Students' use of cell phones, computers and other electronic devices during classes may be regulated according to course policies established by individual instructors. Misuse of such devices may subject students to provisions of the Student Code of Conduct relating to disruptive classroom behavior. Unsanctioned use of such devices may carry serious penalties, including but not limited to course failure or dismissal from the College. Exceptions may apply to students with documented disabilities who may need to use a device as an approved accommodation.
All students are required to obtain and carry a College photo identification card. The ID card is needed to access library and computer center services, and for use with the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 meal plan. It must be presented in College offices in order to receive services. Schedule and locations of ID card stations can be found on the College website. Replacement cards are available for a cost of $15. Once the semester begins, enrolled students without a 秘色传媒 ID card will be billed a $30 non-compliance fee and will be denied services until the card is obtained. Photographs for ID cards are taken in the following locations:
Ammerman Campus
Registrar's Office, Ammerman Building
Campus Activities, Babylon Student Center
Public Safety, Kreiling Hall
Eastern Campus
Information Desk, Peconic Building
Michael J. Grant Campus
Registrar's Office - Caumsett Hall
Public Safety, North Cottage
The college community is committed to fostering a campus environment that is conducive to academic inquiry, a productive campus life and thoughtful study and discourse. The student conduct program within the Division of Student Affairs is committed to an educational and developmental process that balances the interests of individual students with the interests of the college community.
For additional information, the Student Code of Conduct can be viewed online.
The Student Code of Conduct prohibits certain behavior related to the use of the College technology resources and requires compliance with College policies. The full policy can be obtained from the Associate Dean of Student Affairs office on each campus, or in the Information Technology Policies and Guidelines.
The policy requires users to respect the rights of others, avoid activities that burden system resources or introduce viruses, and protect the secrecy of passwords. Users are also prohibited from engaging in a variety of listed activities. The policy includes provisions on privacy rights, monitoring of use and sanctions for violations. All technology users are responsible for knowing the college's policy and adhering to the guidelines and restrictions contained within them.
秘色传媒's official web-based college portal (OneLogin) and student email accounts are an official means of communication to all full-and part-time students enrolled in credit-bearing classes. All such students are required to activate their student portal and email accounts. Official College communications may include, but are not limited to, registration information, financial aid information and other financial statements, student health compliance information and academic progress notifications.
The College expects that students shall receive and read their electronic communications on a frequent and timely basis. Failure to do so shall not absolve the student from knowing of and complying with the contents of all electronic communications, some of which will be time-critical.
The College has established policies for the acceptable use of computing resources. The Information Technology Policies and Guidelines provides additional information.
A Medical Leave may be granted, upon request, to any matriculated student who is unable to attend classes for an extended period of time due to a documented illness, injury, or medical or psychological condition. Under the aforementioned circumstances, a Medical Leave may be granted to a student who is forced to withdraw during a semester as well as to a student who is unable to enroll in a subsequent semester. To request a Medical Leave, students should follow the procedure outlined below.
- Request a Medical Leave, in writing during the semester they withdraw, from the Campus Associate Dean of Student Services. The request must indicate the medical reason and the period of the leave. Documentation by a physician or other appropriate health care provider is required.
- In the event that a student is incapable of requesting a leave himself/herself, the request may be submitted by a parent, spouse, or other appropriate individual. In such cases, documentation of the student鈥檚 incapacity must be provided by the appropriate health care provider.
- The Campus Associate Dean of Student Services shall have the final authority to determine whether the request for a Medical Leave is granted. All such determinations shall be made in writing.
- In the event that a Medical Leave is granted, the Associate Dean shall: complete the class withdrawal process for the student (i.e., if initiated and not previously completed); and authorize a leave of absence for the student from the Admissions Office (i.e., if the student is enrolled in a restricted curriculum with limited seat availability). This leave maintains the date of matriculation and, if a seat is available, gives the student preference for readmission into the program ahead of any new student.
- Being granted a Medical Leave during a semester does not mean that a student鈥檚 grades or financial aid will not be negatively impacted, nor does it mean that the student will be entitled to a tuition refund. Accordingly, students should be aware that existing policies will be followed in making these determinations. Whenever possible, students are strongly encouraged to determine the consequences of withdrawing during a semester before requesting a Medical Leave.
