Campus Offices and Resources
Accessibility Services
The Office of Accessibility Services and the Learning Specialist are committed to providing equal educational opportunity to students with disabilities by ensuring equal access to all programs and activities of the College, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Our office also works with adult students in vocational training programs and assists in coordinating services for students sponsored by programs and agencies such as Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID), the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH), and area Employment and Training offices to support eligible students in pursuing higher education.
Under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, students are eligible for services through our office if they have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity. Within post-secondary education, these laws further define eligible students as those who are, independent of disability, otherwise qualified for admission and participation in the College’s programs and activities. Our goal is to ensure that all qualified students are afforded the same opportunities available to the general college population. We achieve this goal by providing our students with reasonable accommodations and a variety of auxiliary aids and support services. The Director of Accessibility Services meets with each student before the semester begins to discuss the procedure for arranging reasonable accommodations based on individual needs.
The Learning Specialist works directly with the Director of Accessibility Services to coordinate testing accommodations and academic support services for students with disabilities. Students receiving services from the Learning Specialist meet early in the semester to have accommodations arranged in advance of need and work closely together to ensure accommodations are pursued and received appropriately.
For more information or to register with the Accessibility Services Office, please call (518)-743-2282, TTY (518)-743-2323 or fax (518)-743-2241.
ACC Center for Personal and Professional Development
The ACC Center for Personal and Professional Development (formerly the Office of Continuing Education) was created to provide a comprehensive variety of quality programming to reflect the lifelong learning needs and interests of the diverse local population in Warren, Washington, and Saratoga counties. Since that time, the ACC Center has provided credit, non-credit, and certificate courses, workshops, teleconferences, and seminars in an effort to enhance the personal and professional development of individuals in the public sector, private industry, and the community at large. Classes vary in length and scope and are held both on campus (at our main campus in Queensbury and the Wilton Extension Center) and at various locations throughout the community. For further information, please call 743-2238.
Athletics
Adirondack Community College offers a variety of athletic opportunities. From our intercollegiate athletic teams to intramural sports to our physical education credit classes, students at ACC have a tremendous choice in their level and involvement in physical activity.
Team Mascot: Timberwolves
Team Colors: Forest Green and Gold
Men’s:
Baseball
Bowling
Soccer
Basketball
Golf
Tennis
Women's:
Basketball
Golf
Tennis
Bowling
Softball
Volleyball
All teams are affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region Three as well as the Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference.
Intramural Sports
Football ♦ Basketball ♦ Volleyball ♦ Badminton ♦ Softball
** All intramural teams include men and women
For further information on inter-collegiate teams, physical education classes, or the intramural sports program, please contact Darla J. Belevich, Director of Athletics at 743-2269 or belevichd@sunyacc.edu.
Campus Safety
At Adirondack Community College, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is a high priority. A safe and secure environment can be achieved only through the cooperation of all members of the campus community. Everyone must assume responsibility for their personal safety and the security of their personal belongings by taking common-sense precautions.
Campus Reporting and Prevention
Any criminal actions occurring on campus are reported to the Director of Facilities. Other emergencies are reported to either the Director of Facilities or the Vice President for Administrative Services and Treasurer. After receiving reports of criminal or emergency occurrences, the Director of Facilities will investigate and maintain a file of all incidents. College personnel do not have the authority to enforce laws; therefore, the College depends on the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Police.
Safety Related Programming
Periodically, the College offers tapes and presentations about personal safety to the College community. A Safety Committee meets throughout the year to keep abreast of current issues and concerns. The committee suggests methods of keeping staff and students informed of campus safety issues.
Career Services
It’s never too soon to start planning for your career! The Career Services Office, located in Warren Hall, can assist you in making a career decision. We provide individual career counseling and have information available about the job market, career trends and employers in the area. All of the office’s services are open to both students and alumni. The office can also assist with resume writing and interviewing skills, as well as referrals to full-time, part-time, and summer employment.
Our web-based resources include on-line job postings specifically for our students and alumni, e-mail mentoring, Discover (an on-line career and transfer planning system), and links to many other helpful career and job search sites. The office is open from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.
Post Graduation Information
The Career Services Office maintains continuous communication with alumni, keeping them informed of the latest employment picture. Alumni are encouraged to call upon us for assistance at any point after leaving ACC.
The Center for Reading and Writing
The Center for Reading and Writing is located on the ground floor of Dearlove Hall and offers students the opportunity to discuss papers and/or reading materials from any discipline or class level. Trained writing assistants will also offer help with brainstorming ideas, organizing, revising and editing. Trained reading tutors will share strategies for successfully tackling textbook reading as well as address questions about potential disabilities, speed, and vocabulary development.
