E-mail this pageSECTION IV - OFFICES & SERVICES
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT - William Laundry (Interim)
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management reports directly to the President . The Vice President is responsible for the development and coordination of co-curricular programs for students and the student affairs budget of the college. The Vice President is responsible for the operation of the Division of Student Affairs, whose staff members work closely with students in a variety of settings to provide services and to plan and direct programs designed to enhance student growth and development. The Division has a set of student Service Goals and Student Development Goals which provide direction for the activities of the staff members within the Division.
Student Service Goals:
- To orient new students to the college community.
- To provide housing arrangements that are conducive to college life.
- To serve as a resource to students and student groups as they plan, organize and stage social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs and activities.
- To supervise and/or coordinate the use of facilities for student development programs.
- To provide services tailored to students with specialized needs.
- To provide appropriate physical and mental health services to students.
- To provide programs which assist students in meeting their financial obligations.
- To provide educational opportunities and programs for the greater college community consistent with the interests and abilities of student affairs staff.
- To provide students with information about the local community and to serve as a liaison for the students with the community.
- To assist students in identifying and securing employment and educational opportunities after graduation.
Student Development Goals:
- To help students develop intellectual competence by providing programs which are informative and which encourage the development of critical thinking and problem solving, and problem solving abilities.
- To help students develop social and interpersonal competence by providing opportunities to work cooperatively and productively with others.
- To help students develop physical and manual competence by providing programs which encourage physical and manual activity.
- To provide programs which support and enhance student growth and development in the following areas:
- establishing values
- making decisions
- using independent judgment
- autonomy
- creating self understanding
- leadership
- To help students develop appropriate behavior patterns and an understanding of the limits of personal choice in an interdependent community.
- To help students develop tolerance for, and an understanding of, a wider range of people, values, cultures, and viewpoints.
- To help students develop plans and programs that integrate vocations, recreational, and life-style considerations in a manner which provides direction for their lives.
- To help students learn the basic principles of democratic self-governance through direct participation and experience.
ATHLETICS
Intercollegiate AthleticsThe intercollegiate athletics program provides opportunities for both men and women to participate in a variety of sports in accordance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Philosophy Statement. The administrators, coaches, staff, and student-athletes who have the privilege of participating in the intercollegiate athletics programs at Plattsburgh State hold the highest regard for physical, intellectual, social, and cultural development. It is paramount that the quality of the athletic experience at Plattsburgh State be rewarding for the student-athletes, and that with proud memories they will leave the college as graduates who make up the fine history of the college.
Recreational Sports
To meet the recreational needs of students at Plattsburgh, our recreational program includes:
- opportunities for organized recreation - 15 intramural tournaments
- opportunities for special interest groups to organize and compete under proper supervision and guidelines to maintain the safety of students participating - Sports Clubs
- provide for special requests for facilities and equipment by campus groups who want to organize their own events
- provide for informal - Open Recreation - time which would allow for a variety of free facility time for the drop-in "do my own thing sports individual"
- America Red Cross CPR and First Aid training classes
- Saturday morning youth Learn to Swim program
- Non-credit Lifeguarding classes
- Inter-Hall competition call the Burghy Residence Hall Games
Field House
The Field House complex is a multi-purpose facility housing the 3,500 seat Ronald B. Stafford
Ice Arena which is used for ice hockey, figure and recreational skating. A separate arena is available for basketball, indoor track, volleyball, softball, and soccer. The Field House also houses a fully equipped athletic training room, numerous locker rooms, and administrative offices. Softball, lacrosse, soccer and practice fields, along with six regulation tennis courts, an outdoor track and cross country track course are adjacent to this facility.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is a comprehensive fitness and exercise facility that combines cardiovascular, resistive weight and free weight equipment with a multifaceted group exercise program. Located in Memorial Hall, the Center provides individual and group orientation to members and is open to students, faculty, and staff.
The center offers services to all students and alumni to assist them in the exploration of skills, intrests, and priorities essential to the career life planning and preparation process. Students are encouraged to cantact the staff early in their Plattsburgh experience (Kehoe 202l; telephone, 518-564-2071). The following are services offered by the Career Development Center:
Career Counseling helps in choosing or changing majors, setting career goals, and/or planning to obtain internship or work experience while in school. Individuals can receive assistance writing a resume, planning a job search, applying to graduate schools, or making a career change. Counselors can help to assess skills, intrests, values, and priorities as well as administer and interpret assessment instruments when appropriate.
There are many opportunities for students to become involved with service in the local and broader communities. Project HELP connects students with Clinton County not-for-profit agencies that are in need of volunteers. Past experiences have included working with children or the elderly, in a local soup kitchen, with Habitat for Humanity, or other issues. The Alternative Breaks Program gives students a chance to engage in an extended volunteer experience during winter or spring break. Small groups travel by van with professional staff or graduate student site leaders to a wide range of projects across the eastern United States. These trips offer a reflective component that helps students tie their service into broader issues about society, community, and their own development. Stop by the Dean of Students Office in the Angell College Center to learn more about these service learning opportunities.
There are many issues and challenges facing the young people of today, tomorrow's leaders.The Leadership Development programs at Plattsburgh State encourage involvement as ethical, productive members and leaders in college, work, and community settings. The programs provide students opportunities for self-exploration, individual and group skill development, awareness and understanding of leadership theories and models, and adventure based experiences.Leadership programs include weekend retreats, seminars, and for-credit classes. For more information, stop by the Office of Dean of Students.
COLLEGE REGULATIONS - STUDENT CONDUCT
The administration of student conduct regulations and the College Judicial System is delegated by the President of the college to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and is specifically the responsibility of the Judicial Coordinator. Additional information is contained in the Student Conduct Manual, available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CENTER
The Counseling & Psychological Services Center is concerned with the psychological health and well-being of students at Plattsburgh.
