Policies and regulations

SUNY Adirondack encourages expression of free speech and permits the distribution of printed material for non-commercial purposes by the general community in a manner that does not compete with ongoing programs or regular business of the College and is in accordance with college policy. Individuals, organizations or groups must comply with the College Code of Conduct, found in the Student Handbook. Individuals, organizations, or groups who interfere in or compete with ongoing programs or regular business of the college while distributing such material may be charged with an infraction of the appropriate section of the Code of Conduct.

Any individual, organization, or group desiring to distribute such printed material at the College must obtain advance approval from the Coordinator of Student Life in the Office of Student Activities.  Approval to distribute printed material will not be based on the content of the printed material.  Approval is required only to assure non-interference with the ongoing programs or regular business of the College.   The College does not assume any obligation or responsibility for the content of materials distributed.  Any denial of the distribution of printed materials may be appealed to the Dean for Student Affairs within 15 days of the denial.

The College reminds any individual, organization, or group so distributing materials to be aware of current laws regarding libel, defamation, obscenity, fair labor relations and other applicable laws.  Acceptance of monetary donation for such material is prohibited.

Access to Fitness Center and College ID
A valid SUNY Adirondack ID with current sticker is required to gain access into the Fitness Center, NO EXCEPTIONS. Students must present a valid SUNY Adirondack 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. If you have lost your college ID, please visit the (Student Activities Office in the Student Center) to replace your lost ID. Use of another person's ID to gain access to the Fitness Center will result in immediate suspension of membership of both parties.

Fitness Center attire
Proper athletic attire must be worn while using the fitness center. Sneakers, socks, athletic pants/shorts and T-shirts are considered appropriate attire. Bare feet or sandals are NOT permitted. During winter months and rainy days, please bring a dry pair of shoes. The facility attendant on duty may deny access to Fitness Center if you do not have a dry pair of shoes.

Group exercise session cancellations
The Fitness Center offers as many group exercise sessions as possible with a limited number of qualified facilitators. There will be times when a group exercise facilitator may not be able to lead a session given personal, academic or medical reasons. At these times, the facilitator will make every attempt to find another facilitator to serve as a substitute for that session. There may be times when you attend a session with a substitute facilitator. At other times, however, a facilitator may not be able to find a substitute and the session will be canceled. Please understand that the Fitness Center is often operated by student staff and cancellations are unavoidable given the limited number of qualified facilitators available to the Fitness Center. In cases of cancellation, signs or notices on the sign-in sheet will be posted in advance of the session. Group Exercise must have a minimum number of participants in order for each session to run (usually a minimum of four participants). Please sign up in advance so the instructor can determine if the session will run. Please feel free to call the Fitness Center the day of a session to check on availability at 518-743-2324.

Food and beverages
Other than water bottles, food and beverages are not allowed in the center. It should also be noted that a water fountain is located in the facility if you do not choose to bring water with you to the center.

Tobacco-free policy
The use of tobacco products in the fitness center is prohibited. Participants who use tobacco products in the fitness center will lose their privilege of using the facility. The SUNY Adirondack campus is a tobacco-free campus. Any use of tobacco products on the campus property is prohibited. SUNY Adirondack has gone tobacco free out of respect for the health of self and others in addition to creating a clean, healthy, and safe environment for our campus. Courtesy for other members, staff and the equipment in the Fitness Center is expected and required as part of the tobacco-free policy and the fitness center policies and procedures. Please visit our campus policy for more information on the tobacco free policy.

Equipment sign-out
A limited number of additional exercise/weight equipment is available for use within the fitness center.

You may sign this equipment out at the front desk by leaving your I.D. card. The equipment must be returned to the desk before leaving the fitness center at which point the facility attendant will return your I.D. card.

Fire alarms
Whenever a fire alarm is sounded, immediate evacuation of the building is the appropriate response. If there is a fire alarm while you are using the facilities, you must immediately leave the center through the first floor main doors and exit the residence hall and remain outside until it has been announced that it is safe to reenter.

Emergency exit
The second floor doors are only to be used as an emergency exit. Use the first floor doors to gain access to the fitness center. Do not open the second floor doors to anyone. Allowing anyone access to the second floor doors will result in immediate suspension of membership.

