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The College President is Dr. Thomas J. Haas. The President is the chief administrative officer of our College with broad responsibilities for carrying out the mission of the College, for determining policies, seeing that they are implemented, and for major decision-making regarding every aspect of the operation of the College, such as budget, planning for the future, staffing, fund-raising, student life, academic matters, and public relations.

The President, reporting to the Chancellor of the State University of New York, works closely with the College Council, the Vice Presidents, the Faculty, and others to effectively manage the College.

As a college within the State University system, the campus operates within the policies enacted by the State University Board of Trustees, the laws of the State of New York, the administrative directives of the Governor and his staff, and the policies established by our own College Council. We are also subject to the regulations of the Federal Government and the county and local laws which are applicable.

The four vice presidents are the other officers of the College. The President delegates certain responsibilities and authority to each of the vice presidents.

The Academic Deans report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Each Dean has responsibility for administrative leadership and decision-making for an academic program area. There are various offices, units, and centers on the campus. These are usually headed by a person with the title of director.

Authorized by an Act of the State Legislature in 1911, due in large measure to efforts of Assembly Speaker Daniel Frisbie of Middleburgh, the College opened its doors in 1916 as the Schoharie State School of Agriculture with twelve students, a faculty of four, and a farm manager, with Halsey B. Knapp as Director.

Providing instruction in "Agriculture, Mechanic Arts and Home Making" for students not interested in the college preparatory high school curriculum of those times, the School grew rapidly during its first decade and by 1930-31 enrolled 140 students with a faculty and staff of 20. Facilities included Frisbie Hall, completed in 1916, as well as the Dairy Building (Alumni Hall) in 1918 (completely renovated in 1989-90), the Home Economics Building in 1920, and the Gymnasium in 1926.

With a change in name to the New York State School of Agriculture in 1923, the next decade saw a growth and improvement in academic offerings, and a decision to raise the School's standards and its academic requirements. A 1937 ruling by the Board of Regents gave Institute status to the School, placed it on a post-secondary level, and all curriculums were made two years in length. Agriculture then included seven possible Majors, with four in Home Economics, and the first Nursery School was established.

Following a brief decline in enrollment during World War II, the Institute mushroomed from 73 students in 1943 to 1,032 in 1963. Existing curriculums were expanded and made more specialized, and new divisions were created in the areas of Food Service Administration, Nursery Education, Business and General Education.

The Institute had become a unit of the State University of New York in 1948 and saw a change in name to the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College in 1974. In 1987 Cobleskill was re-designated as the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.

The 1960s were the time of greatest growth in physical facilities, with the construction of Wieting and Vroman Halls (1962), Prentice Hall (1963), Wheeler Hall (1964), Bouck Hall (1965), Draper, Dix and Pearson Halls and the Agriculture Complex (1966), and the Agricultural Engineering Building, Holmes Classroom Building (1971), Library, Swimming Pool-Snack Bar, Davis, Porter, Parsons, Ten Eyck, Fake residence halls, Champlin Dining Hall, Food Service and Recreation Building (1972).

Paralleling the College's growth in enrollment, curriculums, and physical plant were the development of programs of intercollegiate athletics, student activities, and student life. The first basketball team was organized in 1916. The newspaper and yearbook followed in 1923. The Cross Country race dating back to 1931 served as the foundation for present winning teams. Phi Theta Kappa, National Junior College Honorary, was installed in 1960.

In honor of the 75th year of our College, the Student Government recommended that a TIME CAPSULE be prepared to document for future generations the life and times of the 75th year (1990-91) which was a time of celebration on the campus. Many people worked hard to gather representative publications, clothing, documents, programs, lists of Alumni contributors to the Annual Fund, letters by the President and others, and a brief record of the academic curriculum, the social events, speakers, lectures, plays, and cultural series, for example. The TIME CAPSULE was buried in a ceremony in Fall 1991 and will be dug up and opened on Alumni Day in the year 2016.

This section of the STUDENT HANDBOOK, "On the Hill,” deals with the ten residence halls on our campus. In other sections of this Handbook and in other publications you will find descriptions of when the various halls were built. The College is continuing to improve them in many ways. On a regular schedule, new carpeting is installed, bathrooms are renovated, student rooms and public areas are painted, lounge furniture is replaced or refurbished, and general repairs are made to keep the residence halls an attractive and supportive environment for resident students. We must all make a solid commitment to treat the residence halls as we treat our own homes - for this is your "home" for the next several semesters. As unwarranted damage and thoughtlessness will detract from the quality of the residential experience, we must all be positively contributing to the quality of campus living.

The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology, Cobleskill, New York, in accordance with Chapter 416 of the Laws of 1988 and SUNY Board of Trustees, has established minimum residence hall living condition standards. These standards state that: 1. SUNY Cobleskill residences are constructed and maintained to conform with all applicable safety codes and health standards; 2. SUNY Cobleskill residence halls provide for a regular schedule of cleaning which is posted in each residence hall; repairs are made as promptly as possible depending upon availability of materials and personnel; 3. SUNY Cobleskill residence halls provide each student resident with adequate living space, furniture such as a bed, desk, dresser space, closet space, and appropriate heat, light, and hot water; 4. SUNY Cobleskill residence halls have established and maintain a procedure for routine and emergency repairs through the Residence Hall Director in conjunction with the campus Facilities Management Department; 5. SUNY Cobleskill residence halls have a procedure for student residents in the event of the loss of services such as heat, light and hot water in residence halls for an extended period.

Furthermore, SUNY Cobleskill has established a set of specific guidelines regarding residence hall living as listed in this "RESIDENCE HALL AGREEMENT" which is reviewed and positively affirmed or signed by all students prior to checking into the residence halls at the beginning of the Fall term, or upon first-time entry.

1. Residence hall rooms are to be occupied only by full-time degree students. All freshmen are obligated to at least a one-year residency, with the possibility of a second year obligation during the 2006-2007 academic year. All other 2005-2006 academic year students are obligated to a one-year agreement.

2. The terms and conditions of residence hall occupancy are for room and board for the entire academic year, or any remaining portion thereof.

3. Exceptions to A2 include: students who withdraw or take a leave from the College; students in officially-recognized off-campus academic programs for that specific semester; December graduates; students academically ineligible to continue; or for documented medical reasons and/or documented financial hardship due to change in financial status.

4. Requests to terminate this AGREEMENT to move off campus for reasons other than specified in A3 must be stated in writing to the Director of Residential Life. Approved requests will be assessed a $100 agreement termination charge. State University regulations require that residence hall space must be fully utilized before permitting students to reside elsewhere.

5. All residence hall students must contract for board. Ten, 14, 17 or 19 meals per week are the available options offered by CAS Dining Services.

a. Students moving off campus after the first week, by permission or at the request of the College, must contact the Coby Card Office to change or terminate the meal plan if a change or termination is requested.

b. The last meal provided under contract by Dining Services prior to vacation periods will be lunch the day before the recess begins, unless specifically announced and posted by CAS Dining Services.

c. The first meal after vacation periods will be dinner the evening before classes resume.

