Campus Offices and Resources
CAMPUS OFFICES AND RESOURCES
TITLE IX COORDINATORS
The Title IX Coordinators are extensively trained in sexual violence response and have broad knowledge of available resources and services both on and off campus. The Title IX Coordinators are here to help navigate the process should anyone wish to report any instance of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and/or sexual violence.
The SUNY Adirondack Title IX Coordinator, Cornelius Gilbert, can be reached at gilbertc@sunyacc.edu, or in Scoville Hall. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Mindy Wilson can be reached at wilsonm@sunyacc.edu, or in Washington Hall.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
The Accessibility Services Office (ASO) is committed to providing an equal educational opportunity to students with disabilities by ensuring equal access to all programs and activities of the College, in accordance with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Under these federal laws, students are eligible for services through this office if they have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity. Within post-secondary education, these laws further define eligible students as those who are, independent of disability, otherwise qualified for admission and participation in SUNY Adirondack’s programs and activities. Our goal is to ensure that all qualified students are provided the same opportunities available to the general college population. We achieve this goal by providing our students with accommodations and a variety of auxiliary aids and support services. The Director of Accessibility Services and/or their designee meet with each student wishing to register with the ASO and to discuss the procedure for arranging accommodations based on each student’s disability(s), needs and appropriate documentation.
Students who wish to use the accommodations for which they are eligible should meet early in the semester to have accommodations arranged in advance and work closely together with the ASO to ensure accommodations are pursued and received appropriately.
For more information or to register with the Accessibility Services Office, please call
(518)-743-2282 or email the office at access@sunyacc.edu.
ATHLETICS
SUNY Adirondack offers a variety of athletic opportunities. From our intercollegiate athletic programs to our recreation programs, students at SUNY Adirondack have a broad choice in their level of involvement.
Team Mascot: Timberwolves
Team Colors: Forest Green and Gold
WOMEN MEN
Basketball Golf Baseball Basketball
Soccer Softball Golf Soccer
Volleyball
All programs are affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association, NJCAA Division III, Region III and the Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference.
For further information on intercollegiate programs, contact Julie Clark, Assistant Director of Athletics at clarkju@sunyacc.edu or visit https://www.sunyadktimberwolves.com/ and follow on Instagram at SUNYADK_Sports, Facebook at SUNY ADK Athletics and X at @SUNYADK_Sports.
CAMPUS SAFETY
At SUNY Adirondack, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is a high priority. A safe and secure environment can be achieved only through the cooperation of all members of the campus community. Everyone must assume responsibility for their personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking common-sense precautions.
Campus Reporting and Prevention
Campus safety and law enforcement is coordinated by the campus Public Safety Office. The office has a force of sworn officers that meet the high standards of training administered by New York State’s Division of Criminal Justice Services. The officers also undergo continuous training to improve their skills.
Campus Public Safety Officers conduct foot and vehicle patrols throughout the campus and residence halls 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The office of Public Safety’s objective is to provide a safe learning environment and protect the lives and property of students, employees and visitors pursued within the framework of the College’s policies, rules and regulations and all local, state and federal laws.
Victims and witnesses are encouraged to report crimes to be investigated or can do so on a voluntary and confidential basis. These reports will be filed for informational purposes only for inclusion in the College’s annual crime reporting.
Official investigations of criminal offenses are conducted by Public Safety and the appropriate local law enforcement authority.
The investigation of crimes committed on College property falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Safety Office. Public Safety works closely with local law enforcement agencies including the Warren and Saratoga County Sheriffs and/or the New York State Police to assist with incidents that occur on or off campus and involve College students or employees. If Public Safety determines that a serious crime or felony has been committed, Public Safety will refer the case to the appropriate local law enforcement agency and assist in its investigation.
If an incident occurs that the College feels may have an effect on the safety and wellbeing of the College community, information concerning the incident will be communicated by one or more of the following communication channels: College Emergency Notification System text or email, paper flyers, bulletin boards and the College’s web-site.
Safety Related Programming
Periodically, the College offers presentations about personal safety to the College community. A Safety Committee meets throughout the year to keep abreast of current issues and concerns. The committee suggests methods of keeping staff and students informed of campus safety issues.
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
The College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble and the Faculty Student Association, carries a wide variety of school supplies, College apparel, textbooks, and other related materials. The Bookstore’s income helps to support a variety of college activities.
