TABLE OF CONTENTS
ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
Calendar of Events ..................................................................................................... 2-4
Selected Additional Activities ………………………………………………………………….5
Registration Assignments .............................................................................................. 6
Important Deadline Dates ............................................................................................... 7
DCC at a GLANCE ................................................................................................................... 8
PERSONNEL LISTINGS
Board of Trustees ......................................................................................................... 9
Administrative Offices ............................................................................................. 10-12
Academic Departments ......................................................................................... 13-17
Organization Charts ................................................................................................ 18-19
Administrators New to the College ......................................................................... 20-22
Faculty Members New to the College ..................................................................... 23-25
COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS
President's Standing Committees ............................................................................ 26-29
Deans’ Committees .......................................................................................................30
PSO Councils and Standing Committees ............................................................... 31-33
Other College Organizations .........................................................................................34
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Support for Professional Development .........................................................................35
Improvement of Instruction Grants……………………………………….………………….36
DCC Foundation Mini-Grant Program…………………………………………………… …37
Tuition Reimbursement Policy .......................................................................................38
Book Allowance Policy ................................................................................................. 39
Conference Attendance Policy ......................................................................................40
Tuition Waiver Program for Credit Courses ..................................................................41
Attendance at Credit-Free Courses ...............................................................................42
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Class Cancellation Process ......................................................................................... 43
Preparation of Course Outlines .....................................................................................44
Grade Appeal Process ........................................................................................... 45-46
Academic Support Services...........................................................................................47
Advisory Committees............................................................................................... 48-49
Library Programs and Services ............................................................................... 50-51
Professional Staff Teaching/Learning Center (TLC) .....................................................52
Disability Services ................................................................................................... 53-54
Electronic Classroom Information Chart ........................................................................55
Smart Classrooms ................................................................................................... 56-57
Instructional Media Services .................................................................................... 58-61
GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 62-67
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Meetings Schedule .................................................................................................. 68-70
Academic Calendar ................................................................................................. 71-75
Holiday Schedule...........................................................................................................76
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ORIENTATION CALENDAR
FALL 2008
Monday, AUGUST 18
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeting for course additions/cancellations.
Department Heads will be notified.
B211
Tuesday, AUGUST 19
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Faculty* working registration. Session 1. SSC 204
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Faculty* working registration. Session 2. SSC 204
Wednesday, AUGUST 20
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Academic Orientation for All New Full-time Faculty
Coffee, Danish and Lunch will be provided. Meet in Library
Conference Room H234.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Faculty* working registration. Session 1 SSC 204.
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Departmental Supervisors assigned to work
registration. SSC 204
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation
* Additional faculty may be needed to work registration.
Any faculty member who would like to work registration at any time they do not already have
registration assignments or who are not required to attend another activity from Tuesday, August 19
through Friday, August 22, should contact Rita Banner at 431-8010.
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Thursday, AUGUST 21
Faculty Return
8:30a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Welcome Back Coffee - Ritz Lounge
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
President's Meeting for All Professional Staff –
Opening Convocation. Dutchess Theatre
The Professional Staff Development Workshop keynote speaker will be Gary
Brown, PhD, Director of The Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology at
Washington State University.
12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m.
Luncheon for DCC Professional Staff. Drumlin Hall
Louis Greenspan Dining Room
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Faculty assigned to registration. SSC 204
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Open for Meetings
Reserve rooms through Scheduling Office.
Note: about 1/3 of the faculty are not available, due to
registration assignments and the DAC meeting.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Department Affairs Council Meeting
Library Conference Room. H234
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Faculty* assigned to registration. SSC 204
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Adjunct Lecturer Recognition Ceremony
Refreshments will be served. H220/222
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Adjunct Lecturer’s Orientation. Hudson 224
(in the Library)
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Friday, AUGUST 22
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Faculty assigned to registration. SSC 204
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
New Student Orientation & Lunch. Drumlin Hall
Note: faculty are encouraged to meet new students
during lunch at this time.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
AAWCC Meeting D103
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
PSO Meeting Dutchess Theater
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Academic Department Meetings
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
W326
H402B
T209
T113
H514
H510
F125
W110
C106
W010
Faculty* working registration. SSC 204
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Selected Additional Activities:
Monday, August 25
Classes Begin
Tuesday, August 26
12:30-1:45
Standing Committee Meetings
College Environment – T214
Instructional Support Services – H 234
Curriculum Committee – T 209
Professional Staff Development. - H 510
Instructional Staff Council – H511
Educationally Disadvantaged Stu. - H 514
Academic Standards – D103
Thursday, August 28
12:30pm
DUE Meeting – Taconic Lecture Hall
Thursday, August 28
Deadline for final requests for payment under last year’s
budget. This is the date claims must reach the Business
Office after all required approvals, so plan accordingly and
submit claims as early as possible before this date.
Friday, August 29
12:00-1:00pm
Ad-hoc committees
Monday, September 1
Labor Day - College closed
Tuesday, September 2
12:30pm
New Professional Staff Orientation
Wednesday, September 3
2:00pm
DAC Meeting – H234
Thursday, September 4
12:30pm
AAWCC Reception for all new staff – Ritz Lounge.
