict-of-inter- Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law designed est concerns. to protect the privacy of student education • Unauthorized employment for international records. Education records include any record students is prohibited by law. If the student is that is maintained by the institution related to a on an F-1 or J-1 visa, any employment (includ- student in any format, including but not limited ing non-paid internships) must be authorized to name and ID number, grades, transcripts, through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration exams and papers. It’s important that faculty Services as well as SVA’s International Stu- understand the basic tenets of FERPA in order dent Office. Do not hire international students to ensure compliance. for paid or non-paid work without contacting the International Student Office. As a general rule, information about a student that is considered non-Directory, such as gen- Any questions about the appropriateness of der, ethnicity, race, nationality, Social Security employing students should be discussed with Numbers, grades, ID numbers and religious the Director of Career Development. affiliations, should never be released to a third party without a student’s consent. This includes FACULTY AND STAFF parents or guardians, who do not have inherent SCHOLARSHIP FUND rights to information under FERPA without con- The Visual Arts Foundation welcomes all consent from the student. tributions from faculty and staff to the Student Scholarship Fund. Tax-deductible donations can In order to ensure that you are compliant with be made through payroll deductions or as an an- FERPA, follow these principles and contact the nual gift. The Foundation awards scholarships Registrar’s Office ([email protected]) with any to SVA students based on artistic merit and questions or concerns: financial need. For more information, contact • Always use your SVA email address to cor- the Visual Arts Foundation at 212.592.2227. respond with students, especially about matters pertaining to SVA. Adopt a policy by FACULTY EMERITI POLICY which you and your students correspond only In recognition of years of valued service and via SVA email addresses. contributions to the SVA community, faculty • Do not link a student’s name with their Social members will be eligible for honorary Emeritus Security Number or SVA ID number, espe- status. Upon retirement of longtime faculty cially if posting grades or other information. members, the Provost may propose to the • Do not send confidential information (such as President that they be considered for Emeri- grades) in an email. tus status. Emeritus faculty are encouraged to • Do not leave graded tests, papers or continue to participate as members of the SVA other student materials in a stack for community and are accorded certain privileges student pickup. and benefits, such as: • Do not leave sensitive information on a desk- • Library privileges top that is unsupervised. • Continued use of an SVA email address

42 SVA HANDBOOK • Do not discuss the progress of any student Printed grade rosters may be requested from with anyone other than the student (except the Registrar’s Office on a case-by-case basis. SVA officials who have a legitimate need to Printed grade rosters cannot be scanned and know) without the student’s consent. Refer emailed, so faculty members are encouraged to inquiries from any third parties (including a submit grades online. student’s parents or guardians) to the Regis- trar’s Office. INDEPENDENT STUDY • Do not provide anyone with lists or files of Independent study can provide an opportunity students enrolled in your classes for any for students in their junior or senior year to purpose. study material that is not offered as a specific • Do not provide anyone with student sched- course at SVA. Students may wish to work in ules or assist anyone other than College an area that is beyond the scope of the courses employees in finding a student on campus. offered, or may want to take an in-depth look Refer such inquiries to Security Services. at a topic that was covered only briefly in a • Do not discard documents containing sensi- course. Interested students should contact their tive information without proper destruction academic advisor before the beginning of the and disposal (shredding services can be ar- semester to discuss their ideas and learn how to ranged through Office Services). apply for independent study. Independent study • Do not release your SVA username and/or courses must be approved and added before password for any reason. the last day of the course adjustment periods in September and January. The full FERPA disclosure is printed in the “Standards, Procedures, Policies and Regula- Faculty members are limited to four indepen- tions” section of this Handbook. dent study courses in a semester.

GRADES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Final grades are due to the Registrar’s Office on RIGHTS OF FACULTY or before the last date of the term. Grades for all SVA does not have any ownership or other in- courses should be submitted online via MySVA terest in any “Works” (including any artwork, (my.sva.edu) by clicking on the “Faculty Info writing, research, animation, film, video, design, Menu” in the WebAdvisor section, then select- software, application or other works that may ing “Enter Grades.” Every student on the grading be protected by copyright) created by an SVA roster must receive a grade even if they never faculty member while employed at SVA, unless attended. the faculty member agrees otherwise in writing.

All grades of Incomplete should be accompa- LATENESS nied by an expiration date, or the date by which If a faculty member expects to be late for class, the Incomplete should convert to a grade of F. they should notify the students by email and/ Incomplete grades should be resolved within 60 or phone. The Registrar’s Office should also be days of the end of the term in which they were notified by completing the online Faculty Ab- awarded. A faculty member may allow a student sence or Lateness Form on the Registrar section additional time beyond 60 days to complete of the Faculty Knowledge Base in Canvas (sva. their work, but a final grade must be submitted edu/canvas). by the last day the Registrar will accept grade changes for the term in which the Incomplete MAKING UP A CLASS was awarded. See the Academic Calendar for Faculty unable to teach a class should arrange exact dates. for a substitute. If that is not possible, missed classes must be made up before the end of

SVA.EDU 43 the semester. All arrangements should be co- Upon arranging for a model, faculty will receive ordinated with the Registrar’s Office and the the Model Registry Policies and Procedures. appropriate academic department chair. CASTING OFFICE MODEL REGISTRY AND 209 East 23rd Street, 6th floor CASTING OFFICE Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM (or by MODEL REGISTRY appointment) 132 West 21st Street, 2nd floor Tel: 212.592.2287 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM Email: [email protected] Summer Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM The Casting Office works with various academic Tel: 212.592.2404 departments to provide casting services for Email: [email protected] students and faculty. Faculty should contact the casting office to secure guest actors for in-class The Model Registry is in charge of booking and acting assignments. All guest actor bookings recruiting models for the College. We pride must be coordinated with the Casting Office in ourselves on offering a diverse group of figure advance. Requests for actors should be made costume and fashion photography models that by faculty no later than four business days prior is constantly changing in order to meet the to the class. Further policies and procedures for needs of faculty and students. Since we strive working with guest actors in class can be ob- to get the best model possible for each class, we tained by emailing the Casting Office. encourage instructors to be specific about their needs. Based on that information, the Model The Casting Office is also available to assist Registry will be able to find the most appropri- undergraduate and graduate students in finding ate model for the class based on a variety of actors for individual student projects. Students factors not just limited to physical appearance requiring guidance should contact the Casting but including availability, attitude and specific Office at least three weeks prior to filming. The prop or costume requests. To arrange for model Casting Office maintains a diverse database of assignments, faculty should contact the office actors that can be viewed by appointment. as far in advance as possible, and at least one week prior to the desired date. Faculty should OFFICE OF LEARNING contact their department for the allotment of TECHNOLOGIES (OLT) model hours for their class. The mission of the Office of Learning Technolo- gies (OLT) is to enhance student and faculty Please note: Budgets are determined by depart- engagement, learning and communication at ment chairs, not by the Model Registry. SVA. Through training workshops and ongoing support, OLT assists faculty with updating Keep in mind, faculty must be present in the their course curricula, improving their teaching classroom while a model is posing. Failure to methodologies and implementing new learn- comply with the guidelines may result in the ing technologies in their classes. When used model being unable to pose, or the Model Reg- effectively, such tools help increase student istry removing the model from the classroom. engagement, improve clarity about assignments SVA strongly discourages the inappropriate and course requirements, and ensure timely use of mobile devices in the classroom when and effective assessment of students’ work. models are posing. Faculty should be attentive OLT maintains an open-door policy but recom- to student use of mobile devices and mindful of mends that faculty schedule an appointment for maintaining a respectful environment one-to-one training, either in person or online. for models. Contact the Office of Learning Technologies,

44 SVA HANDBOOK Monday through Friday, at [email protected] or teaching. Chairs will evaluate the applications 212.592.2313. For more information, and pass their rankings to the Provost, who will visit sva.edu/olt. evaluate all the applications and make recom- mendations to the President. Applications are PAID SICK TIME due to the Provost’s office by December 15 of For each class taught per semester, a faculty the year preceding the academic year in which member is eligible for paid sick time equal to the the sabbatical is to be taken. Applications for number of hours a class is regularly scheduled sabbaticals are not automatically approved. to meet each week, from September 1 to August There is a finite sabbatical budget for each aca- 31. The maximum amount of sick time a faculty demic year. Once the year’s sabbatical budget is member may accrue is 56 hours per year. Fac- exhausted, requests cannot be approved. ulty members who have been employed for 120 days may use their sick time at the beginning of STANDARDS OF the semester. New faculty must wait 120 days CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR to use sick time. Unused accrued sick time may The primary responsibility for managing the be carried over to the next year and “banked” classroom environment rests with the faculty. to a maximum of 840 hours and will not be Any student whose behavior results in the paid upon separation from employment. Three disruption of a class may be excluded from or more consecutive absences may require the class by the faculty member pending an documentation from a doctor or other licensed investigation of the matter, and the resolution health provider. See “Faculty Sick Time Policy” of any dispute determined to exist. If a faculty on MySVA for detailed information. If you need member is confronted with a student exhibiting to miss a class because you are utilizing sick disruptive behavior in or out of the classroom, time, please contact your department chair as immediate action should be taken. The nature soon as possible so that the department can and severity of the behavior will determine arrange for a substitute. whether security need be involved. However, the student’s academic advisor, the Director of REIMBURSEMENT FOR Student Affairs, the chair of the department in PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS which the course is offered and, if appropriate, Faculty members who are presenting papers the student’s department chair should be in- or sitting as panel members at professional formed as soon as possible. meetings are eligible for transportation (econ- omy-class airfare) and accommodation expense SYLLABI reimbursement up to $1,000 per academic year. Every member of the faculty must prepare and All requests should be made to the department regularly update a syllabus for each course chair in advance of the meeting. taught. Copies of all syllabi must be submitted to the department chair and distributed, during SABBATICALS the first week of the semester, to each student. Faculty members who have been employed at The department will submit all syllabi to the Of- the College for at least seven consecutive fall fice of the Provost every semester. The creation and spring semesters are eligible to apply for and distribution of course syllabi is mandated a sabbatical leave of either one semester at by the New York State Department of Educa- full salary or one academic year at half salary. tion. Each syllabus must contain the following Applications for sabbaticals must include a elements: discussion of the studio work, research, proj- • Faculty’s name and contact information ect, travel, etc., to be undertaken during the • Course title and course description, as it period, and should be submitted to the chair of appears in the Registration Book the department in which the faculty member is • A statement of course and learning objectives

SVA.EDU 45 • Faculty’s attendance and lateness policy UNSATISFACTORY • A list of major assignments and their due PROGRESS REPORTS dates At any point during the term, faculty may sub- • The method by which students’ final course mit unsatisfactory progress reports for students grade will be calculated who are not meeting academic expectations. • SVA’s Academic Integrity policy The unsatisfactory progress report form is • SVA’s policy on students with disabilities accessible on the MySVA home page. Once submitted, a copy of the report is sent to the faculty A template including all necessary elements and member, the student, the student’s advisor, the language is available from the Office of the respective department chair and the Academic Provost, or online through the Faculty Affairs office for review and possible follow-up. Knowledge Base. Faculty who have concerns about students that TEACHING ASSISTANTS are non-academic in nature are encouraged to SVA does not employ teaching assistants (TAs) report those concerns as outlined in the “Stu- nor allow anyone other than the faculty of re- dent Disruptive and Concerning Behavior,” cord to provide in-class instruction to students, page 65. except in the case of a guest lecturer. It is expected that the assigned and contracted faculty member(s) instruct all sessions of their courses and grade all assignments for each registered student.

Faculty may request that their academic departments hire temporary employees to assist them with administrative tasks in the classroom, such as audio/visual setup or maintenance, or other duties. The standard hiring process must be followed, specifically approval by Human Resources, in order to comply with all federal, state and local labor laws. Students may not be hired as a temporary employee in a course for which they are currently registered. (See “Employment for Students,” page 22, and “Employing Students,” page 41.)

46 SVA HANDBOOK GENERAL INFORMATION

Alumni Affairs and Development 48 Building (Non-Residential) Access 48 Campus News 48 Campus Transportation 48 Classroom/Studio Reservations 49 College Closings – Unscheduled 49 Digital Imaging Center (DIC) 49 Emergency Preparedness and Notification 51 Emergency Procedures on Campus 51 Exhibitions: Invitational 52 Fire Drills 52 Holidays 53 Identification Cards 53 Libraries 53 Lockers 57 Lost and Found 57 Medical Facilities Near the College 58 MySVA and SVApps 59 Personal Property 59 Photographs and Recordings 59 SVA Campus Store 59 Visitors 60 Visual Arts Press, Ltd. 60

SVA.EDU 47 ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND CAMPUS NEWS DEVELOPMENT SVA maintains a number of communication 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor channels for promoting College events and the Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM news and accomplishments of its students, Tel: 212.592.2300 alumni and faculty. These include: Email: [email protected] • SVA Features and In the Press: news stories, Website: sva.edu/alumni interviews and press mentions published on sva.edu. The Alumni Affairs and Development Office • SVA Today, an email digest of news, events is dedicated to advancing the cultural and and information from across SVA sent daily educational best interests of SVA alumni and during the fall and spring semesters and encouraging support of the College’s mission weekly during the summer. to educate students who will be prepared to • SVA Now, a weekly email digest sent to exter- enter the professional world of art. The office nal audiences. maintains an active relationship with students • Visual Arts Journal, the College’s magazine, through programs such as alumni panels and published in the fall and spring and available networking events; the annual Alumni Scholar- at various locations around campus, and on- ship Awards program; and free admission with line at issuu.com. The magazine is also mailed student ID to the Brooklyn Museum, MoMA, to SVA alumni. PS1, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the • Social media accounts on Facebook New Museum, and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian (facebook.com/schoolofvisualarts), Twitter Design Museum. (@sva_news), Tumblr (schoolofvisualarts. tumblr.com) and Instagram (@svanyc). BUILDING (NON- • Info screens, located in the lobbies of most RESIDENTIAL) ACCESS campus buildings, display details about up- The College is committed to the safety of stu- coming SVA events, campus maps, shuttle dents, faculty, staff and guests. With this in bus schedules and announcements from the mind, SVA Security is charged with enforcing Registrar, Student Accounts and SVA Library. the following directives for academic and ad- • Vimeo and YouTube channels hosting vid- ministrative buildings: eos of College events, classes and original features. ROUTINE ACCESS BY SVA STUDENTS, • Monthly e-calendars and special announce- FACULTY AND STAFF ments, sent to all SVA students, faculty and All current SVA students, faculty and staff staff; parents and other external audiences may access SVA academic and administrative may sign up to receive the College’s calendars buildings by showing a valid SVA ID card to the and newsletters at sva.edu/signup. security officer. • Event calendars, displayed at various locations around campus, and available as GUEST POLICY takeaways in the SVA Library, Student Center All guests must check in at the security desk, and other locations. where their visit must be verified. CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION UNANNOUNCED VISITORS During the academic year, the SVA shuttle bus Guests visiting any SVA building without an travels between the east and west side campus appointment, including food delivery personnel, buildings every hour. The first run begins at will be asked to wait at the security desk, where 8:10 AM. For the most up-to-date route and they will be met by the appropriate staff mem- schedule, visit sva.edu/shuttlebus or email ber. For information on the guest policy in the [email protected]. residence halls, please see page 29.

48 SVA HANDBOOK CLASSROOM/STUDIO notified of any unscheduled closings via phone, RESERVATIONS email and/or text message. Note that only Students, faculty and staff may request ac- current SVA students, faculty and staff have cess to general purpose campus classrooms access to SVAlert. and studio spaces for events or extracurricular activities, based on availability. Requests should STAY INFORMED be made in writing to the Registrar’s Office at To find out if SVA is closing, check sva.edu or [email protected] and include the proposed call SVA’s main phone number, 212.592.2000. date(s), time(s), desired location(s) and purpose of the event or activity. Room reservations DIGITAL IMAGING CENTER must conclude by 10:00 PM, and requestors (DIC) and any guests must adhere to all SVA and de- 209 East 23rd Street, 5th floor partmental policies. Monday–Sunday; 24 hours (Except during holidays) COLLEGE CLOSINGS — Tel: 212.592.2150 UNSCHEDULED Fax: 212.592.2024 It is sometimes necessary for the College to Email: [email protected] suspend classes temporarily on short notice, especially during the winter months. Severe Due to construction on the sixth floor, the DIC weather can create hazardous travel conditions has temporarily moved to the ground floor of throughout the region that make it difficult or 209 East 23rd Street. impossible for members of the SVA community to safely get to and from the campus. Such If you have any questions, please call cases are rare and typically affect operations for 212.592.2150 or email [email protected]. no more than a day. The 24/7 schedule is for the computer labs only THE DETERMINATION TO CLOSE and is in effect during the fall and spring semes- Once severe weather is predicted, SVA closely ters, Monday through Sunday. The 6th Floor monitors the storm warnings and directives is- DIC Print Lab has its own operating hours. sued by the New York City Office of Emergency Management as well as guidelines provided THE DIC SIXTH FLOOR by mass transit authorities, including the MTA 209 East 23rd Street, 6th floor (which includes the Metro-North and Long Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–11:00 PM Island railroads) and NJ Transit. If you learn Saturday, 10:00 AM–9:30 PM from a major media outlet that New York City Sunday, 12:00 PM–9:30 PM public schools have closed or are closing for the Tel: 212.592.2152 day, assume that SVA will also close. Note that Fax: 212.592.2024 SVA makes the determination to close one day Email: [email protected] at a time. Note: During the summer, the DIC is closed on BE PREPARED weekends. Because it can be difficult to predict the severity of a storm even 24 hours before it arrives, The Digital Imaging Center is a repository of SVA may make the determination to close technological resources assembled in one only a few hours in advance. This is just one of location, serving full-time, matriculated under- many good reasons to ensure all of your contact graduate students majoring in Advertising and information is up-to-date in SVAlert, the Col- Design as well as students registered in classes lege’s electronic notification system, at MySVA held in the DIC. (my.sva.edu). Through this system, you will be

