Student Handbook On-Campus Living Guide Student Handbook On-Campus Living Guide

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Emergency Evacuation Plan
In Case of Fire or Visible Smoke, Set Off Nearest Fire
Alarm and Call University Police – 716-673-3333
When the Alarm Sounds – ALL Residents Must
Immediately Evacuate the Building

If Your Door is Too Hot to Touch:
Do Not try to open it

If You Can Leave Your Room:
Be sure that you have your room key
Be sure that you wear shoes as stairs may be hot
Carry a towel to cover your face, stay low and crawl should
you encounter smoky areas
Close all doors behind you if you can

If You Cannot Leave Your Room:
Place towels around the base of the door
Open the window wide enough to attract the attention of
firefighters
Hang a sheet from the window
Call University Police – 673-3333

Once You Are Outside:
Move to the primary meeting location for your building
Do Not re-enter until instructed to do so by University
Police or Residence Hall Staff
Report All Emergencies Immediately: Fire – Security – Medical
University Police – 716-673-3333
Fredonia Goes Green!
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 the 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
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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.
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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 is also in charge of the Orientation Sessions for
incoming students. Student Activities, Leadership Development
Programs and Academic minor, Volunteer and Community Service,
University room reservations, Greek Affairs, International Student
Support Services, and Commencement are all services that lie under
the Campus Life umbrella.
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 William 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.
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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
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 fve single sex buildings and nine coeducational buildings;
two 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 new living
option provides students with an off-campus feel but provides all
the benefts of being on campus. Each townhouse has four 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, Village Center.
Located in this center is the central offce, resident mailboxes, lounge
areas, a full kitchen, freplaces, and group meeting areas.
The main beneft of living in a residence hall is convenience. Living
right on campus in the middle of everything is the best and fastest
way to become part of Fredonia. What could be more convenient
than living right across from an eight o’clock class? Reed Library
is a short walk from anywhere on campus as are regular activities in
the Williams Center. Also, on select weekends you are right in the
middle of Blue Devil basketball, hockey and other campus events.
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.
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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.
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 200 international students from more than 15 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, Visa
Workshops, 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/internationaleducation/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
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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 or http://www.fredonia.edu/aaoffce/
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
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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
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Arts is located in the Registrar’s Offce, 1 foor Reed Library, and
can be reached at 716-673-3188 or at
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
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 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.
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