Tuesday, September 9
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Academic Department Meetings
Friday, September 19
12 noon
New Faculty and Mentors Lunch. Meet
in Faculty/Staff Dining Room
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FACULTY REGISTRATION ASSIGNMENTS
FALL 2008
AHBS
M. Condon
S. Fowler
R. Kirker
HPEAD
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
Th 1-4, F 9-11
BHS
Th 4-7, F 9-11
Th 1-4, F 11-1
HGE
R. Barnhart
A. Ruggiero
M. VanVoorhis
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
Th 1-4, F 9-11
BUS
G. Stevens
S. Ahmad
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
NUR
B.Cassel
J. Falabella
Th 1-4, F 11-1
Th 4-7, F 9-11
ENG
K. Desmond
B. Kabbash
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
MPCS
D. Teague
R. Wiley
L. Williams
J. Allen
K.Cavanaugh
L.Cherciu
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 1-4, F 11-1
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 1-4, F 11-1
Th 4-7, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
ENACT
J. Trosie
F. Whittle
D. VanBuren
T. Sweet
D. Staats
R. Lathrop
S. DeGuzman
PJ.Darcy
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 1-4, F 11-1
Th 4-7, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
PVAC
Th 4-7, F 9-11
Th 1-4, F 11-1
A. Cooks
M. Craig
D. Dorrity
Th 1-4, F 9-11
Th 4-7, F 11-1
F 9-1
DATES FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS ABOVE
Thursday, August 21, 2008 & Friday August 22, 2008
HOURS FOR DEPARTMENTAL SUPERVISORS: Wednesday August 20, 2:00pm – 7:00pm
Karen Ingham
Dave Walsh
Peter Phipps
Maryann Longhi
John Falabella
Francis Whittle
Eric Usatch
Jackie Goffe-McNish
Dean Nelson
AHBS
AHBS/FIR
BHS
BUS
BUS
CIS
PVAC/SPE
ENG/LAH
ENG
Joe Norton
Holly Molella
Mark McConnaughhay
Tony Zito
Toni Doherty
Leah Akins
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
MPCS
NUR
ENACT
Lowell Handler
Dana Dorrity
PVAC/CAR
PVAC/COM
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IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES TO REMEMBER
Payment for previous academic year book reimbursement
9/1/08
Fall DCC Tuition Reimbursement applications and SUNY tuition waivers
9/19/08
Improvement of Instruction Applications (fall)
9/19/08
Faculty Promotion and Tenure applications to Department Heads
9/26/08
Sabbatical Reports to President’s Office
9/26/08
Promotion and Tenure applications to Academic Affairs
11/7/08
Nominations for Chancellor’s Awards to Academic Affairs
11/26/08
Sabbatical Proposals
1/8/09
Spring Tuition Reimbursement applications and SUNY tuition waivers
1/16/09
Improvement of Instruction Applications (spring)
1/23/09
2009-2010 Mini Grant Applications
4/20/09
Improvement of Instruction Applications (summer)
5/1/09
Summer Tuition Reimbursement Applications Due in OAA
5/8/09
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DCC AT A GLANCE 2008-2009
Fall 2007
Location: situated in the Town of Poughkeepsie, northeast of the City of Poughkeepsie.
Establishment: founded in 1957; sponsored since that date by the Dutchess County Legislature in
cooperation with the State University of New York.
Facilities: ten major buildings; 191-acre campus. Thirteen off-campus centers.
Totals:
Full Time Students:
(Fall 2006)
4,206
Part Time Students:
(Fall 2006)
4,042
Total Degree Credit Students
8,248
Total Credit-Free Registrations
(Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007)
10,990
Number of Full-Time Faculty (Fall 2006)
135
Number of Administrators (Fall 2006)
73
Number of Graduates, Spring 2008
957
Number of Graduates, Total DCC
34,875
Library Volumes
82,752
College Budget (2007-2008)
$56,180,688
Accreditations:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; American Dietetic Association; National League of
Nursing; Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
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PERSONNEL LISTINGS
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 2008-09
Chairperson*
Thomas E. LeGrand
Vice-Chairperson*
Charles E. Stewart III
Secretary*
Joseph E. Davis
Vincent J. DiMaso
James M. Fedorchak
Anne C. Forman
David Kelly
Judith “Kip” Bleakley O’Neill
Betsy Seaman-Brown
Student Trustee
Ben Henning
*Election of officers takes place in September
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Full-time administrative members of the professional staff as of 9/1/08
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
Dr. D. David Conklin, President
Linda Beasimer, Assistant to the President
AnneMarie Andrews, Secretary to the President
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Carl Denti, Dean of Academic Affairs
Ellen Gambino, Associate Dean for Assessment and Curriculum
Carla Mazzarelli, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Thomas Ray, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Barbara Liesenbein, Director of the Library
Ron Crovisier, Associate Librarian
Alice McGovern, Assistant Librarian
Thomas Trinchera, Assistant Librarian
Tina Kiernan, Assistant Librarian
Nancy Wozniak, Director of the TLC
Timothy Decker, Director of Programs and Activities, DCC South
Susan L. Moore, Director of Scheduling
Joseph Connell, Director of Academic Services
Sally Weglinski, Assistant Director of Academic Services
Vacant, Assistant Director of Academic Services
