On occasion, a student may disagree with the academic decision of a faculty member or academic professional, administrator or committee. The college provides an appeals process for the student to request reconsideration of an academic decision. ... MORE
Empire State College expects honesty from students in presenting all of their academic work. Students are responsible for knowing and observing accepted principles of scholarly research and writing in all academic work. ... MORE
To establish policy on admission to the graduate degree programs and advanced certificates. ... MORE
SUNY Empire State College is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, arrest or conviction records and genetic predisposition/carrier status or who have been victims of domestic violence. ... MORE
To establish campus policy for workplace violence and related issues. ... MORE
Defines proper and improper use of college accounts and PCs by students ... MORE
The student conduct policy sets behavioral standards for Empire State College students and defines the relationship between the college and its students. It affirms values essential to promoting individual intellectual and personal development and for creating an effective learning community. Empire State College expects students to conduct themselves in a responsible manner that is respectful of the rights, well-being and property of all members of the college community and that supports the college’s educational mission. ... MORE
To establish policy and fee process for the School of Graduate Studies to continue to provide services beyond the incomplete period ... MORE
Empire State College students may cross register at other institutions. This option expands the variety of learning resources available. For cross registration, a course must be taken for academic credit at a college or university that is accredited or a candidate for accreditation by a recognized regional accrediting agency. ... MORE
Details expectations for an incomplete outcome and who makes decision. ... MORE
The purpose of this policy is to assure college compliance with federal, state and local laws pertaining to the rights of prospective and current students with disabilities. ... MORE
To protect the college’s trademark for all logos, symbols, etc. that pertain to SUNY Empire State College ... MORE
Defines the grading/evaluation and consequences for graduate students. ... MORE
To define the final date of student’s liability and eligibility for financial aid. ... MORE
The purpose of this statement is to set forth SUNY Empire State College's procedures on applying for graduation and the formal clearance process for graduation for graduate students. ... MORE
The student grievance procedure is in place to give students a place to put forth a complaint about college services. ... MORE
To ensure the ethical treatment of human subjects involved with Empire State College research projects as well as to comply with federal and state regulations, the college has developed this policy as well as procedures with which to carry out the policy. Additionally, the college, in order to maintain its federal-wide assurance with the Office of Human Research Protections, which is necessary for federal grants, must have a policy for the protection of its human research subjects. ... MORE
To explain professional expectations for students in teacher education programs. ... MORE
To define active graduate status and how a student requests to return to the School for Graduate Studies ... MORE
Defines enrollment for student not seeking a degree ... MORE
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was designed to ensure that educational records would be open to inspection and correction when appropriate and that recorded information would not be made freely available to individuals outside the school without consent. Both current and former students have the right to inspect and review all records, files, documents and other material directly related to them which are maintained by the school or a person acting for the school. ... MORE
To explain the residency attendance requirement and exception process for MA and MBA students. ... MORE
Academic conditions under which a graduate may remain enrolled and eligible for financial aid. ... MORE
SUNY Empire State College is committed to ensuring an environment for all employees and students which is fair, humane and respectful. It is college policy that sexual harassment of either employees or students will not be tolerated. ... MORE
Informs employees of the college’s policy on smoking in the workplace. ... MORE
To specify the time period for the completion of a graduate degree (master/certificate) and how to request an extension. ... MORE
To define requirements for the acceptance of graduate transfer credit. ... MORE
Instructional activities are not normally accessible to those outside the Empire State College community other than on the basis of invitation. All of the college's instructional activities, including individual faculty/student meetings, group studies, online learning courses and group sessions at residencies are intended to foster academic inquiry in an atmosphere supportive of academic freedom. ... MORE