Health and safety
If you have the flu, a cold, or any other contagious illness, please do not train in the facility. Using the Fitness Center with a contagious illness puts you and all other members at risk. Illness causes an individual's system to become weaker and the likelihood for injury increases significantly when training under these conditions. Furthermore, given the nature of physical training, the transmission of  contagious diseases occurs quite readily. Disinfectant wipes are available in the fitness center for cleaning perspiration from the pads and benches. Please be courteous of fellow Fitness Center members and use the supplies provided in the areas that you use.

Injuries
Any member who incurs an injury or becomes dizzy/ill while using the centers should immediately contact a Fitness Center staff person for assistance. A first aid kit is kept at the front desk for minor injuries. In cases requiring more extensive first aid, fitness center staff will contact the appropriate persons for assistance. It is important that fitness center staff be notified of any cases of injury or illness so that proper procedures can be initiated.

Lost and found
Articles lost in the facility are kept behind the front desk as you enter the center. The facility is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles or for any items left at the front desk while you are training.

Cardiovascular equipment usage procedures
Cardio equipment is on a first come, first serve basis. We ask that you please limit use to 30 minutes, while people are waiting. Our facility attendants can assist you if you have any questions or concerns.

Please wipe down cardio equipment after use.

Weight lifting policies
1. For the courtesy of all Fitness Center members and for safety reasons, all lifters MUST re-rack their own dumbbells and weight plates after they have finished using them. Searching for sets of weights needed for your weight lifting program can be extremely annoying and this is easily avoided when all lifters re-rack their own weights. Furthermore, having weights spread throughout the center poses obvious hazards. Continued failure to abide by this Fitness Center policy may lead to the suspension or termination of your membership.

2. Please DO NOT slam or drop the weights.

3. All lifters MUST use a spotter for safety reasons.

Open recreation in the gymnasium
Open recreation is the unstructured, voluntary use of the recreation facilities. The staff in the Fitness Center realizes the importance of this avenue of recreation and we make every effort to provide our students and faculty/staff with these recreational opportunities. Due to the increase in the Wellness Fee, the recreation facilities are continuously becoming more available to the campus community. We encourage all students and faculty/staff to take advantage.

A valid SUNY Adirondack ID with current wellness sticker is required to gain access into open recreation, NO EXCEPTIONS. Students must present a valid SUNY Adirondack ID card each time they enter the gymnasium for open recreation. All SUNY Adirondack Code of Conduct, Office of Residence Life Handbook and Fitness Center Policies and Procedures apply to Open Recreation. The Fitness Center staff is responsible for enforcement of college policies and fitness center policies and procedures.

Participants must respect the authority of the fitness staff and respond to their directions accordingly. Courtesy for other members, staff and the equipment in the Gymnasium is expected and required. Failure to comply with college policies, Fitness Center policies and procedures in addition to Open Rec Policies and Procedures may result in immediate eviction from the gymnasium, revocation of fitness center and open recreation membership without refund, and disciplinary action. By entering the SUNY Adirondack Gymnasium, you are entering at your own risk and agreed to abide by these policies and procedures, any participants failure to adhere to these policies and procedures will lose their privilege of using the facilities.

Membership revocations and suspensions
All SUNY Adirondack and Residence Life/Housing policies and procedures apply to the Fitness Center. The Fitness Center staff is responsible for enforcement of college policies and fitness center policies and procedures. Participants must respect the authority of the fitness staff and respond to their directions accordingly. Courtesy for other members, staff and the equipment in the Fitness Center is expected and required. Loud, boisterous or abusive behavior will not be tolerated. Failure to comply with college policies and Fitness Center guidelines may result in immediate eviction from the centers, revocation of membership without refund, and disciplinary action. By entering the SUNY Adirondack Fitness Center, you are entering at your own risk and agreed to abide by these policies and procedures any participants failure to adhere to the fitness center policies and procedures will lose their privilege of using the facilities. The fitness center policies and procedures can be found HERE.

Replacement, damage and theft
Participants are subject to replacement charges for damaged equipment as a result of their reckless or negligent behavior. Participants who remove any fitness center equipment or property from the facility will lose privilege of using the facility, may be charged for replacement of the equipment or property and be subject to disciplinary action.