SVA.EDU 49 Part of the creative process is the final output • Please be courteous when using your cell and execution of work. The industry-standard phones in the DIC during free time. You may printers and copiers of the DIC Studio provide be asked to finish your conversation outside the electronic and manual tools to bring projects of a lab room. to life. SAVING AND BACKING UP DATA The lab is closed during the winter break and You are responsible for your data. Save your for two weeks prior to the summer session as data frequently as you work. It is advisable to well as the two weeks at the end of the summer. purchase some sort of additional external stor- Students must pay a summer lab fee in order to age devices to back up your work early and use the lab during the summer. often. The department is not responsible for any work or data that may be lost either from our The 24-hour schedule is in effect Monday regular maintenance or because of system fail- through Sunday. ures, etc. Be sure to save multiple backup copies in more than one place. For updates and the latest schedule information, please visit the DIC website, Facebook fan The Temporary Student Server is deleted every page or Twitter. other week on Friday at midnight. Schedules are posted in all the rooms. DIC LAB RULES The following lab rules ensure a healthy, safe LOUNGE AREAS and productive environment for all SVA’s stu- These shared spaces should be kept clean at dents, faculty and staff: all times. Please be respectful of others, the lab • Food and drink are not permitted on com- and the spaces shared by all in the DIC. puter desks at any time. Sealed containers such as thermoses, bottled water, etc. are LOST AND FOUND permitted. A fine of $25 will be issued if this Items found in the DIC will be placed in the policy is not followed. Lost and Found, located at the front office, for • The installing of software is not allowed six months. on any of the DIC computers. This causes computer malfunctions and virus outbreaks. THEFT Students may request a Systems Administra- Respect for the property of others is expected tor to install particular software on a specific at all times. Report any missing items or other machine. Please note this request may also security issues to a member of the Adminis- be denied. trative Staff or the Security Guard on duty. • Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Unfortunately, sometimes thefts do occur, so building, in accordance with New York State please be mindful of all your belongings (keep law. This includes the stairwells and bath- purses, hard drives and other valuables with rooms. Students must go outside of the you, etc.). We are not responsible for unat- building to smoke. tended items or missing items. • Do not connect, disconnect or remove any piece of DIC equipment from a computer VISITORS system. Students wishing to bring outside visitors to • Consult a lab assistant or systems adminis- the DIC must fill out a Request for Access form trator if it is necessary to change a system and fax it to the SVA Security Office at least 24 configuration. hours in advance for approval. Visitors will not • Do not print out manuals or long tutorials. be allowed access without prior approval from • Try to conserve paper and save a few trees! the SVA Security Office. Additionally, all guests

50 SVA HANDBOOK must sign in at the guards’ desk and provide a SVA transmits critical information to the Col- current SVA ID or a valid form of identification, lege community using the following methods: such as a driver’s license. • Sva.edu: Emergency notices, including unscheduled closings and facilities evacu- CAMERA EQUIPMENT INFORMATION ations, are posted as banners on the home Reservations/checkouts/check-ins mandate page of the College’s website. Status updates that you carry your student ID card. are published as new information becomes available. MAKING A RESERVATION • Main telephone line: Emergency notices, in- • Reservations will be taken in person. cluding unscheduled closings and facilities • Your reservation is GUARANTEED for ONE evacuations, are the subject of recorded an- HOUR after your scheduled pick-up time. If nouncements at 212.592.2000, SVA’s main you have not picked up equipment or called telephone number. by the end of this grace period, it will be given • All Concerned email: Bulk messages sent to to anyone who asks for it, and you will be current students, faculty and staff at their assessed a “no call/no show” fine. All equip- SVA email addresses are used to provide ment room fines must be paid before you can more detailed information in an emergency. borrow or reserve any new equipment. Call if • SVAlert: SVA provides an electronic notifi- you will be late. cation system that allows members of the College community to receive messages LATE RETURN FINES directly to a designated cell phone (as a text Late returns will result in a fine. This is strictly or voice message), email address and/or enforced whether you are 15 minutes late or a landline phone. Current students, faculty and day late. staff are automatically enrolled in SVAlert. Select your preferences and verify your con- PICKUPS, RETURNS AND EXTENSIONS tact information through MySVA (my.sva. Early pickups, late returns and extensions can edu), the College’s internal website. usually be arranged in advance. We try to be • In the event that either the College’s website as flexible as possible. If you have a special or the main telephone line is temporarily out situation, have your instructor contact us. of service, the College community will be directed to an alternate website and telephone WARNING ABOUT EQUIPMENT AND CARS number via All Concerned email and SVAlert. Do not leave equipment in a car. NEVER leave cameras and other sensitive electronics in your In addition, SVA officials may deploy other vehicle. If equipment is stolen, you are respon- methods for notifying the College community, sible for replacement costs. including security officers, fire brigades and other SVA staff. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NOTIFICATION ON CAMPUS SVA has an Emergency Response Plan that In the event of an emergency, including any includes information about operating status serious injury, SEEK HELP IMMEDIATELY. Call parameters, incident priorities and performance 911 from any campus phone, other landline or expectations, shelter-in-place, evacuation mobile phone. When 911 answers, stay calm and guidelines and contingency and continuity be prepared to answer the operator’s questions, plans. Detailed information about responding to which may include: emergency incidents on campus is available at • Where is the emergency located? sva.edu/student-life/campus-safety. • What is the emergency? (Fire, medical, hazardous material, etc.)

SVA.EDU 51 • How did it happen? Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Motherwell, Robert • When did it happen? Rauschenberg, Saul Steinberg, Cy Twombly, Bill • What is your name and location? Viola and Andy Warhol.

Do not hang up until you are instructed to do so Reflecting the breadth of its curricula, SVA has by the operator. You do not need to know all the also exhibited prominent exponents of contem- answers to these questions, but try to gather as porary design, illustration and photography. In much information as you can. Give a telephone 1988, SVA inaugurated the Masters Series, an number or other safe location where the emer- annual award exhibition that honors great vi- gency responders can call or meet you and wait sual communicators of our time. Silas Rhodes, for the responders at that location. the founder of SVA, conceived it as a way of bringing public recognition to groundbreak- After the emergency has been responded to, an ing designers, illustrators and photographers incident report and witness statement should who are sometimes unknown to the general be filed with SVA Security. Reports concerning public—a public that has nonetheless re- an SVA student’s physical or mental health will sponded strongly to their imagery and has been be forwarded to SVA Student Health and Coun- influenced by their work. Saul Bass, Seymour seling Services, and a staff member will follow Chwast, Jules Feiffer, Milton Glaser, George up with the student(s) involved, if appropriate. Lois, Mary Ellen Mark, Paul Rand, Paula Scher and Massimo Vignelli are among those who NOTIFY SVA SECURITY have received the Masters Series Award. After calling 911, contact the nearest security officer at one of the following locations: Every summer SVA celebrates the creativity of • 132/136 West 21st Street: 646.336.6252 its employees in its yearly All Staff Art Show. • 133/141 West 21st Street: 212.675.7993 Open to all administrative personnel, this ex- • 209 East 23rd Street: 212.696.4632 hibition brings to light the latent talents of the • 214 East 21st Street: 212.475.1659 men and women who support the structure of • 380 Second Avenue: 212.614.8026 this College and who keep it running day to day, • 335 West 16th Street: 212.929.0296 year to year. • 24th Street Residence: 347.237.7397 / 347.452.3595 SVA GRAMERCY GALLERY • Gramercy Women’s Residence: 212.777.2843 209 East 23rd Street, ground floor • Ludlow Residence: 212.254.3730 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM • 23rd Street Residence: 212.889.2797 Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM • SVA Theatre: 212.675.1314 • 24-hour Security (209 East 23rd Street): SVA FLATIRON GALLERY 212.696.4632 141 West 21st Street, ground floor Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM EXHIBITIONS: Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM INVITATIONAL SVA’s exhibition program also affords students SVA CHELSEA GALLERY the opportunity to study the work of renowned 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor artists and designers, hear them speak at Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (closes lectures or even meet them in person—all on at 5:00 PM on Fridays in the summer) campus. Since 1960, SVA has exhibited the work of some of the most significant figures in FIRE DRILLS modern art, including Mel Bochner, Willem de Fire drills are conducted at least twice each year Kooning, Mark di Suvero, Eva Hesse, Sol LeWitt, in all campus buildings and are supervised by

52 SVA HANDBOOK the fire safety coordinator with the assistance Hours vary during intersession, school breaks of the fire marshals assigned to each floor. Ev- and major holidays. Refer to the library website eryone in the building is required to participate. or contact us. Drills will be conducted in accordance with the fire safety plan. Notice will be given in advance SVA LIBRARY WEST of a fire drill. 133 West 21st Street, lower level Tel: 212.592.2810 HOLIDAYS Email: [email protected] The College observes most federal holidays. Students, faculty or staff who wish to observe Check the library website (library.sva.edu) for religious holidays that are not federal holidays additional information including hours and or not in the SVA holiday closing schedule services. should make appropriate arrangements with their department chair, supervisor or instructor. For access to the Film Library (tel: 212.592.2193) and the Curatorial Practice Li- IDENTIFICATION CARDS brary (tel: 212.592.2274), please contact those REGISTRAR’S OFFICE departments directly for hours and policies. 205 East 23rd Street, 1st floor Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM The SVA Library is a major resource for art and Tel: 212.592.2200 design study, developed over the course of 60 Email: [email protected] years to foster the College’s intellectual and creative life. Its rich print and digital collections All students, faculty and staff must have an SVA directly support SVA’s undergraduate and grad- identification card to be admitted to College uate curricula. In addition, library collections premises. These cards, obtained at the Regis- provide inspiration, establish context and widen trar’s office, can also be used for admittance to perspectives. Library instructional services museums and libraries and for various profes- have been developed to sharpen students’ criti- sional purposes. Student ID cards must have cal thinking and provide basic tools for lifelong a current registration term sticker and can be learning. replaced, if lost, by paying a $20 replacement fee to the Registrar’s office. Since 1978 the SVA Library has been located at 380 Second Avenue in the Gramercy section SVA LIBRARY of Manhattan. In 2018 the library’s first perma- 380 Second Avenue, 2nd floor nent branch, SVA Library West, was established Tel: 212.592.2660 to better serve our expanding campus. Both Email: [email protected] locations provide comfortable, accessible and Website: library.sva.edu attractive spaces on campus where the SVA community, students, faculty and alumni, can Fall and Spring Semester Hours relax, study and collaborate. A knowledgeable Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–10:00 PM and responsive library staff is available to assist Friday, 8:30 AM–7:30 PM with collections and services. Saturday, 12:00 PM–5:30 PM Sunday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM COLLECTIONS The SVA Library’s collection is designed to sup- Summer Hours port the creative research, work and academic Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM needs of students, faculty and alumni of the Friday, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM School of Visual Arts. The collection includes Closed Saturday and Sunday a broad range of materials, including books,

SVA.EDU 53 periodicals, DVDs and Blu-rays, comics, video and instruction and to ensure the library’s re- and tabletop games, an extensive and unique sponsiveness to departmental needs. To find picture collection and a variety of remotely the library liaison for your department, consult available e-resources, including e-books, e-jour- the Department Resources & Library Liaisons nals, digital images and streaming videos. While guide at sva.libguides.com/liaisons. focused on art and design, the collection spans many subject areas and is continuously evolving LIBRARY POLICIES with the needs of the SVA community. The following is an overview of some of the policies in effect at the SVA Library. For a complete FACILITIES & TECHNOLOGY listing, see our website (library.sva.edu). The library’s computer lab offers additional work space with iMacs, Cintiq tablets, scanners, The SVA Library is for students, faculty, staff and printers. Wacom Intuos, external DVD and and alumni of SVA only. Patrons must be pre- Blu-ray drives and MacBooks may be borrowed pared to show valid SVA ID for access and to for use in the library. SVA Library West has ad- check out materials. Matriculated students, ditional iMacs, printers and scanners and also faculty and staff may check out circulating has a gaming room with Xbox and PS4 consoles materials. Alumni and Continuing Education and Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets. Both students may only use materials in the library. locations also offer bookable group study rooms. Loan periods vary, depending on the type of cir- The library hosts events of general interest to culating material: books, 21 days; media, 7 days. the SVA community, including poetry read- All items may be renewed once. Reserve and ings, lectures, workshops, screenings and game non-circulating items are available on a more nights. Academic departments and student limited basis. See our website or ask at the cir- groups may request use of the space in the Main culation desk for information on other materials. Library or Library West for meetings or events. Please contact us for details and availability. The SVA Library can obtain additional materials via interlibrary loan, and can also provide access TOURS AND CLASS INSTRUCTION to other NYC libraries via the Metropolitan New Each semester, the library offers general tours York Library Council’s referral card program. that are open to all students. As part of the Ask a librarian for more information. Please note library instruction program, students in intro- that all SVA students and faculty are eligible ductory art, photography, film and animation for New York Public Library cards, which can history courses attend a class covering basic be obtained with a current SVA ID card; the research methods. Faculty members who would SVA Library highly recommends that all SVA like their classes to have specialized tours, or students and faculty take advantage of this instruction which focuses on a particular sub- world-class research institution, which has 92 ject or type of research tool, are encouraged branches across Manhattan, Staten Island and to contact a reference librarian for an appoint- the Bronx. ment at [email protected]. Class visits are also welcome in the Milton Glaser Design Study Reserve materials are items (books, media) Center and Archives/School of Visual Arts Ar- placed on reserve at the circulation desk by a chives. Contact the archivist at bkleber@sva. specific instructor. Reserve items may only be edu to schedule a time. used in the library for a two-hour period.

LIBRARY LIAISONS Non-circulating items are materials that do not Every undergraduate and graduate department leave the library such as reserves, reference is assigned a librarian to assist with research books, periodicals and rare books deemed too

54 SVA HANDBOOK valuable to be borrowed. Please see our website recordings) represent the artistic and intellec- for a complete list. tual vitality of the SVA community and provide an invaluable resource to students, designers THE VISUAL RESOURCES CENTER and researchers who wish to study the breadth Located in the Main Library at 380 Second Av- of a designer’s work and evaluate the impact of enue on the 2nd floor, SVA’s Visual Resources the College’s activities on the history of Ameri- Center (VRC) is the primary repository for high- can artistic, social and cultural development. quality images and imaging technologies used by instructors and students at SVA for teaching The Archives are open to all members of the and studying purposes. The VRC curates and SVA community, as well as outside researchers. maintains SVA’s in-house digital image data- Advance appointments are required to visit in base, the SVA Image Library, which contains person. Class visits are welcome; please contact and makes accessible over 70,000 images of the Archivist for details at [email protected]. artworks spanning different forms, time periods Check our website for more information and and cultures. The VRC staff is available week- collection samples: archives.sva.edu. days to provide information and training on the research and presentation of digital images COMPUTERS, COPIERS AND PRINTERS using the SVA Image Library as well as Artstor, There is Wi-Fi accessibility throughout the both of which are available through the Data- library. The library also maintains an iMac com- bases page on the library website (sva.libguides. puter lab and a smart group study room as a com/az.php). For more information about image service to SVA students, faculty, alumni and resources, as well as general Visual Resources staff. Additionally, there are four Wacom Cintiq info, check out the VRC’s research guide: stations. Provided software includes Microsoft sva.libguides.com/vrc. Office, Apple iWork, Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya and Final Cut Pro. All library computers THE MILTON GLASER DESIGN STUDY are Internet accessible and are equipped with CENTER AND ARCHIVES/SCHOOL OF USB/Thunderbolt ports and Bluetooth (cables VISUAL ARTS ARCHIVES are not provided). Located in the Main Library at 380 Second Avenue on the 2nd floor, The Glaser Archives Tabloid and flatbed/slide scanners are available, are dedicated to preserving and making acces- as is scanning directly to email, USB thumb sible design works of significant artistic, cultural drive, Google Drive or smartphone/tablet via a and historical value by preeminent designers, Scannx machine. Headphones, Wacom tablets, illustrators and art directors who have close external DVD and Blu-ray drives and MacBooks ties to SVA. Holdings include the work of Gail may be borrowed for use in the library. Anderson, Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar, Seymour Chwast, Heinz Edelmann, Louise Fili, Black-and-white printing (from a lab computer) Milton Glaser, Keith Godard, Steven Heller, Ed is offered free of charge. Color printing and color McCabe, James McMullan, Tony Palladino, copies are 25 cents per copy. George Tscherny, Henry Wolf and many others. Please refer to the Writing Resource Center The SVA Archives document the College’s rich (132 West 21st Street, 9th floor; 212.592.2657) history through its posters and publications, for more word processing computers and the records of professional and student exhibitions, Digital Imaging Center (209 East 23rd Street, and many other resources. 6th floor; 212.592.2152) for additional copy/ print facilities. Both archives’ collections (which include works of art on paper, posters, print samples and ephemera, photographs, and audio and video

SVA.EDU 55 ACCESS TO OTHER NYC LIBRARIES NYC PUBLIC LIBRARIES Since the library is a member of the Metro- NYC Public Libraries are accessible to all, with politan New York Library Council, reference borrowing privileges limited to those with a librarians at SVA may issue METRO Referral library card. A New York Public Library (NYPL) Cards to patrons that allow limited access to card can be obtained from any branch with your items at libraries that are otherwise closed to SVA ID. The following is a brief listing of conve- the public. nient branches and research libraries within the system. SUBJECT GUIDES The Subject Guides section of the library web- ART AND ARCHITECTURE COLLECTION site is a collection of resource guides, created 476 Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, room 300 by SVA reference librarians, that feature books, Tel: 212.930.0835 articles, databases, websites, etc., tailored to Website: nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/ each academic department, as well as other art-architecture-collection specialized and cross-discipline subjects, that serve as a starting point for exploration and re- NYPL BRANCH LIBRARIES: search. There is also a guide on general research CIRCULATING tools and skills that covers topics such as web- MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY site evaluation, plagiarism, copyright, citation 455 Fifth Avenue at 40th Street formats and source identification. Tel: 212.340.0863 Picture collection: 212.340.0878 OVERDUE FINES Website: nypl.org/locations/ Fines vary by type of material. The following are mid-manhattan-library samples of fines; see website for a complete list. • Circulating books: 20 cents per day; $10 EPIPHANY BRANCH LIBRARY maximum per item. 228 East 23rd Street • Circulating media: $1 per day; $10 maximum (between Second and Third avenues) per item. Tel: 212.679.2645 • Reserve books: $1 per hour; $10 maximum Website: nypl.org/locations/epiphany per item. NYPL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS If outstanding fines are not paid, these sanc- 40 Lincoln Center Plaza at 64th Street tions will apply: Tel: 917.275.6975 • Loss of the right to check out additional Website: nypl.org/locations/lpa materials. • Inability to register for classes or graduate. NYPL RESEARCH DIVISIONS: • Transcripts held. NON-CIRCULATING SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN THEFT AND DEFACEMENT BLACK CULTURE Surveillance cameras, a detection gate and 515 Malcolm X Boulevard at 135th Street security guards monitor the library and flow of Tel: 917.275.6975 materials. Security and staff reserve the right Website: nypl.org/locations/schomburg to examine the backpack, bag, portfolio or other carrying device of anyone using the library. SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, AND BUSINESS LIBRARY The SVA Library reserves the right to charge 188 Madison Avenue at 34th Street patrons for damage to library materials. This Tel: 917.275.6975 includes water damage, underlining and other Website: nypl.org/locations/sibl damages outside of normal use.