6. Room and board charges are payable in advance of each semester. A statement of charges is sent in July and December. Do not send payment before receipt of statement.

7. Student signatures and/or electronic positive affirmations agreeing to these TERMS AND CONDITIONS bind the student to this AGREEMENT and afford the student an opportunity to occupy "a" space in a residence hall assigned by the College for the period designated above.

8. Failure to occupy a space after signing this agreement does not relieve the student of the responsibility to fulfill the terms and conditions of residence hall occupancy. Likewise, a student who occupies a space without signing the AGREEMENT is responsible, nevertheless, for all terms and conditions, and/or can be subject to the trespassing laws of New York State.

9. Occupancy dates for 2005-2006 are as follows: August 18 to October 8; October 11 to November 23; November 27 to December 16, 2005; January 13 to March 4; March 12 to May 13, 2006. Residence halls close at 10:00 am (except on Commencement Day) and open at 12:00 noon.

1. Room assignments will not be made nor changed on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin.

2. Continuing students make room selections in April/May for the following year. Continuance in residence is determined by a lottery system and available space.

3. New students are assigned to space according to the date all requested housing materials have been submitted.

5. The College reserves all rights concerning assignment and/or reassignment of all students. Requests for change will be considered but not necessarily approved. Students must secure prior approval of their Residence Hall Director and the Residential Life Office before moving to another assignment.

6. In the event of vacancies, the College will require the lone student in a room to find a roommate of his/her own choosing within the residence hall, if time permits; or to accept another student who is on the waiting list or is in a tripled situation; or to pay for single occupancy. Empty beds are rental possibilities for the College. Students may not refuse another College-assigned student equal use of the room to which he/she has been assigned. Penalty incurred may be disciplinary action and/or assessment of full rent for that bed.

8. Living areas which become disruptive or are in violation of College policies will have residents reassigned at the discretion of the Residential Life Office.

9. The College reserves the right to reassign a resident who smokes out of a smoke-free area.

1. Room charges are established by the University and are subject to change. Whenever possible, reasonable notice will be given of cost changes.

2. An advance damage deposit of $55 is required (along with additional housing materials) to reserve space in the residence halls.

3. Room rental charges per semester for the 2005-2006 academic year are: standard single room - $2,400; superior single room - $3360; standard double room - $2,240.

4. The rate for each semester will be based on the type of occupancy (Standard Single, Superior Single, or Double) as of the first day of classes for that semester. After the first day of classes, if occupancy of a room changes, rental rates will be adjusted accordingly at the time of the official census or documentation of the occupancy change.

5. Board rates are determined by the Cobleskill Auxiliary Services. These amounts will appear on the student's statement of charges.

6. A fee of $20 is assessed from each resident for educational and social programs, payable at sign-in on opening day.

7. Local and long distance telephone service is available in each student room subject to the “Terms and Conditions” as provided separately by the Telecommunications Office or available at www.cobleskill.edu/telco/. Each student is assigned an authorization number and is responsible for all charges incurred by that number. A mandatory charge of $8.00 will be applied to each housed student’s monthly bill for incoming/outgoing and on campus calling. Telephone service will be continuous throughout the fall and spring semesters. The $8.00 monthly service charge will be applied through all holiday and semester breaks. The telephone provided by the Telecommunications Office must be used. Any damage or alteration to campus telephone equipment will be charged back to the student at the end of the semester.

8. The loss of the residence hall room key(s) will necessitate the replacement of the key(s) and lock core at a charge of up to $109.50. Students who, through loss of keys or some other reason, are locked out of their rooms can request assistance in gaining reentry according to the Residence Hall Lockout Policy. Students may not share their keys for use by another person.

9. Room rental charges for dates other than those listed in Section A9 are $9 per day. Housing during breaks is provided on a space-available basis only.

2. NEW STUDENTS who can not arrive by that date and/or hour must notify the Residential Life Office of the anticipated date and time of arrival. ANY STUDENT who has not claimed his/her room assignment by the first day of classes of each semester, and has not notified the Residence Hall Director or the Residential Life Office, will be considered a "NO SHOW" and that room space will be reassigned.

3. For energy conservation and security reasons, the residence halls are closed during breaks and vacations. Actual dates will be published each Fall. During these periods, no students are permitted to remain in residence unless granted special permission by the Residential Life Office. Specific times and procedures that MUST be followed will be posted in advance. Interim accommodations are the responsibility of individual students.

4. The Residence Halls close for the Summer months at 5:00 pm on Commencement Day. Students participating in Commencement may retain their rooms until 5:00 pm on Commencement Day. All other students are required to check out and vacate their residence halls within 24 hours of their last academic experience.

5. Termination of occupancy REQUIRES the student to: remove all personal belongings from the room; have the room condition inspected by the Resident Assistant OR the Residence Hall Director using the previously-completed room condition form; and return all keys. Failure to return all keys at termination of occupancy will result in charges for lock changes and new keys. It is expected that all rooms will be left in a reasonable state of cleanliness, which includes sweeping out the room and picking up all loose articles. The College reserves the right to charge a cleaning fee for those rooms left in unacceptable condition.

6. Any personal belongings left behind by a student following termination of occupancy may be disposed of by the College at its discretion without any responsibility to account for such property.

1. For those students WITHDRAWING OR TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE COLLEGE, refund of the $55 damage deposit will be made if a written request to the Director of Residential Life is RECEIVED by July 1 prior to your Fall semester arrival; or by January 1 prior to your Spring semester arrival.

2. Students academically ineligible to return will receive an automatic refund of monies due them.

3. Room refunds AFTER OCCUPANCY are based on the date occupancy is acceptably terminated (see D.5) PROVIDED THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RESIDENCE HALL OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT HAS BEEN PERMISSIBLY TERMINATED (see A. 2,3,4). After a student has registered and occupied a space beyond the first day of classes in any semester, there will be no refund for the balance of that quarter of the academic year for room charges.

4. After a student has selected or has been assigned a room, but prior to occupying that room, approved written requests for release from the AGREEMENT will result in forfeiture of the housing deposit, but other monies paid for housing will be returned. Exceptions are noted in Section A3.

5. Board refunds are established by the Cobleskill Auxiliary Services. The ID/DINING CARD MUST BE SURRENDERED to the Cobleskill Auxiliary Services Office or to a Dining Hall Manager before refunds, if any, are processed.

All resident students have been assessed, as authorized by the State University of New York, a Residence Hall Damage Deposit of $55 per academic year. Damage account files will be maintained on each student for each semester of residence.