The Center provides professional services to students for a variety of concerns including: relationship
problems, anxiety, shyness, depression, food-related problems, college adjustment, substance abuse, etc.
All services are free of charge and strictly confidential.
The Office of the Dean of Students is responsible for the following: on-campus housing, services for off-campus students including commuting students, the Angell College Center, the student orientation program, multicultural programming, fraternities, sororities, and leadership development programs.This office facilitates the activities and events that take place in the twelve residence halls and the Angell College Center throughout the college year. It also works closely with the Student Association in sponsoring clubs and organizations as well as activities and programs.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a state funded program providing access to the university, academic advisement, personal and career counseling, tutoring, financial aid, and other support services to students who, upon first admission to post-secondary education, were identified as academically under prepared and financially disadvantaged.Students are admitted to the program based on their potential to successfully complete a higher education degree program. Program enrollment at Plattsburgh State University averages 200 students each year from all regions of the state. The EOP office is located in Angel College Center.
The Financial Aid Office at Plattsburgh administers programs designed to assist students in securing the financial resources needed to pay for college. The cost of attendance minus the family's expected contribution determines financial need. For specific details on types and amounts of aid available, guidelines that regulate awards, and the rights and responsibilities of student applicants, inquiries may be made to the Financial Aid Office, Kehoe Room 406, by telephone at 518-564-2072 or toll-free at 1-877-768-5976, by FAX at 518-564-4079, or by e-mail at finaid@plattsburgh.edu . All programs, eligibility criteria, and award amounts are subject to change on an annual basis.
Opening Week is a week-plus set of programs and activities planned by the college wide Opening Week Committee. The general purpose of this program is to familiarize students, parents, faculty, staff, and other members of the college community with the various components which comprise our college environment using a diverse range of programmed activities and events.
It is hoped that Opening Week will provide an opportunity for students to meet others, become involved and begin to integrate themselves into the fabric of college life.
The principal function of the Student Health Center is to provide primary health services to students who pay a mandatory health fee. Faculty and staff are assumed to have a personal or family physician. The Health Center will be glad to advise members of the faculty and staff as to sources of appropriate care.
The Student Health Center is located behind the College Store in the Health Center Building.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Student Support Services is an academic support program which offers a variety of services including basic skills classes and individual assistance in reading, mathematics, writing, study skills, science and technology; peer tutoring, personal, academic and career counseling, and services for students with disabling conditions. A student who needs help is eligible for project services if he/she (1) is a U.S. citizen or has proof of permanent residency, (2) is from a family who meets Federal financial guidelines, (3) is from a family where neither parent has a four-year college degree, or (4) has a disabling condition. Student Support Services is located in the Angell College Center, Room 110.Services are provided at no cost to the participating student.
Related Academic Support Services
For a complete list of academic support services contact 564-2810.
Services for Students with Learning Disabilities or Physically Challenging Conditions
Students who have specific needs because of a learning disability or physically challenging condition may receive assistance in arranging to meet those needs at the Student Support Services Office, Angell Center, Room 110.
Among the services offered are:
- counseling and academic advising
- advocacy
- arrangements for auxiliary aids (sign interpreters, phonic ears, 4-track players, etc.)
- arrangements for accommodative testing services and other accommodative services
- liaison with faculty and staff on campus as well as outside offices who serve students with disabling condition.
For more information contact 564-2810.
All new undergraduate students, both freshmen and transfers, and their parents, are invited to participate in a summer orientation program. This program is designed to welcome new students and their families and introduce them to the various aspects of campus life and to register students for Fall Semester classes. Faculty, administrators, Student Affairs staff, and students implement the program.
The University Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the campus. It consists of a staff of well-trained and highly motivated individuals who are committed to creating and sustaining a safe environment in which to live, work, and learn. The University Police Department is located in the Health Center Building. The office is responsible for general law enforcement activities, safety services, parking operations, and locksmith functions.
Upward Bound is a federally funded program for college-bound high school students from Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties. Upward Bound provides a comprehensive academic enrichment program throughout the year. Participants receive career, academic, and personal counseling as well as subject-specific tutoring. The program also offers an extensive array of college and career fieldtrips along with community outreach and cultural experiences during the school year and in the residential summer program. Upward Bound is located in MacDonough Hall.
Wellness is concept that emphasizes health and balance in a number of areas: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, and intellectual well being. Numerous campus offices and organizations work together to help students maximize person wellness in these areas. The Wellness Center (located in the Angell College Center) collaborates the campus-wide efforts in wellness promotion. Peer education, awareness weeks, a wellness workshop series, and other outreach programs come from this office, as well as a monthly newsletter. The Center also houses a resource library on topics such as drugs & alcohol, nutrition, and self-esteem. Additionally, students who are interested in making a greater personal commitment to wellness might opt to live on one of the campus substance free areas.
FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE
The Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life provides values-based educational programming to assist members in creating a positive fraternal experience encompassing the core principles of Friendship, Scholarship, Service and Leadership while learning to work through collaboration and inter-fraternalism within fraternity/sorority leaders. For more information, stop by the Center for Fraternity/Sorority Life, Angell College Center 204.
OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Office of Public Relations is responsible for the preparation and dissemination of news releases and feature stories concerning the College and its people, policies and programs to local, regional, state and national news outlets. Faculty and students are encouraged to submit or refer items of interest about themselves and college activities. Please include the contact's name, telephone number and address. Information may be submitted either directly or through the appropriate dean/directors offices to the Public Relations Office, 113 Hawkins Hall. Items may also be forwarded by
Email to: news@plattsburgh.edu
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