56 SVA HANDBOOK STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN BUILDING NEW-YORK HISTORICAL 476 Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street SOCIETY LIBRARY Tel: 917.275.6975 170 Central Park West at 77th Street Website: nypl.org/locations/schwarzman Tel: 212.873.3400 Website: nyhistory.org/library NEW YORK CITY ART AND DESIGN LIBRARIES LOCKERS Ask a reference librarian for information about Locker space is provided for current SVA stu- access to the following libraries or collections in dents in two buildings: 214 East 21st Street (for the area. METRO Referral Cards are needed for photo students only) on the lower level, 3rd, 4th entrance to some academic libraries. and 7th floors; and 133/141 West 21st Street lower level. Some departments have additional ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES locker space for their students and faculty. 32 Second Avenue at 2nd Street Tel: 212.505.5181 BFA Photography and Video students and staff Website: anthologyfilmarchives.org who need a locker in the 214 East 21st Street building should contact the Photo Hub, located COOPER HEWITT, SMITHSONIAN on the 6th floor (212.592.2330). Students and DESIGN MUSEUM LIBRARY staff who would like to use a locker at 133/141 9 East 90th Street West 21st Street can place a lock on any Tel: 212.849.8330 available locker and do not need to register. Website: cooperhewitt.org/collections/library Lockers in 133/141 West 21st Street are for daily use only. FOUNDATION CENTER 32 Old Slip, 24th floor SVA is not responsible for the loss of or dam- Tel: 212.620.4230 age to personal property that has been removed Website: foundationcenter.org from or left in lockers. Students must provide their own lock to secure their locker. All lockers INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF must be emptied by the last day of the spring PHOTOGRAPHY LIBRARY semester. If a student graduates or leaves the 1114 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street College between semesters, all contents must Tel: 212.857.0004 be removed from the locker. Website: icp.org/facilities/library LOST AND FOUND THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Lost and Found is maintained in the Security LIBRARIES AND RESEARCH Command Center, located at 209 East 23rd Thomas J. Watson Library Street; tel: 212.592.2025; email: 1000 Fifth Avenue at 81st Street [email protected]. Tel: 212.650.2225 Website: metmuseum.org/research/ libraries-and-study-centers

MOMA MANHATTAN LIBRARY 4 West 54th Street Tel: 212.708.9433 Website: moma.org/research-and-learning/ library

SVA.EDU 57 MEDICAL FACILITIES NEAR Mount Sinai Doctors THE COLLEGE 55 East 34th Street (between Park and A map of local medical facilities is available at Madison avenues), ground and 5th floors Security desks, through the GoSVA app and at 212.252.6000 sva.edu/health. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM Saturday–Sunday, 8 AM–2 PM URGENT CARE WALK-IN CLINICS City MD 309 West 23rd Street (at Eighth Avenue), 212 East 23rd Street 2nd floor (between Second and Third avenues) 212.352.2600 646.518.0163 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM Monday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM 226 West 14th Street 216 East 14th Street (between Seventh and Eighth avenues) (between Second and Third avenues) 212.604.1800 212.256.1049 Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM Monday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM Saturday, 9 AM–2 PM Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM HOSPITALS 37 West 23rd Street Bellevue Hospital (between Fifth and Sixth avenues) 462 First Avenue (between East 27th and 646.596.9267 East 28th streets) Monday–Friday, 8 AM–10 PM 212.562.4141 Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–6 PM Mount Sinai Beth Israel 14 West 14th Street First Avenue at East 16th Street (between Fifth and Sixth avenues) 212.420.2000 212.390.0558 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–12 AM NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–9 PM 550 First Avenue (at East 33rd Street) 212.263.5800 138 Delancey Street (between Norfolk and Suffolk streets) DENTISTRY 212.609.2541 NYU Dentistry Monday–Friday, 8 AM–8 PM 345 East 24th Street (at First Avenue) Saturday–Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM 212.998.9800 Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–8PM MedRite Saturday–Sunday, 8:30 AM–4 PM 380 Second Avenue (at East 22nd Street) (last appointment at 2 PM) 212.826.7777 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM EYE & EAR Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai 310 East 14th Street (between First and Second avenues) 212.979.4000 Monday–Sunday, 8 AM–9 PM

58 SVA HANDBOOK MYSVA AND SVAPPS and select option 1, or email helpdesk@sva. edu. MySVA (my.sva.edu) is the College’s online The Help Desk is available Monday–Friday, 9:00 portal, keeping students connected to the SVA AM–5:00 PM (EST). campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MySVA offers easy access to: PERSONAL PROPERTY • Your SVA email account, powered by SVA is not responsible for the loss of personal Google Apps property, including belongings and artwork • Registration, schedules, grades and tran- left in classrooms, studios, lockers, exhibition scripts (Self Service) spaces or residences. • Online courses and related materials (Canvas LMS) PHOTOGRAPHS AND • Downloadable forms and information from RECORDINGS most SVA offices, including Financial Aid, No photographs may be taken in any class or Registrar, Student Health and Counseling SVA buildings, with the exception of those Services, Career Development and the photography classes where releases have been SVA Library obtained. In addition, no recording is allowed • Campus news, announcements and event unless permission is granted by the faculty or and exhibition information staff member in charge. For this reason, we strongly discourage inappropriate use of mobile A MySVA username and password is required devices in the classroom and expect faculty to to access MySVA and SVA email. The user- monitor inappropriate use of mobile devices by name consists of the first part of the user’s their students. email address, before the @ symbol. The initial password consists of the characters “Sva!” not SVA CAMPUS STORE including the quotation marks, followed by the 207 East 23rd Street user’s seven-digit SVA student ID number (e.g., Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Sva!1234567). Users should change their initial Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM password by clicking “Reset My Password” at Tel: 212.592.2900 myaccount.sva.edu. Email: [email protected] Website: svacampusstore.com Email is used by various offices at the College to provide important information to students Having exclusively served the SVA community throughout the year. For this reason, SVA pro- for over 10 years, the SVA Campus Store provides students, faculty and staff members with vides computer hardware, software, peripherals an SVA email account, which they are respon- and related equipment including tablets, hard sible for monitoring. Users can directly access drives and other accessories at specially dis- their SVA email account by visiting webmail. counted prices. sva.edu and logging in with their MySVA username and password. As an alternative, users The SVA Campus Store offers technical con- should set their SVA email to forward to another sulting that can help you choose the hardware account. All students, faculty and staff are and software bundle that best meets your expected to monitor their SVA email regularly, needs. It is also your one-stop shop for all Col- either through SVApps or by having their SVA lege swag! Get your SVA logo products here and email forwarded to their primary email address. wear your College with pride.

For additional help with accessing MySVA, SVApps email or any other campus systems, please call the SVA Help Desk at 212.592.2400

SVA.EDU 59 VISITORS Visitors are not permitted above the first-floor reception area in any College building, except as a specifically invited guest of the faculty or the administration. Faculty members will ask any uninvited visitors who appear in their classroom or studio to leave. Enrolled students who would like to bring guests to SVA facilities may request guest passes from their corresponding department. Guest passes take 24 hours to process.

VISUAL ARTS PRESS, LTD. The Visual Arts Press is the design studio for SVA. The press produces the College’s printed publications, website, environmental graphics and promotional products. It maintains a unified identity for the College while communicating its diverse messages.

Some of the most visible and highly regarded creations from the press throughout the past 50 years are SVA’s New York City subway posters. These posters have become a hallmark of great design in the New York landscape and have brought SVA international acclaim. The posters have featured the work of designers and artists such as Gail Anderson, Marshall Arisman, Chris Buzelli, Paul Davis, Stephen Doyle, Louise Fili, Milton Glaser, Marvin Mattelson, James McMullan, Jerry Moriarty, Tony Palladino, Paula Scher, Yuko Shimizu, George Tscherny and Robert Weaver.

The Visual Arts Press offers several paid design internships each year. Student interns are selected based on qualifications and a portfolio review. Go online at vap.sva.edu/internships to find out more and how to apply.

60 SVA HANDBOOK STANDARDS, PROCEDURES, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

Alcohol and Drug Policy 62 Alcohol and Drug Amnesty 65 Smoking Regulations 65 Student Disruptive and Concerning Behavior 65 Student Code of Conduct 67 Statement of Equal Opportunity 71 Discrimination, Discriminatory Harassment and Retaliation 72 Sex-Based Discrimination, Harassment, Title IX and Sexual Misconduct 74 Building Security Procedures 74 Damages 74 Hazardous and/or Dangerous Materials Policy 74 Hoverboards 75 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 75 Internet Policies and Procedures/SVA Electronic Communications 77 Facilities Maintenance and Repair Procedures 79 Missing Student Policy and Procedure 79 Plagiarism 80 Conflict of Interest Policy for SVA Employees, Including Faculty 80

SVA.EDU 61 ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY remember information. Very high doses cause The School of Visual Arts expects all members respiratory depression and death. If combined of the SVA community to assist in maintain- with other depressants of the central nervous ing a drug-free environment. The possession, system, much lower doses of alcohol will pro- use, distribution, dispensing or manufacture duce the effects just described. of a controlled substance (illicit drugs, alcohol, etc.) or being under the influence of such a sub- Repeated use of alcohol can lead to depen- stance on SVA premises, including residence dence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is halls, is prohibited and grounds for disciplinary likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, in- and/or legal action. cluding severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal can be Students and employees are prohibited from life-threatening. Long-term consumption of possessing, using or distributing illicit drugs large quantities of alcohol, particularly when and/or alcoholic beverages of any kind on combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to SVA property (including the residence halls) permanent damage to vital organs such as the or as part of any event sponsored by SVA or brain and the liver. any SVA organization. Preapproval to serve alcohol to persons over the age of 21 with Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy proper identification may be obtained from the may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol President, Executive Vice President, Provost syndrome. These infants have irreversible or their respective designee(s) under certain physical abnormalities and mental retardation. circumstances. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other Any SVA employee, as a condition of employ- youngsters of becoming alcoholics. ment, is expected to abide by the drug-free workplace policy. In addition, the College is re- The adverse health effects of drug abuse quired by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 vary widely based on the drug or drugs being to notify all employees and students that they abused and the manner of ingestion, but often must report any criminal drug statute convic- include one or more of the following: fluctua- tion for a violation occurring in the workplace no tions in heart rate; addiction; anxiety; paranoia; later than five days after such conviction. mood disturbances; HIV/AIDS infection; and impairment of short-term memory, attention, SVA TAKES A FIRM STANCE AGAINST judgment, coordination, balance and even death. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Comprehensive data regarding the long-and As reported in “What Works: Schools Without short-term health effects of commonly abused Drugs,” written by the U. S. Department of Edu- drugs is available from the National Institute cation (1992): on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, at: drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/ Alcohol consumption causes a number of commonly-abused-drugs-charts. marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordina- DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS tion required to drive a car safely, increasing AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND the likelihood that the driver will be involved STUDENTS in an accident. Low to moderate doses of al- SVA encourages individuals with alcohol or cohol also increase the incidence of a variety other drug-related problems to seek assistance of aggressive acts, including spouse and child through a drug or alcohol program, such as abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause those listed in this section. marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and

62 SVA HANDBOOK Students seeking assistance are encouraged of drugs can lead to imprisonment, fines, man- to speak with a staff member at SVA’s Student datory community service and loss of eligibility Health and Counseling Services (340 East for some financial aid programs, among other 24th Street, ground floor, 212.592.2246, Mon- sanctions and penalties. day–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM) for support. Short-term confidential services are provided FEDERAL PENALTIES: CONTROLLED free of charge. SUBSTANCES The federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 Staff and faculty seeking assistance are U.S.C. 801, et seq., creates a comprehensive encouraged to speak with their health-care pro- scheme of sanctions for offenses involving con- fessional for support. trolled substances, with penalties of up to life imprisonment and fines ranging into the millions The following community-based treatment or- of dollars for unlawful distribution or possession ganizations are also available as resources: of a controlled substance. The actual sanctions • Alcoholics Anonymous and penalties imposed generally are determined aa.org • 212.870.3400 by the seriousness of the offense, the quantity • Inter-Group Association of Alcoholics Anon- of illicit substances involved in the commission ymous of New York of the offense and the criminal background of nyintergroup.org the person convicted of the offense. 212.647.1680 • New York City Area of Narcotics Anonymous For example, federal penalties and sanctions for nycna.org simple possession of a controlled substance (21 212.929.6262 U.S.C. § 844) include but are not limited to the • Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai following: icahn.mssm.edu/research/addiction-institute • First conviction: Up to one-year imprison- 212.256.2623 ment and a fine of at least $1,000; and • After one prior drug conviction: Up to two POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS years, imprisonment and a fine of at least IMPOSED BY SVA $2,500; and Any employee or student found to be in viola- • After two or more prior drug convictions: Up tion of this policy will be subject to sanctions, to three years, imprisonment and a fine of at including but not limited to expulsion from SVA least $5,000. or termination of employment, suspension, referral to law enforcement authorities, parental Federal trafficking convictions are much more notification (as permitted by the federal Family serious, with individual penalties ranging from a Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)) year to life in prison and fines of up to $20 mil- and/or mandatory referral for counseling and/ lion. For a schedule of penalties for trafficking or treatment. For a list of student-specific dis- offenses, see: ciplinary consequences for violations of this • dea.gov/pr/multimedia-library/publications/ policy, see “Student Code of Conduct Sanc- drug_of_abuse.pdf#page=30 tions,” page 69. Notably, pursuant to federal law, any person POSSIBLE SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES found to have unlawfully distributed a con- IMPOSED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS trolled substance to a person under 21 may be A student or employee who violates this policy punished by up to twice the term of imprison- is subject not only to disciplinary sanctions by ment and twice the fines for a first offense (21 SVA but may be subject to criminal sanctions U.S.C. § 859). The same applies to distribution under federal and/or state law as well. Convic- or manufacture of drugs in or within 1,000 feet tion of illegal possession, use and/or distribution of a college or school, as well as for the receipt

SVA.EDU 63 of a controlled substance from a person under Below are the classifications for some of the 18 years of age (21 U.S.C. §§ 860-61). Convic- more common illicit drug offenses and crimes tion for possession and/or trafficking can also provided for by the New York Penal Law: lead to forfeiture of property, loss of entitlement • Sale of a controlled substance on or near to certain federal benefits and a criminal record school grounds (N.Y. Penal Law § 220.44), that may prevent an individual from entering or to a person less than 21 years of age (N.Y. certain career fields. Penal Law § 220.39), are Class B felonies; • Possession of a hypodermic instrument with- Pursuant to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of out a doctor’s prescription (N.Y. Penal Law § 1988, all employees, including student workers, 220.45), or possession or sale of drug para- must report any criminal drug statute convic- phernalia (which includes a wide category of tion for a violation occurring in the workplace to items that are considered drug preparation their immediate supervisor and the Director of materials) (N.Y. Penal Law § 220.50), are Human Resources no later than five days after Class A misdemeanors; such conviction. • Injection of another person with a narcotic drug with consent of that person is a Class E Students who receive federal financial aid (in- felony (N.Y. Penal Law § 220.46). cluding grants, loans or work-study funding) must report any criminal drug conviction that The full text of the New York Penal Law, in- occurs after the submission of a FAFSA form cluding classifications and penalties for all through the end of the academic year for which controlled substances offenses (Article 220), the student is receiving aid to the Director of is available via the New York State Courts web- Financial Aid and Executive Director of Hu- site: nycourts.gov/judges/cji/2-PenalLaw/220/ man Resources within five days of the criminal art220hp.shtml. conviction. In addition to College sanctions, students convicted of such charges risk the NEW YORK STATE PENALTIES: ALCOHOL revocation of federal student aid. New York law also prohibits the sale or possession of alcohol in certain circumstances. Below NEW YORK STATE PENALTIES: is a list of some common offenses and penalties CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES relating to alcoholic beverages provided for by Additional penalties may apply under various New York Law: New York State drug laws. As under federal • Giving or selling alcohol to a person under the law, the actual sanctions and penalties image of 21 carries a penalty of up to five days, posed are determined by the seriousness of imprisonment and a $200 fine (N.Y. ABC Law the offense, the quantity of illicit substances §65-a); involved in the commission of the offense and • Purchasing or attempting to purchase an al- the criminal background of the person convicted coholic beverage through fraudulent means of the offense. The New York State Penal Law by a person under age 21 carries a penalty of characterizes more minor drug offenses as up to 30 hours of community service, a fine “misdemeanors” (offenses punishable by im- of up to $100 and/or mandatory completion prisonment for more than 15 days but no more of an alcohol awareness program (N.Y. ABC than one year) and more serious drug offenses Law § 65-b); as “felonies” (crimes punishable by imprison- • Unlawful possession of alcohol by a person ment ranging from one year to life). Felonies under the age of 21 with the intent to con- are further classified from A to E, with varying sume carries a penalty of up to 30 hours of degrees of minimum and maximum sentences; community service and a fine of up to $50 class A felonies carry the longest jail sentences, (N.Y. ABC Law § 65-c). while class E felonies carry the shortest.

64 SVA HANDBOOK This lists only a sampling of federal and state may result in appropriate corrective action, up penalties and sanctions for conduct involving to and including expulsion or termination of drugs and alcohol, all of which are subject to employment. The Directors of Student Affairs change. Additional federal, state and local pen- and Human Resources will promptly investigate alties and sanctions may apply. any disputes arising under this policy. Each student, faculty or staff member is protected ALCOHOL AND DRUG from retaliatory action or from being subjected AMNESTY to any adverse action for exercising or attempt- CONSIDERATIONS FOR GOOD ing to exercise their rights under this policy. SAMARITANS AND SELF-REFERRAL Any person who feels they have been subject The College recognizes that there may be health to a retaliatory adverse action for exercising or safety emergencies related to the use of al- or attempting to exercise any rights under this cohol or other substances in which the potential policy or under any applicable law or regulation for disciplinary action by the College may serve concerning the subject matter of this policy as a deterrent to students who want to seek should inform the Director of Student Affairs assistance for themselves or to “Good Samari- or the Director of Human Resources, who will tans” who want to get help for another member promptly investigate the complaint and provide of the SVA community. In all such matters, the for adequate redress where necessary. health and safety of the student at risk will be the College’s top priority. Accordingly, should Any questions regarding the smoking policy a student, or another individual on behalf of should be directed to Student Affairs (tel: that student, voluntarily come forward seeking 212.592.2214; email: [email protected]) assistance in a situation involving the over- or Human Resources (tel: 212.592.2645; email: consumption or abuse of drugs and alcohol, the [email protected]). College’s student conduct response in regard to that overconsumption will be first and fore- STUDENT DISRUPTIVE AND most focused on medical treatment, counseling CONCERNING BEHAVIOR and/or educational interventions. However, the Faculty, staff and students may encounter con- College reserves the right to address any associ- cerning or disruptive behavior on campus. If any ated acts that compromise the well-being of the such situations occur, the issues or behavior community and its members such as harass- should be addressed using the following guide- ment, violence, damage, harm to self/others or lines and procedures. If anyone at the College distribution of illegal substances on a case-by- is concerned about an individual student, the case basis as deemed appropriate/necessary. Students at Risk Committee (STAR) should be contacted via an online form: star.sva.edu. SMOKING REGULATIONS In accordance with government regulations, the STAR assesses students of concern and reviews School of Visual Arts prohibits smoking in any reports regarding student behavior provided by part of its buildings, including private offices, SVA faculty, staff and students. STAR provides private rooms, hallways, restrooms and all resi- guidance and support to faculty and staff who dence halls. Smoking is also prohibited within are faced with challenging and sensitive student 25 feet of any building entrance. This includes issues. They provide case management sup- the use of electronic smoking devices such as port for the College while connecting students e-cigarettes, vapes, etc. to available support and resources. Committee members include the Director of Student Af- Any violation of or dispute arising under this fairs, the Associate Director of Student Health policy should be reported immediately to the and Counseling Services, the Associate Director Director of Student Affairs or the Director of of Disability Resources, the Associate Director Human Resources. Violations of this policy of Student Affairs and the Associate Director

SVA.EDU 65 of Residence Life, as well as additional repre- • Assure the student that the conversation sentatives from Student Health and Counseling will be private; however, you will need to let Services and Residence Life. To connect with the appropriate administrators know what STAR, go to star.sva.edu. is discussed, and you cannot promise confidentiality. You should advise the student HOW SHOULD I RESPOND TO A STUDENT that Health and Counseling Services staff can EXHIBITING DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR? provide confidential advice. With the excep- • Address the behavior immediately (e.g., “I tion of Health and Counseling Services staff need you to lower your voice”) and caution designated as confidential resources, all staff the student that it is unacceptable and will must report any complaints of sexual miscon- not be tolerated. duct to the Title IX Coordinator. • Unless there is a concern for the student’s • Use first person, “I,” to address the specific immediate safety, ask the student to leave if concerns and behavior you have observed the behavior continues. (e.g., “I’ve noticed that...”/“I’m concerned • If the student refuses to leave, contact that,” etc.). SVA Security for assistance by calling • Listen to the student carefully, without 212.696.4632. judgment. • Following the resolution of the incident, com- • If a student speaks about being depressed plete an online report at star.sva.edu. The and is expressing life-threatening behavior student name, ID number (if known), place to self or others, call 911 and notify of residence (if known), and location and de- SVA Security. scription of the incident should be included. • If you feel the student would benefit from counseling, suggest that the student meet HOW SHOULD I RESPOND TO A STUDENT with a therapist at SVA. Students can sched- WHO APPEARS TO BE IN DISTRESS? ule an appointment by calling 212.592.2246 If at any time you believe the student is in or by visiting Student Health and Counseling serious distress that may require further as- Services at 340 East 24th Street, ground sistance, or is exhibiting violent or disruptive floor. The office is open from 9:00 AM to behavior, or if you are not comfortable meeting 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. with the student individually for any reason, you should contact the Director of Student Affairs. HOW CAN I FOLLOW UP WITH THE The Director of Student Affairs may direct the STUDENT AND OFFER SUPPORT? matter to the STAR Committee or otherwise Confidentiality standards prevent the Student refer the student to the appropriate resources. Health and Counseling Services staff from pro- SVA staff, including the STAR Committee, are viding information about a student who is in trained in handling these matters and are best treatment. However, you may follow up privately prepared to address the situation and assist the to inquire about the student’s well-being. student. In contacting the Director of Student Affairs, you should include the student’s name STUDENT HELP RESOURCES (and ID number, if known), a factual account of • The Samaritans, a 24-hour crisis hotline, the situation and your contact information. offers free confidential emotional support: 212.673.3000. IF YOU CHOOSE TO MEET WITH THE • 24-hour security desk: 212.696.4632 STUDENT PRIVATELY, PLEASE FOLLOW • Disability Resources: 212.592.2396 THESE GUIDELINES: • Student Health and Counseling Services: • Gather as much relevant information as 212.592.2246 possible, including the student’s ID number, contact information, place of residence, etc.