Wendy Bohlinger, Counselor/Coordinator of C-STEP
__________________________________________
*On leave during the fall semester
**On leave during the spring semester
***On leave during the academic year
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STUDENT SERVICES AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Sandra Miller Holst, Dean of Student Services and Enrollment
Management
Dr. Carol Stevens, Associate Dean of Student Services,
Interim Dean of Community Services
Marta Newkirk, Assistant Dean of Student Services
Deborah Weibman, Registrar
Carl L. Marchese, Associate Registrar
William Benedetto, Assistant Registrar
Stewart Dawes, Registrar Counselor
Vacant, Registrar Counselor
Rita Banner, Director of Admissions
Carmen McGill, Admissions/Minority Counselor
Elizabeth Jordan, Admissions Counselor
Susan Mead, Director of Financial Aid
Rachel Craparo, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Robert Zasso, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Michael Weida, Director of Student Activities
Matthew Hanlon, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Dr. Wendy Walker, Director of Counseling and Career Services
Doris Diaz-Kelly, Coordinator, EOP
Martha Meredith, Coordinator of Transfer Services
Paula Perez, Coordinator of Disability Services
Mary Beth Dohrenwend, Coordinator/Advisor, DSS Employee Training Program
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* On leave during the fall semester
** On leave during the spring semester
*** On leave during the academic year
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ADMINISTRATION
W. John Dunn, Dean of Administration
Lisa Keto, Assistant to the Dean of Administration
Donna Rocap, Associate Dean of Administration - Financial Services
Cathy McCue, Assistant Dean of Administration – Financial Services
Bridgette Anderson, Associate Dean of Administration - Campus Facilities Management
Dominick Giarraputo, Assistant Dean of Administration – Project Management
Klaus Gessler, Associate Dean for Information Technology
Patrick Griffin, Director of Information Systems
Ansamma Varkey, Assistant Director of Information Systems
John Bohlmann, Director of Campus Safety
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Dr. Carol Stevens, Interim Dean of Community Services & Special Programs
Susan Hochhauser, Assistant Dean of Community Services & Special
Programs
Russell Pirog, Assistant Dean of Community Services & Special Programs
Virginia Stoeffel, Assistant Dean of Community Services and Special Programs
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Patricia Prunty, Director
Diana Pollard, Coordinator of Special Events
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING
Susan Duncan, Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment
COLLEGE AFFAIRS
Ann Winfield, Director of Community Relations and Graphics
Jason Miller, College Writer
_________________________________________
*On leave during the fall semester
**On leave during the spring semester
***On leave during the academic year
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
FULL-TIME FACULTY FOR 2008-2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Listings show the department head followed by faculty alphabetically by rank. The date
in parentheses is the date of initial full-time appointment to a tenure-track faculty
position. Temporary full-time appointments are noted. CA indicates a faculty member
has a continuing appointment (tenure).
DEPARTMENT OF ALLIED HEALTH AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Karen Ingham (1994-CA), Assistant Professor, Department Head and Chairperson, MLT
Program
Constance R. Eames (1975-CA), Professor
Sharon Fowler (1983-CA), Professor
Joan M. Mazza (1966-CA), Professor
Dr. Geraldine Pozzi-Galluzi (1968-CA), Professor
Dr. Andrew Scala (1990-CA), Professor
Dr. Mark Condon (1999-CA), Associate Professor
Dr. Sandra Fraley (2006), Assistant Professor
Dr. Richard Kirker (1995-CA), Assistant Professor
David Walsh (2004) Instructor, Chair, Fire Science Program
Elizabeth Justin, Instructor (2008)
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Dr. Peter Phipps (2003-CA), Associate Professor, Department Head
Ellen Wild (1997-CA), Associate Professor and Chairperson, Early
Childhood Education
Dr. Ellen Casper-Flood (2006) Assistant Professor
Stephanie Roberg-Lopez (1999-CA), Assistant Professor
Anthony Ruggiero (1991-CA), Assistant Professor
Daniel Valentine, (2000-CA), Assistant Professor and Chair, Criminal Justice Program
Mareve VanVoorhis (2001-CA), Assistant Professor and Chairperson, Child Care
David Gavner (2002-CA), Instructor
Richard Barnhart, (2006) Instructor
Cathleen Greenan, (2007) Instructor
Margaret Olimpieri, (2003 - CA), Instructor
Michael Hall, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Dr. Armen Kaladjian, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Barbara McArdle, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Charlotte Prokop, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
_____________________________________________
*On leave during the Fall Semester
**On leave during the Spring Semester
***On leave during the Academic Year
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS
Peter Rivera (2006), Assistant Professor and Department Head