Regular hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer hours: Monday - Thursday, 8a - 4p and Friday, 8a - 1p
Call the Bookstore at (518) 681-5621 for further information or visit their website at: http://sunyacc.bncollege.com
COUNSELING
You may find it beneficial to talk with a a professional counselor who can help you navigate these challenges. The counseling staff is available to help you with your mental health and wellness goals including support for anxiety and depression, effective communication, managing stress, and personal and relationship issues. Call 518-743-2278, email counseling@sunyacc.edu, or stop by the Counseling Center in Washington Hall to set an appointment. Counseling is free and confidential and the on campus Licensed Mental Health Counselors are experts at helping college students thrive.
THE COMMUNITY HUB
The Community Hub at SUNY Adirondack was established to identify and assist students with non-academic needs. We want you to reach your educational goals at SUNY Adirondack and beyond! The Hub provides one-on-one confidential support and connections to community and campus resources such as, on campus counseling and tutoring, health insurance, SNAP benefits, community counseling, treatment for substance & alcohol use disorders, housing resources, transportation assistance and more. To access Hub Services please use the referral form located at http://www.sunyacc.edu/student-success/community-hub and someone will contact you within 48 hours; or email Hub Coordinator Tara Booth at bootht@sunyacc.edu.
THE FOOD SOURCE
The Food Source is part of the Community Hub and offers a variety of free groceries and personal care items to all students with sites in Washington Hall and the Residence Hall. Stop by or make an appointment by filling out the Hub Services request form located at http://www.sunyacc.edu/student-life/community-hub and someone will contact you within 48 hours. If you have questions, call (518) 743-2247.
DINING SERVICES
SUNY Adirondack offers several dining options on campus. There is a full-service food court serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily operated by Chartwells located on the ground floor of the Student Center. In addition, there is an Eddy's Eats in the Scoville Learning Center, next to the campus library. For hours of operation, visit https://dineoncampus.com/sunyacc.
For student clubs and other larger functions, Chartwells Dining Services provides catering experiences. For more information about catering services, please contact the Catering Manager at ext. 5606 or (518) 681-5606.
SUNY Adirondack has partnered with Chartwells Dining Services to provide discounted, tax-free meal plans for both residential and commuter students. For more information, please visit https://dineoncampus.com/sunyacc and click the meal plan tab at the top of the page.
Beverage and snack vending machines are also available in each building, including Saratoga. For more information, please contact the Faculty-Student Association of SUNY Adirondack at (518) 681-5610.
EVENTS SERVICES
Events Services works with outside organizations to manage rental and event coordination for the College’s Queensbury campus and Saratoga Center. The College offers a variety of exceptional event venues, anchored by the Northwest Bay Conference Center, a 3,500-square-foot, state-of-the art facility in Adirondack Hall. For further information, please call (518) 743-2296 or email events@sunyacc.edu.
FINANCIAL AID
The mission of the SUNY Adirondack Financial Aid Office is to promote equal access to higher education by providing assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend college. Approximately 78% of all SUNY Adirondack students (about 80% of full-time freshmen) receive some form of financial assistance, sharing roughly $20 million annually.
Financial aid comes in three forms: grants and scholarships (which do not have to be repaid), loans (which must be repaid with interest after separation from the College), and jobs on campus (students receive bi-weekly paychecks for hours worked). For names, descriptions, and eligibility requirements of each program refer to either the SUNY Adirondack Catalog, or the Financial Aid section of the SUNY Adirondack web site at www.sunyacc.edu. At SUNY Adirondack, the optimal time to apply for aid is June 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for spring classes. You may apply after the academic year has begun but may not be eligible for as much funding. Common financial aid applications include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for federal aid, the Express TAP Application (ETA) & Excelsior Scholarship application for NYS aid, and the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for loans.
You must reapply for aid by filing a FAFSA every academic year.
After you have been deemed financially eligible for aid by federal and/or state agencies, you must meet certain standards of academic progress to continue to receive funding in subsequent semesters. These are referred to as standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress, and are different for the federal aid programs (Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Direct Stafford and PLUS Loans, and federal work-study), and the New York State programs (TAP, APTS, state scholarships).
The financial aid section of the SUNY Adirondack Catalog and website contain charts showing the specific standards which students must meet as they progress toward completion of their SUNY Adirondack degree or certificate.
Only classes required for a SUNY Adirondack degree or certificate qualify for financial aid eligibility so be mindful of repeated classes or excessive electives.