Unauthorized access
Any person who enters the fitness center during unstaffed hours will lose their privilege of using the facility, and be subject to disciplinary action.

Inclement weather
During times of inclement weather and college class cancellations, the Fitness Centers will make every effort to remain open. There may be times, however, that a staff member is unable to make a shift due to weather conditions (especially in the early morning) and the Fitness Center will be closed. Please feel free to call the Fitness Center during these times to check on their status at 518-743-2324.

Music
Fitness Center Staff will do their best to accommodate participants' music requests. If you wish for a different station or genre to be played, please ask the fitness center staff. Fitness Center participants are not authorized to enter behind the front staff desk for any reason, only fitness center staff is permitted behind the fitness center desk.

By entering the SUNY Adirondack Fitness Center, you are entering at your own risk and agreed to abide by the policies and procedures set forth by the Fitness Center Supervisor, the SUNY Adirondack Code of Conduct and Office of Residence Life Handbook. Any participants’ 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. 

SUNY Adirondack is committed to complying with New York’s Freedom of Information Law, which provides open access to public records.

FOIL requests may be submitted to:
   SUNY Adirondack
   ATTN: Lottie Jameson, Director of Compliance & Risk Management, Title IX Coordinator, FOIL Officer
   640 Bay Road
   Queensbury, NY 12804

SUNY Adirondack will process all requests according to the timelines and policies established by New York state and the State University of New York. After receiving a FOIL response, individuals have the right to appeal any FOIL decision.

FOIL appeals may be submitted to:
   SUNY Adirondack
   ATTN: Dr. Kristine D. Duffy, FOIL Appeals Officer
   640 Bay Road
   Queensbury, NY 12804

An institutional financial aid professional is expected to always maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct in all aspects of carrying out his or her responsibilities, specifically including all dealings with any entities involved in any manner in student financial aid, regardless of whether such entities are involved in a government sponsored, subsidized, or regulated activity. To this end, this Code provides the financial aid professional with a set of principles that serves as a common foundation for accepted standards of conduct.

The staff of the Financial Aid Office at SUNY Adirondack Community College follows this code of conduct outlined by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).

The financial aid professional shall:

• Refrain from taking any action for his or her personal benefit.
• Refrain from taking any action he or she believes is contrary to law, regulation, or the best interests of the students and parents he or she serves.
• Ensure the information he or she provides is accurate, unbiased, and does not reflect any preference arising from actual or potential personal gain.
• Be objective in making decisions and advising his or her institution regarding relationships with any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid.
• Refrain from soliciting or accepting anything of other than nominal value from any entity (other than an institution of higher education or a governmental entity such as the U.S. Department of Education) involved in the making, holding, consolidating or processing of any student loans, including anything of value (including reimbursement of expenses) for serving on an advisory body or as part of a training activity of or sponsored by any such entity.
• Disclose to his or her institution, in such manner as his or her institution may prescribe, any involvement with or interest in any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid.

The primary goal of the financial aid professional is to help students achieve their educational potential by providing appropriate financial resources.  To this end, this Statement provides the financial aid professional with a set of principles that serves as a common foundation for accepted standards of conduct.

The staff of the Financial Aid Office at SUNY Adirondack Community College follows these principles outlined by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).

The financial aid professional shall:

• Be committed to removing financial barriers for those who wish to pursue post-secondary learning.
• Make every effort to assist students with financial need.
• Be aware of the issues affecting students and advocate their interests at the institutional, state, and federal levels.
• Support efforts to encourage students, as early as the elementary grades, to aspire to and plan for education beyond high school.
• Educate students and families through quality consumer information.
• Respect the dignity and protect the privacy of students, and ensure the confidentiality of student records and personal circumstances.
• Ensure equity by applying all need analysis formulas consistently across the institution’s full population of student financial aid applicants.
• Provide services that do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or economic status.
• Award only those race-based scholarships that support the institution’s mission and do not place a burden on non-minority students.
• Recognize the need for professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Promote the free expression of ideas and opinions, and foster respect for diverse viewpoints within the profession.
• Commit to the highest level of ethical behavior and refrain from conflict of interest or the perception thereof.
• Conduct periodic review of all institutional policies to ensure all ethical principles are being met.
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism, reflecting a commitment to the goals of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.