Bruce Cassel (1982-CA), Professor
John Falabella (1992-CA), Professor
William Harwood (1975-CA), Professor
Deborah Most (1982-CA), Professor, Chair, Accounting Program
Gilbert J. Seligman (1973-CA), Professor and Chairperson,
Business Administration Transfer Program
Maryann Longhi (1991-CA), Associate Professor
Yvonne Sewell (1988-CA), Associate Professor
Carolyn Lampack (1987-CA), Assistant Professor
Joan McFadden (2008) Assistant Professor
Gayle Chaky (2003 - CA) Instructor
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES
Dr. Leah Akins (1999-CA), Professor, Department Head and Chair, ELT Program
Dr. Francis Whittle (1980-CA), Professor and Chair, CIS Program
Daniel Barbuto (2005), Assistant Professor
Mark Courtney (2006), Assistant Professor and Chair, ENR Program
David Freeman (1999-CA), Assistant Professor and Chair,
Architectural Technology Program and Construction Technology Program
Philip Marsh (1998-CA), Assistant Professor
Catherine Tabor-McGuire (2004-CA), Instructor
John Trosie (2005), Instructor, Chair, Aviation Science Program
Paul Pilon, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
______________________________________
*On leave during the Fall Semester
**On leave during the Spring Semester
***On leave during the Academic Year
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND HUMANITIES
Dr. Richard A. Malboeuf (1982-CA), Professor and Department Head
Jeffrey D. Clapp (1982-CA), Professor
Patricia DeLessio (1981-CA), Professor
Thomas Denton (1977-CA), Professor
Jacqueline Goffe-McNish (1991-CA), Professor and Chair, LAH
Seminar Program
**Dr. Beth Kolp (1995-CA), Professor
Dean J. Nelson (1979-CA), Professor
Dr. Joseph Allen (1998-CA), Associate Professor
Holly St. John Bergon (1982-CA), Associate Professor
Dr. Lucia Cherciu (2001-CA), Associate Professor
John M. Desmond (1982-CA), Associate Professor
Dr. Navina Hooker (2000-CA), Associate Professor
Dr. Ornella Mazzuca (2000-CA), Associate Professor
Jody Sterling (2003-CA), Associate Professor
Dr. David Teague (1995-CA), Associate Professor
Leigh Williams (1995-CA), Associate Professor
Michele Elone (1992-CA), Assistant Professor
Carol Kushner (2000-CA), Assistant Professor
Dr. Keith O’Neill (2002-CA), Assistant Professor
Craig Stokes (2004 - CA),Assistant Professor
Kevin Cavanaugh (2005), Instructor
Melanie Klein (2005), Instructor
James Malone (2006), Instructor
Lisa Pignetti (2003), Instructor
Frances Raucci (2007), Instructor
Dr. Jennifer Estava Davis, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Carrie Landi, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Rose Wiley, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ATHLETICS AND DANCE
Dr. Holly Molella (1987-CA), Professor and Department Head
Susan Kennen (1979-CA), Professor
Dr. Donald H. Puretz (1969-CA), Professor
**Deborah VanBuren, Assistant Professor (2001-CA)
Tara Sweet, Instructor (2001-CA)
Kathleen Hanlon O’Connell (Temporary Full-Time)
________________________________________
*On leave during the Fall Semester
**On leave during the Spring Semester
***On leave during the Academic Year
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS
Dr. Andrew Rieser (2003-CA), Associate Professor and Department Head
Dr. Joseph Norton (1994-CA), Professor
George Stevens (1987-CA), Professor
Seemi Ahmad (1994-CA), Professor
Dr. Werner Steger (2000-CA), Associate Professor
Dr. Laura Murphy (2007), Assistant Professor
Daniel Fuerstman (2008) Instructor
Todd Wilmot (Temporary Full-Time)
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, PHYSICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES
Ellena Reda (1999-CA), Associate Professor and Department Head
Johanna Halsey (1990-CA), Professor
Dr. Richard MacNamee (1988-CA), Professor
Mark McConnaughhay (1988-CA), Professor
Wesley Ostertag (1983-CA), Professor
Dr. Jefferson Cavalieri (1992-CA), Professor
Diana Staats (1982-CA), Professor
Jeffrey Clark (1979-CA), Associate Professor
Tony Zito (1991-CA), Associate Professor
Barbara Cavalieri (2000-CA), Assistant Professor
Susan Conrad (2003-CA), Assistant Professor
Renee Lathrop (2003), Assistant Professor
Tammy Powell- Kopilak (2002-CA), Assistant Professor
Tim Welling (2000-CA), Assistant Professor
Sandra DeGuzman (2005) Instructor
Carla DelTreste (2007), Instructor
Mark Roland (2004-CA), Instructor
Sara Taylor (2004), Instructor
Philip Darcy, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Dianna Robison, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Gerard Rodriguez, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
__________________________________________
*On leave during the Fall Semester
**On leave during the Spring Semester
***On leave during the Academic Year
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DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Dr. Toni S. Doherty (1991-CA), Professor and Department Head
Dr. Madeline Bashoff (1976-CA), Professor
Dr. Karen T. Blonder (1974-CA), Professor
Karen Desmond (1980-CA), Professor
Ingeborg Grutzner (1990-CA), Professor
Barbara Kabbash (1992-CA), Associate Professor
Jacqueline Fitzpatrick (2003-CA), Assistant Professor
Nancy Moskowitz (2002-CA), Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING, VISUAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Joseph Cosentino (1999-CA), Associate Professor, Department Head and