66 SVA HANDBOOK STUDENT CODE 11. Use, possession or storage of any weapon, OF CONDUCT including but not limited to knives, The School of Visual Arts provides students self-defense spray devices, firearms or am- with an environment that stimulates and munition, dangerous chemicals, fireworks or nurtures creative exploration and interaction. explosives, regardless of the presence of a Students are expected to support that environ- state or federal license to possess same. ment and the community in which they work 12. Possession, use or distribution of alcohol, and live by actively practicing and living by narcotics and other controlled substances SVA’s Student Code of Conduct. Students must on College grounds, including residences. practice an ethic that includes fostering per- 13. Possession or use of a hoverboard or similar sonal and professional integrity and trust, and self-balancing scooter. being responsible for their actions. 14. Violation of the College alcohol, drug or smoking policy. STUDENT CODE OF 15. Theft of services or property, including fail- CONDUCT VIOLATIONS ure to report knowledge of possession of In order to give students a better understanding stolen property. of the kind of behavior that violates the Student 16. Disrespect to any member of the SVA com- Code of Conduct, and is therefore subject to munity, including models, and/or failure to disciplinary action, a list of possible offenses comply with the lawful directions of College follows. While this list gives examples of faculty or staff. the broad scope of prohibited conduct, it is 17. Inappropriate use of mobile devices in the not exhaustive. classroom. 1. Disorderly, disruptive or aggressive behavior 18. Failure or refusal to testify as a witness at a that interferes with the general comfort, disciplinary hearing. safety, security, health, welfare or education 19. Failure to comply with the authorized re- of a member of the SVA community or the quest of an administrative representative of regular operation of the College. the College, including but not limited to staff 2. Damage, destruction or removal of another members of Student Affairs, Residence Life, student’s work or property. Security or Facilities. 3. Intentionally and/or knowingly providing 20. Failure to abide by or complete the terms of false information, testimony or evidence. a judicial sanction. 4. Unauthorized entry or misuse of 21. Attempting to commit an act that violates College property. the Student Code of Conduct. 5. Vandalism or damage to personal or 22. Assisting another student to commit an act SVA property. that violates the Student Code of Conduct. 6. Use of spray paint, spray adhesive, smoke emitting devices, toxic glue or spray glue in DISRUPTIVE STUDENT BEHAVIOR any SVA building, including but not limited REQUIRING COUNSELING AND/OR to classrooms, studios, offices, residence MEDICAL CARE halls, common spaces and stairwells. Behavior that may jeopardize the physical/ 7. Engaging in, or threatening to engage in, any mental health or safety of a member of the behavior that endangers the health or safety SVA community may warrant additional ac- of another person, property or oneself. tion by the College. Students of concern may 8. Physical violence, actual or threatened, be required to complete a mandatory health against any individual or group of persons. referral. This is a meeting with a clinician from 9. Violation of the College policy on discrimina- Student Health and Counseling Services or pre- tion and harassment. approved outside clinicians. 10. Violation of the College policy on sexual misconduct.

SVA.EDU 67 Based on this evaluation, mandatory ongoing Alleged violations of the Sexual Misconduct treatment may be required for a student to Policy will be handled in accordance with the continue at the College. If psychiatric care is a procedures outlined in that policy. condition for the student’s continuance at the College, the student may be responsible for the Once a complaint is received, the student who financial costs of that care. has allegedly violated the Student Code of Con- duct will receive written notice that includes Student Health and Counseling Services is able information about the alleged violation(s). A to provide referrals to local services. student who has allegedly violated the Student Code of Conduct must meet with the Director If a student is required to receive services and of Student Affairs or his designee concerning does so outside of the College, a release permit- the alleged violation. The Director or his des- ting the clinician to discuss pertinent issues ignee will determine if the case will be handled with clinicians from Student Health and Coun- in an individual conduct meeting or with a Stu- seling Services is required. dent Code of Conduct Disciplinary Committee Hearing based on the initial meeting with the Students whose behavior creates a risk to oth- student. ers may be suspended from participating in all College activities, including participating in TYPES OF CONDUCT RESOLUTION: classes or activities and contact with faculty. INDIVIDUAL CONDUCT MEETING After gathering the facts and relevant evidence, Reinstatement is determined on a case-by-case the Director or his designee will issue a deter- basis and is also contingent upon the require- mination of responsibility, and in the event of a ments of the Medical Leave of Absence policy. finding of responsibility for a Code of Conduct violation, appropriate sanction(s) will be as- The student will have the opportunity to discuss signed. The student may accept the sanction(s) the outcome of any evaluation and actions with or submit an appeal based on one of three the Director of Student Affairs. If an adminis- grounds, which are listed on page 71. trative decision is necessary, it will be given in writing and subject to review by the Provost If the student appeals the determination of an whose decision is final. Reasonable devia- individual conduct meeting, the appeal will be tions from these procedures will not invalidate handled as follows: decisions or proceedings unless significant • For an appeal of a case involving a sanction prejudice against the student may result. involving suspension or dismissal, the appeal will be referred to the Student Code of Con- DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES GOVERNING duct Disciplinary Committee Hearing. COMPLAINTS AGAINST STUDENTS • For an appeal of a case not involving a sanc- The Student Code of Conduct disciplinary pro- tion of suspension or dismissal, the appeal cess does not follow the rules of procedure used will be referred to the Provost’s office. in court proceedings, and legal representation is not permitted in any hearing. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE HEARING Any person may file a report or complaint that After an initial meeting with a student regard- alleges a violation of the Student Code of Con- ing allegations of a Code of Conduct violation, duct whether the offense was targeted at them the Director of Student Affairs or his designee or other members of the Community. Any such may determine that a Student Code of Conduct report or complaint must be made in writing and Disciplinary Committee Hearing will be sched- submitted to the Director of Student Affairs. uled. The Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary

68 SVA HANDBOOK Committee Hearing will also be convened if a sanctions imposed. Sanctions imposed by the student appeals a determination including a Director of Student Affairs, his designee or the sanction of suspension or dismissal following Disciplinary Committee are effective imme- an individual conduct meeting. diately unless specifically stated otherwise in the written determination. The Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary Committee consists of: The student is expected to attend the Disciplin- • Director of Student Affairs or his designee ary Committee Hearing, whether it was called • Coordinator of Academic Advisement or at the student’s appeal or by the Director of his designee Student Affairs. If the student does not attend • The advisor from the student’s major depart- the hearing, the Director or his designee hearing ment or a department with a connection to the case will proceed in the student’s absence the alleged violation based on the available information and deter- • Two student employees of the Office of Stu- mine an appropriate resolution. The student will dent Affairs (may include Visual Arts Student be notified in writing of the determination, in- Association–VASA–members, Resident As- cluding any sanctions imposed. A record of the sistants or Orientation Leaders) who have proceedings will be made and kept on file. been trained to participate in such hearings. STUDENT CODE OF The student will be notified in writing of the CONDUCT SANCTIONS date, time and location of the hearing. During A student who is found to have violated the the hearing the student may present supporting Student Code of Conduct may receive any of information, including witnesses. The Disciplin- the following sanctions in the absolute judg- ary Committee may call witnesses and take ment of the Director of Student Affairs or his such other steps as it deems appropriate in its designee, or the Student Code of Conduct discretion in order to determine relevant facts Disciplinary Committee. and make an informed decision. While these hearings are intended to assist the committee in Warning its fact-finding process, formal rules of evidence Written notice of behavior that is not consistent shall not be followed, and no party may appear with the Student Code of Conduct. with or through counsel, or be represented at the hearing by counsel. The scheduling and tim- A subsequent occurrence of the sanctioned ing of hearing sessions shall be undertaken with behavior may result in immediate imposition of due regard to the importance of completing the a more severe sanction. hearing in an expeditious manner and with consideration of the schedules and commitments of Probation all participants. The Director of Student Affairs’ A student placed on probation may attend decision with respect to scheduling issues shall classes and use College facilities for course re- be final. In cases where the Director of Student quirements, but depending on the violation may Affairs or his designee has previously made a be prevented from being on College premises determination, the Disciplinary Committee may for any other purpose and may not be allowed to affirm that decision or modify it in any respect, participate in College-associated extracurricular including imposing more severe sanctions. activities. Any further Student Code of Conduct violations occurring during the probationary After the hearing is completed, the student period, or violations of probationary terms, will be notified, in writing, of the determination may result in immediate imposition of a more of the Disciplinary Committee, including any severe sanction.

SVA.EDU 69 Mandatory Health Referral threat to the SVA community or causes the A student may be referred to Student Health student to significantly disrupt the educational and Counseling Services or an outside and activities of the community. Where the threat preapproved licensed clinician for assessment to the community is a result of a student’s related to substance use, behavioral concerns, psychiatric, psychological or other medical con- or concerns related to emotional well-being. dition, the student will be referred to Student If this sanction is assigned, the student will Health and Counseling Services for immediate be required to attend the initial meeting, and assessment. any required sessions recommended by the clinician(s). In such cases, after the student has been notified of such interim suspension, the suspended Restitution student will be given the opportunity to meet Payment to the College or others for damages with the Director of Student Affairs or his to property resulting from a violation of the Stu- designee within five business days, or as soon dent Code of Conduct. thereafter as possible, in order to discuss the following issues only: Deferred Suspension • The nature of the charges, including the Deferred suspension from the College is a pe- identity of the person or persons making the riod of review during which the student must complaint. However, in some cases, includ- demonstrate an ability to comply with College ing cases involving violations of the Sexual policies and all other stipulated requirements. Misconduct Policy, the complainant’s identity A student placed on deferred suspension may may be kept confidential. attend classes and use College facilities for • The reason why the conduct indicates that course requirements, but depending on the vio- the continued presence of the student on lation may be prevented from being on College College premises poses a substantial and premises for any other purpose and may not immediate threat to the student’s own self, be allowed to participate in College-associated others or property. extracurricular activities. If, during the period of the deferred suspension, the student is again Dismissal found responsible for violating any College pol- Termination of enrollment and permanent icy, the student will be immediately suspended exclusion from College premises, all classes from the College. and activities with loss of all rights, including tuition refunds. Suspension Exclusion from College premises, all classes Alternative Sanctions and activities. While the maximum period for Sanctions other than those stated previously suspension is one academic year, a conditional may be imposed if deemed necessary or appro- suspension may be given with reinstatement priate in a particular circumstance. Examples based on fulfillment of specified requirements. of such sanctions include but are not limited to the following: Interim Suspension • Community service The College may suspend a student on an • Removal from College residences interim basis, prior to any hearing before the • Loss of privilege to access College computing Director of Student Affairs or his designee, or resources, studios, labs or networks the Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary Com- • Prohibition from attending a particular class, mittee, if the College determines in its absolute workshop or event. A student prohibited from discretion that there is a basis to conclude that attending an event that is prepaid will not the continued presence of the student at the receive a refund. College poses a substantial and immediate • Educational sanctioning

70 SVA HANDBOOK CIVIL OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS designee or the Disciplinary Committee will Regardless of any other actions taken or sanc- remain in effect. The Provost or his designee tions imposed by the Director of Student Affairs will inform the student of the decision regarding or his designee, or by the Student Code of the appeal. Conduct Disciplinary Committee, the College reserves the right to commence civil proceed- DETERMINATIONS/STANDARD OF PROOF ings in court against the student, or to refer The Director of Student Affairs or his designee any matter for criminal prosecution, if it and the Student Code of Conduct Disciplinary deems appropriate. Committee will use the “preponderance of the evidence” as the standard of proof to determine APPEALS whether a violation of the Code of Conduct The decision by the Director of Student Affairs occurred. Preponderance of evidence means or his designee and the Student Code of Con- that the Director of Student Affairs or his duct Disciplinary Committee may be appealed. designee and the Student Code of Conduct Dis- The three grounds for appeal are: ciplinary Committee must be convinced based • A procedural error affecting the determina- on the information it considers that it is more tion or sanction; likely than not that a violation of the Code of • New information that was not available at Conduct occurred. the time of the investigation or hearing and that may change the determination or Please note: The procedures set forth in this sanction; and policy statement are the only means by which • The sanctions issued were too severe in the College administration will be deemed to relation to the student’s record or nature of have notice of any alleged complaints or allega- the violation. tions of College policy violations. Individuals who perceive themselves to be the victim of Disagreement with the findings or sanction is policy violations, therefore, must avail them- not, by itself, grounds for appeal. selves of these procedures in order to obtain redress for any alleged policy violations. The request for an appeal must be submitted within five business days after a copy of the DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES written decision has been delivered to the stu- GOVERNING COMPLAINTS AGAINST dent’s SVA email address. The appeal should FACULTY AND STAFF be emailed to [email protected] or addressed to: Complaints or reports concerning SVA faculty Office of the Provost, School of Visual Arts, 209 and staff should be directed to the Executive East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010. Director of Human Resources at 212.592.2620 or [email protected], 380 Second Avenue, Appeals decisions will be communicated within 8th floor. 10 business days of the receipt of the written appeal. The Provost or his designee may deter- All complaints brought by or against faculty mine to uphold the findings and sanctions of the and staff will be promptly and thoroughly in- Disciplinary Committee, or to modify any part of vestigated. If the investigation reveals that a those findings and sanctions. The Provost or his violation of SVA policy occurred, SVA will take designee also may impose additional sanctions. appropriate remedial action, up to and including Any decision by the Provost or his designee is termination of employment. made in his absolute discretion, and is final and not subject to further review. STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY While the appeal is pending, sanctions im- The School of Visual Arts is committed posed by the Director of Student Affairs, his to providing a working, learning and living

SVA.EDU 71 environment free from unlawful discrimination SVA’s policies regarding discrimination and and harassment. SVA does not discriminate on harassment reflect its responsibility as an edu- the basis of any protected characteristic in ad- cational institution whose environment must missions, financial aid or employment, or in the be conducive to learning and mutual trust. administration of any SVA program or activity. Its concern is for all members of the College community—students, faculty and staff. Its DISCRIMINATION, procedures are designed to address any alleged DISCRIMINATORY violations of policy promptly and with equity to HARASSMENT AND all involved, to maintain privacy if possible and RETALIATION to ensure that retaliation does not occur when (Note: Complaints of sex-based discrimination, rights under this policy are exercised. SVA is sexual or sex-based harassment, sexual assault, committed to provide those who feel that they sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic have been subjected to conduct in violation of violence and stalking are governed by separate this policy with mechanisms for seeking re- procedures. For more information about these dress and resources for support. Accordingly, procedures, contact SVA’s Title IX Coordinator SVA prohibits retaliation against any person for or review the College’s Title IX procedures online complaining of a violation of this policy or for at sva.edu/sexualmisconduct.) participating in any investigation or proceedings related to an alleged violation. The School of Visual Arts is committed to providing equal treatment and opportunity for Support systems and complaint procedures its students and employees, maintaining an are in place to help anyone who feels they have environment that is free of bias, prejudice, dis- been discriminated against or harassed. Since crimination and harassment, and establishing discrimination and harassment can take many fair complaint procedures. The School of Visual forms and occur in a wide range of settings Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, and behaviors, individuals may feel uncertain color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, whether an experience is harassment or dis- gender (including gender identity or expres- crimination. Nonetheless, anyone who feels they sion), pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, may be the victim of harassment or discrimina- military or veteran status, marital status, pa- tion by a member of the SVA community should rental or familial status, alienage or citizenship take immediate action. Early reporting and status, domestic violence status, genetic pre- intervention has proven to be the most effective disposition or carrier status, partnership status method of resolving actual or perceived inci- or any other legally protected characteristic dents of harassment. Therefore, SVA strongly in employment, academic, student admission urges the prompt reporting of complaints or and/or financial aid decisions, or in any other concerns, as outlined in “Student Complaint programs or activities. The College is firmly Procedures,” below, and “Faculty/ Staff Com- committed to the rights of all members of its plaint Procedures,” page 74. community—students, faculty and staff—who must interact through mutual respect and trust STUDENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES to ensure that the campus remains a center of Students who feel they have been subjected to learning. Any student, faculty or staff member harassment or discrimination should speak with who violates College policy by subjecting an- the Title IX Coordinator, the Director of Student other to discrimination or harassment of any Affairs, their advisor, a faculty or staff member, kind will be subject to appropriate disciplinary or their department chair. action, including immediate expulsion from the College or termination of employment, in accor- SVA’s Title IX Coordinator, Laurel Christy, is dance with the policies and procedures outlined located on the ground floor of 340 East 24th in this Handbook. Street. She may be reached at 212.592.2153