1. Students residing within a residence hall will be held accountable for any costs of repairs or replacements to the physical structure, fixtures, equipment and furnishings of areas/rooms in State-operated residence halls which are reasonably determined to be caused by intentional, willful, malicious, negligent, or careless/unjustified damage or destruction to said facilities. The charge will include material, labor and administrative costs.

2. When damages to common areas occur and it cannot be ascertained which student(s) are responsible for damage, assessments will be made against all corridor residents, or all hall residents, depending on the situation.

3. All students will be assessed for damages as damages occur and at the end of each semester. Bills will be issued as damages occur and/or at the end of each semester.

4. The $55 damage deposit will be applied to any damage assessments billed at the end of occupancy for the academic year (whether during that academic year or after check –out in May). Supplemental billing (for assessments greater than $55) will occur if needed. Remaining damage deposit amounts will then be applied to any other outstanding college obligation. Once all college obligations are satisfied, remaining damage deposit amounts will be sent to the student at the permanent home address.

5. Those students who have had the $55 damage deposit waived due to admissions reasons will be assessed full damage charges and billed at the end of each semester.

6. Students are also responsible for the cleanliness of their rooms, common areas, and the outdoor areas adjacent to the residence halls. Students participate in a Sunday evening schedule (removing trash and recyclable materials and vacuuming the corridors) on a rotating basis. Areas requiring additional cleaning beyond the normal cleaning schedule will incur an assessment against appropriate damage accounts.

7. The cost for administration of the assessment process, billing, and correspondence may be made and listed as either “administration” or “wear and tear” on the damage documentation.

1. Students must adhere to all College regulations as outlined in the Student Handbook, "ON THE HILL,” and other official publications, as well as this AGREEMENT.

2. Mindful that the Student Conduct Codes promote healthy and respectful behavioral choices, the following are expressly prohibited in and around College property:

a. Possession of, sale, distribution, use or involvement of any kind with non-prescribed narcotics and/or illicit/dangerous drugs, drug-related paraphernalia and/or devices, and/or alcoholic beverages and/or alcohol-related paraphernalia;

d. Possession and/or use of weapons or firearms of any kind, including, but not limited to: bows, arrows, archery equipment, air guns, pellet guns, dart guns, paintball guns, chukka sticks, ammunition, CO2 cartridges, laser pointers, fireworks, firecrackers, explosives or dangerous chemicals of any kind;

h. propping residence hall doors open; tampering with student room doors; opening locked entrance/exit doors to permit entry into the residence hall;

4. THE COLLEGE MAINTAINS NO INSURANCE FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FOR ANY CAUSE; therefore, the student should carry personal property insurance, if desired. Student rooms should be kept locked at all times to assure personal safety and to safeguard possessions.

5. The College furnishes a bed, desk, chest, chair, and makes available suitable study space. These furnishings are not to be removed from the room. Furnishings provided in the public areas of the residence halls are to remain in these locations. A fee for the removal, return, reassembling and/or replacement of furniture will be charged as determined by the College.

6. The student needs to furnish: study lamp, rugs, pillow, blanket, bedspread, and other bed linen. Please use fire retardant items. All items of furniture which students request to bring into the residence hall must comply with safety standards as determined by the Director of Residential Life. Unapproved items will be prohibited.

7. In consideration of both safety and energy conservation the student must limit electrical items brought to campus. Allowable items must operate properly. PROHIBITED ITEMS INCLUDE: ALL COOKING DEVICES (such as toaster ovens, hot plates, hot oil popcorn poppers, Foreman grills, hot pots and the like), SUN LAMPS, AIR CONDITIONERS, ELECTRIC BLANKETS, AND MICROWAVE OVENS. The College reserves the right to inspect electrical appliances for safety and energy considerations, and to ban certain appliances which do not conform to College standards as determined by the Director of Residential Life. The College does allow students to have (1 per room) UL-approved 2' x 2' x 2' refrigerators or those of comparable size UL rated at 1.75 amps or less. These refrigerators must be inspected by College personnel and approved before placing them in rooms.

8. Each student is responsible for maintaining the room in a clean and orderly condition. Permissible decorations vary in each hall; information will be provided upon check-in or prior to special occasions. Charges will be assessed for any special cleaning necessitated by improper care. No flammable material may be hung from ceiling; wall posters or other flammable materials must be limited to no more than 20% of wall space.

9. Storage space in each hall is limited. Unreasonably large, excess items (e.g.: bicycles) cannot be stored in the rooms. Fire codes prohibit storage of any items in the hallways. No motorized vehicles are to be parked or stored in the residence halls, except motorized wheelchairs as authorized by the Director of Residential Life.

10. Fire, safety, and health codes prohibit cooking in residence hall rooms. Limited facilities are available in most recreation lounges for preparation of light snacks.

a. Smoking is very limited on the campus; smoking is permitted in designated areas only; all residue must be disposed of properly (do not use wastebaskets or floors);

c. A student found tampering with fire safety equipment of any kind, (including smoke alarm, fire alarm, emergency lighting, sensor equipment, and exit signs, for example) and/or pulling false alarms is subject to immediate suspension from the College and criminal prosecution;

e. Trash removal procedures are posted in each area; adherence to these procedures and to recycling requirements is mandatory;

g. The possession and/or use of halogen lamps, extension cords, bar/neon signs or gas/electric heaters is prohibited.

12. Students are not permitted on residence hall roofs or window ledges. Window screens are not to be removed at any time and nothing is to be thrown from windows. Any trash found around residence halls must be removed by the residents. Students found guilty of throwing trash out of residence hall windows will be subject to immediate residence hall relocation or residence hall dismissal.

13. Solicitation/sales by residents or others is prohibited on campus, unless approved by the Vice President for Student Affairs.

14. All visitors and guests on campus at any time must conform to all College and Residential Life regulations. Those who do not will be required to leave the campus. In the event of law violation or non-compliance with a request to leave, he/she shall be considered a trespasser and appropriate law enforcement authorities will be notified.

a. A residence hall guest is any person who intends to sleep in a residence hall and is not a resident of the room where he/she wishes to stay. Permission must be secured from each resident in the room and the RD (or designee) before the guest may stay. GUESTS ARE PERMITTED FRIDAYS and SATUDAYS ONLY. Guests are required to register with the Residence Hall Director (or designee). Guests may not stay longer than two consecutive nights in the campus residence halls. All guests must be at least 17 years of age. Exceptions for special cases may be made through the Residential Life Office.

b. A visitor is any person who is not a resident of the room being visited. Visitors who are NOT SUNY Cobleskill students must vacate by midnight. Visitors who are SUNY Cobleskill students must vacate by 3:00 am. Residence Hall Directors have full authority to limit guests or visitors in a room, reject guests, or evict guests, if, in their judgment, the health and safety of students is being jeopardized and/or reasonable standards of behavior are being violated.

c. Residents are responsible for complying with these procedures and for the actions of their visitors/guests. Residents are to accompany their visitors/guests at all times on campus. The maximum number of occupants and visitors/guests in any one room is limited to four.

d. At no time is it acceptable that a student be deprived of sleep, privacy or study accommodations due to the presence of a Visitor/Guest. If a student has a problem with a visitor/guest, s/he is encouraged to inform the Residence Hall Director at once. Visitor/Guests must comply with posted bathroom use guidelines.

e. All non-SUNY Cobleskill students or other visitors must vacate all residence halls by 12 midnight unless they are approved, registered guests according to this section. All SUNY Cobleskill students may visit until 3:00 am provided that all roommates where visitation occurs have granted permission. Visitors may not sleep in residence hall rooms to which they have not been assigned except when they are approved, registered guests according to this section.

