Columbia-Greene Community College Student Handbook 2019-2020 Accreditations The Middle States Commission on Higher Education NATEF, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. 3624 Market St. 13505 Dulles Technology Drive Philadelphia, PA 19104 Herndon, VA 20171 (215) 662-5606 (703) 713-0100 New York State Board of Regents The Nursing Program is accredited by the: 89 Washington Avenue Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Room 110 EB (Formerly known as National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) Albany, NY 12234 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 (518) 474-5889 Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 747-9965 or (404) 975-5000 Website: www.sunycgcc.edu All students, employees, visitors, and invitees to Columbia-Greene Community College are subject to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the College while on campus. Affirmative Action The policy of Columbia-Greene Community College is to take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in admission, employment, and all college activities for all qualified persons; to prohibit discrimination; and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to everyone, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction in the administration of all college programs including employment. Employees, students, or applicants may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. Columbia-Greene’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. Affirmative Action Officer is Melissa Fandozzi, Director of Human Resources, extension 3337. Note: The College reserves the right at any time to make appropriate changes deemed advisable in the policies and procedures contained in this publication. Title IX Coordinators are Joel Phelps, Director of Financial Aid and Joseph M. Watson, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean of Students and Enrollment Management, extension 3364. Section 504 Compliance Officer for New York State Education Department Regulations is Joseph M. Watson, Ph.D., Vice President and Dean of Students and Enrollment Management, extension 3364. 1 COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2019-2020 HANDBOOK Table of Contents All The Numbers You’ll Ever Need To Know....................................................... 4 Services and Good Stuff to Know ...........................................................................5 Academic Support Center (ASC) .................................................................................................... 5 The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) ................................................................................... 6 Alumni Association ....................................................................................................................... 14 Bookstore ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Bulletin Boards .............................................................................................................................. 14 Bursar ............................................................................................................................................. 15 Cafeteria/Dining Hall & Catering .................................................................................................. 16 CampusConnect ............................................................................................................................. 16 Children on Campus ...................................................................................................................... 16 Community Services Office .......................................................................................................... 16 Copying Services ........................................................................................................................... 18 Counseling, Career and Transfer Services ..................................................................................... 18 Day Care Center ............................................................................................................................ 19 Escort Services ............................................................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid/Scholarship/Work-Study Information .................................................................... 20 Fire Drills ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Fitness Center ................................................................................................................................ 27 Graduation ..................................................................................................................................... 27 Health Services/College Nurse ...................................................................................................... 28 Off-Campus Housing ..................................................................................................................... 28 ID Cards ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Immunization Requirements .......................................................................................................... 29 Library Services ............................................................................................................................. 30 Lockdown Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 32 Lockers .......................................................................................................................................... 32 Lost and Found .............................................................................................................................. 32 Media Services ............................................................................................................................... 32 REACH Center, Inc. ...................................................................................................................... 33 Office of Records and Registration ............................................................................................... 33 Recruiters ....................................................................................................................................... 34 Safety and Security ........................................................................................................................ 35 Campus Crime Statistics .................................................................................................... 39 School Closings/Late Openings/Class Cancellations .................................................................... 44 Smoking ......................................................................................................................................... 44 Solicitation ..................................................................................................................................... 44 Student Center ............................................................................................................................... 45 Student Recognition Award Ceremony ......................................................................................... 45 Study Areas .................................................................................................................................... 45 Supported Education ...................................................................................................................... 45 Transitional Studies Department ................................................................................................... 46 Use of College Facilities for College Sponsored Clubs & Organizations ..................................... 46 Use of College Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 46 Veterans’ Information .................................................................................................................... 47 2 COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2019-2020 HANDBOOK 2019-2020 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................... 48 Student Activities ........................................................................................................................... 50 Student Government ...................................................................................................................... 51 Clubs