72 SVA HANDBOOK or at [email protected]. The Director of Stu- individual should describe what they would dent Affairs, Bill Martino, is also located on the like the College to do to address the situation. ground floor of 340 East 24th Street. He may Prompt submission of formal complaints is be reached at 212.592.2212 or at encouraged. [email protected]. Upon receipt of a formal written complaint, the Any senior administrator, department chair or Title IX Coordinator will consider the grievance coordinator, or any other person with supervi- and assess whether an investigation is appro- sory responsibility who receives a complaint priate. If so, an investigation will be conducted of harassment or discrimination, must report by the Title IX Coordinator or her designee. The the complaint to the Title IX Coordinator investigation may include interviewing the indi- immediately. vidual who submitted the complaint and others who may have relevant knowledge, as well Individuals who believe they are being subjected as reviewing documentary materials or other to harassment may choose to speak directly information. with the offender and advise them that the behavior is unwelcome and request that it be The time it will take to conduct the investigation discontinued. Sometimes this approach can will depend on a variety of factors, including the be an effective way of confronting harassment nature and scope of the allegations, however, or bias. the College will seek to resolve the grievance promptly and will apprise the complainant of Individuals who believe they have been sub- any unanticipated delays. College personnel jected to harassment or discrimination may who have a need to know about the issue will be also choose to meet with the Title IX Coordina- informed, and information will be shared only tor, the Director of Student Affairs or another as necessary with investigators, witnesses and member of the faculty. During that meeting, the other relevant parties. During the investiga- individual may: tion, the Title IX Coordinator may put in place • Bring a friend, advisor or someone else the remedial measures to alleviate and/or prevent student trusts. future occurrences of the alleged misconduct. • Discuss the experience or situation. It is up Continuation of any remedial measures will be to the individual as to whether they want to revisited once a final determination is reached. identify the alleged offender. However, failure to identify the individual may result in SVA’s Upon conclusion of the investigation, the find- inability to investigate or take ings will be summarized in a written report. remedial action. Based upon the findings, the Title IX Coordi- • Ask any questions about making a formal nator will determine whether it is more likely complaint or SVA’s investigation/adjudication than not that SVA policy has been violated. The process. determination will then be communicated to the • Choose to make a formal written complaint. parties. If a violation is found to have occurred, • Decline to make a formal complaint. However, the Title IX Coordinator will take appropriate even when an individual declines to make a action to ensure that the violation is remedied, formal complaint, SVA may proceed with an which may include referral to the Director investigation. of Student Affairs if the complaint is against a student. To initiate a formal grievance process for non- sex-based claims of discrimination, harassment If the complainant and accused are both SVA or retaliation, individuals must submit a written students, either party may appeal the deci- statement to the Title IX Coordinator alleging sion to SVA’s Provost. If only the complainant the prohibited conduct. In the statement, the is a student, the complainant may appeal if no

SVA.EDU 73 violation is found to have occurred. The appeal with questions or concerns that pertain to sex must be made within two weeks of receiving the discrimination, harassment or misconduct are determination by submitting a letter to SVA’s encouraged to review SVA’s Title IX and Sexual Provost specifying the basis for the appeal. Misconduct policies and procedures at sva.edu/ SVA’s Provost will review the appeal and any ad- sexualmisconduct and to speak with SVA’s Title ditional information supplied by the parties. The IX Coordinator: Provost’s determination on appeal will be final. Laurel Christy Questions regarding procedures related to 340 East 24th Street, ground floor student complaints of discrimination, harass- Tel: 212.592.2153 ment or retaliation should be directed to the Email: [email protected] Title IX Coordinator. BUILDING SECURITY FACULTY AND STAFF COMPLAINT PROCEDURES PROCEDURES Security in SVA buildings is strictly enforced. Faculty and administrative staff members All College buildings are open from 8:00 AM to should submit their discrimination, harassment 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except during or retaliation complaints to the Executive Direc- College holidays. Some studios are also open 24 tor of Human Resources, Frank Agosta, 380 hours, seven days a week. Second Avenue, 8th floor, 212.592.2620, or [email protected]. Overnight stays, visitors and any unscheduled access to SVA buildings and studios must be All complaints brought by or against faculty and requested and approved by the appropriate staff under this policy will be promptly and thor- department chair at least 24 hours in advance. oughly investigated. If the investigation reveals Guests must bring picture IDs and receive a that a violation of SVA policy occurred, SVA will visitor’s pass from the security officer. Request take prompt and appropriate remedial action, for Access forms are available in each academic including disciplinary action, which may include department office. reprimand/verbal counseling, training, censure, removal of privileges, letters of warning, sus- DAMAGES pension and dismissal. SVA property that is damaged through negli- gence or abuse will be replaced or repaired at SEX-BASED the going rate and charged to whomever DISCRIMINATION, is responsible. Students who fail to make pay- HARASSMENT, TITLE IX AND ment in a timely manner may be withdrawn SEXUAL MISCONDUCT from classes. SVA is committed to complying with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which HAZARDOUS AND/OR prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in DANGEROUS employment, academic, student admission and/ MATERIALS POLICY or financial aid decisions, or in any other pro- SVA prohibits the presence or use of hazardous grams or activities. Accordingly, all members of or dangerous materials, including dangerous the School of Visual Arts’ community, including artists’ materials, on campus. If you need more applicants, students, employees (both faculty information on the products or materials you and staff) and third parties doing business with are using, please contact the Facilities Office at SVA, are strictly prohibited from engaging in 212.592.2007 or [email protected]. sex-based discrimination and harassment; sexual misconduct, including sexual assault; dating The use of spray paint, spray adhesive and violence; and domestic violence. Individuals spray glue, toxic glues, epoxies and resins is

74 SVA HANDBOOK prohibited in any SVA building, including but • The right to agree to disclosures of person- not limited to classrooms, studios, offices, resi- ally identifiable information (PII) contained in dence halls, common spaces and stairwells. The educational records (information that would Environmental Protection Agency and the New make identity easily traceable—e.g., your York City fire code allow for the use of spray Social Security Number), except to the extent paint, spray adhesives and spray glue only in that FERPA authorizes disclosure without prescribed spray booths. Since no such booths consent. An example of disclosure without exist on campus, the use of such materials is consent would be the opening of your records not allowed. to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A college official is a person HOVERBOARDS employed by SVA in an administrative, super- Self-balancing scooters, such as hoverboards, visory, academic, research or support staff are prohibited in all SVA facilities, including position (including law enforcement unit per- all residence halls, academic and administra- sonnel and health staff); a person serving on tive buildings, the Student Center and the SVA the board of trustees; or a student serving on Theatre. They are also illegal to use on New York an official committee, such as a disciplinary City streets and sidewalks. or grievance committee. A college official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside FAMILY EDUCATIONAL of SVA who performs an institutional service RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT or function for which the college would other- (FERPA) wise use its own employees and who is under This important legislation, known by the acro- the direct control of the college with respect nym FERPA, guarantees students certain rights to the use and maintenance of PII from edu- regarding their education records (records that cation records, such as an attorney, auditor include but are not limited to grades, financial or collection agent, or a student volunteering records and other personal information). FERPA to assist another school official in performing applies to all students attending SVA, regard- their tasks. A college official has a legitimate less of age. educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill STUDENT FERPA RIGHTS professional responsibilities for SVA. • The right to inspect and review your edu- • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. cational records. You may submit a written Department of Education concerning alleged request to the Registrar that specifies the failures of SVA to comply with the require- record(s) you wish to inspect. SVA will make ments of FERPA. The name and address of arrangements for access and notify you of the office that administers FERPA are: the time and place where the record(s) may Family Policy Compliance Office be inspected. U.S. Department of Education • The right to request the amendment of your 400 Maryland Avenue SW education records that you believe to be inac- Washington, DC 20202 curate, misleading or otherwise in violation of your privacy rights under FERPA. To do this, DIRECTORY INFORMATION simply write the SVA office responsible for SVA may disclose Directory Information to the record, make clear which part you want third-party organizations without a student’s changed and specify what you feel is inac- consent. Such outside organizations may in- curate or misleading. If SVA decides not to clude but are not limited to federal and state amend the record, the College will notify you agencies offering jobs and educational benefits, in writing of the decision and advise you of potential employers, insurance agencies and your right to a hearing regarding the request financial institutions. for amendment.

SVA.EDU 75 “Directory Information” is defined by SVA as: as a State postsecondary authority that is student’s name, address, telephone number, responsible for supervising the college’s email address, major field of study, enrollment State-supported education programs. Dis- status (undergraduate or graduate, full-time or closures under this provision may be made in part-time), dates of attendance and degree(s) connection with an audit or evaluation of Fed- conferred. eral or State-supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with If students wish to restrict the disclosure of Federal legal requirements that relate to Directory Information, they should complete a those programs. These entities may make FERPA Disclosure Form, which is available at further disclosures of PII to outside entities the Registrar’s Office and online at that are designated by them as their autho- sva. edu/registrar. rized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation or enforcement or compliance The College honors requests to withhold activity on their behalf. Directory Information but cannot assume • In connection with financial aid for which the responsibility for contacting a student for sub- student has applied or which the student has sequent permission to release information. received, if the information is necessary to Regardless of the effect, the College assumes determine eligibility for the aid, determine the no liability for honoring instructions that such amount of the aid, determine the conditions information be withheld. of the aid or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. DISCLOSURE POLICY • To organizations conducting studies for, or SVA typically will disclose personally identifi- on behalf of, SVA in order to: (a) develop, able information (PII)—such as a Social Security validate or administer predictive tests; (b) Number, grades or other private information— administer student aid programs; or (c) im- from a student’s education record only with prove instruction. the written consent of the student. However, • To accrediting organizations to carry out their FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from stu- accrediting functions. dents’ education records, without consent of • To the parent(s) or guardian(s) of an eligible the student, if the disclosure meets one or more student who claimed the student as a depen- of the following conditions: dent on their most recent income tax return, • To other school officials, including teachers, provided the parent(s) or guardian(s) provide within SVA whom the school has determined adequate documentation of the dependent to have legitimate educational interests. This status, in writing. Disclosure may not be includes contractors, consultants, volunteers made without such written documentation. or other parties to whom the school has out- • To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully sourced institutional services or functions. issued subpoena. SVA will make a reasonable • To officials of another school where the attempt to inform the student before the dis- student seeks or intends to enroll, or where closure, unless ordered not to do so by the student is already enrolled if the disclo- the subpoena. sure is for purposes related to the student’s • To appropriate parties in a health or safety enrollment or transfer. SVA will make a rea- emergency. sonable attempt to inform the student before • To a victim of an alleged crime of violence, the disclosure, unless the student initiated including a non-forcible sex offense. The dis- the request. closure may only include the final results of • To authorized representatives of the U.S. the disciplinary proceeding with respect to Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney that alleged crime or offense, regardless of General, the U.S. Secretary of Education or the finding. State and local educational authorities, such

76 SVA HANDBOOK • To the general public, the final results of a communications and the content of all elec- disciplinary proceeding if the college deter- tronic data created and stored. mines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex of- Students and faculty have no expectation of fense, and the student has committed personal privacy with respect to matter stored a violation of the college’s rules or policies in, created by, received by or sent via SVA’s with respect to the allegation made against computer systems and facilities. Authorized the student. SVA staff members monitor and record com- • To parent(s) or guardian(s) of a student re- puting access in order to maintain security garding the student’s violation of any Federal, and the highest level of operation of the ad- State or local law, or of any rule or policy of ministrative computing resources. Internal the college, governing the use or possession communication systems, electronic messages, of alcohol or a controlled substance if the files and data, and all hardware and software, school determines the student committed a are and remain the property of SVA at all times. disciplinary violation and the student is under Subject to the provisions of applicable law, SVA the age of 21. has the right to retrieve, review and monitor • To Veterans Administration officials, the De- any message or file composed, sent, received or partment of Homeland Security, the Federal accessible through SVA equipment or technolo- Bureau of Investigation, military recruiters or gies, including any message or file deleted from the Internal Revenue Service, under certain the SVA computer system or voicemail system. conditions. Although access to SVA networks and email accounts allow for the use of passwords for se- STUDENT CONSENT TO ALLOW OR curity, be advised that confidentiality should not PREVENT DISCLOSURE be assumed, and ultimate privacy should not be The FERPA Disclosure Form allows students to expected, subject to the provisions of instruct SVA to do the following: applicable law. • Allow or prevent disclosure of Directory Information to third parties, except to the SVA reserves the right to monitor access and extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure usage of SVA’s email facilities for any reason without consent. and without warning, without prior consent of, • Allow or prevent disclosure of education or without notification to, the individual. records to parents, guardians or other individuals of the student’s choosing. All accounts are issued for the sole use of students, faculty or staff, as applicable. Users are INTERNET POLICIES AND responsible for all actions on the account issued PROCEDURES/SVA to them and should take the proper precautions ELECTRONIC to safeguard its usage and for safeguarding COMMUNICATIONS the credentials issued to them. Users are not SVA’s computer services and facilities are an permitted to share login credentials for SVA important aspect of its educational mission, networks, systems and applications, including which includes a commitment to the pursuit of SVApps (Google G Suite, MySVA, Web Advi- academic excellence and the highest level of sor, Self-Service Portal, Canvas LMS), access artistic expression. To achieve these goals, all to the wireless network on campus, etc. Users users of computing resources are expected to will be required to follow the password-creation behave in a responsible, ethical and legal man- guidelines as listed in SVA’s Password Policy ner, in accordance with the following guidelines, document provided by the IT department. which apply to internal and external electronic communications, Internet usage, SVA-owned or Users are not permitted to use SVA com- SVA-licensed hardware and software, voicemail puting facilities in any manner that violates

SVA.EDU 77 institutional policies or procedures, or which news groups and social networking activities, violate any federal, state or local law, including email (including personal password-protected the provisions of the Family Educational Rights email accounts accessed using SVA’s systems) and Privacy Act. and blogs, as well as review of deleted files, temporary files, cached files, browsing history, Unauthorized downloading, copying or distribu- metadata and other electronic information tion of copyrighted materials in SVA facilities stored on SVA’s central back-up system or oth- or through SVA networks, including wired and erwise available as part of its data management. wireless networks, is strictly prohibited. Dupli- cating and downloading copyrighted software, Whenever electronic mail is sent, your name music, movies and other videos is illegal and and user ID are included with the message. expressly forbidden by SVA policy and can lead Users are responsible for all electronic mail to termination of access and possibly disciplin- originating from their user ID. ary action. Internet access should not be used for personal Users cannot delete, examine, copy or modify gain, advancement of personal views or for files and/or any other data belonging to other solicitation of business unrelated to SVA. In students or faculty/staff/administration without addition, users should not send or upload copy- prior consent from the owner of such materials. righted materials or proprietary information to Users will not spread computer viruses, Trojan unauthorized parties outside of SVA. Electronic horses, worms or any malicious code designed communications or any websites accessed by to violate security, interfere with the proper an SVA student, faculty member or employee operation of any computer system, lock up any should not contain anything that would reason- data or destroy any data. Users are not permit- ably be considered offensive or disruptive to ted to install any unauthorized software on any another person. Offensive content includes but SVA-owned computer system. is not limited to sexual comments or images, racial slurs or any comments that would of- All shared computer stations are configured fend someone on the basis of gender (including to delete locally stored data every 24 hours gender identity), race, color, religious or political through a reimaging process. Users must beliefs, creed, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual ensure their work is backed up while using any orientation, marital status, national origin, ge- SVA computer systems. SVA is not responsible netic predisposition or carrier status, alienage for backing up or recovering student data to/ or citizenship status, military or veteran status, from SVA-owned computer lab workstations. domestic violence status or other legally pro- User data can be backed up using a locally at- tected status. Individuals remain at all times tached hard drive, USB thumb drive or cloud subject to the College’s Harassment Policy. storage services, such as Google Drive. Google Drive is available for all students, faculty Users who discover that they have inadvertently and staff at no charge and offers unlimited accessed an inappropriate website must imme- cloud-based storage. diately disconnect from that site.

Users should not expect confidentiality on the Systems and network administrators are SVA network. Subject to the provisions of appli- the only individuals authorized to make al- cable law, systems and network administrators terations to system software and hardware have the legal right to read files and email being configurations. transmitted over SVA networks. This includes all accessed information for any purpose what- Access to Ellucian Colleague and any related soever, as well as possible monitoring by SVA of systems is restricted to authorized SVA person- websites visited, chat rooms, instant messages, nel. Access to any perimeter security devices,

78 SVA HANDBOOK including firewalls and intrusion protection FACILITIES MAINTENANCE hardware devices, is strictly prohibited. Ac- AND REPAIR PROCEDURES cess to security door access control and video If a studio, room or common area is in need of surveillance devices is also strictly prohibited. repair, a student, faculty or staff member should Tampering with wiring inside SVA facilities, in- fill out a maintenance request form on MySVA, cluding telephone and network wiring, is strictly using the MyWorkOrder Facilities Service prohibited as well. Request.

Any violation of the SVA Electronic Com- Emergency conditions such as clogged toilets, munications Code of Conduct may result in water leaks of any kind, gas or burning odors, disciplinary action up to and including expulsion falling plaster or wall/ceiling damage, or any from the College or termination of employment. other emergency issues, should be reported In addition, illegal activities may be referred to immediately to the security desk. After advising the proper authorities. the security desk, fill out a maintenance request form on MySVA, using the MyWorkOrder Facili- The computer resources and networks pro- ties Service Request. This procedure ensures vided by the College reflect the computer that the problem is documented and follow-up environment at large. Since this environment is measures are taken. dynamic and constantly evolving, these guidelines may change accordingly from time to time. MISSING STUDENT POLICY It is the responsibility of each user in the SVA AND PROCEDURE community to stay informed of current policy. The Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires that institutions providing on- The College reserves the right to use software/ campus housing establish a missing student hardware filters and other techniques whenever notification policy for students living in on-cam- possible to restrict access to inappropriate in- pus housing. In accordance with this legislation, formation on the Internet by students, faculty students must be informed that they have the and staff at all areas on campus, including labs, option of identifying an individual whom the classrooms, libraries and offices. Additionally, institution may contact no later than 24 hours domain names, Internet website categories or after the time a student is determined missing. individual websites that consume excessive SVA has a procedure for students to follow to amounts of network resources, or pose a secu- register this emergency contact. rity risk to SVA, will be subject to review and possible temporary or even permanent blocking. When SVA students complete a housing ap- Requests to unblock legal/valid domain names plication and contract using the online housing can be sent to the SVA Help Desk and are usu- application portal, they will be asked to provide ally addressed in one to two business days. emergency contact information for a relative or friend that SVA can contact in the event the DISCLAIMER student is determined to be missing. SVA assumes no liability for any direct or indi- rect damages arising from the user’s connection In the event that the missing student is under to the Internet. SVA is not responsible for the 18, the institution must notify a custodial par- accuracy of information found on the Internet ent or guardian no later than 24 hours after the and only facilitates the accessing and dissemi- student is determined missing. The emergency nation of information through its systems. Users contact will be notified by the Director of Stu- are solely responsible for any material that they dent Affairs or his designee. access and disseminate through the Internet.