15. Students are expected to keep the residence halls clean and orderly at all times. Students who fail to comply are subject to relocation or termination of residential contract.

16. Furniture that students purchase or bring from home into the residence halls must conform to reasonable standards related to safety. Items compromising student safety (including, but not limited to, unapproved sofas, futons, upholstered cushion furniture, and so on) will not be permitted in residence halls. Students may not construct items (for example, lofts or shelves) for use in residence hall room.

17. Bathrooms are single gender. The single gender residence halls have developed and posted bathroom sharing rules which maintain their single gender use when members of the opposite gender are visitors or are guests.

1. Campus-wide QUIET HOURS are: 8:00 pm to 8:00 am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and from 11:00 pm to 8:00 am on Friday and Saturday. During quiet hours, no noise should be heard beyond a student’s closed room window or door.

At Final Examination times, 24-Hour Quiet Hours begin at least one week prior to Finals and extend through the entire period of Final Examinations.

2. CONSIDERATION HOURS: At all times noise is to be kept to a level which will not disturb other residents or other community members. This means that at no time will music (including stereos) or other noise-producing activity be loud enough to be heard outside the student's room or building. The use of headphones, when appropriate, is encouraged.

1. The College may repossess or reassign rooms for: violations of herein-stated regulations; health, safety, or social reasons; violations of the STUDENT CONDUCT CODES; or any reason deemed sufficient by the Vice President for Student Affairs in consultation with the College President.

2. Every effort will be made to avoid unnecessary intrusions on a student's privacy; however, the College reserves the right to enter student rooms to make periodic announced room inspections as well as to enter student rooms when there is reasonable belief that an occupant in the room may be physically harmed or endangered or that unsafe conditions may exist. The College also reserves the right to have an authorized agent of the College, with approval of the Vice President for Student Affairs, or his/her designee, and with authorization of the College President, inspect student rooms at any time for reasons of health and safety when there is reasonable belief that College property is being damaged; that College policy is being violated; or that maintenance and/or repair may be or is necessary.

During vacation periods, Residential Life Staff will inspect rooms to ensure College safety and health standards are maintained and students have vacated the residence halls.

3. The College may terminate this AGREEMENT at any time for reasons of safety or health in order to ensure appropriate conduct of the residence program.

4. SUNY Cobleskill residence halls house full-time students only. Exceptional hardship situations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis involving major Faculty, the Academic Department Chair, and appropriate Student Affairs/Residential Life professionals.

To maintain a responsible environment, the College establishes, maintains, and enforces regulations such as this AGREEMENT.

Campus policies, however, may be altered from time to time to respond to changing needs or to respond to statutory changes of New York State or the SUNY Board of Trustees, for example. Periodically, these policies will be reviewed.

Please Note: Any part of this AGREEMENT is subject to change at the discretion of the College. Such necessary changes will be for stated cause and advanced notice will be given.

Each residence hall is staffed by a professional Residence Hall Director, 5 to 11 Resident Assistants, who are students like yourself, a cleaning staff, and student assistants and night hosts. Mutual respect among all persons will make our college community function best.

Each residence hall is supervised by a live-in member of our College Faculty. These staff members are full-time professionals who possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree and are available to assist you with any questions you have regarding residence hall living. They are responsible for the overall management of your residence hall and supervise the Resident Assistants and other student staff. Make a point to introduce yourself to your RD.

The Resident Assistant is a student who has taken on the responsibility to serve the residence halls and assist students with their residence life and college experience. Resident Assistants, better known as RAs, have an enormous amount of responsibility. They are counselors, programmers, educators, disciplinarians and they are your friends. If you have a concern or just a question, seek out your RA or any RA; they are here to help.

Special student assistants have been hired to serve as Night Hosts in each of the residence halls. These Night Hosts go on duty after the Resident Assistant closes the hall office at midnight. From midnight until 3 a.m. it is the responsibility of the Night Hosts to supervise the entry of all students into the residence hall. It is our goal to ensure that all individuals who enter the halls during these time periods are residents and/or approved visitors or guests. Please be prepared to present your official college ID during these times. Your safety is important to us.

Each residence hall has assigned staff who are responsible for cleaning the residence halls on a daily basis, Monday through Friday. This cleaning includes hallways, stairwells, lounge areas and especially bathrooms. It is expected that students will clean up after themselves and clean any messes they make. Students are responsible for the cleaning of their own rooms. A vacuum cleaner and brooms are available for student use. Either see the Residence Hall Director, Resident Assistant on duty, or the cleaning staff for brooms/vacuum cleaner availability. If lounges or bathrooms are left messy, an extra cleaning charge may be assessed against the floor. Please treat the residence halls with respect, for they are your homes.

Local and long distance telephone service is available in each student room subject to the “Terms and Conditions” as provided separately by the Telecommunications Office or available at www.cobleskill.edu/telco/ . Each student is assigned an authorization number and is responsible for all charges incurred by that number. A mandatory charge of $8.00 will be applied to each housed student’s monthly bill for incoming/outgoing and on campus calling. Telephone service will be continuous throughout the fall and spring semesters. The $8.00 monthly service charge will be applied through all holiday and semester breaks. The telephone provided by the Telecommunications Office must be used. Any damage or alteration to campus telephone equipment will be charged back to the student at the end of the semester. For more information please call Telecommunications at 5515.

Laundry machines are available in each residence hall. Cost is $1.00 per cycle for washers and dryers. These machines are on-line. You can use your COBY Cash or coins. Please report broken machines to the Residence Hall Director or Cobleskill Auxiliary Services.

Each of the College's residence halls has conveniently located vending areas. These machines are on-line. You can use Coby Cash or coins. Please report broken machines to the Residence Hall Director or Cobleskill Auxiliary Services. Refunds are available at the Cobleskill Auxiliary Services Office.

Direct high-speed computer connections are installed in each student room in all residence halls.

Each Hall Council has provided various equipment and games for student use (e.g. balls, board games, microwave, refrigerator, etc.) in its residence hall. If you want other items to be considered for purchase, attend your Hall Council meeting and ask that they purchase something for student use.

