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SUNY Plattsburgh Campus Handbook

Preface

The purpose of this Handbook is to provide an official record of organization, bylaws and other information, which pertain to the responsibilities of faculty/staff members. It should be used as a supplement to Policies of the Board of Trustees, the undergraduate catalog and the graduate bulletin. These official publications should provide each college employee with comprehensive information relative to all aspects of employment. While it is expected that the Handbook will have some special value for newcomers, it is also believed that it will prove valuable to all members of the college community.

The material herein represents principles, policies and statements developed by faculty and administration within the college in order to expedite the operation of the college within the framework established by the Policies of the State University Trustees. Faculty contracts are made in accordance with Policies of the Board of Trustees, and only the Trustees' Policies shall be considered legally binding.

Mission Statement

The State University of New York College at Plattsburgh prepares a diverse student population for a wide range of professional careers by providing undergraduates with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, graduate students with advanced professional preparation, and all students with a commitment to academic excellence, ethical values, lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship within a global community. The college takes advantage of the natural surroundings, Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains, in selected academic programs and courses, in recreational activities, and in community involvement and services.

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Section 1: Administrative Organization

Content includes: Board of Trustees, System Administration, and University Faculty Senate.  In addition, you will also find information on the Campus Administrative Organization which includes the College Council, President, and Provost and Vice Presidents.

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Section II: Faculty Governance

Content includes information on the composition of the Faculty Senate, Duties, Standing Committees, and Bylaws.

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Section III: Academic Policies, Procedures & Services

Content includes: Academic Calendar, Course Withdrawal, Students Who Never Attend Class, Course Syllabi, Grading, Assessment Policy, Faculty Evaluation of Deans, Role and Responsibilities of Department Chairs and Center Directors, Faculty Workload, and Mandatory Leave by Administrative Action, etc.

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Section IV: Offices & Services

Content includes: Athletics, Recreational Sports, Career  Development Center, Community Service Programs, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Dean of Students Office, Educational Opportunity Program, Student Support Services, Summer Orientation, University Police, Upward Bound, Financial Aid, Office of Public Relations, Library, Computing & Media Services, and Technology Policies, etc.

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Section V: Employment Policies

Content includes: Standards and Codes of Ethics, Recruitment of Professional Staff and Faculty, Graduate Assistantships, Summer Session Employment, Absences & Extraordinary Weather Conditions, Holiday Policy, Liberal Leave, Absence from Class, Leave and Attendance Reporting, Release Time Policy, Emeriti/Retiree Privileges, Family Medical Leave Act, Search Policy, and Promotions of Academic Employees, etc.

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Section VI: Organizational Procedures & Guidelines

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Section VII: Facilities & Services

Content includes: Use of Facilities, Art Museum, Valcour Educational Conference Center, Dining Facilities, Student Health & Psychological Service, Food Service, Maintenance Service Cardinal Cash, Notary Public Service, Personal Property, LENS Policy, Traffic and Parking Regulations, Accidents, and Towing, etc.

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Section VIII: College Policies

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Contact Information

For more information about the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus Handbook, please contact:

Diana Laporte, Assistance Vice President for Administration
Office: Kehoe 701-02
Phone: (518) 564-2539
E-mail: laportdm@plattsburgh.edu