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A MESSAGE FROM THEPRESIDENT OF SUNY BROOMEWELCOME – AND WELCOME BACKCollege is an important time for learning in manyways. Of course, you need to learn a subject orfield that will allow you to enter the workforce, ortransfer to a college or university as you work towarda bachelor’s degree. College is also about learning tolearn and learning to live. At SUNY Broome, you willhave many opportunities to learn both in and out ofthe classroom. Studies show that students who areactively involved in campus life are more likely toearn their degree -- and are better prepared for theirfuture career.We at SUNY Broome are here to help you succeed with your goals. In thishandbook, you will find numerous opportunities to get involved: fromacademic and social clubs and organizations, to Common Hour programs,athletic events, game shows, lectures and panel discussions, ice skating, andmore. Most of them are funded through your Activity Fee and, therefore,are offered to you at little or no cost to participate. Please join in!And above all, get involved! You will do better academically and in yourjob, have more fun, and make cherished memories. Best of all, your time atSUNY Broome will be among the best of your life.Sincerely,Kevin E. Drumm, Ph.D.PresidentSUNY Broome Community CollegeFOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu1
GETTING INVOLVEDStart your semester off the right way! This StudentHandbook will help you navigate everythingfrom getting involved on campus to findingthe resources you need when you need it most!We hope this handbook will help you becomemore successful here at SUNY Broome. Andknow that we’re here to help you when you need us!SUNY BROOMEOMESTUDENT HANDBOOK& CALENDARVISION, MISSION, AND VALUESVisionLearning today, transforming tomorrow.MissionSUNY Broome Community College supports all members of the learningcommunity by creating access to inclusive, diverse educational experiences.Success is achieved through the provision of innovative academics,transformative student support, and meaningful civic & communityengagement.We realize our mission by fostering an environment that exemplifies thecollege’s institutional goals to the highest quality.ValuesAll members of the campus community will demonstrate:Inquiry: We embody an environment that promotes critical andcreative thinking.Respect: We demonstrate courtesy and tact.Integrity: We act with honesty and fairness.Trust: Our relationships and interactions are based on mutualunderstanding and good faith.Equity: We embrace diverse and inclusive practices.2FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTSAcademic Tips and Information.5Acad Tips - Changing Your Schedule - Dropping/Adding Classes. 5Acad Tips - Class Attendance. 6Acad Tips - Grades. 6Acad Tips - Graduation. 6Acad Tips - Planning Your Schedule and Registering for Future Semester. 7Acad Tips - Transcripts. 7Acad Tips - Withdrawal from College. 8Accessibility Resources Office. 8Alumni Affairs. 8Athletics.8Athletics - Fitness Lab. 9Buses.9Career and Transfer Services. 10Career Exploration & Planning.10Transfer Planning. 10Career Readiness. 11Child Care. 11Closings.11Counseling Support. 11Dental Hygiene Clinic. 12Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). 12Health Information/Assistance. 12International Students. 14Jobs on Campus. 14Learning Assistance Department. 14Library.15Music Ensembles.15Public Safety.16Public Safety - Car Problems. 16Public Safety - ID Cards. 16Public Safety - Lost and Found. 16Public Safety - Parking. 16Scholarships.17Starfish & Academic Coaching. 17Campus Life. 18The Swarm - Student Clubs, Organizationss, Leadership & Activities. 18Student Common Hour. 18Student Intramurals. 18Student Assembly. 18FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu3
TABLE OF CONTENTSSUNY Broome Campus Shop. 20Campus Shop - Digital Course Materials. 20Campus Shop - For Rent - Textbooks. 20Campus Shop - Price Matching. 20SUNY Broome Theater . 21Tutoring. 21Veterans & Military Affairs. 21Important Phone Numbers .22Important Calendar Dates. 25SUNY Broome Policies, Procedures, and Statements. 26Introduction. 30Academics. 30Communication. 40Cornonavirus (COVID-19) Information. 41Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 42Student Engagement & Campus Life . 46Student Rights and Responsibilities. 47Title IX. 66Diversity Statement.100CircleIn.1014FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu
ACADEMIC TIPS AND INFORMATIONEach Academic Tips and Informationsubsection will cover a specific resourcethat can aid you with individualconcerns that might arise. Please notethat of all the resources at yourdisposal, your professor is one of themost valuable. We encourage you toalways keep your professor in the loopabout concerns you may have. There arealso many administrators on campuswhose job may not be directly related toyour concern, but will be able to pointyou in the right direction.ACAD TIPS – CHANGING YOUR SCHEDULE – DROPPING/ADDING CLASSESPlease be sure to have all of your schedule changes completed before the start ofclasses.Please observe these deadlines: Contact the Registrar’s Office for forms atregistrar1@sunybroome.edu.FALL 2021Last Day for Web Registration – August 27, 2021August 30 - September 3, 2021 – Students may register as long as the class has notmet for the first time and has department chairperson approval.Last Day to DROP a full term course with a “W” gradeIf you want to drop a full-term class with a “W” grade (withdrawal), you must do itno later than Wednesday, November 10, 2021.SPRING 2022Last Day for Web Registration – January 21, 2022January 24 – January 28, 2022 – Students may register as long as the class has notmet for the first time and has department chairperson approval.Last Day to DROP A full term course with a “W” gradeIf you want to drop a full-term class with a “W” grade (withdrawal), you must do itno later than Monday, April 4, 2022.Location: Student Services Building, Room 105; Phone: 1(607)778-5527FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu5
ACAD TIPS – CLASS ATTENDANCEYou are expected to attend all classes, labs, field trips, and other activities asassigned by your instructor. Attendance at, and participation in, class activities maybe factored into your final course grade. Poor attendance also prevents you fromparticipating in varsity sports. Your attendance record in class may affect youreligibility for Financial Aid. Do yourself a favor -- go to class.ACAD TIPS – GRADESTo view your grades, go to MyCollege at mycollege.sunybroome.edu. Final gradesare posted at the end of each semester. Midterm grades may also be viewed online.Please note that only “D” or “F” grades are required to be reported.ACAD TIPS – GRADUATIONSuch a tremendous achievement calls for pomp, circumstance, ceremony, and anarena full of family and friends. But before you hear any exciting commencementspeeches, you’ll need to file an Intent to Graduate form with the Registrar’s Officeand purchase academic regalia to wear on your big night. All potential graduatesmust have a final high school transcript or a GED / TASC on file. You must observethe following deadlines for application for Graduation:Fall 2021 Potential Graduates - Must file by December 1, 2021.Spring & Summer 2022 Potential Graduates - Watch for date to be posted online pplications for graduation are available in theRegistrar’s Office. You may also apply online by r record will be reviewed to determine if you willbecome an official graduate. Diplomas will be mailed inFebruary for fall graduates, July for spring graduates,and October for summer graduates.Attendance at the Spring Graduation ceremony on May19th is optional; however, it is a once-in-a-lifetimeceremony, and you are invited to attend because of yoursuccess in college.For more information, go to:Location: Student Services Building, Room 105; Phone: 1 (607) 778-55276FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu
ACAD TIPS - PLANNING YOUR SCHEDULE ANDREGISTERING FOR FUTURE SEMESTERSTry SUNY Broome’s Student Schedule Planner!This simple interface revolutionizes student schedule planning by assisting in theselection of preferred classes, blocking off breaks or conflicts, and generating thebest possible schedules for registration. Optimization of schedules increasescredit hours as you progress towards degree completion.How to Access Schedule Planner:1. Log into MyCollege at mycollege.sunybroome.edu.2. Click on the “Registration” button in Quicklaunch on the left under“Students.”3. Acknowledge the Financial Responsibility Agreement on the screen thatcomes up, and click “Return to Registration.”4. Select “Schedule Planner” from the menu to enter Scheduler Planner.For more info, please visit www.sunybroome.edu/schedule-planner.ACAD TIPS - TRANSCRIPTSDo you need to prove to an employer or another college/university that you werea student here? Or do you need an offi cial record of the courses you took here, andthe grades you received in those courses? To get your transcript, go online towww2.sunybroome.edu/registrar/transcripts/. There is a charge of 2.50 for anelectronic transcript, and 5.00 for a hard copy transcript. If you need to haveyour transcript faxed (as opposed to mailed), there is an additional 5.00 fee. Youmay also request transcripts in person at the Registrar’s Office.Location: Student Services Building, Room 105; Phone: 1 (607)778-5527FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu7