The Residential Life Office and the Facilities Management Department share a goal of working together with students to provide a clean and well-maintained residence hall environment. Assistance and support from resident students is necessary to achieve such an environment. Resident students lend their support by keeping common areas such as bathrooms, hallways and lounge areas mess-free. Facilities Management Staff clean and maintain the residence halls; they do not pick up messes for which resident students are responsible. A Residence Hall Cleaning Plan which details staff and student responsibilities is posted on the bulletin board in your living area (look for a dark blue 8 ½" x 14" poster).

Our residence halls are environmentally aware. We participate in an extensive program that recycles glass, plastic, paper, newspaper and the like. Each hall has a recycling area and students are asked to help us with this effort. Containers for recycling materials are labeled. A little cooperation and planning makes this a very successful program.

If you have a maintenance problem in your room or an item is in need of repair, report it to your Residence Hall Director. A work request will be submitted and the Facilities Management Department Staff will make any necessary repairs. Report all emergency and/or health or safety related problems at once to the Residence Hall Director.

Students must not lend residence hall keys out. Always lock your door when you leave the room or when you retire for the evening. Help to protect yourself. An open or unlocked door is an invitation for trouble.

One of the primary purposes of residence hall living is to support the academic life on campus. Each residence hall has a specially designated private study area for students. They are as follows: Davis Hall, 5^th Floor; Dix Hall, Ground Floor; Draper Hall, Ground Floor; Fake Hall, 5^th Floor; Parsons Hall , 6^th Floor; Pearson Hall, Ground Floor; Porter Hall, 6^th Floor; Ten Eyck Hall, 5^th Floor; Vroman Hall, Ground Floor and Wieting Hall, Ground Floor.

Each hall has additional study locations as follows: Davis Hall, 1st Floor Study Lounge, 3rd Floor Study Lounge; Dix Hall, 3rd Floor Study Lounge, 2nd Floor Study Lounge; Draper Hall 3rd Floor Study Lounge, 2nd Floor Study Lounge; Fake Hall, 2nd Floor Study Lounge; Parsons Hall, 1st Floor Study Lounge, 3rd Floor Study Lounge; Pearson Hall, 3rd Floor Study Lounge, 2nd Floor Study Lounge, Porter, 3rd Floor Study Room, 1st Floor Study Room; Ten Eyck, 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Lounge (Recreation Room).

In addition to their primary purposes as social/recreational/gathering spaces, residence hall main lounges may serve as suitable study locations for resident students.

Residence halls do not have the necessary facilities to allow students to cook. Limited facilities are available in most recreation lounges for the preparation of light snacks. Please use good judgment when using these facilities, as the safety of your residence hall community relies on it!

Residence hall students will receive mail in their assigned mailboxes. The Student Mailroom will be open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. While at college, your mailing address is:

All students residing in campus residence halls are required to obtain their assigned mailbox key at the Student Mailroom in Bouck Hall. Families contemplating sending overnight mail to students are cautioned that students have been disappointed in the past when a package sent “overnight” was not received in their hands on the next day. Please be advised that although a package may well be received in Cobleskill or on the Cobleskill campus the next day, it may not be available to the student on that same day if a package has been received after 3 pm. Packages received after 3 pm will be delivered to the Student Mailroom in Bouck Hall the next day.

All SUNY Cobleskill students living in residence halls are required to select one of the meal plan options listed below.

SUNY Cobleskill students living off-campus may purchase any of the above Meal Plans in addition to those plans designed especially for off-campus students. For information on the meal plans you may contact the COBYCard Office at 5886 or stop by Champlin Hall 108.

COBYCard is a debit card that functions as your photo identification card and also provides access to the following services on campus:

Students do not receive a new COBYCard each semester. Replacement cards cost $10.00 each. If you lose your COBYCard, please call or see a CAS representative as soon as possible so we can declare your card lost and protect your investment. CAS is not liable for any loss of funds due to misuse or theft of your COBYCard.

CobyCards must be carried at all times and produced when requested by a college official.

For information about your COBYCard/Coby Cash accounts please stop by the COBYCard Office, Champlin Hall Room 108, or call 5886.

The College Store located in Bouck Hall services students, faculty, staff and visitors to SUNY Cobleskill. The Store hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 am – 9 pm, Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. and the phone number is 5227. The following products and services are offered at The College Store:

Students wishing to return to campus housing for the 2006-2007 academic year must participate in the Returning Student Housing Sign-up Process to be held during the third or fourth week of April. Information will be posted in early March. For further details, go to the Residential Life Office in Knapp Hall.

New resident students were assigned to the residence halls via the New Student Lifestyle Process. SUNY Cobleskill offers students the opportunity to live in the residence halls with others who have similar needs, interests and/or other talents, pending available space. Each of the lifestyle alternatives offers students the opportunity to live and learn in a supportive community that promotes and supports the pursuit of academic excellence. These lifestyles are student-centered and the success of each community depends on you, the student. Become involved in constructive and positive ways.

Although the College would prefer not to have any triples, it's occasionally necessary to triple certain rooms. If you have been assigned to a triple, you will participate in our Triple Placement Program which insures that all students receive equal access to living space. This program has been very popular and successful. If you are in a triple and wish to be detripled, see your Residence Hall Director so you can be placed on your hall's detripling list.

During the first week of college, students are not allowed to change rooms. Students who have roommate conflicts should see the Residence Hall Director and inform him/her of their concern. Students living in a triple who wish to detriple should see the RD and request that they be placed on the detripling list. Decisions for de-tripling will be based on the circumstances of each conflict situation.

During a specific announced time period and once students have settled in, Residence Hall Directors will allow students to seek out a more conducive lifestyle or roommate pairing(s) within the same residence hall. All parties must agree to a move. We do not allow students to move between halls at this time.

Because it is our goal to assist students to grow, mature and develop lifetime problem-solving skills, the Residential Life staff will serve as mediators and help students resolve their conflicts. We help students to develop effective ways to communicate and at times we have roommates develop "contracts" that establish room usage guidelines. This process has proven to be very successful. If the problem persists and the staff of residence halls agrees that you have tried to resolve the conflict but it just isn't possible, then other options including reassignment can be considered.

Students can work with staff via the "End of the Semester Room Move Process" to identify potential Spring Semester housing assignments. Students are not allowed to move from building to building unless an opening exists in a room and they are being requested by the current resident of that room. "Blind" moves are not allowed. All moves must be approved by the Residence Hall Director.

A fee of $20 will be imposed for the third (and any beyond) changes in housing assignment in any one academic year.

Certain Hall Council officers have been elected in the Spring to assist with the transition process of all resident students. Special programming, election of additional officers, and other initiatives will be widely publicized throughout the Fall semester.

Do you have aspirations of being a leader in the future? Why not be a leader today? Join the Residence Hall Council and help build a positive community where you live. Each hall has a social budget of over $1,000. Help decide the types of educational, social, recreational, cultural and/or community programs you'd like to see offered in your hall. It's a very valuable learning experience and a quality student leadership position. Recruitment for officers and floor representatives begins upon your arrival in August. See your RA or RD for details and watch for signs.