The CRW is open Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Students can drop in or schedule an appointment by calling 832-7603 or e-mail to writingcenter@sunyacc.edu. Tutoring is also available at ACC’s Wilton site, Monday - Thursday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Child Care Center
ACC’s Child Care Center is nationally accredited, open Monday - Friday, from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., and cares for infants and children up to 5 years old. In partnership with Warren County Head Start, the Center provides a warm, relaxed, extended family atmosphere – a home away from home. For more information, please call Cori McDougall at 793-0529 or 832-7612.
College Bookstore
The College Bookstore, operated by the Faculty-Student Association, carries a wide variety of school supplies, College apparel, textbooks, and other related materials. Part of the income of the Bookstore helps to support a variety of college activities.
Bookstore Hours:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
At the beginning of each semester, the Bookstore will post additional hours for students to purchase textbooks and materials. Please call the Bookstore at 793-5250 ext. 207 for further information.
Counseling
You will be making many choices as a college student and you may find it beneficial to talk with a professional staff member who can help with matters surrounding your decision. The counseling staff will help you with such concerns as career decision-making, choosing or changing your major, transfer to four-year college, and/or personal issues. Call 743-2278 for an appointment or stop by the Counseling Office in Warren Hall.
Financial Aid
The mission of the ACC Financial Aid Office is to promote equal access to higher education by providing assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend college. Approximately 65% of all ACC students and almost 80% of full-time freshmen receive some form of financial assistance, sharing over $9 million annually.
Financial aid comes in three forms: grants and scholarships (which do not have to be repaid), loans (which must be repaid with interest after you complete your education), and jobs on campus (students receive bi-weekly paychecks for hours worked). For names, descriptions, and eligibility requirements of each program please refer to either the ACC Catalog, or the Financial Aid section of the ACC web site at www.sunyacc.edu/page562
At ACC, the optimal time to apply for aid is June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for spring classes. However, you may apply after the academic year has begun, but you may not be eligible for as much funding. Common financial aid applications include the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for federal aid, the Express TAP Application (ETA) for state aid, and the Master Promissory Note (MPN) for loans.
You must reapply for aid and file a FAFSA every academic year.
After you have been deemed financially eligible for aid by federal and/or state agencies, you must meet certain standards of academic progress to continue to receive funding in subsequent semesters. These are referred to as standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress, and are different for the federal aid programs (Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, Stafford and PLUS Loans, and federal work study), and the New York State programs (TAP, APTS, ADA-TAP, scholarships).
The financial aid section of the ACC Catalog and “The ABC’s of Financial Aid” brochure contain charts showing the specific standards which students must meet as they progress toward completion of their ACC degree or certificate.
Only classes required for an ACC degree or certificate qualify for financial aid eligibility so be mindful of repeated classes or excessive electives.
Ask the Financial Aid Office if your current and/or future semester aid will be affected if you withdraw from a class or from the College.
Financial aid recipients will also want to check with the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from a class or classes due to a mandate which requires ACC to recalculate award amounts within a semester. In other words, the amount which you were awarded for a particular semester may have to be reduced if you withdraw from class(es). You may be required to repay a portion of your financial aid to the College.
The Financial Aid Office is located in Warren Hall. It is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. If you need to make an evening appointment with a representative, please call 743-2223.
Short-term Credit
The Financial Aid and Business Offices at ACC maintains an interest-free emergency fund to assist students in financial emergencies who have been awarded financial aid and whose aid eligibility exceeds their tuition and fee bill. Emergency loans are generally available within 48 hours. Typically, loans are for $50-$300. The loan amount is dependent upon the student’s need, as well as the amount of financial aid pending disbursement. Short-term credit advances are available during the fall and spring semesters only.
Food Services
Located downstairs in the Student Center, the Food Court provides a wide variety of hot and cold foods, from salads and sandwiches to grilled items, soups, pizzas, and daily specials. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and until 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
The FSA Food Service also operates a cafe in the Scoville Learning Center, which serves a limited menu of sandwiches, snacks, and other items to the campus community. Hours for the Scoville Café are limited, and will be posted at the beginning of the semester. 793-5250, x210
ACC Foundation
Established in 1983, the ACC Foundation’s mission is to raise philanthropic support for student scholarships, professional enrichment opportunities for faculty and staff, and for college-related projects and initiatives.
The ACC Foundation awarded more than $212,470 in assistance to nearly 200 students during the 2006 - 2007 academic year via the Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES), ACC Foundation Scholarships, and scholarships created by local businesses and individual members of the community.
Library
The ACC library is located in the Scoville Learning Center and provides a variety of services that support the College curriculum. During the spring and fall semester, the library is open seven days a week as listed:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Hours vary during vacation and summer schedules.
The library provides a comfortable place to study, read, or do research using resources selected to support ACC courses. The library subscribes to almost 400 magazines, scholarly journals, and newspapers. Thousands of additional periodicals are available electronically through the library’s many subscription databases. Internet access and word processing are available at all the library workstations.