秘色传媒 strives to promote the health and safety of all members of the college community by providing services in the areas of student health, counseling, and public safety and by enforcing student conduct regulations. In accordance with law, and in order to ensure that the institution and its members may carry out their proper activities without substantial interference or danger of physical harm, the College has implemented its policy and procedures for the medical suspension of students. A student may be subject to medical suspension if it is determined that the student is suffering from a physical, emotional, or psychological condition, and, as a result of this condition, engages, threatens to engage, or may engage in behavior that:
- Reasonably poses a danger or threat of causing physical harm to others; and/or
- Substantially impedes the lawful activities of other members of the campus community, or the educational processes, activities or functions of the College or its personnel.
For additional information, the Medical Suspension Policycan be viewed online.
On August 27, 2015, 秘色传媒 officially became tobacco-free. In order to provide a clean and healthy environment for all students, employees and visitors, the College implemented a tobacco-free policy that will:
- Protect Suffolk students, faculty, staff and visitors from unwanted and involuntary exposure to tobacco and passive smoke;
- Prohibit the use of all tobacco and tobacco-derived products on all College grounds;
- Provide resources for tobacco users to get the help they need to quit for good.
We encourage all individuals who use tobacco and tobacco-derived products to access smoking cessation programs and services at the College Health Services Offices. We invite tobacco users to review the Tobacco-Free Policy. This policy shall be strictly enforced, and violators will be subject to conduct procedures outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and/or fines.
秘色传媒 is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities including academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs or activities of schools. This prohibition includes discrimination against students based on pregnancy or related conditions. Pregnant and parenting students at the College will not be excluded from any class, activity, or program (including career and technical education) on the basis of sex, pregnancy, or related conditions. The College will make reasonable modifications to College policies, practices, or procedures as necessary to prevent sex discrimination and ensure equal access to the College's education program or activity, in accordance with the procedures established for this purpose. For information, please refer to the Student Pregnancy or Related Conditions Anti-Discrimination and Reasonable Modifications Procedures.
What types of accommodations or reasonable modifications may I request?
Students may request a reasonable modification for pregnancy or related condition. Each reasonable modification will be based on the student鈥檚 individualized needs. Reasonable modifications are not retroactive. Reasonable modifications may include, but are not limited to:
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- Breaks during class to express breast milk, breastfeed, or attend to health needs associated with pregnancy or related conditions, including eating, drinking, or using the restroom;
- Intermittent absences to attend necessary medical appointments;
- Access to online education;
- Changes in schedule or course sequence (though these may not always be feasible);
- Extensions of time for coursework and rescheduling of tests and examinations;
- Allowing a student to sit or stand, or carry or keep water nearby;
- Counseling;
- Changes in physical space or supplies (for example, access to a larger desk or footrest;
- Elevator access;
- Other changes to policies, practices or procedures.
However, a modification that would fundamentally alter the nature of the education program or activity is not a reasonable modification. The example reasonable modifications outlined above may not be feasible in every situation. For example, modifications that completely waive requirements that demonstrate mastery of a particular field of study, that demonstrate academic competency such as clinical components or examinations, or that reduce or modify a student鈥檚 duties in a required clinical course would generally not be provided.
How do I request reasonable modification?
To request a reasonable modification for pregnancy or related condition, the student must contact the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Title IX Coordinators or one of the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Deputy Title IX Coordinators:
Title IX Coordinator:
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Christina Vargas, Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 631-451-4950
Deputy Title IX Coordinators:
- Dr. Dionne Walker Belgrave, Affirmative Action Officer, 631-451-4051
- Campus Associate Deans of Student Affairs
- Ammerman Campus: Dr. Edward Martinez, 631-451-4716
- Eastern Campus/Culinary Arts: Dr. Mary Reese, 631-548-2514
- Michael J. Grant Campus: Dr. Meryl Rogers, 631-851-6521
What other rights do I have as a student based on pregnancy or related conditions?