These are organizations made up of representatives from each of the residence halls. It is the group that represents the student opinions campus-wide, organizes events involving all residence halls, promotes unity among them, and has the authority to hear certain cases of alleged violation(s) of the Student Conduct Code which may be referred to the Area Council's Living Area Judicial Board.

It is also the group that reviews the residence hall constitutions and guarantees that each hall has a government operating within the guidelines of its constitution. If a hall is found to have no functioning government, or to be operating in violation of its constitution, the Area Council may recommend to the Vice President for Student Affairs that the group's assets be frozen.

Programming funds and social funds are derived from a small amount collected from each resident during check-in. These funds are administered by the staff and the Hall Council to provide an atmosphere which supports and fosters the development of a hall community. The Hall Council provides self-governance and leadership opportunities for all students.

Residence halls must be places where students can live and learn in productive environments. We expect students to maintain Consideration Hours 24 Hours Each Day. This means loud stereos, noise and/or other disruptive behaviors are unacceptable. Disruptive students will lose the privilege to live on campus.

Adjusting to living with a roommate is a most challenging experience. In any good relationship, it is important that all parties understand and communicate with one another. Students need to express their concerns and discuss lifestyles, likes, dislikes, values and goals. Discuss room usage and the fact that the right to study in one's room supersedes all other perceived rights. In order to have a successful roommate experience, you need to be considerate of your roommate's needs, feelings and concerns. Always be respectful to others and, if you are willing to compromise, your roommate experience can be a very positive one. It may be one of the best experiences of your entire college career. Success is achieved through communication.

The residence halls are educational communities where students and staff work together to strengthen their overall learning experience. It is our goal to supplement, as well as complement, the learning of the classroom experience through offering structured and unstructured activities (such as bringing faculty, other trained professionals, and speakers into the halls) in support of the educational programs. Approximately 300 special programs are offered annually in our residence halls by members of the residence hall staff and hall councils. Students who attend these special activities have benefited greatly. Experience college life by attending your residence hall's events.

The State University of New York has provided each campus the opportunity and responsibility to establish regulations governing student conduct and behavior. Within this framework the College has established a Student Conduct Code. In the residence halls, there is a specific set of terms and conditions that have been developed in order to ensure that an environment is maintained that allows for constructive interaction, personal growth and development. You are advised to read carefully both On The Hill, the student handbook, as well as the section in this booklet entitled Terms and Conditions of Residence Hall Occupancy.

Please help us maintain a positive environment by respecting the rights and privacy of others as well as by helping us protect the property of individuals and the College.

Providing a safe environment in which students may live, work and learn is an essential function of this campus. Although the topics below receive great attention in other areas of this Handbook as well as during meetings and through other publications, a grouping of safety-related information may be helpful at this point.

Personal safety is a personal responsibility. The College makes available to students a vast amount of information through printed materials, seminars, and training opportunities. We encourage student interest and participation in such opportunities.

Our University Police Department is on duty at all times. The Officers and Shift Supervisors (Lieutenants) provide foot patrols, vehicle patrols, bicycle patrols, law enforcement and assist with and participate in Student Conduct Code enforcement, educational seminars, and other forms of support for students, staff, and faculty every hour of every day.

The suspicion of any criminal activity, including violent felony offenses, as well as missing students should be reported to University Police at Johnson Hall (518-255-5555) for investigation.

When College is in session, ten Residence Hall Directors have direct, live-in responsibility for the residence halls. In addition to responding to calls for assistance, the RD on duty supervises the Resident Assistants and Night Hosts.

Our campus walkways are well lit at night. In fact, a campus map showing the most traveled lighted walkways is posted widely throughout the campus. Members of the campus community are always encouraged to walk in pairs or groups and always on lighted paths.

Each resident student is issued a key to his/her room door and encouraged to keep it locked at all times. Additionally, each resident student is issued a front door key which is unique to his/her building. All entrance/exit doors are continuously locked.

Developmental programming is offered to resident and commuter students throughout the academic year. Topics usually include: personal safety, relationship violence, date rape, DWI/DWAI, operation identification, among others.

The conduct of guests or visitors is the responsibility of the host resident, as well as the visitor/guest. As such, all visitors/guests must be accompanied by their hosts at all times during visitation hours (please refer to the guest & visitor policy).

The SUNY Cobleskill Personal Safety Committee shall review current campus security policies and procedures and make recommendations for their improvement. It shall specifically review current policies and procedures (1) for educating the campus community, including security personnel and those persons who advise or supervise students, about sexual assault pursuant to subdivision one-a of this section, (2) for educating the campus community about personal safety and crime preventions, (3) for reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims during investigations, (4) for referring complaints to appropriate authorities, (5) for counseling victims, and (6) for responding to inquiries from concerned persons.

The committee shall report, in writing, to the college president or chief administrative officer on its findings and recommendations at least once each academic year, and such report shall be available upon request.

THE WELLNESS CENTER: COUNSELING, HEALTH CARE, HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (SMRT)

Students are encouraged to take advantage of Wellness Center services in order to establish, restore, and maintain good physical and personal health. All professional services are confidential.

Wellness Center Medical and Counseling staff work closely together to help students deal with personal and interpersonal issues such as family problems, substance abuse, sexual identity, depression, and the consequences of physical or sexual assault. Referrals for more extensive psychiatric or psychological services are available.

Health services are designed to assist students in maintaining an optimal level of health and well being. Walk in medical services are available but appointments are encouraged. Referrals for specialist care are available.

Professional staff and student paraprofessionals make frequent presentations on a variety of health education topics for the campus community.

Under the leadership and guidance of the Wellness Center, working in conjunction with University Police and off-campus Emergency Medical Services personnel, SMRT responds to calls for medical assistance for injured or suddenly ill members of the College community. These volunteers are full-time students with varying degrees of EMS training, who respond in a well-equipped vehicle.

In an effort to protect students from experiencing unaffordable medical expenses that may be incurred as a result of accident or sickness, the campus requires proof of health insurance for all full-time students. Full-time students who do not have existing health insurance coverage must purchase the campus accident and sickness insurance policy. Students who do not need this insurance plan must waive out of the policy by completing the appropriate waiver form. The cost of the Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan will be reflected on the fall and spring tuition bills. This bi-annual policy runs from mid-August to mid-January (fall) and mid-January to mid-August (spring/summer).

Please be aware that the Wellness Center on campus is intended to be the primary source of health care for students. The Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan is designed to complement the services of the Wellness Center. There are limitations and restrictions in the Plan. See www.cobleskill.edu/wellness for more information.

The campus accident and sickness insurance plan is also available for part-time students, and spouses and dependents of all enrolled students. Contact the Wellness Center at 255-5225 for more information.

