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Fredonia is committed to environmental stewardship and sus- tainability on our campus. As part of our mission, we explore the ecological impact of our activities and services in order to improve our environmental performance. By recycling and con- serving energy & water, we can all help reduce the harmful im- pact our daily lifestyles have on our world. www.fredonia.edu/gogreen/ State University of New York at Fredonia Welcome to Fredonia, a place where your learning is at the center of all we do. Through your classes and co-curricular activities, you will develop the characteristics that uniquely defne Fredonia graduates: skilled, creative, connected, and responsible. Faculty, staff, and other students will challenge you in many ways, encouraging you to grow intellectually, socially, artistically, interculturally, and athletically. I hope that you embrace these challenges, looking to push yourself, to try new activities and explorations, and to use each opportunity to discover your own strengths, diverse identities, and values. This Student Handbook, a guide to campus policies and student life at Fredonia, includes information about many of these opportunities. Please read it carefully to learn about the many activities, cultural events, athletics, and governance/leadership roles you can choose. Your college experience will be richer and more rewarding if you become involved in these activities and learn beyond the classroom, studio, and laboratory. Reviewing policies is also important, as you will be expected to follow these as a member of a safe campus community. I hope to meet you informally at campus events and in the dining halls. I am always interested in hearing about what you are learning, and I welcome your suggestions and ideas. With best wishes for your success, Virginia S. Horvath, Ph.D. President 1 FREDONIA IDEALS Fredonia is a community of students, faculty and staff dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through education. In order to accomplish such goals, the campus community must work together to maintain the high standards, values and ideals expected in a community of scholars. FREDONIA STRIVES TO BE: An Educational Community sharing academic goals, with students, faculty and staff working together to strengthen teaching and learning; An Ethical Community refecting honesty, integrity and fairness in both academic and extracurricular pursuits; An Open Community welcoming new ideas and protecting freedom of thought, belief and expression; A Safe Community respecting each other’s rights, personal safety, privacy and property; A Civil Community expressing disagreements in rational and non- threatening ways and treating all individuals with consideration, decency and respect; A Responsible Community accepting obligations under clearly articulated principles designed to support the common good; A Just Community seeking to resolve confict and violations of conduct standards fairly and equitably; A Healthy Community respecting and promoting physical and emotional wellness and avoiding alcohol and drug abuse; A Diverse Community celebrating diversity and learning from differences; A Socially Conscious Community seeking to contribute to the betterment of society through service; A Watchful Community remaining alert and taking steps to eliminate threats posed by hatred, intolerance, racism, sexism, ageism and other injustices. Adapted from Ernest L. Boyer’s, Report on Campus Life, The Carnegie Foundation 1990, the Fredonia Challenge 1995 and from the SUNY Potsdam Pledge 2001. Endorsed by the Fredonia Student Association, the Task Force on Academic Integrity, the Student Affairs Committee and the College Senate in May 2002. 2 This Student Handbook & On-Campus Living Guide is intended to provide information about the University and serve as a resource during your educational journey at Fredonia. Included are relevant University policies and procedures and information on how to participate fully in campus life. The following pages incorporate Six Links to Success, which will detail student service offces and how they can assist you in your academic and social success at Fredonia. This handbook is a guide and does not replace the University catalog which is the offcial document that contains University policies and procedures. The information contained in this handbook and other campus resources are available online at www.fredonia.edu. *Information in this Student Handbook is Subject to Change. LINKS TO SUCCESS 1. Making the Connection Campus Life The Campus Life Offce is located in the Williams Center. The staff is dedicated in assisting students as they develop their competencies, autonomy, identity, integrity, and interpersonal relationships. Students accomplish this through interactions in and exposure to social, multicultural, intellectual, and recreational programs. The Campus Life Offce services include: Student Activities, Leadership Development Programs and Academic minor, Volunteer and Community Service, University room reservations, Greek Affairs, International Student Support Services, Commencement and management of the Williams Center Student Union. Some student organizations have offces within the Williams Center, as well. The largest of these groups is the Student Association, the governing body for all student organizations on campus. The Spectrum Entertainment Board is Fredonia’s student-run activities board, presenting arts, entertainment, and recreational programs for the campus and community. The Leader, Fredonia’s campus newspaper, has its offce on the 2nd foor of the Williams Center. Fredonia values the religious diversity of its students. The Fredonia Campus Ministry Team provides spiritual counseling, special events, and a directory for places of worship for students. There are several places of worship near the campus that students are welcome to attend. The Campus Life Offce also provides an off-campus living guide for students looking for off-campus housing options. This guide aids students with tips and services for off-campus living. All of the Campus Life services and associated offces can be found at our website at: www.fredonia.edu/campuslife. 