Chair, PFA Program
Camilo Rojas (1992-CA), Professor and Chair, COM Program
Stephen M. Press (1970-CA), Professor
*Eric Somers (1987-CA), Professor
Pamela Blum (2002-CA), Associate Professor
Dana Dorrity (2003-CA), Assistant Professor
Juan Garcia-Nunez (2000-CA), Assistant Professor
Lowell Handler (2000-CA), Instructor
Susan Poulakis (2006), Instructor, Chair, CAR Program
C. Brellochs, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Andrew Cooks, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Margaret Craig, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
Dr. Eric Usatch, Instructor (Temporary Full-Time)
ACADEMIC SUPPORT STAFF
Mary Beth Buglion (2001), Field Lab Supervisor, Behavioral Sciences
Raymond Conklin (2000), Department of Business Technologies
Pamela Duda (1990), Nursing
Gary L. Fidler (2000), Computer Information Systems Lab Assistant
Eileen M. Hall (1999), Field Lab Supervisor, Behavioral Sciences
Patricia Lamanna (1991), Field Lab Supervisor, Behavioral Sciences
Connie McLaughlin (1988), Nursery School Educator
Michelle Murasso (1991), Field Lab Supervisor, Behavioral Sciences
Elaine Myrianthopoulos (2005) Early Childhood Educator
Manuel Sairitupa (2001), Computer Information Systems Lab Assistant
_________________________________________
*On leave during the Fall Semester
**On leave during the Spring Semester
***On leave during the Academic Year
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ORGANIZATION CHARTS - administration
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ORGANIZATION CHARTS - faculty
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FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATORS NEW TO THE COLLEGE
SINCE SEPTEMBER 2007
NAME:
Joseph Connell
POSITION:
Director of Academic Services and Testing
EDUCATION:
B.A. Lycoming College (Business Administration) 2002
M.S. Miami University (College Student Personnel) 2004
EXPERIENCE:
Two years, Assistant Director, Education Enrichment Center,
William Patterson University
Two years, Coordinator for Commuter Students, Marist College
Two years, Admission Counselor, Miami University
Five years, Adjunct Instructor, William Patterson University
DISTINCTIONS:
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Lycoming College
COLLEGE SERVICE:
Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on Admissions and Enrollment
Management, American College Personnel Association 2002-2008
NAME:
Alicia Franqui
POSITION:
Director of Human Resources Management
EDUCATION:
B.S., Mercy College (Behavioral Science) 1993
M.S., New York Institute of Technology (currently enrolled)
(Human Resource Management/Labor Relations)
J.D., St. John’s University School of Law
EXPERIENCE:
Employee and Labor Relations Manager, Good Samaritan
Hospital (January 2006-present)
Associate in the law firm of Shaw & Perelson, LLP
(September 2004 – August 2005)
Associate in the law firm of Hitsman, Hoffman & O’Reilly, LLC
(June 2001 – August 2004)
Associate in the law firm of Richard M. Greenspan, P.C.
(May 2000 – May 2001)
Associate Labor Relations Analyst, Office of Labor Relations, New York
City Human Resources Administration (June 1997 – April 2000)
AFFILIATIONS:
New York State Bar Association
Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity
Puerto Rican Bar Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Member, Board of Directors, McQuade Children’s Services
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NAME:
Ted Goehring
POSITION:
Counselor
EDUCATION:
M.Ed., Capella University, 2006
B.A., SUNY New Paltz, 1995
A.S., Columbia Greene Community College, 1992
EXPERIENCE:
MCCDC Transitions, Poughkeepsie, NY: Program Director, 2004–
present
Senior Counselor, 2001–04
Senior Alcoholism Counselor, 1994-2001
CERTIFICATIONS:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
NAME:
Seth Goldstein
POSITION:
Coordinator of Emergency Services Program, Department of Allied
Health and Biological Sciences
EDUCATION:
A.A.S. SUNY Ulster Community College (Paramedic Sciences) 2000
B.A. Binghamton University (Environmental Studies) 1996
EXPERIENCE:
One year, Paramedic Program Coordinator, Ulster Community College
Six years, Lab Instructor & Lecturer Ulster Community College EMS
Program
One year, Operations Manager, Alamo Emergency Medical Services
One year, Paramedic, Alamo Emergency Medical Services
CERTIFICATIONS:
NYS Instructor Coordinator Certificate
NYS EMT-Paramedic Certificate
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor
Certificates
National Association of EMTs Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support and
Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor Certifications
Hudson Valley Regional EMS Council REMAC Credential
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NAME:
Tina Kiernan
POSITION:
Assistant Librarian
EDUCATION:
B.S., Hofstra University (Computer Science)
MBA, Hofstra University (Business Computer Information Science)
M.L.S., C.W. Post University (Library and Information Science)
EXPERIENCE:
One year, Reference Librarian, Schenectady Community College
One year, Reference Librarian, Guilderland Public Library
Fourteen years, Senior Programmer and Business Analyst, Avnet, Inc.