Approximately 1500 videotapes, DVDs, audio CDs and other media items are available for student use in the library. An ACC ID is required to borrow library books. Students may request materials not owned by ACC via interlibrary loan. Off-campus access to library databases is available with an ACC network username and password.
Librarians are available to assist students whenever the Library is open. Their primary function is to assist and teach students how to navigate the often complex world of information resources. Introduction to library resources is provided through tours, workshops, and course-integrated and one-on-one instruction. ACC also offers a one-credit course, Library Research Methods (LIB 187), usually taught by an adjunct librarian. For more information, please phone 743-2260 or visit www.sunyacc.edu/library.
Math Tutoring Center
The Center is located in Dearlove Hall Room 126. Faculty and student tutors are available on a friendly “walk-in” basis, and the lab is open five days a week. A schedule of hours and tutors is posted early each semester.
OASIS Center (Office for Academic Student Instructional Support)
Many of you reading this have already visited the OASIS Center to take your Accuplacer computerized placement assessment. We provide placement assessments to incoming students throughout the calendar year, and scores are used to help determine which level of math and English a student is suited for. With 14 computer stations, the OASIS Center can easily accommodate all of our incoming students who require testing.
The OASIS Center also works to support our academic advisors and Freshman Seminar instructors by providing training and other resources to supplement their work with students.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Prutsman, Director of the OASIS Center at (518) 832-7707 (prutsmanm@sunyacc.edu), or Kim Hughes, Principal Typist at (518)832-7708 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.
Registrar’s Office
Change of Name and/or Address
The College needs to communicate with its students on a regular and emergency basis. Please notify the Registrar’s Office immediately should you change your name, address, or telephone number.
Priority Registration
Several days during each regular semester are set aside for priority registration. The closer you are to graduation, the earlier you can reserve your classes for the following semester. Please refer to the schedule of classes in order to determine your earliest possible date to register.
Privacy Information
The following information is considered directory information and may be released without student authorization unless the student notifies the Registrar in writing that the following information should not be released.
a. Date(s) of attendance
b. Major field of study
c. Honors
d. Date of birth
e. Graduation and degree
f. Level of enrollment
This is in compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).
Student Records and Transcripts
Academic and health transcript requests must be made at the Registrar’s Office. There is no charge for health or immunization transcripts. Official copies of academic records are $5.00 per request. Unofficial copies are free. The Registrar’s Office also processes enrollment certifications. In addition, we will verify your unemployment voucher, provide course descriptions and evaluate transfer credit.
The Registrar’s Office also processes enrollment certifications for full-time students. In addition, we will verify your student-loan deferment, unemployment voucher, and provide course descriptions and transfer evaluations
Veterans Educational Programs
The Registrar’s Office coordinates all veteran’s educational programs with the Veteran’s Administration, including Child of Veteran benefits (Ch. 35), Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30), Select Reserve GI Bill (Ch. 106), and assists with Vocational Rehabilitation (Ch. 31) processing. The Coordinator processes all applications and correspondence and will assist you with any questions you may have regarding your educational benefits.
Scholarship Week - March 3-7, 2008
If you are seeking scholarships to help pay for your college expenses while at ACC, then this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Housed in the Financial Aid office, Scholarship Week is your opportunity to apply for multiple scholarships with only one application. Eligibility includes: (1) currently enrolled ACC student, (2) must earn a minimum of 12 credits with a GPA of at least 2.5 by the end of the spring 2008 semester, and (3) who plan to enroll at ACC for at least six credits for the fall 2008 semester. Look for Scholarship Week applications in 2008.
Student Activities Office
The Student Activities Office shares a suite with the Student Senate Office, on the main floor of the Student Center. This office contains information on student organizations, events, and volunteer opportunities, as well as publishes This Week at ACC, a weekly newsletter detailing various events on campus. Any questions about the Student Center and/or the services provided by the Student Activities Office should be directed to the Coordinator of Student Life.
Weight Room and Fitness Center
Open 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday with
daily availability depending on PE class schedules. The Fitness Center is located in the 1st floor on the south side of the gym. Equipment includes treadmills, bikes, Stairmasters and rowing machines. The Weight Room is downstairs on the south end of the building. To use the weight room a student needs to leave a form of identification with the Equipment Room to gain access
to the equipment.
Wilton Center
The ACC Wilton Center is located at 6 Mountain Ledge Drive, in the McGregor Office Plaza off of Route 9 in Wilton. The Wilton center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters, and summer hours vary. A variety of daytime and evening classes are offered at the center, as well as an open computer lab, library research services, and tutoring in computer science, math, reading, and writing. Student Services staff members are also available on a regular basis to assist in academic advising, career counseling, and registration activities. Staff at the Wilton center may be reached by calling 584-3959.