Financial aid recipients will also want to check with the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from a class or classes due to a mandate which requires SUNY Adirondack to recalculate award amounts within a semester. As such, ask the Financial Aid Office if your current and/or future semester aid will be affected if you withdraw from a class or from the College. In other words, the amount you were awarded for a particular semester may have to be reduced if you withdraw from class(es). You may be required to repay a portion of your financial aid to the College.
The Financial Aid Office is located in Warren Hall and is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday. If you need to make an evening appointment with a representative, please call (518) 743-2223 or email finaidoffice@sunyacc.edu.
We encourage all students to regularly monitor their Self-Service Banner account and student portal. Students can review financial awards, monitor outstanding requirements (documents); accept offered awards (loans and work-study); and view how their financial aid is applied to their bill (in the Student Accounts section under Account Detail by term).
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The SUNY Adirondack Foundation offers numerous scholarships that are coordinated by the Financial Aid Office. For more information, please call the Financial Aid Office at (518) 743-2223.
LIBRARY
The SUNY Adirondack Library, located in the Scoville Learning Center, provides a variety of services that support the college curriculum. Reference librarians are available to assist students with research assignments when the library is open. Students can stop by the reference desk on the second floor to consult a librarian. Students can text, email, call or chat online with a librarian for help with their research. They can also arrange research appointments with a librarian in person, by phone or by videoconference.
A limited collection of textbooks for heavily enrolled courses is on reserve near the reference desk on the second floor. Reserve items must be used in the library. To borrow library books at the circulation desk, students need to show a SUNY Adirondack student ID or other photo ID.
The library’s top floor is a quiet study area. Students can research, write papers, and do other assignments using computers near the reference desk. A variety of seating is offered on the top floor: cozy study pods, large tables, individual study carrels, and comfortable chairs with views of the campus and Southern Adirondack Mountains, perfect for reading and studying. Wireless internet access is available.
Students can meet in the library’s two group study rooms. There are also two individual study rooms. All study rooms can be reserved through the library website’s Reserve A Study Room link, with a librarian at the Reference Desk, or with a staff person at the Circulation Desk on the main floor.
The library maintains a circulating collection of more than 35,000 books on the upper level. Students may browse several print periodicals and view hundreds of academic DVDs in the library. Students may request materials not owned by the library through the interlibrary loan resource-sharing service.
On the library’s website, students can access over 120 research databases, more than 250,000 electronic books, millions of articles from more than 130,000 magazines, newspapers and journals, and more than 100,000 streaming videos and documentaries.
Librarians have created more than 100 library research guides posted on the library’s website, customized to course assignments, as well as tutorials on doing effective college-level research.
To access library databases from off-campus, students log on with their SUNY Adirondack network username and password. Students can look up their usernames and passwords in Banner.
Introduction to library research and resources is provided through course-integrated and one-to-one instruction. The college periodically offers a one-credit online course, Library Research Methods (LIB 187), taught by a librarian in the spring semester.
SUNY Adirondack Library website: http://library.sunyacc.edu/home
Chat with a Librarian: a chat box is active on library website when library is open, monitored by the reference librarian on duty
Text a Librarian: (518) 203-1073
Email a Librarian: librarian@sunyacc.edu
SUNY Adirondack Library phone number: (518) 743-2260 (staffed when library is open).
Current hours are posted on the library’s website https://library.sunyacc.edu. Hours vary during the summer, holidays and college breaks.
THE CENTER FOR READING AND WRITING (CRW)
The Center for Reading and Writing offers students the opportunity to discuss papers and reading materials from any discipline or course. Writing consultants will help with brainstorming ideas, organizing, revising and editing, and can share strategies for successful textbook reading.
The CRW is located on the first floor of the library and is open five days a week. Students can be tutored in person or online. Assistance is also available at the Saratoga Center. Check the Center’s web page at http://www.sunyacc.edu/academics/center-reading-and-writing for hours and schedule.
Math Engineering and Computer Science (MECS) Tutoring Center
The MECS Tutoring Center provides SUNY Adirondack students with free tutoring in math, computer science, and information technology. The Center is located in the rear of the Library (first floor). Faculty and student tutors are available on a friendly “walk-in” basis, and the lab is open six days a week. A schedule of hours and tutors is posted early each semester.
Math tutoring is also available at the Saratoga Campus Monday – Thursday. Please call (518) 584-3959 for available hours.
OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Office of Continuing Education is located in the north end of Adirondack Hall. It is committed to providing a comprehensive variety of high-quality non-credit programs and courses that reflect the lifelong learning interests of our local community. Open enrollment classes are offered in the fall, spring and summer terms, and contract training is available year-round based on business and industry needs. Courses are taught in the areas of: youth programming, professional development and career training, personal enrichment and adventure sports. This office is dedicated to enhancing the personal and professional development of individuals in the public sector, private industry, and the community at large. Classes vary in length and scope and are held on the Queensbury Campus, Seasoned Restaurant (SUNY Adirondack Culinary in Glens Falls), SUNY Adirondack Saratoga in Wilton, Saratoga Springs School District, on-line and at various locations throughout the community. For further information, please call (518) 743-2238, email conted@sunyacc.edu or visit https://www.sunyacc.edu/continuing-ed.
REGISTRAR'S OFFICE
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The College will need to communicate with students on a recurring, as well as on an emergency basis. Students should make timely updates to their telephone and address changes via Self-Service Banner or with the Change of Address Form available on the Registrar website: https://www.sunyacc.edu/offices-departments/registrars-office.. This will ensure the College’s ability to contact students as necessary.
CHOSEN FIRST AND LEGAL NAME
SUNY Adirondack welcomes and supports student’s personal expression, within community standards, to use a chosen first name other than their legal first name to identify themselves. Information on the Chosen First and Legal Name policy for the College is available in the College Catalog: http://catalog.sunyacc.edu/regulations/name.
Students can request a chosen first name using the Chosen First Name Request Form. The electronic form is available on the Registrar Office forms portion of their website.
The student’s legal name will be used on all official College correspondence as outlined in the College Catalog. Legal Name changes should be done utilizing the Name Change Authorization form available on the Registrar website.
Questions should be referred to the Registrar by stopping at the office located in Warren Hall or by emailing registrar@sunyacc.edu.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION AND FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) is a federal law that establishes the privacy rights of students with regard to educational records. The following information is considered Directory Information as defined by FERPA:
a. Name
b. Address
c. Credit hours earned
d. Date(s) of attendance
e. Date of Birth
f. Enrollment Status
g. Graduation and degrees awarded
h. Honors and awards
i. Major field of study
j. Phone number
k. Student campus email address
FERPA states that directory information may be released without student authorization unless the student notifies the Registrar in writing that the following information should not be released. Students who want the information withheld from being released may do so by filing a Request to Withhold Information Form which is available on the Registrar website: https://www.sunyacc.edu/registrar-forms. Additional information is available in the College Catalog http://catalog.sunyacc.edu/regulations/studentrecords.
FERPA AUTHORIZATION SURVEY
The college cannot discuss a student’s account with anyone other than the student over the phone or in person unless the student completes the FERPA Waiver Authentication Survey. This Survey authorizes the college to release information to the person if the individual provides the password the student created on their survey. To create a FERPA password and setup access, the student must complete the FERPA Waiver Authentication Survey in Self-Service Banner.
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Priority Registration is for currently enrolled and matriculated students. The registration eligibility date is based on the number of earned credits. Registration dates and additional information is available on the Registrar website: https://www.sunyacc.edu/admissions/registrars-office.
SOLOMON AMENDMENT
The Solomon Amendment requires by federal law that the College release directory information to military recruiters when requested. Information is released based on the Directory Information and FERPA section noted above.
STUDENT RECORDS: DIPLOMAS, ENROLLMENT VERIFICATIONS, IMMUNIZATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS
Student Records are managed by the Registrar’s Office. Students can order official transcripts and replacement diplomas by creating an account with Parchment at https://www.parchment.com/students/order-status/ . The cost of transcripts and replacement diplomas are available under the Tuition and Fees section of the College Catalog: http://catalog.sunyacc.edu/content/tuition-and-fee-schedule.
Unofficial copies of student transcripts are available at no cost online in Self-Service Banner. Enrollment certifications and immunization records are available at no cost via an email request to registrar@sunyacc.edu.
RESIDENCE LIFE
The Residence Life Department focuses its energy on the co-curricular experience, which is an important and valued component of a student’s development. Students are provided with opportunities to strengthen their educational objectives through the living and learning process in a residence hall, and through participation in an assortment of student organizations and activities. The program considers students’ educational and social needs, safety and health standards, and the overall educational objectives of SUNY Adirondack. For more information, please call 518-832-7785 or email reslife@sunyacc.edu.