SVA.EDU 79 Upon receiving a report of a suspected miss- CONFLICT OF INTEREST ing student who lives in campus housing, the POLICY FOR SVA Residence Life and security staff will initiate an EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING investigation to determine when the student FACULT Y was last seen and gather relevant information The purpose of this policy is to identify circum- from friends, roommates, classmates, instruc- stances in which conflicts of interest may arise tors and other individuals as necessary. If and to provide guidance in addressing and re- campus security or law enforcement personnel solving these potential conflicts. makes a determination that a student who is the subject of a missing person report has been As a general matter, a conflict of interest may missing for more than 24 hours and has not arise when an employee’s personal, business or returned to campus, the institution will initiate financial interests could reasonably be viewed the emergency contact procedures. as affecting their objectivity or independence in fulfilling their duties to SVA and its students. For students who do not live in SVA housing, if While it is not possible to anticipate all potential a student is suspected missing, security staff conflict situations, this policy enumerates cer- in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office and tain areas where conflicts may typically arise. other administrative staff will initiate an investigation to determine when the student was SVA recognizes the importance of outside last active on campus. If the student has been activities and interests to employees in their missing for more than 24 hours, the emergency professional and personal lives. Employees contact will be notified by the Director of Stu- must have the freedom in choosing outside dent Affairs. activities and balancing their commitments between SVA and those outside activities. Anyone who suspects that a student may be missing should immediately call the Director of Where conflicts of interest may exist, employ- Student Affairs at 212.592.2214. ees should give appropriate recognition and priority to their responsibilities to SVA. PLAGIARISM Plagiarism, generally the presentation of some- SELF-INTEREST/FINANCIAL GAIN one else’s work as one’s own, is prohibited and Under no circumstances may an employee re- may result in a range of penalties including but ceive a financial incentive, kickback or gift of not limited to failure of the course in which it more than nominal value from any individual occurred, possible dismissal from the College or or entity doing business with SVA. Financial termination of employment. This policy includes incentives may include cash, goods or services. the misuse of visual content created by another. This policy also applies to an employee’s family, friends or acquaintances in situations where an The determination of plagiarism violations with advantage may be gained by virtue of their rela- respect to visual media may vary by the indus- tionship with the employee. try standards and policies particular to different departments. (See the Academic Integrity BUSINESS DECISIONS Policy on page 8.) If an employee is in a position to influence a decision on an SVA policy, purchase or other material matter (1) in which the employee (or the employee’s family member or business associate) may receive financial or other personal benefit, or (2) that may otherwise conflict with

80 SVA HANDBOOK the employee’s personal, business or financial interests (or create the appearance of a conflict), that employee must fully disclose any relevant information to a senior member of SVA management or the department head or chair. Management will decide if the employee may continue participating in that decision or if they must recuse themselves. Disclosures should be made as soon as the potential conflict of interest is known, and before any decision involving the matter is made.

OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Many employees have regular business involve- ments outside SVA. In general, these do not present a conflict, provided that the activities (1) do not materially interfere with the employees’ performance of their duties at SVA, (2) do not involve more than incidental use of SVA facilities and resources without appropriate compensation to SVA, and (3) do not otherwise create a conflict by reason of a financial or other personal benefit flowing to the employee based on an SVA decision.

CONCLUSION This policy relies on the judgment and ethics of employees to disclose potential conflicts. That being said, conflict identification can sometimes be difficult, and employees are therefore encouraged to communicate with their department head or chair about circumstances that may involve an actual or apparent conflict of interest so that potential conflicts can be dealt with in advance and be resolved in a way that appropriately balances the interests of everyone involved.

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82 SVA HANDBOOK ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS ART HISTORY BFA ADVERTISING 133/141 West 21st Street, 4th floor 209 East 23rd Street, 2nd floor Tel: 212.592.2520 Tel: 212.592.2160 Fax: 212.592.2564 Fax: 212.592.2014 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tom Huhn, chair Richard Wilde, chair Paloma Crousillat, director of operations Carolyn Hinkson-Jenkins, director of operations Justin Elm, senior systems administrator Ingrid Li, systems coordinator Benita Raphan, projects coordinator MFA ART PRACTICE Ori Kleiner, motion graphics coordinator 335 West 16th Street, 5th floor Arlyn Lebron, assistant to the chair Tel: 212.592.2781 Paula Paylor, office assistant Fax: 212.592.2245 Alida Beck LaRocca, academic advisor Email: [email protected] Wayde McIntosh, academic advisor Yolanda Powell, academic advisor David Ross, chair Gracie Nesin, academic advisor Jacquelyn Strycker, director of operations Allison Hewitt Ward, assistant to the chair BFA ANIMATION 380 Second Avenue, 5th floor MPS ART THERAPY Tel: 212.592.2693 132 West 21st Street, 3rd floor Email: [email protected] Tel: 212.592.2610 Fax: 212.592.2538 Mary Lee Grisanti, acting chair Email: [email protected] Heather Freudenthal, assistant to the chair Will Daly, academic advisor, animation Deborah Farber, chair Mark Minnig, animation production Aaron Cockle, director of operations, office manager graduate advisor Gabriela Ilijeska, senior animation Emily Frederick, assistant to the chair systems administrator Valerie Sereno, special programs and Samantha Lee, assistant production projects coordinator manager, animation Elizabeth DelliCarpini, internship coordinator

MAT ART EDUCATION MFA ART WRITING 132 West 21st Street, 4th floor 132 West 21st Street, 6th floor Tel: 212.592.2445 Tel: 212.592.2408 Fax: 212.592.2365 Fax: 212.592.2596 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Catherine Rosamond, chair David Levi Strauss, chair Jamie Chan, assistant to the chair Annette Wehrhahn, assistant to the chair Barbara Salander, thesis director Michael Filan, student teaching supervisor MPS BRANDING Anna Roman, secretary 132 West 21st Street, 11th floor Tel: 212.592.2744 Email: [email protected]

SVA.EDU 83 Debbie Millman, chair Terrence Masson, chair Emily Weiland, director of operations Bruce Wands, chair emeritus Hsiang Chin Moe, director of operations BFA CARTOONING Angelica Vergel, assistant to the chair 209 East 23rd Street, 2nd floor India Lombardi-Bello, administrative assistant Tel: 212.592.2165 Charlotte Allen, project coordinator Email: [email protected] José Vargas, senior systems administrator Milos Paripovic, systems administrator Thomas Woodruff, chair Darren Santa Maria, systems administrator Carolyn Hinkson-Jenkins, director of operations Jason Little, cartooning coordinator MA CRITICAL THEORY AND THE ARTS Curtis Edwards, program coordinator 133/141 West 21st Street, 6th floor Arlyn Lebron, assistant to the chair Tel: 212.592.2172 Paula Paylor, office assistant Fax: 212.592.2168 Alida Beck LaRocca, academic advisor Email: [email protected] Wayde McIntosh, academic advisor Yolanda Powell, academic advisor Robert Hullot-Kentor, chair Gracie Nesin, academic advisor Meghan Roe-Mesenbourg, assistant to the chair Daniel Hewitt, academic advisor Jeremy Cohan, director of operations

BFA COMPUTER ART, COMPUTER MA CURATORIAL PRACTICE ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS 132 West 21st Street, 10th floor 133/141 West 21st Street, 2nd and 3rd floors Tel: 212.592.2274 Tel: 212.592.2524 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.592.2506 Email: [email protected] Steven Henry Madoff, chair Michael Severance, director of operations Jimmy Calhoun, chair Brian Wood, director of curatorial research Brian Frey, director of operations Deirdre Nolan, administrative assistant Mikaela Zwyer, assistant to the chair Laura Nitz, project coordinator BFA DESIGN Deanna Demaglie, administrative assistant 209 East 23rd Street, 2nd floor Mahtab Aslani, academic advisor Tel: 212.592.2160 Richard Hagen, senior systems administrator Email: [email protected] Darryl Wright, senior systems administrator Raphael Ribot, network systems administrator Richard Wilde, chair Joseph Mulvanerty, cross-platform Kevin O’Callaghan, chair, 3D Design systems administrator Carolyn Hinkson-Jenkins, director of operations Karis Oh, front office manager Ingrid Li, systems coordinator Alexandra Barsky, front office manager Benita Raphan, projects coordinator Gavin Slyman, front office manager Ori Kleiner, motion graphics coordinator Eduardo Lytton, senior systems director Arlyn Lebron, assistant to the chair Paula Paylor, office assistant MFA COMPUTER ARTS Kaori Sakai, studio manager, 3D Design 133/141 West 21st Street, 10th floor Christopher Zack, studio manager, 3D Design Tel: 212.592.2778 Alida Beck LaRocca, academic advisor Fax: 212.592.2509 Wayde McIntosh, academic advisor Email: [email protected]

84 SVA HANDBOOK Gracie Nesin, academic advisor Bob Giraldi, chair Yolanda Powell, academic advisor Anelisa Garfunkel, director of operations Megan Hessenthaler, systems administrator MFA DESIGN 310 East 22nd Street, 5th floor MPS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Tel: 212.592.2600 214 East 21st Street, 3rd floor Fax: 212.592.2627 Tel: 212.592.2096 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Steven Heller, co-chair Barry Sutton, director of operations Lita Talarico, co-chair Tiffany Smith, systems support specialist Veronika Golova, director of operations Ronald Callahan, senior systems administrator BFA FILM 209 East 23rd Street, 5th floor MFA DESIGN FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION Tel: 212.592.2180 136 West 21st Street, 5th floor Fax: 212.592.2115 Tel: 212.592.2205 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.592.2308 Email: [email protected] Mary Lee Grisanti, acting chair Salvatore Petrosino, director of operations Cheryl Heller, chair Heather Freudenthal, assistant to the chair Chelsea Cahill, director of operations John Michael Boyd, academic advisor, Aaron Holland-Plum, systems administrator film and video Elvera Vilson, academic advisor, film and video MA DESIGN RESEARCH, WRITING Michael DelVecchio, senior production AND CRITICISM manager, film 136 West 21st Street, 2nd floor Luis Negron, manager, film and video Tel: 212.592.2228 Angel Beltre, repair assistant, film Fax: 212.243.1019 Tien-Li Wu, senior systems administrator Email: [email protected] Kamil Dobrowolski, systems administrator Hector Herrera, production office supervisor Molly Heintz, chair Roxanne Miller, reservations coordinator Ian Hoban, production office assistant MPS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Steven Burgess, production office assistant 132 West 21st Street, 2nd floor Mark Crowell, web administrator Tel: 212.592.2170 Robert Moore, production assistant Fax: 212.592.2004 Angela Vant, budget and festival coordinator Email: [email protected] Tamir Kaywood, production assistant

Katrin Eismann, chair BFA FINE ARTS Tom P. Ashe, associate chair 335 West 16th Street, 5th floor Marko Kovacevic, studio manager Tel: 212.592.2510 Fax: 212.592.2244 MPS DIRECTING Email: [email protected] 132 West 21st Street, 8th floor Tel: 212.592.2705 Suzanne Anker, chair Fax: 212.592.0518 Gary Sherman, assistant to the chair Email: [email protected] Dora Riomayor, academic advisor

SVA.EDU 85 Joseph Tekippe, systems administrator, Tom Huhn, chair digital lab Paloma Crousillat, assistant to the chair Gloria Houng, administrative assistant Justin Elm, senior systems administrator Miek Falk, assistant digital lab manager Andrew Cziraki, lab assistant HUMANITIES AND SCIENCES Jung Hee Mun, lab assistant 380 Second Avenue, 8th floor Tarah Rhoda, bio art lab manager Tel: 212.592.2623/2624 Ian Burnley, operations manager Fax: 212.592.2633 Email: [email protected] Printmaking Facilities 133/141 West 21st Street, 5th floor Maryhelen Hendricks, acting chair Tel: 212.592.2570 Helene Rubinstein, associate chair, English as Fax: 212.592.2557 a Second Language program Laurie Johenning, director of operations Gunars Prande, director of operations Neil Friedland, coordinator, writing services, Alejandro Chen Li, printshop assistant Writing Resource Center Courtney Menard, printshop assistant Louis Phillips, editor, Words Melissa Guido, printshop assistant Susan Kim, administrative assistant William Fuentes, systems administrator, Sculpture Facilities Writing Resource Center 335 West 16th Street, ground floor, lower level Leslie Haller, office coordinator, Tel: 212.989.9457 Writing Resource Center Fax: 212.592.2215 Christine Donnelly, coordinator of tutoring Luis Cordoba, administrative assistant Tyler Rowland, director of operations Daniel Wapner, studio manager BFA ILLUSTRATION Amy Stienberger, assistant studio manager 209 East 23rd Street, 2nd floor Sung Jin Choi, technical advisor Tel: 212.592.2165 Mark Rosen, senior systems administrator Fax: 212.592.2014 Luis Navarro, systems administrator Email: [email protected] Dakin Platt, weekend manager Thomas Woodruff, chair MFA FINE ARTS Carolyn Hinkson-Jenkins, director of operations 133/141 West 21st Street, 9th floor Jason Little, cartooning coordinator Tel: 212.592.2500 Curtis Edwards, program coordinator Fax: 212.592.2503 Paula Paylor, office assistant Email: [email protected] Alida Beck LaRocca, academic advisor Wayde McIntosh, academic advisor Mark Tribe, chair Gracie Nesin, academic advisor Alison Pittman Kuo, program coordinator Yolanda Powell, academic advisor Mark Ramos, assistant to the chair Gerard Newland, systems administrator Michelle Sumaray, assistant to the chair Ilir Bibovic, lab technician Kenneth Huertas, lab technician HONORS PROGRAM 133/141 West 21st Street, 5th floor MFA ILLUSTRATION AS VISUAL ESSAY Tel: 212.592.2093 136 West 21st Street, 12th floor Fax: 212.592.2564 Tel: 212.592.2210 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.366.1675 Email: [email protected]

86 SVA HANDBOOK Marshall Arisman, chair Alex Hovet, video systems administrator Kim Ablondi, director of operations Marlene Moura, photo technician Ada Price, studio assistant Steven Mayer, administrative assistant Timothy Hodge, systems administrator MFA INTERACTION DESIGN Emile Askey, studio assistant 136 West 21st Street, 3rd floor Claire Christerson, studio assistant Tel: 212.592.2703 Sebastiano Arpaia, studio assistant Fax: 212.592.2135 Ashley Cortes, studio assistant Email: [email protected] Anton Vancamelbeke, assistant studio manager

Liz Danzico, chair MFA PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND Gwen Kurtz, director of operations RELATED MEDIA Wolfgang Gil, senior systems administrator 214 East 21st Street, 1st floor Eric Forman, student advisor Tel: 212.592.2360 Jason Rabie, coordinator, communication Fax: 212.592.2366 and special projects Email: [email protected]

BFA INTERIOR DESIGN Charles H. Traub, chair 133/141 West 21st Street, 11th floor Randy West, director of operations Tel: 212.592.2572 Brenda Hung, assistant to the chair Fax: 212.592.2573 Adam Bell, academic advisor Email: [email protected] Seth Lambert, senior systems administrator

Carol Rusche Bentel, chair MFA PRODUCTS OF DESIGN Lucas Thorpe, director of operations 136 West 21st Street, 7th floor Kathleen Hayes, academic advisor Tel: 212.592.2149 Eduardo Lytton, senior technical manager Fax: 212.592.2119 Email: [email protected] BFA PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO 214 East 21st Street, 6th floor Allan Chochinov, chair Tel: 212.592.2330 Marko Manriquez, systems administrator Fax: 212.592.2336 John Heida, Visible Futures Lab director Email: [email protected] Oya Kosebay, Visible Futures Lab manager Maya Ragazzo, Visible Futures Lab manager Joseph Maida, chair Alisha Wessler, director of operations Alice Beck-Odette, chair emeritus Krithi Rao, program coordinator Malcolm Lightner, director of operations Tak Cheung, phototyping coordinator Amber Dietz, curriculum coordinator Angela Kaniecki, academic advisor MFA SOCIAL DOCUMENTARY FILM Maria Dubon, coordinator of special 136 West 21st Street, 1st floor programs and projects Tel: 212.592.2919 Adam Donnelly, studio manager Email: [email protected] Rachel Hines, assistant studio manager Giuseppina “Bina” Altera, digital lab manager Maro Chermayeff, chair Todd Carroll, systems administrator Rose Vincelli Gustine, director of operations Rodel Oiga, senior systems administrator Timothy Doyle, assistant to the chair Max C. Lee, repair/maintenance coordinator Kristian Gonzales, senior systems administrator Joel Han, photo technician Joseph Eisenstein, video/production Jordan Cruz, photo technician equipment manager

SVA.EDU 87 BFA VISUAL & CRITICAL STUDIES ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING 133/141 West 21st Street, 4th floor 136 West 21st Street, 8th floor Tel: 212.592.2520 Tel: 212.592.2265 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.592.2262 Email: [email protected] Tom Huhn, chair Paloma Crousillat, director of operations Cosmin Tomescu, chief information officer Paul D’Innocenzo, academic advisor Maria Paulino, assistant to the chief Justin Elm, senior systems administrator information officer

MFA VISUAL NARRATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND 136 West 21st Street, 11th floor NETWORK SERVICES Tel: 212.592.2388 136 West 21st Street, 8th floor Email: [email protected] Tel: 212.592.2400 Fax: 212.592.2243 Nathan Fox, chair Email: [email protected] Joan McCabe, director of operations Lucea Spinelli, project coordinator Brian Nakahara, director of information Panayiotis Terzis, RisoLAB lead technician technology Andrew Alexander, RisoLAB lead technician Isabel Veguilla, project manager Benjamin Zackheim, social media and Alexandra Sullivan, network manager web director Edward Duffy, senior technical support specialist ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Fishel Erps, senior network engineer AND MISCELLANEOUS Brandon Keeven, network engineer ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT Kenneth Luguya, enterprise systems engineer 133 West 21st Street, Room 704C Daniel Nepomnyashchy, senior Tel: 212.592.2540 systems engineer Fax: 212.592.2545 Kevin Chan, enterprise systems engineer Email: [email protected] Gary Markelov, technical support specialist Juan Victoriano, technical support specialist A.-Lucky Checkley, Jr., director Michael Faulk, Jr., technical support specialist Bibi Bacchus-Khan, administrative assistant Damon Dixon, technical support specialist Helen Jorgensen, switchboard operator ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Raykha Tajeshwar, help desk operator 133 West 21st Street, 5th floor Tel: 212.592.2580 ADMISSIONS OFFICE Email: [email protected] 342 East 24th Street, ground floor Tel: 212.592.2100 Christopher Cyphers, provost Fax: 212.592.2116 Emily Ross, assistant provost Email: [email protected] Lani Mysak, assistant to the provost Deborah Hussey, curriculum coordinator Javier Vega, executive director Jerold Davis, director of institutional research Matthew Farina, director of admissions Daniel Anton Johnson, editorial associate Adam Rogers, director of international outreach Gloria Clowes, editorial associate Jonathan Nutting, associate director of admissions Quinn Dukes, associate director of admissions, visitor services