3 Residence Life The Residence Life Offce is located on the frst foor of Gregory hall. There are 14 residence halls for students to choose from, including 4 single gender buildings and 10 co-educational buildings; 2 of which are considered independent style halls. Students also have a choice of corridor, suite or kitchen suite living. All residence halls are smoke free and tobacco free. University Village Townhouses opened in Fall 2014. This newer living option provides students with an off-campus feel but provides all the benefts of being on campus. Each townhouse has 4 single bedrooms with full-sized beds, a full kitchen with dishwasher, and furnished living and dining area. Each unit also includes a washer and dryer. The townhouses share a common building, the Village Center. Located in this center is the central offce, resident mailboxes, lounge areas, a full kitchen, freplaces, and group meeting areas. Residence hall living is all about convenience and belonging. Living right on campus in the middle of everything is the best and fastest way to become part of Fredonia. Reed Library is a short walk from anywhere on campus as are Blue Devil sporting events and regular activities in the Williams Center. It is our goal to make the residence halls feel like home away from home, a place where you belong. From Hall Council to Meet- ups to Resident Assistant programs to employment opportunities as a Night Desk Attendant, opportunities to connect and engage with other students in the residence halls are vast. We hope that you feel at home here. Multicultural Affairs The Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA), located in E125 Thompson Hall, is dedicated to the premise that all cultural heritages can be celebrated on Fredonia’s campus. The Center for Multicultural Affairs plans and implements educational, cultural, social, and recreational presentations on diversity to facilitate cross-cultural dialogue for the entire campus. The CMA often develops and/or facilitates training programs for students to increase sensitivity to multicultural issues and students of color. The Center for Multicultural Affairs attempts to encourage the campus community to investigate and acknowledge the various cultures that exist on campus, recognize these differences and then celebrate and appreciate those very things that separate and yet bring such a community together. In addition, the Center also provides academic, personal, and career counseling, as well as student advocacy. For more information call 716-673-3398 or go to http://www.fredonia.edu/cma. 4 International Student Services The mission of the International Student Services Offce is to provide a seamless, supportive transition for international students and to establish campus and community connections through programming and advisement in promotion of intercultural learning and exchange. Students seeking information about international student services are welcome to visit the offce or call for an appointment. The offce is located on the 2nd foor, Williams Center in room S226A. The phone number is 716-673- 4975. Fredonia welcomes international students and the contributions they make to the campus and to our community. Nearly 120 international students from more than 10 countries around the world chose Fredonia because of its reputation for excellence. The International Student Services Offce provides programs and services that are designed to meet the needs of past and present international students, as well as American students looking to make connections with those from other countries. Program highlights include: International Student Orientation, International Themed Dinners, Weekly coffee/tea hour, and other culturally signifcant activities. Students seeking leadership opportunities can volunteer for the offce as “Global Student Ambassadors” and can help with a wide range of initiatives. Students may schedule personal appointments Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00AM and 4:30 PM, or drop in anytime. Our door is always open. The website for international student services is: http://www.fredonia.edu/iss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Offce of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, located in Fenton Hall 143 is dedicated to ensuring the University community understands and complies with both federal and state laws with respect to equal employment opportunity and affrmative action. The primary goal of the offce is to create a campus climate that is favorable to the development of the human potential of all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. With oversight by the Chief Diversity Offcer, the CDO, also serves as the offcial Affrmative Action Offcer, Title IX Coordinator, and ADA Compliance Offcer. The Offce engages with the community by offering advocacy for all, diverse training opportunities, and partnering with other departments on campus to promote the inclusive values of the University. For more information call 716-673-3358, email – Student Disability Services The Offce of Disability Support Services (DSS) provides support services for students with disabilities on the Fredonia campus. The DSS offce coordinates the services essential for providing the student with a disability the opportunity to be successful at Fredonia. Services range from academic and classroom accommodations to assistance with residence life. The offce also works to insure that “…no otherwise qualifed individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from participating in any of … the activities, courses, programs or benefts” of the college. These students’ rights are protected by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as Title II of the Americans with Disability Act. Students requiring accommodations must self identify by contacting the Coordinator of Disability Services for Students and provide documentation of a disability. All accommodations are determined on a case-by-case, course-by-course, and semester-by-semester basis. In order to receive accommodations, students are required to complete an accommodation request through the offce of Disability Support Services for Students, each semester which accommodations are required. Fredonia does not offer individual transportation services to and from classes. For more information contact: Adam D. Hino, Coordinator of Disability Support Services for Students, located in the Learning Center, Reed Library (4th foor – Reed Library), 673-3270 (v), 673-4763 (TTY), or visit www.fredonia.edu/tlc/DSS/dss.htm. 2.Setting Goals First-Year and Transition Programs The