As previously described, special student assistants are hired to serve as Night Hosts evenings from 12 midnight to 3 a.m. to monitor all traffic in and out of each of the residence halls.

Each evening one or two Resident Assistants are on duty from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in each of the residence halls. The RA(s) are on duty from 7 p.m. to 12 midnight in each hall office and are required to make hourly rounds of the entire residence hall. Side entrances and the main doors are locked at all times. At 12 midnight the RA(s) return to their assigned residence hall rooms and continue duty there until 7 a.m. During this time period they are responsible for responding to problems or emergencies. RA duty telephone and room numbers are posted near your residence hall office each evening. RAs are here to help; seek them out.

Each evening one or two Residence Hall Directors are on assigned duty for the ten residence halls. They are available to address problems and concerns in all residence halls as needed. Each evening those Residence Hall Directors who are on duty will also have their names and telephone numbers listed near each hall office. Call if you need help. These are highly trained and supportive professionals.

Each residence hall is equipped with modern fire detecting and fighting technology. Please do not tamper with this fire safety equipment including fire extinguishers, fire bells, pull boxes, heat and/or smoke detectors. Students found tampering with fire safety equipment will be subject to immediate suspension.

Note: The Policy Statements here are, in some cases, summaries of longer, more complex statements and procedures. For complete statements students are welcome to obtain full copies from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Violations of any part of the policies named herein constitute grounds for campus disciplinary action under the Judicial System or under the grievance procedures guaranteed as rights to each person by the policy statement.

Forcing or coercing someone to have sexual intercourse or engage in other sexual behaviors is against the law. In New York State if a woman has sexual intercourse because she is fearful for her life or safety, or is unable to consent, the behavior of the perpetrator is considered rape. The perpetrator does not need to use a weapon or beat her to make her fearful for her safety.

She is considered unable to consent if she is incapacitated or is physically helpless due to drug or alcohol consumption, is mentally incompetent, is asleep, or is less than seventeen years of age. If a female has intercourse under these circumstances, it is rape. "Acquaintance rape" occurs when the attacker and the victim know each other.

Forcing or coercing a woman or a man to engage in any sexual activity (other than sexual intercourse) under the circumstances mentioned above is considered sexual abuse.

The SUNY Cobleskill community condemns all violent behavior, especially that of rape or other sexually-related crimes. Members of the SUNY Cobleskill community who commit these crimes will be subject to severe sanctions through the campus judicial system and the criminal justice system including but not limited to: disciplinary suspension, disciplinary dismissal, financial restitution, termination of employment, prosecution in the criminal courts (felony or misdemeanor), and prosecution in the civil court.

The SUNY Cobleskill Department of University Police will, consistent with the law, conduct a thorough investigation of all reported rapes and other sexual offenses. These investigations will be comprehensive, and will display the utmost regard for the physical and emotional well-being of alleged victims and the rights of both alleged victims and alleged perpetrators.

On Campus: Wellness Center (counseling and health care), Residential Life professional staff, Department of University Police, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Office of Human Resources Management;

Off Campus: Rape Crisis Services, Planned Parenthood, Schoharie County Mental Health Center, Bassett Hospital of Schoharie County.

The campus conducts many educational programs and students are urged to participate in such groups and seminars offered in the residence halls and in other areas.

Any student who has been accused of sexual assault of any kind is encouraged to avail themselves of counseling services in dealing with their behavior and/or their reaction to the allegation. Doing so does not affect the investigation of or the results of any judicial or administrative action.

Primary responsibility for coordination of all services related to Acquaintance Rape and Sexual Abuse rests with the Director of Counseling and Health Services (518/255-5225).

Since there is no evidence that persons with AIDS or those who test positive for the HIV virus pose a risk to the general public through casual (non-sexual) contact, the College does not support mandated testing of any group or individual. Furthermore, the College takes a strong position that the civil rights of any person or group cannot be abridged without sufficient evidence that such action is necessary. Accordingly, the College does not discriminate against persons with AIDS.

Students have access to free, confidential, HIV testing at the Wellness Center. Anonymous HIV testing is available in Albany, call 1-800-962-5065.

The Director of Health and Counseling Services acts as the spokesperson for SUNY Cobleskill with regard to information about AIDS. A procedure for reviewing specific situations pertaining to students is in place under the jurisdiction of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

The Affirmative Action policy on the SUNY Cobleskill campus applies to both employees and students.

The substance of the policy insists on equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, arrest record, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. The policy applies both to employment on the campus (including student employment) and to educational opportunity.

While the College is proud of the recent gains in full opportunity provided to both employees and students, the College must maintain a vigorous program in recruitment, promotion, in-service education, training, awareness-building, education, counseling, financial aid, career development, and all other services and programs.

The State University of New York has established procedures for handling discrimination complaints. A copy of this procedure is available from the campus Affirmative Action Officer.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the campus, in buildings (including residence halls, except Davis Hall), grounds, athletic fields, or facilities of the College or of the Cobleskill Auxiliary Services except by special authorization (approval) by the College President or designee. The possession, use or involvement of any kind with alcoholic beverages and alcohol-related paraphernalia (for example: beer taps, funnels, kegs, or empty or full alcohol containers, etc.) is prohibited.

It is a State University of New York at Cobleskill University Police mandate to protect all members of the SUNY Cobleskill community by preventing and prosecuting bias or hate crimes that occur within the campus’ jurisdiction.

Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias-related crimes, are criminal activity motivated by the perpetrator’s bias or attitude against an individual victim or group based on perceived or actual personal characteristics, such as their race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Hate/bias crimes have received renewed attention in recent years, particularly since the passage of the federal Hate/Bias Crime Reporting Act of 1990 and the New York State Hate Crimes Act of 2000 (Penal Law Article 485). Copies of the New York law are available from the University Police Department in Johnson Hall.

Penalties for bias-related crimes are very serious and range from fines to imprisonment for lengthy periods, depending on the nature of the underlying criminal offense, the use of violence or previous convictions of the offender. Perpetrators who are students will also be subject to campus disciplinary procedures where sanctions including dismissal are possible.

In addition to preventing and prosecuting hate/bias crimes, State University of New York at Cobleskill University Police also assist in addressing bias-related activities that do not rise to the level of a crime. These activities, referred to as bias incidents and defined by the University as acts of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation directed at a member or group within the SUNY Cobleskill community based on national origin, ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, color, creed, or marital status, may be addressed through the State University’s Discrimination Complaint Procedure or the campus conduct code. Bias incidents can be reported to University Police as well as to the campus Affirmative Action Officer.

If you a victim of, or witness to, a hate/bias crime on campus, report it to University Police by calling 5555 in an emergency, use a Blue Light or other campus emergency telephone, call 255-5317, or stop by the University Police Office in Johnson Hall. University Police will investigate and follow the appropriate adjudication procedures.