Please refer to the Notice of Rights included as Appendix A to the Student Pregnancy or Related Conditions Anti-Discrimination and Reasonable Modifications Procedures
秘色传媒 prohibits sexual misconduct, harassment and sex discrimination including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating and intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual coercion or other threats of violence or intimidation. These can be verbal, non-verbal, physical, written or electronic (i.e. text or social media). The College is committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors to ensure they can continue to participate in college-wide and campus programs, activities and employment. The College has prevention, training and educational programs in place to protect all members of the college community. These include information about how to report, on- and off-campus resources, rights and responsibilities. Students have rights, regardless of whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad. For additional information on the Student's Bill of Rights and the College Sexual Violence Policy see .
Options for Reporting Sexual Violence
All students have the right to make a report to Public Safety, local law enforcement and/or State Police or choose not to report; to report the incident to the College; to be protected by the College from retaliation for reporting an incident, and to receive assistance from the College. Contact Public Safety at any time by calling 631-451-4242 or dialing 311 from any college phone. In case of emergency, call 911 to contact local law enforcement. To contact the New York State Police 24-hour hotline call
1-844-845-7269. State-wide resources are available at every SUNY campus .
See Student's Bill of Rights for additional information.
If you have an alleged claim of sexual harassment or sex discrimination/sexual violence by a student, complaints should be submitted to the Office of the Associate Dean of Student Services/Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the campus at which the alleged harassment occurred:
Ammerman Campus
Dr. Edward Martinez
Ammerman Building, Room 200C
Selden, NY 11784
martineze@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4790
Michael J. Grant Campus
Dr. Meryl Rogers
Caumsett Hall, Room 106
Brentwood, NY 11717
rogersm@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 851-6521
Eastern Campus
Dr. Mary Reese
Peconic Building, Room 228E
Riverhead, NY 11901
reesem@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 548-2515
If you have an alleged claim of sexual harassment or sex discrimination/sexual violence by a contractor, visitor or guest, faculty member, administrator or employee at any campus, complaints should be submitted to the Civil Rights Compliance Officers:
Christina Vargas, Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road,
Selden, New York 11784-2899
vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4950
Dr. Dionne Walker-Belgrave, Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road,
Selden, New York 11784-2899
walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4051
If you are a victim of sexual violence, the College has a trained team from Student Affairs, Public Safety, and the Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators. This team provides information to you about your rights, notifies you about resources, and offers reasonable interim measures, such as a change in schedule, a no-contact order or other actions. Anyone who experiences, observes, or hears about an incident should report it to the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator oversees the complaint process, answers questions, and offers assistance and services to anyone experiencing harassment, discrimination or sexual violence. Mental Health Services coordinators and Student Health Services are privileged and confidential resources that will not report crimes to law enforcement or College officials without your permission, except for extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or safety emergency.
Mental Health and Wellness Services coordinators and Student Health Services are privileged and confidential resources that will not report crimes to law enforcement or College officials without your permission, except for extreme circumstances, such as a health and/or safety emergency.
Sexual Violence and the Law
New York State Law contains legal provisions defining the crimes related to sexual violence. The College Annual Security report is updated annually according to federal law and lists important definitions related to these and other crimes. To review them, visit the Public Safety website.
State University of New York (SUNY) policy prohibits 秘色传媒 admission applications from inquiring into an applicant鈥檚 prior criminal history. After acceptance, the College shall inquire if the student previously has been convicted of a felony if such individual seeks participation in clinical or field experiences, internships or study abroad programs. The information required to be disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such felony convictions shall be reviewed by a standing College committee consistent with the legal standards articulated in the New York State Correction Law.
Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions, including, but not limited to:
- Sitting for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) required for certification and employment as a physical therapist assistant in New York State;
- Becoming certified in New York as a physical therapist assistant;
- Sitting for the national certification examination for occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);
- Attaining licensure in New York State as an occupational therapy assistant;
- Taking the licensing examination for licensure as a practical nurse or registered nurse;
- Obtaining New York State licensure as a practical nurse or registered nurse;
- Obtaining certification as a pharmacy technician from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB);
- Obtaining certification from the American Board of Opticianry & National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE); and
- Obtaining certification as an ophthalmic assistant technician or ophthalmic technician from the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO).
Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the department chair of their intended academic program. Applicants and students with criminal convictions who are interested in pursuing a program leading to professional licensure or certification are also encouraged to consult with the appropriate licensing/certification authority. Students with criminal convictions who are considering transfer to or subsequent enrollment in a program at another institution that will lead to professional licensure or certification are also encouraged to consult with the appropriate licensing/certification authority.
Non-Discrimination Notice
秘色传媒 does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy (and pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.
Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy
Discrimination / Harassment / Retaliation Complaint Form
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of non-discrimination requirements at the College and the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures, receive reports about conduct that may constitute discrimination, and receive complaints of discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance Officers
Christina Vargas
Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4950
or
Dionne Walker-Belgrave
Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4051
In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.
Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged discrimination in the College education
admissions, programs, and activities may also be directed to:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) 鈥� Enforcement Office
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Fax: (646) 428-3843
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NYS Division of Human Rights
Long Island (Suffolk)
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Telephone: (631) 952-6434
TDD: (718) 741-8300
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Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:
NYS Division of Human Rights
Long Island (Suffolk)
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Telephone: (631) 952-6434
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
New York District Office
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (800) 669-4000
Fax: (212) 336-3790
TTY: (800) 669-6820
ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122
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秘色传媒 is committed to fostering a diverse community of
outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and
non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities,
including career and technical education opportunities.
A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the
College is available and may be obtained on our website at:鈥痮r by calling the Office of Admissions at (631) 451-4000 to request a mailing.
If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination under a WIOA Title I-financially
assisted program or activity, you may file a complaint within 180 days from the date
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Suffolk County Community 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Civil Rights Compliance Officers listed above or
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If the college does not give you a written Notice of Final Action within 90 days of
the day on which you filed your complaint, you may file a complaint with CRC before
receiving that Notice. However, you must file your CRC complaint within 30 days of
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Students are required to comply with all immunization requirements applicable to postsecondary students under State law, as administered and implemented by the New York State Department of Health. Students are also required to comply with any immunization and vaccination policies established by the State University of New York (SUNY) that are applicable to community college students. For more information, refer to the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Student Immunization Policy and accompanying Student Immunization Procedure.
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
In accordance with New York State Public Health Law Section 2165, all students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours, or the equivalent, at Suffolk County Community College, who were born on or after January 1, 1957, must provide acceptable written proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella in accordance with standards approved by the New York State Department of Health.
Acceptable proof of immunity consists of a Certificate of Immunization signed and stamped by a physician or licensed health care provider which documents measles, mumps, and rubella immunity. Students must submit this form (or other form containing equivalent information, such as a childhood immunization record) to the campus Health Services Office before they will be permitted to register for classes.
Proof of an honorable discharge from the armed services within 10 years prior to the date of application to 秘色传媒 shall also qualify as evidence of immunity, enabling a student to attend classes pending actual receipt of immunization records from the armed services.
If a student鈥檚 Certificate of Immunization, or equivalent, indicates that he/she has (1) received at least one dose of live measles virus vaccine; (2) complied with the requirements for mumps and rubella; and (3) scheduled an appointment to return to a health practitioner for the second dose of measles virus vaccine, if this appointment is scheduled no more than ninety (90) days after administration of the first dose of measles virus vaccine, then such student will be permitted to attend classes.
Students who fail to comply fully with the MMR immunization requirements by the 30th day of the semester will be suspended from classes. Such 30-day period may be extended to forty-five (45) days if a student is from out-of-state or from another country and can show a good faith effort to comply, or when a disease outbreak occurs. Students who are suspended and who subsequently fail to comply with the MMR immunization requirements will be administratively withdrawn from their classes and prevented from registering for subsequent semesters.
Meningococcal Meningitis Disease
In accordance with New York State Public Health Law Section 2167, all students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours, or the equivalent, at Suffolk County Community College, must submit a Health History and Meningitis Acknowledgment Form, indicating that they have either (1) received the meningococcal meningitis immunization; or (2) have received information about meningococcal meningitis disease and vaccination, and have made an informed decision not to obtain immunization against meningococcal meningitis disease. Students who fail to comply with this requirement by the 30th day of the semester will be suspended from classes. The 30-day period may be extended to 60 days if a student can show a good faith effort to comply with these provisions. Students who are suspended and who subsequently fail to submit a Health History and Meningitis Acknowledgement Form will be administratively withdrawn from their classes and prevented from registering for subsequent semesters.
