for library purposes, access to the Computer Lab, bus transportation and for admission to athletic events, lectures, student activities and to use the facilities. Student ID Cards can be obtained in the College Store. See the website for details, www.fsacollegestore.com. Replacement fee for proximity cards is $35.00. Lost cards must be reported immediately to Security.
for Science and Technology (CST), Begley Building, Elston Hall, the Stockade Building, Center City, the Kindl Building and the downtown Albany extension site contain electronic classrooms with Internet access, allowing students to utilize new e-learning environments in conjunction with in-class work. Scanners are available in the Begley Library, the Elston Hall main computer lab and the Learning Center.
The use of another student’s ID Card is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Properly validated ID Cards are to be carried at all times and must be produced, upon request, to any authorized College authority (administrators, faculty member or security personnel). Students may also be requested to show photo identification such as a driver’s license.
Commons and the Culinary Arts wing in Elston Hall, the Begley Library, the Begley lobby, Carl B. Taylor Auditorium, the Center for Science and Technology, the Stockade Building and the main Computer Lab in Elston Hall, Room 529.
Academic Support A variety of courses, laboratories, workshops and support services are offered by the College to help students achieve academic success. Students are encouraged to explore these services upon enrollment at the College and to make use of all appropriate programs.
Wireless Services. Wireless Internet access is provided in the
Registered students are automatically assigned an e-mail account upon registration and remain valid during the period of enrollment. The campus electronic portal, located at https://mysccc.sunysccc.edu, allows students to access campus resources including Blackboard, e-mail, registration, grades, Financial Aid tax forms and the campus activities calendar. Students are strongly advised to use these resources for campus communications.
Academic Computing and Networking Services Facilities
Academic Services
SUNY Schenectady is committed to providing student access to computers. College academic facilities continue to expand and provide students with diversified computing environments and applications. More than 900 personal computers and 375 laptops of various kinds are available for student use through the main campus and satellite sites, and a variety of software has been incorporated into college coursework. SUNY Schenectady maintains several different computer labs that utilize PCs and networked laser printers. In addition to computer workstations, the College has a fully integrated campus Local Area Network (LAN) on which the TCP/IP network stack is supported. Internet access is available campus-wide through the use of laboratory computers or the Wireless LAN. Information Technology (IT) provides helpdesk support to students five days a week, which can be accessed through the helpdesk phone number (518) 381-1487, the IT Helpdesk Ticketing System located in the yellow banner at the bottom of the homepage, or by visiting the IT offices, located in the main computer lab in Elston Hall on the fifth floor during normal College operating hours. For concerns other than User ID and passwords, with the Blackboard Course Management System, students are encouraged to contact the OPEN SUNY helpdesk at 1-844-OPENSUNY (1-844-673-6786) or fill out a ticket at open.suny.edu/help.
provide individualized tutoring on a drop-in basis in most accounting and computer courses in the ACC/CIS Labs. More information including hours can be found by connecting to the Accounting Lab link.
SUNY Schenectady uses an array of commercially successful Windows applications, programming language compilers and curriculumspecific computing tools in order to expose students to contemporary computer technology. Network or workstation applications on campus include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Maple mathematics software, Java Development tools, HTML authoring tools, graphics editing software, and music production development software. Special computer labs are available for students preparing for careers in the music industry and various scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, computer networking and systems, and nanotechnology. The labs consist of PCs with network facilities to parallel current computerized business practices. The Academic Computing Lab. The Elston Hall main computer laboratory, located in Rooms 529 and 530, is open weekdays, evenings and Saturdays when classes are in session. Lab assistants are on duty during all available lab hours to help students with hardware and software problems. In addition, workshops are provided to orient new students to the operations of the computer facilities and equipment. Access to additional computer facilities is available in the library, division labs, Math lab, Language lab, Learning Center and TRIO. Personalized instruction in the use of the systems is highly emphasized. The Center
Accounting Lab. Elston Hall, Room 330. Professional and peer tutors
The Learning Center/Writing Lab. Elston Hall, Room 523.
The Learning Center provides academic assistance to students in reading, writing, study skills, presentation design and information literacy. Assistance is available through individual sessions with professional and peer tutors, computer assisted instruction, study groups in content areas, and workshops. The Learning Center also serves as a writing center to students who request feedback and guidance on written assignments including research papers and presentations. Additional content areas, such as science and psychology, are also provided on a daily basis. Adaptive computer technology is available for students with disabilities, as well as computers, scanners, and printers for student use. For additional information, contact the Learning Center or connect to the Learning Center link.
Math Lab. Elston Hall, Room 518. The Math Lab offers individualized
tutoring on a drop-in basis in most mathematics courses. Professional and peer tutors help students who need assistance with homework or need to refresh their mathematics skills. In addition to tutors, computersoftware tutorials and Maple software are available. The Math Lab is open more than 50 hours per week during the academic year. For additional information including hours, connect to the Math Lab link.
Tutor Services. Elston Hall, Room 522. One-to-one tutoring services are offered to enhance classroom instruction by providing quality tutoring that fosters active and independent learning. Tutor services provides free tutoring for one hour per week for up to three (3) SUNY Schenectady courses for both part-and full-time SUNY Schenectady students enrolled at the College. Directions on how to sign up for tutoring are available in the Tutor Services Office, Elston Hall, 522 and online.
Begley Library Note: Library Services have been relocated to Elston Hall, Room 132 for the 2019-2020 academic year. Through its online and in-person services; print and online collections; and cooperative borrowing agreements, Begley Library helps SUNY Schenectady students, faculty and staff to pursue their academic and lifelong learning goals. 29