ROBERT HUTCHINSON CHILD CARE CENTER
The Robert Hutchinson Child Care Center is managed by the FSA and is operated by the Warren County Head Start Program. The Center is available for children of students, faculty, staff, and the community, with priority given to children of SUNY Adirondack students.
The center is open Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. during the school year, as well as during special vacations of the College. More information and enrollment forms are available through the FSA Office.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Each spring semester, just prior to spring break, there is an opportunity to apply for numerous scholarships through the SUNY Adirondack Foundation and coordinated by the Financial Aid Office.
This information is posted when available and scholarships are awarded prior to the next fall semester. For more information, please call the Financial Aid Office at (518) 743-2223.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & DIVERSITY INITIATIVES OFFICE
The Student Engagement & Diversity Initiatives Office shares a suite with the Student Senate and the College Activity Board, on the second floor of the Student Center. This office contains information on The Student Senate, College Activity Board, clubs, organizations, events, and volunteer opportunities, as well as marketing for various events on campus. Additionally, the office manages diversity programs, campus ticket sales, student ID’s, and CDTA Bus services for the campus.
Pack life is the online cloud-based platform that the Student Senate adopted for programs, events, and student organizations on the SUNY Adirondack campus. Pack Life is managed by the Student Engagement and Diversity Initiatives Office and is the official means of communication for all clubs, organizations, Student Senate, and the College Activity Board. Pack Life enhances the way students engage with the campus by providing 24/7 access to information, communications, and activities. For more information about Pack Life refer to the Student Organization Handbook and/or visit https://sunyacc.campuslabs.com/engage/
For more information about the Student Center and/or the services provided by the Student Engagement & Diversity Initiatives, call (518) 743-2251 or email deanofstudents@sunyacc.edu.
VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS
The Registrar and School Certifying Officer coordinates veterans educational benefits with the Veterans Administration, including Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30), Vocational rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities (Ch. 31), Post 9/11 GI Bill (CH 33), Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) *(Ch. 35),*MGIB Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606), and Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) (1607). The School Certifying Officer (SCO) certifies all VA education claims and will assist you with any questions you may have regarding your education benefits. The SCO can be reached at (518) 743-2200 ext. 2372. A New York State Veterans Benefit Advisor is available in the Randles Veterans Resource Center intermittently and processes all applications for VA education benefits as well as all other earned benefits. The college operates Pfc Dwyer Veteran Peer-to-Peer Support Program with an office located in the Student Center. The Dean for Student Affairs office can answer any additional questions about Veteran Services by emailing deanofstudents@sunyacc.edu or calling 518-743-2277.
FITNESS CENTER
The Fitness Center is located in the Residence Hall on SUNY ADK campus. All current SUNY Adirondack students have access to the Fitness Center and regularly scheduled hours are: Monday through Friday 9am-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm.
Students must have their student ID to gain access to the fitness center. Students must present a valid SUNY Adirondack ID or Plattsburgh ID card each time they enter the facility. No other form of ID is acceptable. All other eligible participants must present a current membership card, as well as their SUNY Adirondack ID Card.
The Fitness Center offers fitness and wellness opportunities to a diverse population of students and is open to all students. The center and programs promote healthy lifestyles and physical wellness through personal workouts, group exercise sessions, fitness events, informal gym activities and individual instruction (appointment needed.) The fitness center offers state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills, recumbent and upright bikes, ellipticals, weight machines, and a wide selection of free weights.
The Fitness Center and related programs main goals include:
● Provide the college community with a facility in which they can improve their physical health and fitness, and make positive use of their leisure time.
● Influence the other dimensions of wellness while enhancing quality of personal and student life. Most specifically the pillars of physical, mental and social wellness.
● Offer equipment, training and space to educate, empower and improve cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, and overall health.
● Individual training and assistance for all, which can be scheduled through the Director of Health and Wellness (Tobey Gifford) at giffordt@sunyacc.edu.
By entering the SUNY Adirondack Fitness Center, you are entering at your own risk and agree to abide by the policies and procedures set forth by the Fitness Center staff, the SUNY Adirondack Code of Conduct and Office of Residence Life Handbook. Any participant’s failure to adhere to the fitness center policies and procedures, SUNY Adirondack Code of Conduct and Office of Residence Life Handbook will lose their privilege of using the facilities and may be subject to disciplinary action.
Thank you and enjoy your workouts!