Exemptions from Immunization Requirements
Medical Exemption: A student may receive a permanent or temporary exemption from the student immunization requirements if a licensed physician, physician鈥檚 assistant or nurse practitioner certifies, in writing, that the student has a health condition which is a valid contraindication to receiving a specific vaccine.
Religious Exemption: A student may be exempt from vaccination if, in the opinion of the College, such student holds genuine and sincere religious beliefs which are contrary to the practice of immunization. Students seeking a religious exemption must submit a written statement to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs on their home campus in support of their request. The College may require supporting documentation.
Online Courses: Students who are registered solely for online courses that do not require any physical presence on campus are exempt from the student immunization requirements.
Maintenance of Immunization Records
Immunization records shall be maintained on each campus at the Health Services Office, which shall consider such information as confidential and subject to the Student Records Policy.
Suffolk County Community 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 policies and procedures for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic have been and will continue to be governed by the principle that the safety of our students and employees is paramount, while continuing the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 mission of education.
Our knowledge and understanding of the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve; the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 policies and guidelines may be updated or changed.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An eligible student under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age.) These rights include:
- The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day 秘色传媒 receives a request for access. A student should submit to the Chief Campus Student Affairs Officer on their home campus (the Associate Dean of Student Affairs) a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. A meeting will be scheduled within a reasonable period of time, at which time the records may be reviewed.
- The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student鈥檚 privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should first bring this request to the Chief Campus Student Affairs Officer on their home campus (the Associate Dean of Student Services), who will discuss the matter with the student and attempt to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution. If an agreement cannot be reached, the student will be notified of the decision and their right to a hearing. The student may then request a hearing to challenge the contents of the record. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures is outlined in the College Student Records Policy and will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
- The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable
information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent. The following is a partial list of disclosures
which are permitted without a student鈥檚 prior written consent:
- to College officials with legitimate educational interests. A College official is
a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research
or support staff position; a person retained as a contractor, consultant, volunteer,
or other party to whom the College has outsourced services or functions authorized
by, or under contract to the College, to perform a special task, such as an attorney
or auditor; a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving in an
official capacity, such as membership on a disciplinary or grievance committee.
A College official has a legitimate educational interest if the College official needs to review the education record in order to fulfil their professional responsibilities for the College. - Upon request, the College also discloses education records without consent to officials of another institution in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
- To appropriate parties (such as law enforcement, SCCC Public Safety officers, etc.) in connection with a health and safety emergency.
- To certain officials of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Comptroller and U.S. Attorney General, and state and county educational authorities in connection with certain audits.
- To appropriate officials in connection with a student鈥檚 request for or receipt of financial aid.
- To organizations conducting studies on behalf of the College, or to accrediting organizations;
- To comply with a judicial order or a lawfully issued subpoena.
- to College officials with legitimate educational interests. A College official is
a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research
or support staff position; a person retained as a contractor, consultant, volunteer,
or other party to whom the College has outsourced services or functions authorized
by, or under contract to the College, to perform a special task, such as an attorney
or auditor; a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving in an
official capacity, such as membership on a disciplinary or grievance committee.
- The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Student Privacy Policy Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202.
颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Student Records Policy explains in detail the procedures used by the College for FERPA compliance. The Student Records Policy is posted on the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 website. Copies of the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Student Records Policy may also be found in the following offices: Campus Registrar and Associate Dean of Student Affairs on the Ammerman, Eastern and Michael J. Grant campuses, as well as the offices of the College Registrar, Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Office of Legal Affairs in the Norman F. Lechtrecker Building on the Ammerman Campus. Questions concerning FERPA may be referred to the Associate Dean of Student Services on each campus or the College Registrar or the Vice President for Student Affairs in the Norman F. Lechtrecker Building on the Ammerman Campus.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal law, requires that 秘色传媒, with certain exceptions, require your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your education records. However, the College may disclose appropriately designated "Directory Information" without written consent if considered appropriate by College officials, unless you have advised the College to the contrary in accordance with College procedures.