DISTINCTIONS:
Beta Phi Mu Library Honor Society
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Volunteer Cataloguer for Temple Beth-Israel (2006)
NAME:
Chrisie Mitchell
POSITION:
Coordinator of Instructional Technology Support Services
Teaching Learning Center
EDUCATION:
B.A. SUNY Geneseo (Political Science) 2001
M.S. SUNY Albany (Curriculum Development and
Instructional Technology) 2007
EXPERIENCE:
Three years, Technology Teacher LaGrange/Union Vale Middle Schools
Two Years, Contract Substitute – Technology Education Linden Avenue
Middle School
CERTIFICATIONS:
Technology Education (K-12)
Secondary Social Studies (7-12)
NAME:
Virginia Stoeffel
POSITION:
Assistant Dean of Community Services & Special Programs
EDUCATION:
B.A., College of New Rochelle
M.A., Counseling, New York University
EXPERIENCE:
St. Vincent’s College: Director of Continuing Education (five years)
Naugatuck Valley Community College: Consultant for Center of
Business, Industry & Training and College Instructor (four years) and
Coordinator of Adult & Career Transition Program (five years)
Adelphi University: Director of University Relations & Marketing (two
years) and Director of University Admissions (five years)
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FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS NEW TO THE COLLEGE
SINCE SEPTEMBER, 2007
NAME:
Christopher Brellochs
POSITION:
Instructor of Music, Music Program Chair, Department of
Performing, Visual Arts and Communication
EDUCATION:
B.M. Ithaca College, School of Music
M.A. New York University (Music Performance)
D.M.A. Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of
the Arts
EXPERIENCE:
Eight years, Music Teacher, Hillside High School
Five years, Adjunct Professor, Kean University
Two years, Adjunct Professor, Housatonic Community College
One year, Visiting Conductor, Encore Music Camp
One year, Graduate conductor, Rutgers Symphony Band
PUBLICATIONS:
“Aaron Copland’s Use of the Saxophone in Wind Band
Repertoire,” Journal of the World Association for Symphonic
Bands and Ensembles (Spring 2008)
NAME:
Daniel Fuerstman
POSITION:
Instructor of Government, Department of History, Government
and Economics
EDUCATION:
B.A. Rutgers College, (History) 2003
M.A. University of Wisconsin (Political Science)
2004
Ph.D. (in process), Michigan State University, expected
completion 2010
EXPERIENCE:
One year, Instructor, Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Two semesters, Instructor, Montcalm Community College
Three semesters, Graduate Instructor, University of Wisconsin
CERTIFICATIONS:
Michigan Online Teaching Certification
PUBLICATIONS:
Fuerstman, Daniel and Lavertu, Stephane “Departmental Hiring
Practices: A survey of Department Chairs.” PS: Politics and
Political Science. October 2005
Fuerstman, Daniel and Tichenor, Daniel “More than Spoilers:
Insurgency Campaigns and the Transformation of American
Partisan and Electoral Politics.” Accepted for publication in Polity.
DISTINCTIONS:
Political Science Department Outstanding Teaching Assistant
University Distinguished Fellow, Michigan State University
COLLEGE SERVICE:
Advocates for AD&D 2E, University of Wisconsin, Treasurer
Rutgers Gaming Society, President
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NAME:
Barbara McArdle
POSITION:
Instructor of Criminal Justice, Department of Behavioral Science
EDUCATION:
A.A.S., Westchester Community College (Criminal Justice)
B.A., Iona College (Criminal Justice)
J.D., Brooklyn Law School
Graduate, FBI Training Academy, Quantico, Virginia
Basic training, NYS Municipal Police Training Academy
EXPERIENCE:
Six years, Adjunct Instructor, Dutchess Community College
Twenty years, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Eleven years, Legal Instructor, Westchester Community College
CERTIFICATIONS:
Member of the NYS Bar and American Bar Association
DISTINCTIONS:
Suma Cum Laude, Cardinal Spellman Memorial Award, Iona College,
1975
COLLEGE SERVICE:
Member of the DCC Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
NAME:
Joan McFadden
POSITION:
Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies, Program Chair
EDUCATION:
A.A. Dutchess Community College (1994)
B.S. Marist College (1998)
J.D. Pace University School of Law (2003)
EXPERIENCE:
Two years, Adjunct Instructor, Dutchess Community College
One year, Adjunct Instructor, Marist College
Three years, Associate Attorney, Gellert & Klein, P.C.
Six months, Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court
DISTINCTIONS:
Pace Law Review Member 2001-2002
Admitted to NYS Bar November, 2003
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Immediate Past President, Mid-Hudson Women’s Bar Association
Member, Nominations Committee, Women’s Bar Association of
the State of New York
NAME:
Kathleen Hanlon O’Connell
POSITION:
Instructor of Exercise Science, Department of Health, Physical
Education and Dance
EDUCATION:
B.S. Salem State College
M.Ed. Springfield College
Courses toward Certificate in College Teaching University of New
Hampshire
Six years, Adjunct Instructor, Greenfield Community College
Four years, Academic Advisor, Greenfield Community College
Four years, Adjunct Instructor, Keene State College
Eight Years, Group Fitness Instructor, Keene State College
EXPERIENCE:
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross CPR/FA Instructor
AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Instructor
COLLEGE SERVICE:
Health and Safety Committee, Greenfield Community College
Chair, General Education Review Committee, Greenfield Community
College
Student Affairs Management Team, Greenfield Community College
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Cheshire County YMCA, Incorporator - 2002-present
Cheshire County YMCA, Heritage Tours Group Leader - 1996-2003
NAME:
Gerard Rodriguez
POSITION:
Instructor of Physical Science, Department of Mathematics, Physical and
Computer Sciences
EDUCATION:
B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (1982)
M.A., Hunter College (1999)
EXPERIENCE:
Seven years, Adjunct Instructor, Dutchess Community College
Ten years, substitute teacher, Dutchess county BOCES
Two years, Adjunct Instructor, Westchester Community College
Four years, Adjunct Instructor, Hunter College
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Member, Hudson River Environmental Society
NAME:
Todd Wilmot
POSITION:
Instructor of History, Department of History, Government and Economics
EDUCATION:
A.A. Dutchess Community College (1984)
B.A. George Washington University (1986), Political Science
M.A. Fordham University (1993) History
MLIS, Library Science, Rutgers University (2004)
EXPERIENCE:
One year, Adjunct Instructor, Dutchess Community College
Seven years, Supervisor of Professional Services, Ryan Memoria
Library
Five years, Acquisitions/Serials Clerk, Fordham University Library
DISTINCTIONS:
Awarded the Eastern Community College Social Science
Association Certificate of Academic Excellence
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Member, American Library Association
Member, American Historical Association
Member, Medieval Academy of America
Member, American Catholic Historical Association
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COLLEGE STANDING COMMITTEES and COUNCILS
PRESIDENT'S STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATIVE THREE-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENTS
Comprised of five members of the ASC, and two presidential appointments.