Offce of First-Year and Transition (FYT) Programs assists new students in identifying resources, skills and information helpful in starting a successful career at Fredonia. This offce communicates directly with frst-year and transfer students via email and social media about academic and personal support services, special events, campus policies, and university traditions. New students will be introduced to FYT staff and programs at orientation, new student convocation, and welcome week. Any frst-year or transfer student needs a helping hand should know that the FYT Offce is a place for guidance and can be found on the 6th foor of Maytum Hall or by calling 716-673-3271. Students can connect to the offce online at: www.fredonia.edu/studentaffairs/fyt. Academic Advising The Offce of the Coordinator of Academic Advising and Liberal Arts is located in the Registrar’s Offce, 1st foor Reed Library, and can be reached at 716-673-3188 or at Each student is assigned an academic advisor in their declared major. Academic advising is the process of providing information, guidance, and encouragement to students to assist them in decision making related to their educational and career goals. Academic advising includes selection of courses and overall program planning, monitoring academic progress, adherence to and other institutional requirements, and referrals to campus support resources such as the learning center, career development offce or the counseling center, as needed. Fredonia requires that every student meet with their academic advisor periodically to review progress and plan their academic future. New frst-year and transfer students should strive to meet with their advisor a minimum of two times per semester. A meeting early in the semester is essential for introductions and to get to know each other. Another meeting during advising week is critical for appropriate course selection according to degree requirements. It is also important for students to meet with their academic advisor before any change in program of study; e.g. drops, adds, withdrawals, etc. is decided. In conjunction with a student’s assigned advisor (listed in “Your Connection”), the Coordinator of Academic Advising and Liberal Arts is available to help interpret academic policy and procedure. Fredonia recognizes the advising process as individualized teaching. Students with declared majors are advised within their academic department. The Coordinator of Academic Advising and Liberal Arts assigns faculty advisors from across campus for the Liberal Arts students. The advisors will assist the students with course selection and provide guidance in the selection of a major. Academic Affairs The Provost /Vice President for Academic Affairs oversees all aspects of academics at Fredonia and works with a team of senior administrators. The Associate Provost for Curriculum, Assessment, and Academic Support oversees curriculum development, assessment of student learning, and academic support areas that include the Registrar’s Offce, Academic Advising, the Learning Center, the Educational Development Program (EDP), the Full Opportunity Program (FOP), Disability Support Services, and the Honors program. The Associate provost for Graduate Studies, Sponsored Research and Faculty Development provides leadership in coordinating Graduate Studies Across the four divisions, supports and assists faculty and student research through such areas as OSCAR (Offce of Student Creativity Activity & Research), and supports the professional development of all Fredonia employees through the Professional Development Center. There are four divisions in Academic Affairs: the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Education and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Each division is led by a Dean. Information 7 Technology Services, Lifelong Learning, and International Education are also housed in Academic Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Offcer has responsibility for the management and delivery of technology services across campus. The Director of Lifelong Learning and Special Programs coordinates non- credit offerings, as well as summer and J-term sessions. The Director of Reed Library oversees the library facilities, operations, and professional and student staff. The Director of International Education oversees various aspects of the educational experience for international students as well as for Fredonia students who want to study abroad or participate in an international exchange program. The faculty, department chairs, directors, and program coordinators are all members of Academic Affairs. The Offce of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs is eager to help you progress in your academic program, although the frst steps in resolving many issues related to your courses are usually the instructor, your advisor, a faculty member, department chair, program coordinator, or the Dean. The Offce of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs looks forward to working with you. For more information, call 716-673- 3335, or stop by the offce located on the 8th foor of Maytum Hall. The Learning Center Whether you are looking for the extra assistance you need to pass a class or you want help boosting your ‘A-’ to an ‘A’, the Learning Center is for YOU. We offer confdential, free tutoring in most subjects offered at Fredonia. Just stop in the Learning Center (conveniently located on the fourth foor of Reed Library) any time during drop-in hours. Sundays: 6 - 9 PM Mondays: 1 - 9 PM Tuesdays: 1 - 10 PM Wednesdays: 1 - 9 PM Thursdays: 1- 9 PM Closed Fridays and Saturdays The Learning Center offers peer tutoring on a drop-in basis in most subject areas at no cost to students. Trained tutors work individually or in small groups with students from a wide range of backgrounds and academic development. While tutoring is not a replacement for class attendance and study, tutors work to provide a better understanding of the subject from specifc problems to basic concepts. In addition to subject tutoring, the Learning Center provides individualized assistance in English as a Second Language and academic assistance for students in the Full Opportunity Program and students registered with the Offce of Disability Services (DSS). For more information and useful tips visit www.fredonia.edu/tlc/ or call 673-3550. 8

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