The College hereby designates the following items of student information as "Directory Information".
- Name
- Address (permanent, local and email)
- Telephone number (permanent and local)
- Photograph
- Dates and status of enrollment
- Major field of study
- Honors, awards or special recognition
- Weight and height, if a member of an athletic team
- Prior schools attended and degrees awarded
- Participation in officially recognized sports and activities
This does not mean, however, that the College will indiscriminately release such information about students. Requests for Directory Information on all Suffolk County Community College students or categories of students will generally not be honored. The College specifically excludes lists or compilations of data on all students or categories of students from its designation of Directory Information under FERPA, even if such list or compilation of data consists only of information which, if related to an individual student, would otherwise constitute Directory Information. Release will generally be restricted to information on individual students only, and each request will be considered on an individual basis by the Vice President of Student Affairs, the College Registrar, the Campus Associate Dean of Student Affairs, or the Office of Legal Affairs.
Opting Out of Directory Information: Currently enrolled students may request that the College not release their Directory Information under any circumstances by completing the "Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information" form. This form must be submitted to the campus Registrar's Office, and will be in effect until the student revokes the request in writing. The College assumes that failure on the part of any student to specifically request the withholding of "Directory Information" by filling out the form indicates individual approval for disclosure.
Bias Crimes or Hate Crimes
Hate crimes, also called bias crimes or bias-related crimes, are criminal activity motivated by the perpetrator鈥檚 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).
Penalties for bias-related and hate 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 College disciplinary procedures, where sanctions, including dismissal, are possible.
In addition to preventing and prosecuting hate/bias crimes, the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 Office of Public Safety also assists in addressing bias-related activities occurring on the 颁辞濒濒别驳别鈥檚 campuses that do not rise to the level of a crime. These activities, referred to as bias incidents, are defined as acts of bigotry, harassment, or intimidation directed at a member or a group within the College community based on national origin, ethnicity, race, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, color, creed, or marital status and could be addressed through the College鈥�Student Code of Conduct.
Bias incidents should be reported to:
- the Office of Public Safety at (631) 451-4242.
- The Campus Associate Deans of Student Affairs at each campus:
- Ammerman Campus: 631-451-4176 or鈥�martineze@sunysuffolk.edu
- Michael J. Grant Campus: 631-851-6521 or鈥�rogersm@sunysuffolk.edu
- Eastern Campus & Culinary Arts Center: 631-548-2514 or鈥�reesem@sunysuffolk.edu
- the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officers:
- Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator: (631) 451-4950 or鈥�vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu鈥�
- Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator: (631) 451-4051 or鈥�walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu.鈥�
If you are a victim of, or witness to, a hate/bias crime on campus, report it to the Suffolk County Police by calling 911 in an emergency or calling Public Safety at (631) 451-4242 (or x311 from any campus phone).
More information about bias-related and hate crimes, including up-to-date statistics on bias/hate crimes is available from the鈥�Office of Public Safety.
Campus Crime Statistics
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (formerly known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act) and its amendment (the "Clery Act"), the College's鈥�Office of Public Safety鈥痬aintains and publishes crime statistics for specified crimes which took place on or adjacent to the College's campuses, as well as in any non-campus buildings or property which are used by the College for its students for College educational purposes. The鈥�Annual Security Report鈥�contains these crime statistics for the three prior years along with important safety-related information, including relevant policies and procedures.
In accordance with New York State Education Law Section 6433, incidents of bias-related and hate crime offenses are reported as a separately, clearly designated category in the鈥�Annual Security Report.
In accordance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, hazing statistics for any hazing incidents reported beginning on or after January 1, 2025 will be included in the鈥�Annual Security Report.
Crime statistics are also filed annually with the鈥�. To locate statistics specific to 秘色传媒 on the U.S. Department of Education's Campus Safety and Security website, enter "Suffolk County Community College" on the鈥�.
For additional information, contact the College Director of Fire and Public Safety at 631-451-4212.