ACAD TIPS –WITHDRAWALFROM COLLEGEIf unforeseen circumstances occurand you need to withdraw fromyour classes, contact theRegistrar’s Office or the AdvisingOffi ce immediately. You will needto complete the appropriatepaperwork to make yourwithdrawal official. Don’t forget to call the Student Accounts and Financial AidOffices as well. Let these folks know as soon as possible that you will be leaving,since your finances and refunds may be at stake. You will be held responsible for allunpaid bills after leaving SUNY Broome. A visit to your academic advisor can makea difference for your future academic plans at the College. And don’t worry! Whenyou’re ready to return to college, we’re here to help.ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES OFFICEIf you are a student with a disability and require services or accommodations toparticipate in college classes or activities, contact the Accessibility Resources Officeto discuss your needs. Student self-disclosure is voluntary and remains confidentialto ARO. Stop by or email us at aro@sunybroome.edu.Location: Library, Room 017 (Library, lower level;Telephone: 1 (607778-5150, Videophone (VP: 1 (607 238-2714ALUMNI AFFAIRSStay in touch with SUNY Broome and your fellow classmates. The Office of AlumniAffairs will keep you connected through the Broome Alumni websitewww2.sunybroome.edu/foundation/alumni, via emails, and with the alumnimagazine BROOME. Having your updated contact information helps us greatly incommunicating all our Alumni events, as well as keeping you informed of allactivities that take place on campus. Don’t forget to keep us posted as yourinformation changes over the years (address, email, name, further education,career, marriage, kids, etc.) Contact us by email at alumni@sunybroome.edu.Location: Wales Center, Room 213; Telephone: 607-778-5477ATHLETICSThe following is a list of SUNY Broome athletic teams which regularly competeagainst other NJCAA teams. Please contact the Athletics Office to obtain furtherinformation on eligibility requirements and sport tryouts. Visit our website atwww.broomehornets.com.8FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu
Women’s Athletic Teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer,Softball, Tennis, VolleyballMen’s Athletic Teams:Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, TennisCo-Ed Team:Cheerleading, E-sportsLocation: Student Center, Room 101; Telephone: 1 (607) 778-5003ATHLETICS – FITNESS LABAs a SUNY Broome student with a valid student ID card, you enjoy the privilege ofusing the exercise equipment in our Fitness Lab and Weight Room.Location: Fitness Lab – Student Center, Room 104;Weight Room – Student Center, Room 105Telephone: 1 (607)778-5003 Fitness Lab Hours: To Be AnnouncedBUSESB.C. Transit buses run from locations all over Broome County to campus. Up-todate information on bus passes, schedules, and rates can be found atwww.ridebctransit.com. You can also find your bus with DoubleMap!Download theapp to your phone and view bus activity by choosing a specific route. To download the app and for more information, go to www.gobroomecounty.com/transit/bus-tracker-app. Make sure you get your student ID early in the semester to takeadvantage of student rates, and keep the number of a friend or taxi service on handin case you miss your bus.Telephone: 1 (607) 763-4464FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu9
CAREER AND TRANSFER SERVICESCareer and Transfer Services are available to help you plan for life after SUNYBroome. We encourage students to visit us early in their academic career to explorecareer and transfer options, and to develop an understanding of what it means tobe career-ready. Students wishing to schedule an appointment with a teammember from Career and Transfer Services should use Starfish by following thedirections posted online at -coach/CAREER Exploration & PlanningMeet with a Career Counselor to begin your career exploration and planningjourney. Topics may include conducting labor market research, exploring academicmajors and how they align with various career paths, and completing and analyzingyour Focus2 results.Focus2 is an online, interactive, self-guided resource that helps students select anacademic program/major based on interests, skills, values, and strengths; explorecareer paths and occupations that match personal preferences and attributes;develop an academic and career plan; make informed decisions regarding theircareer; and identify how to become career-ready.TRANSFER PlanningMeet with a Transfer Counselor to begin planning your transfer process afterSUNY Broome. Topics may include learning about the application process to fouryear institutions, SUNY transfer equivalencies, and academic majors at four-yearinstitutions.You may also explore pathways to a Bachelor's degree that are available throughSUNY Broome's Bachelor Partnerships. Currently, Bellevue University, ExcelsiorCollege, and SUNY Empire State College offer alternative learning and creditoptions to help students with the flexibility they may need to earn a Bachelor’sdegree while juggling life’s other responsibilities. Through these partnerships, astudent may take additional SUNY Broome courses (which will also count towardtheir bachelor’s degree) after transferring to the partner college.CAREER Readiness & Professional Skill DevelopmentMeet with a Career Readiness Coach to discuss topics such as career competencydevelopment, resume development, job search assistance, interview preparation,LinkedIn profile development, professional dress, and professional networkingstrategies.To learn more about the resources associated with each service area listed above,click on the expandable menus to the right of The Career and Transfer Serviceshomepage at www2.sunybroome.edu/careercenter/Location: Applied Technology, Room 101; Telephone: 1 (607) 778-520710FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu
CHILD CAREIf you are a parent of a child 6 weeks to 5 years old, SUNY Broome may have ananswer to your childcare concerns. The BC Center, located on campus, is a licensedchildcare center for children of SUNY Broome students and staff. The Centerprovides flexible scheduling: morning, afternoon, or full day, according to theacademic year. Registration is ongoing, based on a first-come, first-served basisuntil all slots are filled. Waiting list requests are accepted. Fees for services arebased on family income and size, with subsidies available for eligible families.Scholarships are available to students who meet eligibility requirements.Visit The B.C. Center's website at www2.sunybroome.edu/bccenter/ or call theoffice and ask for the Director or Program Coordinator for more information.Location: The B.C. Center; Telephone: 1 (607 778-5437CLOSINGSTo ensure SUNY Broome students and employees receive critical communicationsas immediately as possible, SUNY Broome uses Rave Alert. This emergency alertsystem has a proven track record of quickly and reliably delivering emergencycommunications has led to its adoption by over 1,000 colleges and universities.Need to update your contact information for Rave Alerts? Students, faculty andstaff can update their contact information by logging into the MyCollege Portaland selecting the Rave Alert icon from the Quicklaunch menu.In addition to Rave Alert, closings and cancellations are broadcast by local radio andtelevision stations. They can also be accessed on the Press & Sun-Bulletin website atwww.pressconnects.com. Whenever the College decides to close or delay openingdue to weather problems, that message is given to all area radio and televisionstations as early as possible. Notices will also appear on SUNY Broome's homepage(www1.sunybroome.edu) and the login page of MyCollege.COUNSELING SUPPORTWhen students experience social, personal, and family concerns while attendingcollege, they often turn to our professionally trained counselors for help to regainperspective and purpose. Through individual and confidential meetings, a counselorcan help a student explore, understand, and deal with unique personal issues, andregain balance between personal and educational goals. Visit Counseling Services'website at www2.sunybroome.edu/counseling/ or call 1 (607 778-5210 toschedule an appointment with a counselor.New for Fall 2021 - We've moved! Counseling Services is now co-located withStudent Health Services in Room 102 of the (Old) Science Building.Location: Science Building, Room 102; Telephone: 1 (607 778-5210FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu11
DENTAL HYGIENE CLINICCould you use a dental cleaning or X-rays? Are you running low on cash or afraiddental work is too painful? Not to worry! Services at our Dental Hygiene Clinic arefree to SUNY Broome students with SUNY Broome ID, and friendly as well. Visitthe Dental Hygiene Clinic's website ic/Location: Decker Health Sciences Center, Room 101; Phone: 1 (607)778-5015EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP)EOP has proudly served New York State students for over 50 years! This programhas assisted thousands of students in accomplishing their academic goals anddegree completion. For information on the program, eligibility requirements, andbenefits, visit the EOP website at www.sunybroome.edu/eop.Location: Library, Room 017; Telephone: 1 (607) 778-5220HEALTH INFORMATION/ASSISTANCEBeing healthy makes both physical and mental tasks easier, thereby helping toimprove your performance in the classroom and your quality of life. If you needhelp with health-related matters, stop by or call the professional staff at StudentHealth Services, where a friendly staff member is ready to help you.To learn about SUNY Broome's clinical services and other health-related resources,visit Student Health Services at n: Science Building, Room 102; Telephone: 1 (607) 778-5181Medical RequirementsMeningitis Response Signature and MMR Immunization Recordsare required before registrationNew York State Public Health Law 2167 – Meningococcal MeningitisNew York State Public Health Law 2167 took eff ect on August 15, 2003. It requiresthat all colleges inform their students about meningococcal meningitis and themeningitis vaccine. It further requires you to do the following:Obtain the vaccine at your own expenseORDecide not to obtain the vaccination and sign a required waiver stating suchMeningitis is rare. However, when it strikes, its flu -like symptoms make diagnosisdifficult. Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck and rash. Ifnot treated early, meningitis can lead to swelling of the fluid surrounding the brainand spinal column, as well as severe and permanent disabilities such as hearingloss, brain damage, seizures, limb amputations and even death.12FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu
Meningitis is spread through the air via respiratory secretions, such as coughing,sneezing, kissing or sharing personal items such as utensils, cigarettes and drinkingglasses. Certain college students, particularly first-year students living in residencehalls, have been found to have an increased risk for meningitis.Two meningococcal vaccines are available in the US:1.) Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) has been availablesince the 1970s.2.) Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) was licensed in 2005.Both vaccines can prevent four (4 types of meningococcal diseases, including two(2 of the three (3 types most common in the US and a type that causes epidemicsin Africa. Meningococcal vaccines cannot prevent all types of the disease, but theydo protect many people who might become sick if they didn’t get the vaccine. Bothvaccines work well, and protect about 90% of those who get it. MCV4 is expected togive better, longer-lasting protection. MCV4 should also be better at preventing thedisease from spreading from person to person.To learn more about Meningitis and the vaccine and other immunizations forcollege students, contact Student Health Services, SB102, 1 (607 778-5181 orconsult your physician.You can also find information about the disease at the NYS Department of HealthWebsite: www.health.state.ny.us; the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) Website: www.cdc.gov/meningitis; or the American College Association(ACHA) Website: www.acha.org.New York State Public Health Law 2165-Measles, Mumps, RubellaIf you were born after December 31, 1956, you are required by state law to proveyou are immune to measles, mumps and rubella in order to attend college.Acceptable proof of immunity includes: immunization cards from childhood,immunization records from high school or other schools you attended or recordsfrom your doctor or clinic. If you do not have proof of immunizations, you must beimmunized again or have a blood test (MMR titer to show you are immune to allthree diseases.MMR vaccines are available at Student Health Services, SB-102, 1 (607 778-5181or Broome County Department of Health. Blood testing is also available, butrequires medical insurance or payment by the student. Medical waiver: Anystudent with a medical condition that prohibits vaccination may submit a doctor’sstatement on letterhead for exemption. (Temporary medical conditions, such aspregnancy, require blood titer clearance.*You do not need proof of vaccinations if you were born on or beforeDecember 31, 1956.FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu13
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAs an international student you have specific needs regarding visa and immigrationmatters, adjusting to a new culture, success in the U.S. academic environment, and/or being so far from your home and family. At SUNY Broome, InternationalStudent Services is here to assist you with all your immigration and personalconcerns before you leave your home country, upon arrival, and throughout yourstay at SUNY Broome.To make an appointment with the ISS, please visit the office or call 1 (607)778-5001. Walk in hours are available during the school year, please call for currentdays and times. You can also email international@sunybroome.edu with anyimmigration questions and concerns.Location: Wales Center, Room 108C; Telephone: 1 (607) 778-5001JOBS ON CAMPUSGetting a job on campus is easy! Just go to the “Life at SUNY Broome” tab of thecampus website and look under the “Student Employment & Careers” section. Youwill find many campus jobs listed; click on the listing for detailed descriptions.LEARNING ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENTLocated in the lower level of the Library, Room 017, the Learning AssistanceDepartment offers courses and activities to help you meet your academic goals. Weare here to help you succeed!The Learning Assistance Department sponsors a Testing Center that is available forstudents who may need extended time for tests or when students and instructorsare unable to arrange a mutually convenient time for make-up tests. Developmental courses are also available in reading and study strategies.Accessibility Resources Office: Call 1 (607) 778-5150, VP 1 (607) 238-2714 oremail aro@sunybroome.edu. Specific service areas include: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program: 1 (607)778-5641, 1 (607) 238-2714 (VP) Note-Taking Services: 1 (607) 778-5150 Assistive Technology: 1 (607) 778-5678Math Lab: 1 (607) 778-5306, 1 (607) 778-5581Reading and Study Strategies: 1 (607) 778-5038Suppleme
SUNY Broome Community College FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.sunybroome.edu 1. SUNY BROOME STUDENT HANDBOOK & CALENDAR OME GETTING INVOLVED Start your semester off the right way! This Student Handbook will help you navigate everything from getting involved on campus to finding the resources you need when you need it most! .