88 SVA HANDBOOK Jessica Hull, associate director of AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES (AVS) graduate admissions 380 Second Avenue, 8th floor Sophie Holland, assistant director, Tel: 212.592.2400, option #2 for AV undergraduate and graduate admissions AVS Service Line: 212.592.2617 Sabrina Lee, assistant director, special Fax: 212.592.2262 programs Email: [email protected] Steven Birnbaum, assistant director, media Kate McWatters, manager, transfer admissions Robert Barton, manager Melinda Richardson, manager, SVA global Peter Ross, assistant manager Michelle Rossman, assistant manager, Earl Barrett-Holloway, engineer undergraduate admissions Micah Welner, support specialist Renyi Hu, international regional coordinator, Erick Jorgensen, coordinator China Ryan Muldoon, engineer Daniela Novaes, international regional Duwayne Rowe, technician coordinator, Brazil Aditi Khurana, international regional CAREER DEVELOPMENT coordinator, India 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor Christina Barrera, senior admissions counselor Tel: 212.592.2370 Megan Chin, admissions counselor Fax: 212.206.6434 Zachary Krall, admissions counselor Email: [email protected] Samantha Mottola, admissions counselor Jonathan Chun, admissions counselor Angelia Wojak, director Nicholas Smith, coordinator, graduate Anna Ogier-Bloomer, assistant director admissions Patricia Romeu, assistant director Diego Guanzon, coordinator, graduate Samantha Brooks, coordinator admissions Sasha Dosenko, coordinator, undergraduate COLLEAGUE COMPUTING SERVICES admissions 136 West 21st Street, 8th floor Jenna Kass, coordinator, undergraduate Tel: 212.592.2400 admissions Fax: 212.592.2015 Jennifer Lloyd, coordinator, undergraduate Email: [email protected] admissions Peter Grossman, coordinator, undergraduate Elena V. Blank, director admissions Lena Granoff, senior programmer/analyst Erin Carr, receptionist Irina Filimonova, senior programmer/analyst Casey Krosser, coordinator Patricia Ewan, systems analyst/programmer Roman Stanula, systems/database ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT administrator 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor Tel: 212.592.2300 COMMUNICATION Fax: 212.929.0325 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor Email: [email protected] Tel: 212.592.2010 Fax: 212.929.0325 Jane Nuzzo, director Email: [email protected] Kate Styer, alumni affairs manager Miranda Pierce, development manager Joyce Rutter Kaye, director Charles Snyder, coordinator Gregory Herbowy, assistant director Folake Ologunja, senior publicist

SVA.EDU 89 Rodrigo Perez, assistant director, digital Helene Rubinstein, associate chair content and social media Phyllistine Travis, academic advisor Michelle Mackin, coordinator ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTINUING EDUCATION 133/141 West 21st Street, 12th floor 209 East 23rd Street, 1st floor Tel: 212.592.2005 Tel: 212.592.2050 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.592.2060 Email: [email protected] EXTERNAL RELATIONS 136 West 21st Street, 6th floor Joseph Cipri, executive director Tel: 212.592.2207 Keren Moscovitch, associate director Email: [email protected] Nika Lopez, program coordinator Georgette Maniatis, advisor Sam Modenstein, executive director Eric Sutphin, manager, special projects Dan Halm, project manager William Patterson, advisor Stephanie McGovern, assistant FACILITIES 209 East 23rd Street, lower level DIGITAL IMAGING CENTER Tel: 212.592.2007/2156 209 East 23rd Street, 5th and 6th floors Email: [email protected] Tel: 212.592.2150/2152 Fax: 212.592.2024 Richard A. Riccio, Jr., executive director Email: [email protected] (5th floor) Erik Herrera, director [email protected] (6th floor) Carlos Garces, assistant director Violet Sanchez, capital projects coordinator Stephen Alvarado, lead manager Fernando Mayorga, compliance coordinator Caitlin Beards, coordinator Kelly Connolly, administrative assistant to the Andrew Vado, systems administrator executive director Anthony Choy-Sutton, equipment coordinator Cynthia Santos, help desk support specialist FINANCE Philip Fehr, help desk support specialist 380 Second Avenue, 8th floor Joseph Jones, studio manager Tel: 212.592.2649 Angel Ibanez, assistant studio manager Fax: 212.592.2628 Kalik Hamilton, weekend production coordinator Email: [email protected]

DISABILITY RESOURCES Gary Shillet, chief financial officer 340 East 24th Street, ground floor Christopher Weatherstone, executive assistant Tel: 212.592.2396 to the chief financial officer Fax: 212.592.2899 Michael Campbell, controller Email: [email protected] Kevin Chea, assistant controller, budgeting and forecasting Caryn Leonard, associate director Dennis Mayer, assistant controller Dan Stokes, coordinator Margaret Herndon, senior accountant Jean Saint Juste, senior accountant ENGLISH AND THE VISUAL ARTS (EVA) Mario Cosentino, accounting manager, 380 Second Avenue, 8th floor SVA Campus Store Tel: 212.592.2621 Victor Davila, accounting manager Fax: 212.592.2633 Wanda Reece, accounts payable manager Email: [email protected]

90 SVA HANDBOOK Kenneth Rodriguez, accounts payable INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE supervisor 340 East 24th Street, ground floor Sharon Victory, accounts payable coordinator Tel: 212.592.2236 Michael Bouie, accounts payable coordinator Fax: 212.592.2241 Bobby Duran, accounts payable coordinator Email: [email protected]

FINANCIAL AID Kaori Uchisaka, director 342 East 24th Street, concourse level Tony (Hsien-Wen) Wang, associate director Tel: 212.592.2030 Yoko Anderson, senior international Fax: 212.592.2029 student advisor Email: [email protected] Ethan Edholm, international student advisor Website: sva.edu/fa Soonsung Park, international student advisor

William Berrios, director MAIL AND OFFICE SERVICES Anthony Thompson, associate director, 209 East 23rd Street, lower level operations Tel: 212.592.2009 Jose Rodriguez, associate director, Fax: 212.725.3587 data management Email: [email protected] Melinda Maybury, assistant director, debt management Raymar Mitchell, manager Wai Nei Kwan, advisor Deirdre Suter, assistant manager Lisandra Quiles, advisor Andre Charles, supervisor Ramona Moore, advisor Charles Davis, assistant Lillian Liang, advisor Kevin Smith, assistant Patricia Melendez, office manager Alexander McRae, assistant Frank Quirindongo, clerk Collin Murphy, assistant Matthew Smith, receptionist Amir Ali, assistant Dennis Gillyard, assistant HUMAN RESOURCES Gary Jean-Pierre, assistant coordinator 380 Second Avenue, 8th floor Tel: 212.592.2645 MODEL REGISTRY Fax: 212.592.2614 132 West 21st Street, 2nd floor Email: [email protected] Tel: 212.592.2404 Fax: 646.861.5966 Frank Agosta, executive director Email: [email protected] Vennette Jones, director Cindy Robles, associate director, payroll Morgan Zipf-Meister, model registrar Laurel Christy, associate director Kareem Barrett, model registrar assistant Petronella Morrison, payroll manager Kerry Crowe, model registrar assistant Nicole Buzzelli, employment manager JohnMichael Mitchell, talent casting Aleeya Greene, payroll supervisor, faculty coordinator contracts Tamisha Anthony, talent casting Chrystal LaQua, human resources coordinator coordinator assistant Mairead Reardon, benefits coordinator Nicole Mederos, benefits supervisor MOE’S CAFE Mariel Guzman, payroll supervisor 133 West 21st Street, lower level Tristan Rogue, payroll coordinator Tel: 212.592.2548

SVA.EDU 91 OFFICE OF LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 136 West 21st Street, 9th floor, room 903F 214 East 21st Street, 7th floor Tel: 212.592-2313 Tel: 212.592.2350 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.260.7621 Email: [email protected] Jennifer Phillips, director Bradley Crumb, media production manager Ralph Appelbaum, special assistant to Carrie Atkins, learning technologist the president Julian Oddman, learning technologist Khristal Curtis, administrative assistant Tom Benton, learning technologist Christopher J. Cyphers, provost Walter Tyler, video specialist John Dye, director of internal audit and control Steven Heller, special assistant to the president OFFICE OF PROGRAMS FOR Jacqueline “Pif” Hoffner, executive assistant to INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS the president 340 East 24th Street, ground floor Alberta Irene Kreh, special consultant to Tel: 212.592.2238 the president Fax: 212.592.2241 Maureen Larimore, secretary Email: [email protected] Jeffrey Nesin, special assistant to the president David Rhodes, president Andrew Chang, director Sarah Richardson, assistant director PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION HOTLINE Heewon Seo, international regional coordinator, Tel: 212.592.2576 South Korea Website: writingresourcecenter.com

OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN REGISTRAR 220 East 23rd Street, 6th floor 205 East 23rd Street, 1st floor Tel: 212.592.2225 Tel: 212.592.2200 Fax: 212.725.9789 Fax: 212.592.2069 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Milton Glaser, acting chairman Jason Koth, registrar Carla Tscherny, executive assistant to the Celeste Barnes, associate registrar acting chairman Karla Fisher, assistant registrar Bernard Gibson, assistant registrar, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE operations manager PRESIDENT Gemma Prosper-Brown, assistant registrar, 209 East 23rd Street, 1st floor academic records and veteran coordinator Tel: 212.592.2070 JP Forrest, assistant registrar, grading/atten- Fax: 212.592.2017 dance management, faculty liaison Email: [email protected] Yvonne Singletary, academic records archivist Angelo Angeles, registrar assistant Anthony P. Rhodes, executive vice president Mary Duffy, registrar assistant Michelle Mercurio, assistant to the executive Lily Eng, registrar assistant vice president Kimberli Jervey, registrar assistant Aziza Gaines, administrative assistant

92 SVA HANDBOOK RESIDENCE LIFE 23rd Street Residence: 212.889.2797 340 East 24th Street, ground floor 24th Street Residence: 212.592.2768 Tel: 212.592.2140 Gramercy Women’s Residence: 212.777.2843 Email: [email protected] Ludlow Residence: 212.254.3730 SVA Theatre: 212.675.1314 Stefanie Joshua, associate director 24-Hour Security (209 East 23rd Street): Adam Krumm, assistant director 212.696.4632 Kristen Jassin, residence hall director Meg Pearson, residence hall director/summer STUDENT ACCOUNTS housing coordinator 342 East 24th Street, concourse level Danielle Watson, residence hall director Tel: 212.592.2080 Elijah Herman, residence hall director Fax: 212.592.2088 Email: [email protected] RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 380 Second Avenue, 8th floor Geanine Rando, director Tel: 212.592.2606 Rebecca Fowler, associate director Fax: 212.592.2673 Mary Graham, continuing education Email: [email protected] receivables manager Jennyfer Scott, office manager Christopher Gutierrez, director Maria Losada, customer service representative/ James Cavaliere, associate director cashier Jason Gallegos, administrative assistant Kelvin Morales, administrative assistant Lisa Brown, buyer Maya Carter-Ali, administrative assistant Usa Yamaguchi, assistant buyer Rachel Jackson, department assistant Marcos Polonia, buyer STUDENT AFFAIRS SECURITY SERVICES 340 East 24th Street, ground floor 209 East 23rd Street, lower level Tel: 212.592.2214 Tel: 212.592.2025 Fax: 212.592.2086 Fax: 212.592.2519 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Bill Martino, director Nick Agjmurati, director Maria Rovira-McCune, associate director Tyrone Benton, associate director Queennett Williams, receptionist Isat Paljevic, manager Carlos Daley, manager STUDENT CENTER Joseph Soohoo, manager 217 East 23rd Street, 1st floor Antonio Gutierrez, supervisor Tel: 212.592.2154 Christian Morales, supervisor Michelle Jones-Spain, supervisor STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND Latanya Grier, coordinator LEADERSHIP 340 East 24th Street, ground floor SECURITY SAFETY STATIONS Tel: 212.592.2986 132/136 West 21st Street: 646.336.6252 Email: [email protected] 133/141 West 21st Street: 212.675.7993 209 East 23rd Street: 212.696.4632 Jill Seplowitz, manager 214 East 21st Street: 212.475.1659 Kayla Vogel, coordinator 335 West 16th Street: 212.929.0296 380 Second Avenue: 212.614.8026

SVA.EDU 93 STUDENT HEALTH AND COUNSELING Carl Auge, exhibitions coordinator SERVICES Robert Campbell, exhibitions coordinator 340 East 24th Street, ground floor Marysia Komer, operations manager Tel: 212.592.2246 Adam Cable, operations coordinator Fax: 212.592.2216 Email: [email protected] SVA LIBRARY 380 Second Avenue, 2nd floor Christine Gilchrist, associate director Tel: 212.592.2660 Mark Howell, therapist Fax: 212.592.2655 Jennifer Wilson, therapist Email: [email protected] Brett Sharetts, therapist Arielle Kempler, therapist SVA LIBRARY WEST Matt Lee, coordinator 133 West 21st Street, lower level Tel: 212.592.2810 SVA CAMPUS STORE 207 East 23rd Street Check library.sva.edu for additional information, Tel: 212.592.2900 including hours and services. Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Email: [email protected] Caitlin Kilgallen, director Website: svacampusstore.com Rebecca Clark, associate director Zimra Panitz, head of technical services Kade Schaffer, director Phoebe Stein, digital services librarian Jennifer Sturtz, associate director Lorraine Gerety, visual resources curator Alex Hazel, sales/technical support David Pemberton, instruction/periodicals representative librarian Jonathan Flaxman, buyer Christopher Bussmann, circulation manager Ian Stoner, e-commerce inventory coordinator Mark Roussel, circulation manager Bennett Yee, store manager Kelsey Short, administrative manager Eugene Hill, customer service associate Seth Chang, library IT administrator Alexandra Beguez, retail inventory/receiving, Eric Ingram, managing cataloging technician social media coordinator Keisha Wilkerson, cataloging technician Tessa Morefield, assistant visual SVA DESTINATIONS resources curator 133/141 West 21st Street, 7th floor David Shuford, cataloger Tel: 212.592.2543 Kelsey Gallagher, acquisitions technician Fax: 212.592.2545 Barbara Calderón-Douglass, weekend/evening Email: [email protected] librarian Beth Kleber, archivist Dora Riomayor, director Lawrence Giffin, assistant archivist Michelle Mercurio, associate director SVA THEATRE SVA GALLERIES 333 West 23rd Street 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor Tel: 212.592.2980 Tel: 212.592.2145 Email: [email protected] Fax: 646.638.2110 Email: [email protected] Adam Natale, director Vidya Alexander, operations manager Francis Di Tommaso, director Vincent Burich, technical manager Tyson Skross, exhibitions manager Jessica Jackson, business manager

94 SVA HANDBOOK Joseph Quartararo, assistant technical director WRITING RESOURCE CENTER Brian Sierra, assistant technical director 132 West 21st Street, 9th floor Tel: 212.592.2657 TITLE IX COORDINATOR Email: [email protected] 340 East 24th Street, ground floor Tel: 212.592.2153 Neil Friedland, coordinator, Writing Services Email: [email protected] William Fuentes, systems administrator Leslie Haller, office coordinator Laurel Christy, Title IX coordinator Luis Cordoba, administrative assistant

VISUAL ARTS FOUNDATION WSVA RADIO STATION 220 East 23rd Street, Suite 609 214 East 21st Street, 7th floor Tel: 212.592.2227 Tel: 212.592.2345 (DJ Booth); Fax: 212.725.9789 212.592.2346 (Station Main Line) Email: [email protected] Fax: 212.592.2086 Email: [email protected] VISUAL ARTS PRESS, LTD. 220 East 23rd Street, Suite 311 Kayla Vogel, staff advisor Tel: 212.592.2380 Fax: 212.696.0552 YEARBOOK Email: [email protected] 214 East 21st Street, lower level Tel: 212.592.2315 Anthony P. Rhodes, executive creative director Email: [email protected] Gail Anderson, creative director Brian E. Smith, senior art director Joe Newton, creative director Ryan Durinick, senior designer Gail Anderson, creative consultant Jennifer Liang, assistant director Ruby Ramirez, operations and project manager Eric Corriel, senior digital strategist Declan Van Welie, web designer and developer NYC MUSEUMS Sheilah Ledwidge, editor AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND NATIONAL Linnea Taylor, multimedia designer MONUMENT 290 Broadway, ground floor VISUAL ARTS STUDENT ASSOCIATION New York, NY 10007 (VASA) 212.637.2019 340 East 24th Street, ground floor Tel: 212.592.2130 ALICE AUSTEN HOUSE MUSEUM Email: [email protected] 2 Hylan Boulevard Staten Island, NY 10305 Jill Seplowitz, staff advisor 718.816.4506 (x10)

VISUAL OPINION MAGAZINE (VO) AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM 340 East 24th Street, ground floor 2 Lincoln Square Tel: 212.592.2280 New York, NY 10023 Email: [email protected] 212.595.9533

Maria Rovira-McCune, staff advisor

SVA.EDU 95 AMERICAN MUSEUM OF BROOKLYN MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY 200 Eastern Parkway Central Park West and West 79th Street Brooklyn, NY 11238 New York, NY 10024 718.638.5000 212.769.5100 CHELSEA GALLERIES AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY For a map of art galleries in Chelsea, visit 75 Varick Street, 11th floor chelseagallerymap.com New York, NY 10013 212.571.4470 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS 103 Charlton Street AMERICAS SOCIETY New York, NY 10014 680 Park Avenue 212.274.0986 New York, NY 10021 212.249.8950 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN 212 West 83rd Street ARTISTS SPACE New York, NY 10024 55 Walker Street 212.721.1223 New York, NY 10013 212.226.3970 CHINA INSTITUTE IN AMERICA 100 Washington Street ASIA SOCIETY New York, NY 10006 725 Park Avenue 212.744.8181 New York, NY 10021 212.288.6400 CHRISTIE’S 20 Rockefeller Plaza THE BRONX MUSEUM OF THE ARTS New York, NY 10020 1040 Grand Concourse 212.636.2000 Bronx, NY 10456 718.681.6000 THE CITY RELIQUARY 370 Metropolitan Avenue BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN Brooklyn, NY 11211 1000 Washington Avenue 718.782.4842 Brooklyn, NY 11225 718.623.7200 THE MET CLOISTERS Fort Tryon Park BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 99 Margaret Corbin Drive 145 Brooklyn Avenue New York, NY 10040 Brooklyn, NY 11213 212.923.3700 718.735.4400 COOPER HEWITT, SMITHSONIAN BROOKLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DESIGN MUSEUM 128 Pierrepont Street 2 East 91st Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 New York, NY 10128 718.222.4111 212.849.8400

96 SVA HANDBOOK THE DRAWING CENTER THE HISPANIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA 35 Wooster Street 613 West 155th Street New York, NY 10013 New York, NY 10032 212.219.2166 212.926.2234

DYCKMAN FARMHOUSE MUSEUM HOBOKEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM 4881 Broadway 1301 Hudson Street New York, NY 10034 Hoboken, NJ 07030 212.304.9422 201.656.2240