The following rules and regulations apply to the posting of any and all materials from on-campus and off-campus populations. These rules do not apply to class project displays.

• All items to be posted must be approved and stamped by the Student Activities Office. Items that are not stamped will be taken down.
• Postings are confined to bulletin boards and “hang-it” spaces only.  There is absolutely no posting on glass surfaces (including classroom/building doors and windows), stairwells, classrooms, or interior/exterior walls.
• Please note the limit of one poster per event per bulletin board.
• The typical time limit for postings is two weeks. Special arrangements may be made through the Student Activities Office for extended time. All postings must be dated, and will be removed once the date has expired.
• Advertisements for special events should be removed immediately following the event.
   

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact the Student Activities Office at 743-2442.

Students attending SUNY Adirondack who are receiving federal Title IV financial aid (i.e. federal Direct or PLUS loans; federal Pell and SEOG grant funds) are required to return the portion of unearned aid if they withdraw or otherwise fail to complete the period of enrollment for which the Title IV aid was provided. The return of funds does not apply to any student whose date of withdrawal is beyond the 60 percent enrollment period for which the student has been charged. The last date of attendance is determined by the date the student began the College’s withdrawal process or the student’s last date of recorded attendance (or other acceptable academic activity).

To determine the percentage of aid earned, divide the number of calendar days completed by the total number of calendar days in the enrollment period (excluding scheduled breaks of five days or more AND days that the student is on approved leave of absence).

Federal financial aid is returned to the program from which it was disbursed based on the percentage of unearned aid. To determine the percentage of unearned aid, subtract the percentage of aid earned from 100. The percentage of unearned aid is then multiplied by the amount of aid disbursed toward allowable institutional charges (e.g., tuition, room, and board).

Please note students who take a leave of absence or withdraw, and are also Title IV aid recipients should be aware of the following: The six-month grace period for federal loans (Direct Loan and Direct PLUS) begins from the student’s last date of attendance as determined by the College. A student who is on an approved leave of absence will be considered as in school for purposes of repayment of federal loans. Should the student not return from an approved leave of absence, the last date of attendance will be considered the date the approved leave of absence began. Federal regulations do not allow for the period of study to be interrupted for more than 180 days, excluding standard periods of non-enrollment.

Before being granted approval for withdrawal or leave of absence, all students who are federal loan recipients are required to be counseled by the Financial Aid Office to discuss the consequences of their changed status.

1. College buildings or campus spaces may not be used to raise money for any individual or organization other than (a) an officially recognized campus organization whether it be faculty, staff, or student, or (b) a not-for-profit, charitable off-campus organization.

2. Organizations intending to use the College buildings or campus spaces to benefit an off-campus effort must satisfactorily prove the tax-exempt status of the benefiting cause.

3. Student organizations shall seek written approval to solicit funds on the College’s campus from the Coordinator of Student Life in the Office of Student Activities.  Faculty, staff, or non-profit organizations desiring to solicit funds on the College’s campus must seek written approval for such solicitations from the Director of Facilities.  The Office of Student Activities and the Facilities Office will establish uniform procedures relating to the location, duration, and set-up arrangements for such solicitation activities.

4. Any person aggrieved by any act, decision, or directive of either the Coordinator of Student Life in the Office of Student Activities or the Director of Facilities may appeal such act, decision, or directive to the College’s Dean for Student Affairs within fifteen (15) days from such act, decision, or directive.  The College’s Dean for Student Affairs may affirm, reverse, or modify such act decision, or directive as he/she deems appropriate within the limitations imposed by this Policy.

5. Any request for the use of campus facilities must follow the Facilities Use Policy and may result in the assessment of rental and/or maintenance fee(s).

Housing and Dining Accommodations Request Form
Downloadable Medical Provider Support Form

ADIRONDACK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Phone: 518-832-7785
640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Fax: 518-832-7786
 

General Policy Statement
The Adirondack Housing Association (AHA) and SUNY Adirondack recognize that students may require specific housing accommodations to fully participate in the residential life component of their college experience. For this reason, AHA, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA; 1990, Amended 2008) provides equal access to residential life, with respect to housing and/or dining, and safeguards against the discrimination of students as defined by the ADA.