(one year term, selected in January)
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
Pres. Appt.
Pres. Appt.
Bridgette Anderson
Susan Duncan
Matt Hanlon
Barbara Liesenbein
Russ Pirog
John Dunn, Chair
Debbie Weibman
BLACK HISTORY
(one year term, selected in the spring)
Yvonne Alexander, Chair
Doris. Diaz-Kelly
Jackie Goffe-McNish
Carmen McGill
Carol Stevens
Mike Weida
Rose Wiley
Ann Winfield
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HISPANIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE
(one year term, selected in the spring)
Doris Diaz-Kelly
Michele Elone
Matt Hanlon
Ornella Mazzuca, Chair
Fran Raucci
Stephanie Roberg-Lopez
Manuel Sairitupa
Craig Stokes
CHANCELLOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
(two year terms, student one year, selected in the fall)
ISC
ISC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
Support
SGA
Ex Officio
TBA
TBA
Debbie Weibman’09
Tim Decker’10
Manuel Sairitupa’09
Robert Zasso’10
TBA
TBA
Carla Mazzarelli
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CHANCELLOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
(two year terms, student one year, selected in the fall)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
ASC
PSO
SGA
Ex-officio
TBA
TBA
TBA
John Trosie’09
Lucia Cherciu’09
Andrew Rieser ‘09
TBA
Diana Staats’09
Nancy Moskowitz’09
TBA
TBA
Carol Kushner ‘09
Vacant
Carla Mazzarelli
DCC FOUNDATION MINI-GRANT AWARDS 2008-09
(one year term, selected by committee chairpersons)
ASC
ASC
ISC
ISC
PSDC
PSDC
Ex-officio
Schmidt Family
DCCF Board Member
Rita Banner
Jason Miller
Ingeborg Grutzner
Tony Zito
Sandra Fraley
Barbara Liesenbein
Thomas Ray
David Schmidt
David Wise
ENROLLMENT STABILIZATION
(all ex-officio)
David Conklin, Chair
Rita Banner
Carl Denti
Susan Duncan
John Dunn
Sandra Holst
Thomas Ray
Donna Rocap
Debbie Weibman
Ann Winfield
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Carol Stevens, Chair
Margaret Arthur
John Bohlmann
PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL
Carl Denti
John Dunn
Vacant
Pres. Appt.
Pres. Appt.
Pres. Appt.
Peter Phipps
George Stevens
Vacant
DAC Rep.
ISC Rep.
ASC Rep.
PRESIDENT'S CABINET
President
Dean of Academic Affairs
Dean of Student Services and Enrollment Management
Dean of Administration
Interim Dean of Community Services and Special Projects
David Conklin
Carl Denti
Sandra Miller Holst
John Dunn
Carol Stevens
PERSONNEL EVALUATION
(two year terms, students one year, selected in October)
ISC
ISC
ISC
ISC
Students (4)
Trustee
Pres. Appt.
Pres. Appt.
TBA
TBA
Bill Harwood’09
Mark Roland ‘09
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Betsy Seaman-Brown
Thomas Ray
Alicia Franqui
PROMOTION AND TENURE
(two year terms, elected in October)
AHBS
Andy Scala
BHS
Mareve VanVoorhis
BUS
John Falabella
ENG
TBA
ENACT
Frank Whittle
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
TBA
TBA
Jeff Cavalieri
Ingeborg Grutzner
TBA
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WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES
(one year term, appointed in September)
Seemi Ahmad
Barbara Cavalieri
Susan Conrad
Carla DelTreste, Chair
Sandra DeGuzman
Susan Duncan
Jim Malone, Vice Chair
Joan Mazza
Alice McGovern
Susan Moore
Paula Perez
Camilo Rojas
Mareve VanVoorhis
NETWORK/BANNER IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE
John Dunn, Chair
Ellen Gambino
Klaus Gessler
Patrick Griffin
Ingeborg Grutzner
Ornella Mazzuca
Debbie Weibman
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DEAN’S COMMITTEES
DEPARTMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL (DAC)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
Karen Ingham
Peter Phipps
Peter Rivera
Leah Akins
Richard Malboeuf
Andrew Rieser
Holly Molella
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
OAA
OAA
OAA
OAA
Ellena Reda
Toni Doherty
Joe Cosentino
Carl Denti, Chair
Ellen Gambino
Carla Mazzarelli
Thomas Ray
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PSO STANDING COMMITTEES
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
(one-year term, elected in May)
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Faculty Members at Large
NTE Member at Large
ISC Chair
ASC Chair
FCCC Representative
Parliamentarian (appointed)
Jackie Goffe-McNish
Andrew Rieser
Sandra Fraley
Keith O’Neill, Renee Lathrop
Marta Newkirk
TBA
Wendy Bohlinger
Johanna Halsey
TBA
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COUNCIL
(one-year term, elected in May)
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Wendy Bohlinger
Matt Hanlon
Robert Zasso
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF COUNCIL
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
Gerri Pozzi-Galluzi ’09
Charlotte Prokop ‘09
Gil Seligman ’10
Phil Marsh ’09
Navina Hooker ’09
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
George Stevens ‘09
Debbie VanBuren ’10 (fall only)
Tony Zito ‘09
Jackie Fitzpatrick ‘10
Camilo Rojas ‘10
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PSO STANDING COMMITTEES
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
TBA
Cathleen Greenan ‘10
Peter Rivera ‘09
John Trosie ’09 Chair
Ornella Mazzuca ‘10
Daniel Fuerstman ‘10
Don Puretz ‘10
Mark Roland ’10 Vice Chair
Madeline Bashoff ‘10
Pamela Blum ‘09
Sandy Holst, ex officio
Thomas Ray, ex officio
Trish Prunty’10
Wendy Bohlinger ‘09