FEDERAL HALL NATIONAL MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF 26 Wall Street PHOTOGRAPHY New York, NY 10005 1114 Sixth Avenue 212.825.6990 New York, NY 10036 212.857.0000 FRAUNCES TAVERN MUSEUM 54 Pearl Street JACQUES MARCHAIS MUSEUM OF New York, NY 10004 TIBETAN ART 212.425.1778 338 Lighthouse Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306 THE FRICK COLLECTION 718.987.3500 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 JAPAN SOCIETY 212.288.0700 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 GARIBALDI-MEUCCI MUSEUM 212.832.1155 420 Tompkins Avenue Staten Island, NY 10305 THE JEWISH MUSEUM 718.442.1608 1109 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 GENERAL GRANT NATIONAL MEMORIAL 212.423.3200 Riverside Drive and West 122nd Street New York, NY 10027 KING MANOR MUSEUM 646.670.7251 King Park, 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432 GOETHE-INSTITUT 718.206.0545 30 Irving Place New York, NY 10003 LAGUARDIA AND WAGNER ARCHIVES 212.439.8700 Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College/CUNY 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room E-238 GREY ART GALLERY Long Island City, NY 11101 Silver Building, New York University 718.482.5065 100 Washington Square East New York, NY 10003 LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM 212.998.6780 34-56 107th Street Queens, NY 11368 718.478.8274

SVA.EDU 97 THE LOWER EAST SIDE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN FINANCE TENEMENT MUSEUM 48 Wall Street 103 Orchard Street New York, NY 10005 New York, NY 10002 212.908.4110 212.982.8420 MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK 2 Columbus Circle 234 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10036 212.299.7777 212.512.9600 MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA MERCHANT’S HOUSE MUSEUM (MOCA) 29 East 4th Street 215 Centre Street New York, NY 10003 New York, NY 10013 212.777.1089 855.955.6622

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 1000 Fifth Avenue 1220 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 New York, NY 10029 212.535.7710 212.534.1672

MOMA PS1 THE MUSEUM AT FIT 22-25 Jackson Avenue Fashion Institute of Technology Long Island City, NY 11101 Seventh Avenue and West 27th Street 718.784.2084 New York, NY 10001 212.217.4558 THE MORGAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM 225 Madison Avenue MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE: New York, NY 10016 A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST 212.685.0008 36 Battery Place New York, NY 10280 MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION 646.437.4202 Roger Morris Park 65 Jumel Terrace MUSEUM OF MODERN ART (MOMA) New York, NY 10032 11 West 53rd Street 212.923.8008 New York, NY 10019 212.708.9400 MOUNT VERNON HOTEL MUSEUM 421 East 61st Street NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN New York, NY 10065 5 East 89th Street 212.838.6878 New York, NY 10128 212.369.4880 EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO 1230 Fifth Avenue NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE New York, NY 10029 AMERICAN INDIAN 212.831.7272 1 Bowling Green New York, NY 10004 212.514.3700

98 SVA HANDBOOK NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 THE NOGUCHI MUSEUM MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM 9-01 33rd Road 180 Greenwich Street Long Island City, NY 11106 New York, NY 10007 718.204.7088 212.312.8800 THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA NEUE GALERIE NEW YORK 25 West 52nd Street 1048 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10028 212.621.6600 212.628.6200 QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEW MUSEUM Flushing Meadows–Corona Park 235 Bowery 143-35 37th Avenue New York, NY 10002 Queens, NY 11354 212.219.1222 718.939.0647

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART 2900 Southern Boulevard New York City Building Bronx, NY 10458 Flushing Meadows–Corona Park 718.817.8700 Queens, NY 11368 718.592.9700 NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM 278 Spring Street ROSE CENTER FOR EARTH AND SPACE New York, NY 10013 AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF 212.691.1303 NATURAL HISTORY Central Park West and West 79th Street NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE New York, NY 10024 Flushing Meadows–Corona Park 212.769.5100 47-01 111th Street Corona, NY 11368 ROSE MUSEUM AT CARNEGIE HALL 718.699.0005 154 West 57th Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10019 NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 212.247.7800 170 Central Park West New York, NY 10024 RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART 212.873.3400 150 West 17th Street New York, NY 10011 NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM 212.620.5000 99 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH 718.694.1600 IN BLACK CULTURE 515 Malcolm X Boulevard NICHOLAS ROERICH MUSEUM New York, NY 10037 319 West 107th Street 917.275.6975 New York, NY 10025 212.864.7752 SCULPTURE CENTER 44-19 Purves Street Long Island City, NY 11101 718.361.1750

SVA.EDU 99 SNUG HARBOR CULTURAL CENTER WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART & BOTANICAL GARDEN 99 Gansevoort Street 1000 Richmond Terrace New York, NY 10014 Staten Island, NY 10301 212.570.3600 718.425.3504 YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK 15 West 16th Street 32-01 Vernon Boulevard New York, NY 10011 Long Island City, NY 11106 212.294.8330 718.956.1819 (x105) ADDRESS LOCATOR THE SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM WEST SIDE: ABOVE 59TH STREET 1071 Fifth Avenue 1–99: Central Park West and Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10128 100–199: Columbus and Amsterdam avenues 212.423.3500 200–299: Amsterdam and West End avenues 300–399: West End Avenue and SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM Riverside Drive 12 Fulton Street New York, NY 10038 WEST SIDE: BELOW 59TH STREET 212.748.8600 1–99: Fifth and Sixth avenues 100–199: Sixth and Seventh avenues STATUE OF LIBERTY NATIONAL 200–299: Seventh and Eighth avenues MONUMENT ELLIS ISLAND 300–399: Eighth and Ninth avenues NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION 400–499: Ninth and Tenth avenues Liberty Island Ellis Island 500–599: Tenth and Eleventh avenues New York, NY 10004 212.363.3200 EAST SIDE 1–49: Fifth and Madison avenues THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM 50–99: Madison and Park avenues 144 West 125th Street (Park is Fourth Avenue below 14th Street) New York, NY 10027 100–149: Park and Lexington avenues 212.864.4500 150–199: Lexington and Third avenues 200–299: Third and Second avenues THEODORE ROOSEVELT BIRTHPLACE 300–399: Second and First avenues 28 East 20th Street 400–499: First and York avenues/Avenue A New York, NY 10033 500–599: Avenue A and Avenue B 212.260.1616

THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM 222 East 6th Street New York, NY 10003 212.228.0110

WAVE HILL 675 West 252nd Street Bronx, NY 10471 718.549.3200

100 SVA HANDBOOK 2018–2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

SVA.EDU 101 AUGUST 2018 Sunday, August 26 • Check-in SVA residence halls for new students Monday–Friday, August 27–31 • Orientation for new students

SEPTEMBER 2018 Saturday, September 1 • Check-in SVA residence halls for returning students Monday, September 3 • Labor Day; College closed Tuesday, September 4 • Fall 2018 undergraduate and graduate classes begin Tuesday, September 4–11 • Course adjustment period for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 terms (departmental advisors’ offices) Tuesday, September 11 • Last day to register for Fall 2018 independent study courses Friday, September 14 • Application deadline for SVA students wishing to participate in International Exchange for the Spring 2019 semester Saturday, September 22 • Fall 2018 Pre-College program begins Monday, September 24 • Fall 2018 Continuing Education program begins

OCTOBER 2018 Monday, October 1 • Early 2019–2020 FAFSA filing for new and returning students Tuesday, October 2 • SVA-sponsored Student Health Insurance Fee waiver deadline for Fall 2018 Thursday, October 4 • SEVIS Registration deadline for all F/J International Students Monday, October 8 • Columbus Day, no Continuing Education classes Monday, October 15 • Spring and Summer 2019 online registration for students accepted for the Spring 2019 term begins Monday, October 22 • Last day to officially drop Fall 2018 semester undergraduate and graduate courses without incurring a grade Tuesday, October 23–Monday, December 3 • Students may be dropped from Fall 2018 undergraduate and graduate courses with a grade of “W.” International students must receive approval from the International Students Office to drop below full-time status. Wednesday, October 24 • Administrative withdrawal for students without financial clearance for the Fall 2018 semester

NOVEMBER 2018 Monday–Wednesday, November 19–21 • Course adjustment period for Spring 2019 schedules (departmental advisors’ offices) Wednesday–Sunday, November 21–25 • No Continuing Education or Pre-College classes Thursday–Sunday, November 22–25 • Thanksgiving recess; College closed

102 SVA HANDBOOK Friday, November 30 • Online registration for Spring and Summer 2019 ends for students accepted for the Spring 2019 term • Deadline for OPT application and program extension requests for international students in their final semester of study

DECEMBER 2018 Saturday, December 1 • Due date for Spring 2019 semester tuition for students not on a pre-approved payment plan • Spring 2019 Continuing Education program registration begins • Financial aid deadline for submitting all loan applications for students registered for Fall 2018 only • Fall 2018 Pre-College program ends Monday, December 3 • Spring and Summer 2019 Registration for students accepted for the Spring 2019 term continues by appointment in departmental advisors’ offices • Last day to officially drop Fall 2018 undergraduate and graduate courses Tuesday, December 11 • Tuesday undergraduate and graduate classes end Wednesday, December 12 • Wednesday undergraduate and graduate classes end Monday, December 17 • Monday undergraduate and graduate classes end Tuesday, December 18 • Classes meet according to Thursday’s schedule (last day of Thursday classes) Wednesday, December 19 • Classes meet according to a Friday/Saturday/ Sunday schedule (last day of Friday/Saturday/ Sunday classes) • Fall 2018 undergraduate and graduate classes end • Check-out SVA residence halls for non-returning students • Due date for Fall 2018 semester grades • Last day that the Registrar’s office will accept grade changes for the Spring 2018 and Summer 2018 semesters Thursday, December 20–Tuesday, January 1 • Winter recess; College closed

JANUARY 2019 Wednesday, January 2 • Due date for spring 2019 tuition for students on a preapproved payment plan Wednesday, January 9 • Check-in SVA residence halls for new students Thursday–Friday, January 10–11 • Orientation for new students accepted for the Spring 2019 term

SVA.EDU 103 Friday, January 11 • Optimal filing date for submitting 2019–2020 FAFSA forms for early action for Fall 2019 Monday, January 14 • Spring 2019 undergraduate and graduate classes begin Monday–Tuesday, January 14–22 • Course adjustment period for Spring and Summer 2019 schedules (departmental advisors’ offices) Tuesday, January 15 • Application deadline for some graduate programs. Refer to department-specific Graduate Catalog for dates. Saturday, January 19 • Spring 2019 Pre-College program begins Monday, January 21 • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day; College closed Tuesday, January 22 • Last day to register for Spring 2019 independent study courses Monday, January 28 • Spring 2019 Continuing Education program begins

FEBRUARY 2019 Friday, February 1 • Optimal filing date for new students to submit financial aid FAFSA forms to central processor for 2019–2020 financial aid Monday February 11 • SVA-sponsored Student Health Insurance Fee waiver deadline for Spring 2019 Monday, February 4–11 • Residence hall room selection for returning students Wednesday, February 13 • SEVIS Registration deadline for all F/J International Students

MARCH 2019 Friday, March 1 • Optimal financial aid date for returning students to submit 2019–2020 FAFSA application Monday–Sunday, March 4–10 • Spring break, no classes Monday, March 4 • Last day to officially withdraw from Spring 2019 semester undergraduate and graduate courses without a grade Tuesday, March 5–Monday, April 22 • Students may be dropped from Spring 2019 undergraduate and graduate courses with a grade of “W.” International students must receive approval from the International Student Office to drop below full-time status Friday, March 8 • Staff holiday; College closed Monday–Friday, March 11–22 • Online registration for all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students for the 2019–2020 academic year, by appointment only with departmental advisors Saturday, March 30 • Spring 2019 Pre-College program ends

104 SVA HANDBOOK APRIL 2019 Friday, April 5 • Deadline for OPT application and program extension request for international students in their final semester of study Monday, April 15 • Application deadline for SVA students wishing to participate in International Exchange for Fall 2019 Monday, April 15 • Financial aid deadline for submitting all loan applications for Fall/Spring or Spring only students Friday–Saturday, April 19–20 • Passover, no Continuing Education classes Monday, April 22 • Last day to officially drop Spring 2019 undergraduate and graduate courses

MAY 2019 Wednesday, May 1 • Due date for Summer 2019 tuition Monday, May 6 • Undergraduate and graduate classes end • Last day that the Registrar’s Office will accept grade changes for the Fall 2018 semester • Due date for Spring 2019 grades Tuesday, May 7 • Check-out SVA Residence Halls for non- graduating students • Summer 2019 Foundation program begins • Summer 2019 semester begins Thursday, May 16 • (tentative) Commencement, Class of 2019 Friday, May 17 • (tentative) Check-out SVA residence halls for graduating students Monday, May 27 • Memorial Day; College closed

JUNE 2019 Monday, June 3 • Summer 2019 Continuing Education program begins Wednesday, June 12 • Summer 2019 English and the Visual Arts program housing check-in Thursday–Friday, June 13–14 • Summer 2019 English and the Visual Arts program orientation and registration Monday, June 17 • Summer 2019 English and the Visual Arts program begins Sunday, June 30 • Financial aid deadline for submitting 2018–2019 FAFSA application • Financial aid deadline for submitting 2018–2019 TAP application

JULY 2019 Thursday–Sunday, July 4–7 • Independence Day holiday, College closed Sunday, July 7 • Orientation and housing check-in for Summer 2019 Pre-College program students

SVA.EDU 105 Monday, July 8 • Summer 2019 Culture, Graphic Design and Fine Arts in New York program begins. Summer • 2019 Pre-College program begins Friday, July 26 • Summer 2019 Culture, Graphic Design and Fine Arts in New York program ends • Summer 2019 Pre-College program ends Monday, July 29 • Summer 2019 Foundation program ends

AUGUST 2019 Thursday, August 1 • Due date for Fall 2019 semester tuition Thursday–Friday, August 8–9 • Course adjustment period for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 terms (department advisors’ offices) Friday, August 9 • Summer 2019 English and the Visual Arts program ends Sunday, August 25 • Check-in SVA residence halls for new students Monday, August 26 • Summer 2019 semester ends Monday–Friday, August 26–30 • Orientation for new students accepted for the Fall 2019 term

SEPTEMBER 2019 Saturday, August 31 • Check-in SVA residence halls for returning students Monday, September 2 • Labor Day; College closed Tuesday, September 3 • Fall 2019 undergraduate and graduate classes begin

106 SVA HANDBOOK INDEX

SVA.EDU 107 A D Absences 40 Damages 74 Academic Advisement 20 Digital Imaging Center (DIC) 49 Academic Affairs 8 Directory Information 20, 75 Academic Calendar 101 Directory of Personnel, Departments Academic Freedom 5 and Offices 83 Academic Integrity Policy 8 Disability Resources 21 Academic Progress 9 Disclosure Policy 76 Accreditation 4 Discrimination, Discriminatory Address Locator 100 Harassment and Retaliation 72 Alcohol and Drug Amnesty 65 Drug-Free Workplace 62 Alcohol and Drug Policy 62 Alumni Affairs and Development 48 E Attendance 9, 40 Electronic Communications Code Audio Visual Services 40 of Conduct 28, 77 Auditing 10 Email 41 Emergency Preparedness and B Notification 51 Board of Directors 4 Emergency Procedures on Campus 51 Books and Supply Costs 20 Employment for Students 22, 41 Building (Non-Residential) Access 48 English as a Second Language (ESL) Building Security Procedures 74 Support Services 23 Equal Opportunity Policy 71 C Exhibitions: Invitational 52 Campus Map inside back cover Exhibitions: Students 23 Campus News 48 Campus Transportation 48 F Career Development 22, 41 Facilities Maintenance and Casting Office 44 Repair Procedures 79 Change of Address 25, 41 Faculty and Staff Complaint Procedures 74 Change of Major 10 Faculty and Staff Scholarship Fund 42 Class Makeup 43 Faculty Emeriti Policy 42 Class Schedules 10 Family Educational Rights and Classroom Behavior 45 Privacy Act (FERPA) 75 Classroom Procedures 41 Federal Work Study 22 Classroom/Studio Reservations 49 FERPA for Faculty 42 College Closings — Unscheduled 49 Financial Aid 24 Computer Lab Assistants 22 Fire Drills 52 Conflict of Interest Policy for SVA First Amendment Rights 5 Employees, Including Faculty 80 Counseling Students 35 G Course Adjustment Periods 10 Grade Appeals 11 Credentials for College Catalogs Grading Information 11, 43 and Publications 41 Guest Policy 29, 48

108 SVA HANDBOOK H P Harassment, Discrimination and Paid Sick Time 45 Retaliation Complaint Procedures 72 Peer-Tutoring Program 23 Hazardous and/or Dangerous Personal Property 26, 59 Materials Policy 74 Personnel Files 41 History of SVA 4 Photographs and Recordings 59 Holidays 53 Plagiarism 80 Housing 26 Probation and Exclusion 8, 69 Hoverboards 30, 75 Proficiency Examination 14 Human Subject Research 12 R I Refunds 30, 36 Identification Cards 53 Registration 14 Independent Study 12, 43 Reimbursement for Professional Meetings 45 Insurance 35 Repair Procedures 79 Intellectual Property Rights of Faculty 43 Repeating Courses 15 Intellectual Property Rights of Students 24 Reproduction of Student Work International Student Office (ISO) 24 and Likeness 26 Internet Policies and Procedures 77 Residence Life 26 Interruption of Studies 12 Resources and Support for Victims of Sexual Misconduct 74 L Lateness 13, 43 S Learning Disabilities 21 Sabbaticals 45 Leave of Absence 12, 28, 40 Security Locations 52 Libraries 53 Semester Credit Hours 15 Lockers 57 SEVIS 24 Lost and Found 57 Sex-Based Discrimination, Harassment, Title IX and Sexual Misconduct 74 M Smoking Regulations 31, 65 Mailboxes 30 Standards of Classroom Behavior 45 Mailing Addresses for Residence Halls 27 Statement of Equal Opportunity 71 Making Up a Class 43 Student Affairs 93 Matriculation Time Limitation 13 Student Center 34 Medical Facilities Near the College Student Code of Conduct 67 (inside back cover) 58 Student Disruptive and Milton Glaser Design Study Center Concerning Behavior 65 and Archives 55 Student Engagement and Leadership 34 Missing Student Policy and Procedure 79 Student Exhibitions 23 Model Registry 44 Student Health and Counseling Services 35 Museum Listing 95 Student Profile 6 MySVA and SVApps 59 Student Senators 37 Students at Risk Committee (STAR) 65 O Study Abroad 15 Office of Learning Technologies (OLT) 44 Substance Abuse 62 Online Course Access 13 SVA Campus Store 59

SVA.EDU 109 SVA Electronic Communications 77 SVA Galleries 23, 52 SVA Library 53 SVA Mission Statement 4 SVA Yearbook 36 Syllabi 45

T Teaching Assistants 46 Term Honors 16 Title IX 72, 74 Transcript Requests 17 Transfer Credits 17 Tuition and Billing Information 36

U Unsatisfactory Progress Reports 46

V VASA (Visual Arts Student Association) 37 Veteran Students 37 Visitors 38, 60 Visual Arts Press, Ltd. 60 Visual Opinion (VO) Magazine 38

W Writing Resource Center 38 WSVA Radio Station 38

Y Yearbook 36

110 SVA HANDBOOK NOTES

SVA.EDU 111 NOTES

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114 SVA HANDBOOK NOTES

The School of Visual Arts does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or other legally protected status.

The College reserves the right to make changes from time to time affecting policies, fees, curricula and other matters announced in this or any other publication. Statements in this and other publications do not constitute a contract.

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