The ADA qualifies an individual with a disability as having:

• A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual;
• A record of such an impairment; or
• Being regarded as having such an impairment
   

The director of the Accessibility Services Office (ASO) works in conjunction with all areas of the college, including the AHA, to ensure compliance with the ADA and Section 504. (This includes both the Office of the Dean for Student Affairs and the Office of the Director of Residence Life respective to matters of reasonable housing and/or dining accommodations.) The director of the ASO reaches throughout the college community in a good faith effort to ensure that individuals requesting services or accommodations are afforded said services and accommodations to receive equal access in the classroom, housing and around campus.

Eligibility for Reasonable Housing and/or Dining Accommodations

By law, students with a disability do not have to self-disclose nor do they have to register with the Residence Life Office and/or Accessibility Services. However, if a student is seeking reasonable housing and/or dining accommodations, said student must contact the Residence Life Office before the established deadlines in order to request reasonable services or accommodations for the upcoming semester. All reasonable housing and/or dining requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Procedures for Requesting Reasonable Housing and/or Dining Accommodations

A student requesting reasonable housing and/or dining accommodations must:

• Disclose his/her disability to the AHA through the Residence Life Office as it concerns housing and/or dining accommodations.
• Complete a Housing/Dining Accommodation Request Form.
• Provide medical documentation that specifically addresses the need for specified housing and/or dining accommodations. Documentation should be typed and printed on letterhead, dated, signed and legible with the name, title and professional credentials of the evaluator or medical provider. All documentation should be current, meaning that a diagnostic evaluation has been completed within the last three years. The age of acceptable documentation is dependent upon the disabling condition, the current status of the student, and the student specific request for accommodation.
• The documentation, along with the Housing/Dining Accommodation Request Form, should be submitted within the established timeframe to the Residence Life Office located in the Residence Hall on the SUNY Adirondack Queensbury Campus.
• If necessary, participate in a conversation with the Director of Accessibility Services and/or the Director of Residence Life to be able to more accurately gage and determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations.
• Request reasonable housing and/or dining accommodations on an annual basis, within the established timeframes set forth by the Office of Residence Life, adhering to all aforementioned guidelines.   
   

Consideration for Reasonable Housing and/or Dining Accommodations by Committee Review

Requests for reasonable housing and/or dining accommodations for students with disabilities will be evaluated, considered and prioritized based on need. Other factors critical to the determination include: severity of the condition, timing of the request, and availability.

The Committee will consist of the Director of the Accessibility Services Office, the Dean for Student Affairs and the Director of Residence Life (or their designees). The Director of Dining Operations will also be included in cases involving a request for dining accommodations.

The Committee will:

• Review the student’s submitted medical documentation as well as the Housing/Dining Accommodation Request Form.
• Request additional information/clarification from the student and/or evaluator/medical provider as necessary to process the housing/dining accommodation request.
• If necessary, participate in a conversation with the student to obtain as much information as possible about the requested accommodation, as well as to determine a reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
• Determine what reasonable housing/dining accommodations will be granted for one academic year or semester therein.
• Contact the student as to the eligibility or status of the application within the established time frames as set forth by the Office of Residence Life.
   

Appeal Process
The Housing/Dining Accommodation process follows the college process for such appeals. Information on the college grievance procedure can be found by going to the Accessibility Services page.

The State University of New York and SUNY Adirondack are committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in College-wide and campus programs, activities, and employment. All victims/survivors of these crimes and violations—regardless of the victim/survivor’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction—have the following rights, regardless of whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad:

All students have the right to:

• Make a report to law enforcement and/or state police;
• Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault treated seriously;
• Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a crime or violation and participate in the campus conduct process and/or the criminal justice process free from pressure from the College;
• Participate in a process that is fair, impartial and provides adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard;
• Be treated with dignity and to receive from the College courteous, fair, and respectful health care and counseling services where available;
• Be free from any suggestion that the reporting individual (including but not limited to the victim) is at fault when these crimes and violations are committed, or should have acted in a different manner to avoid such crimes or violations;
• Describe the incident to as few College officials as practicable and not to be required to unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;
• Be free from retaliation by the College, the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their friends, family and acquaintances within the jurisdiction of the College;
• Access at least one level of appeal of a determination;
• Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or respondent throughout the judicial or conduct process, including all meetings and hearings related to such process;
• Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without interference by the investigative, criminal justice or judicial or conduct process of the College.

