Campus Life
CAMPUS LIFE AT SCCC Academic Code
The Academic Code expresses those requirements and procedures established by action of the Academic Senate to implement the educational programs of the College. Statements of policy and definitions within the main body of this Code shall appear with the same wording when used in those sections of the College Catalog or the Student Handbook where Academic Policies are officially stated. In cases where supplemental statements are made to introduce a policy, the official policy statement shall be clearly distinguished from the commentary. Individuals may petition the Vice President of Academic Affairs when they believe a provision of the Academic Code should be put aside in their particular circumstance.
Add/Drop
Add/drop occurs when students who have completed registration make changes to their schedule. Students may add available courses through the first week of fall and spring semesters. Students may drop classes without a grade appearing on their transcript during a specific period of time for each term (fall, spring, and summer). For all semesters/sessions, please refer to the appropriate schedule of classes for exact drop/add dates. The last day to withdraw from fall classes is Monday, October 31, 2016. The last day to withdraw from spring classes is Monday, April 10, 2017.
Athletic Team Name and Colors for SCCC
Effective Aug. 1, 1998, the SCCC Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to rename the SCCC athletic teams the ROYALS. The Student Government Association solicited entries from the College community for recommended name changes. From all entries submitted, four were selected to go before the College community for a vote. The name, ROYALS, was recommended as a result of votes received from members of the College community-at-large. Schenectady County Community College colors: Royal Blue and Gold.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential for successful study. Specific attendance regulations are established by individual instructors and are presented to students at the beginning of the semester as noted on the course syllabus. A poor attendance record can result in failing a course (FX grade), receiving a lower grade, and jeopardizing eligibility for financial aid.
Binnekill - Campus Monthly Newsletter
The Binnekill is a monthly publication produced by the Public Relations Department in the Office of Planning, Accountability and Advancement. It is your source for information about College news, upcoming events, sports, student profiles and faculty/ staff news. Hard copies of the Binnekill are available near the Security Desk in Elston Hall and outside the Library in the Begley Building. The online edition of the Binnekill is available by visiting the College website at www.sunysccc.edu, and clicking on About Us and then The News Room. So why is it called the Binnekill? The Binnekill was a quiet channel of the Mohawk River which ran behind what is now the main campus. The Binnekill was closed at one end when I-890 was built. It was later filled in and adjoining properties were converted for use by SCCC. The College later began producing this newsletter, named after the Binnekill. Do you have an idea for a Binnekill story, a question about the Binnekill, or would you like to write or take photos for the Binnekill? If so, please see Public Relations Specialist Heather Meaney in the Stockade Building, Room 108, or call (518) 381-1250.
BLACKBOARD
SCCC utilizes the Blackboard Learning Management System (known as Blackboard), which is a free course management system for all courses offered. To access Blackboard:
1. Log onto the “MY SCCC” community portal found on the SCCC website at www.sunysccc.edu.
2. On the homepage/launch pad of the portal (MY SCCC) you will see the Blackboard icon on the upper left side. Click on this and use your SCCC Username and Password to log into Blackboard. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Blackboard, contact SCCC’s Helpdesk at (518) 381-1111 or call the Open SUNY helpdesk at 1-844-673-6786 (1-844-OPENSUNY). 25