Victims of bias crime or bias incidents can avail themselves of counseling and support services from: the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Affirmative Action Officer, the Director of Human Resources, the Wellness Center staff, or University Police.

For general information on SUNY Cobleskill security procedures, see www.cobleskill.edu/ or pages 23-50 of this book or call 518-255-5317.

More information about bias-related and bias crimes, including up-to-date statistics on bias crimes is available from University Police at 518-255-5317.

A copy of the State University of New York at Cobleskill campus crime statistics as reported annually to the U.S. Department of Education will be available for review at the University Police Department in Johnson Hall or a copy can be requested by calling 518-255-5317 or by writing to University Police, Johnson Hall, SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY 12043. This report is also available on the University Police area of the SUNY Cobleskill webpage at: www.cobleskill.edu/

Whether you connect to campus computing resources through a network port with your personal computer or log on to the campus network from a computer in an open access lab, you have agreed to abide by the Computing Resources Policy of SUNY Cobleskill.

Authorized/Responsible Use of Campus Computing Resources: Access to computing is provided to facilitate access to the Internet, e-mail, and user data files necessary to conduct campus-related activities. All users who access campus resources have the responsibility to use them within the guidelines set within the Campus Computer Resources Policy and Student Conduct Codes.

Effective, efficient, ethical and legal use of any computer account issued by SUNY Cobleskill is the responsibility of the person in whose name it is issued. Unauthorized use of computer services will be considered to be theft of services; will result in immediate suspension of your account privileges; and will be dealt with according to the "appropriate disciplinary process" and/or Chapter 514 of the New York State Penal Law. The full text and additional links pertaining to authorized and responsible use, as well as other useful links to ITS resources and services are outlined on the ITS Home page http://www.cobleskill.edu/its/.

Network Accounts: A computer account is established for all officially registered students to provide authorized access to the following computing resources at SUNY Cobleskill.

· Cobleskill e-mail account where all official campus communication will be sent -- 20mb quota per student.

· 20MB (quota managed) file storage space on the network (referred to as your M: drive).

· Access to the Y: drive (where faculty post files they wish to share with students).

· Use of scanning, CD Burning or zip-drive services provided at the Help Center,

IMPORTANT: Network Security Features require ALL students (new and returning -- residential and off-campus) to logon to their network account from an ON CAMPUS NETWORK LAB and change their password BEFORE attaining access to network resources.

Blackboard (a web-based course management system that allows instructors to make course materials and information available through the Web).

Residence Hall Network Access Policy: In accordance with the Computer Resources Policy and the Student Conduct Code, ITS employs a Network Port Registration process. This process is monitored and maintained to ensure that students are in compliance with all campus network requirements.

Any student desiring access to the Cobleskill network and the Internet from a residence hall is required to successfully register their network port. While this process is self-explanatory and help is available on each registration page, ITS will be available to assist students. Students who successfully complete this online procedure verify that their computers are compliant with all of the following campus network requirements and accept responsibility for any and all activities on this port:

1. All computers are required to have a unique name to prevent identical computer name conflicts on the network environment. It is required that the name of each computer connected to a residence hall network port be changed to the student’s network account username.

2. All computers are required to have a valid registered copy of an operating system.

3. All computers running a version of the MS Windows operating system are required to have all available MS Windows and Mac OS critical updates applied.

4. All computers are required to have valid and regularly updated anti-virus software.

5. File-sharing programs, Internet/Intranet gaming and networking devices and services (such as servers, routers/switches, web servers, etc.) that compromise network integrity and/or stability are prohibited on the residence hall network.

Once registered to a specific student, all activities conducted through the registered port is the responsibility of that resident. ITS routinely maintains and monitors residence halls to maintain a secure and stable network environment. Sanctions will be imposed for any student not in compliance in accordance with the Campus Computer Resource Policy.

PROCEDURES FOR SUSPECTED ABUSE/MISUSE OF COMPUTER OR NETWORK HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS

Due to the potentially serious impact upon other users and the potential damage to the integrity of College records and resources, any suspected abuse or misuse of College computer and/or network hardware, software, and systems must be addressed immediately. Therefore, upon discovery or notification of an alleged abuse or misuse, the student’s computer account and/or network access will be temporarily deactivated. The student will be notified of the status of his/her account and/or network access. He/she will need to meet with the Information Technology Services Systems and Network Administrator and/or his/her designee before the account and/or network access can be reinstated. The Systems and Network Administrator or designee will explain to the student the nature of the alleged violation and seek to determine whether the incident or condition is deliberate, intentional, or unintentional and to determine any associated facts, involvement of others, and the like. If the Systems and Network Administrator or designee determines that the incident was unintentional, caused by inexperience or lack of understanding, the account and/or network access may be reactivated without further hearing. If, however, the intentional abuse or misuse is determined, the student’s account and/or network access will remain deactivated and the Administrator or designee will convene a meeting of the Student Access Violation Committee. The Committee shall take one of two actions: reactivate the student’s account and/or network access and provide appropriate education, or file judicial charges with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for action through the student judicial system. (Temporary reactivation may be implemented by the Committee.) Additional incidents will be viewed as very serious.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to development and maintenance of a Drug and Alcohol Free Campus and Work Environment. In accordance with the Federal Drug Free Act of 1988, the State of New York Policy on Alcohol and Controlled Substances in the work place, the State of New York Beverage Control Act, and the College Policy under the Student Conduct Codes which prohibits both drugs and alcoholic beverages, the College will not tolerate the presence of either alcoholic beverages or controlled substances on the campus.

Students are subject to enforcement through the campus judicial system and the provisions of law. Employees are subject to enforcement through applicable disciplinary procedures consistent with laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

The College will make every effort to maintain a drug and alcohol free campus and work place. Those who seek assistance with a problem related to one of these conditions should seek assistance from a campus resource, such as the Counseling Service, the Health Service, or consult with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs or the Director of Human Resources.

SUNY Cobleskill is strongly committed to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.

College students' rights of privacy and access regarding their educational records are articulated in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), commonly known as the Buckley Amendment. The Act helps protect the privacy of student records by requiring that institutions limit the disclosure of information from these records to third persons, notify students (or their parents, if dependency has been established) of the right to review the student educational records and the right to seek correction of information contained in the records.

The Buckley Amendment deals only with educational records. Its provisions extend protection to students enrolled or formerly enrolled in higher education institutions regardless of whether they are eighteen years old. Except in the case of de

Hall	RD	Contact #
Davis	Shawn Noël	5109
Dix	Syd Bloom	5149
Draper	Matthew LaLonde	5151
Fake	Heather Bush	5181
Parsons	Jason Fishner	5144
Pearson	Michael Wacksman	5171
Porter	Derwin Bennett	5158
Ten Eyck	Stacey Murray	5166
Vroman	Suzanne Gunter	5174
Wieting	Carrie Cleland	5176