The Student Lending Accountability, Transparency and Enforcement Act (SLATE) became law May 29, 2007, with the approval of the New York governor. This act was passed to amend the education law, in relation to protecting students and parents from being steered by lenders and institutions of higher learning into student loans laden with conflicts of interest; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the student lending education account.  

In compliance with SLATE, SUNY Adirondack chooses not recommend lenders to students. Students and families are encouraged to select the lender of their choice when pursuing private loans. Once you apply for a loan, the Financial Aid Office will certify your eligibility with your selected lender. Keep in mind private loans must be certified to disburse in two equal installments for each semester in which you borrow.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The protections and sanctions of Title IX extend to the students and employees of SUNY Adirondack, as well as third parties to the campus.

Any observed or experienced incidents should be reported as soon as practicable to the Title IX Coordinator, and anyone who receives a report should reach out to the Title IX Coordinator as soon as practicable for assistance.

SUNY Adirondack affirms its policy to provide equal opportunity in employment and education through its commitment to creating a safe, fair and respectful environment for all students, employees and visitors. Sex discrimination in any form, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, is against the law and is a violation of SUNY Adirondack’s non-discrimination policy. Sexual discrimination in the form of sexual harassment is prohibited by Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It is also a violation of New York State’s Human Rights Law.

We are aware of the sensitivity of situations involving sexual harassment and sexual violence and urge those who have observed or experienced any incident to seek support and assistance as soon as possible. A written complaint or formal grievance need not be made in order to seek advice or utilize resources. SUNY Adirondack offers the following to assist students and employees in understanding the options and support services available to them:

SUNY Adirondack Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator will make sure you understand all of your rights and options for moving forward, as well as all of the resources available to you.

The Title IX Coordinator will work closely with Public Safety, the Dean for Student Affairs, and the Director of Human Resources in the filing and adjudication of complaints through our campus processes.
 

On- and Off-Campus Authorities

Anyone wishing to file a criminal complaint can contact Campus Public Safety, local or state police, and/or the Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit.

The Title IX Coordinator can help connect you to any of these resources.
 

Confidential and Private Resources

Your privacy will be respected and protected to the greatest extent practicable at all times, though strict confidentiality can only be guaranteed by licensed health professionals, off-campus victim advocates (such as employees at a Rape Crisis Center), and clergy.

SUNY Adirondack’s Counseling Center offers both private and confidential counseling services at no cost to students.

You can also access outside confidential support services, including hotlines and victim advocacy organizations.

The Title IX Coordinator, in conjunction with Student Affairs, Student Life, Counseling, and Human Resources, will provide training and educational programming throughout the year and as requested. Information and resources are always available from the Title IX Coordinator. 

SUNY Adirondack followed the lead of SUNY System Administration, who proposed that SUNY become the largest higher education system to become entirely tobacco free.

The College supports this initiative out of respect for the health of others and our campus environment. The use of tobacco products has consistently been proven to be a severe health risk, and as educators, we focus on supporting those who wish to quit. This policy creates a clean, healthy and safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.

This policy applies to all members of the College community at all locations including but not limited to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, trainees, consultants, supplemental staff employed through contract agencies or outside trade unions, vendors, guests and visitors.

For the purpose of this policy, “tobacco” is defined to include any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, bidi, clove cigarette, e-cigarette devices and any other smoking product, and smokeless or spit tobacco, also known as dip, chew, snuff or snus, in any form.

All events occurring on college property are covered by the tobacco-free policy. Visitors are welcome on campus, but are expected to adhere to this policy as well. Violation of our policy by visitors can result in a ban of their privilege to be on campus.

The Department of Public Safety is charged with the enforcement of this policy. Violations by students are treated as violations of the Code of Conduct and adjudicated by the Dean for Student Affairs. Violations by employees are treated as a violation of College Policy and are handled by the Director of Human Resources.

For more information on kicking the tobacco habit, call the New York State Smokers’ Quitline at 1-866- NYQUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visit the NY Quits website at www.nysmokefree.com. Additionally, feel free to contact the Counseling Department at 518-743-2278 for information on services and upcoming events planned to assist students and staff in this transition if you are interested in quitting.