Stewart Dawes ’09
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
Dave Walsh ‘09
David Gavner ‘09
Debbie Most ‘09
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
Catherine McGuire ’09 Vice Chair
Holly Bergon ’09 Chair
Laura Murphy ‘10
TBA
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
Carla DelTreste ‘09
Barbara Kabbash ‘10
Dana Dorrity, F; Margaret
Craig, S ‘09
Susan Duncan, ex officio
John Dunn, ex officio
Carl Marchese ‘10
Bill Benedetto ‘09
Carol Stevens ‘10
PVAC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
OCS
Registrar
Library
Lowell Handler ‘10
Carl Denti ex officio
Ellen Gambino ex officio
Tim Decker ‘08
Susan Moore ‘08
Martha Meredith ‘09
Russ Pirog, non-voting
TBA
Ron Crovisier, non-voting
CURRICULUM
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
NUR
Joan Mazza ‘09
Ellen Wild ’09 Chair
Bill Harwood ‘09
Dave Freeman ‘09
Keith O’Neill ’10
Andrew Rieser ‘09
Tara Sweet ‘10
Barbara Cavalieri ‘10
Ingeborg Grutzner ’10 Vice Chair
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EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
TBA
Ellen Casper Flood ‘09
Maryann Longhi ‘09
TBA
Lisa Pignetti ’10
Werner Steger ‘09
TBA
Sara Taylor ’10
NUR
PVAC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
Karen Blonder ‘10
Andrew Cooks ‘10
Sally Weglinski, ex officio
Doris Diaz-Kelly, ex officio
Paula Perez ‘09
Diana Pollard ‘09
Ted Goehring “10
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
Sandra DeGuzman ‘09
Karen Desmond ‘10
Susan Poulakis ‘09
Nancy Wozniak ‘09
Susan Hochhauser ‘10
Patrick Griffin, ex officio
Klaus Gessler, ex officio
Tom Trinchera, ex officio
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
ASC
Philip Darcy ‘10
Nancy Moskowitz ‘10
Eric Usatch ‘09
Carla Mazzarelli ex officio
Alicia Franqui ex officio
Virginia Stoeffel ‘10
Marta Newkirk ‘09
Barbara Liesenbein ‘09
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
Richard Kirker ‘09
Richard Barnhart ‘10
Bruce Cassel ‘10
Dan Barbuto ‘09
Jim Malone ‘09
TBA
Sue Kennen ‘10
PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT
(two-year term, elected in May)
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
Sandra Fraley ‘09
Margaret Olimpieri ‘10
Gayle Chaky ‘09
Mark Courtney ‘09
Carol Kushner ‘09
Michele Elone ‘09
Kathleen O’Connell
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OTHER COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS
AAWCC (American Association for Women in Community Colleges)
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Historian
Fran Raucci
Sue Kennen
Renee Lathrop
Eileen Hall
Sandra Fraley
DUTCHESS UNITED EDUCATORS
(one year term; elected in May)
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Members at Large
Adjunct Members at Large
Joe Norton
Toni Doherty
Carl Marchese
Joe Allen
Johanna Halsey
Bill Benedetto, Tammy Kopilak
John Daniels, Neil Gould
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SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DCC Individual Professional Funds (Book Allowance)
Improvement of Instruction Grants
DCC Foundation Mini-Grants / C. B. Schmidt Award
Endowed Chair
Handel Family Faculty Endowed Chair to Perpetuate the Legacy of Franklin and Eleanor
Roosevelt
Sabbatical leaves
Leaves without pay
Promotions
Load redistribution for graduate work
DCC Tuition Reimbursement
DCC Tuition Waiver
SUNY Tuition Waiver
DCC Credit-free Tuition Waiver
Several of these are described on the next few pages.
Consult the Professional Development Report for more information describing the professional
development activities at the College. Consult the D.U.E. Contract for
details on negotiated benefits.
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IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE
PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of Professional Development Projects is the improvement of instruction through
projects outside the normal course development activities regularly engaged in by faculty. These may
include such activities as the production of videotapes, multimedia presentations, computer
simulations, self-paced tutorials, instructional manuals, or other course materials for department use;
development of faculty seminars which may include the use of outside scholars or consultants; or
participation in off-campus workshops or credit-free courses which bear directly upon instruction and
course content.
CRITERIA:
While it is almost impossible to define with great detail the kinds of applications which are appropriate,
some general examples might be helpful. Projects such as the creation of supplementary materials to
be used by multiple instructors in all sections of a course, or the development of extensive materials for
alternate modes of instruction are eligible, while activities such as regular course revision and the
development of routine support materials are not eligible for funding. Off-campus seminar or
conference fees and expenses are eligible for support, with those activities which relate most directly to
the improvement of instruction having top priority. A similar test will apply to on-campus seminars or
group activities involving outside consultants or speakers. Attach a descriptive brochure or
announcement to all applications for participation in seminars, workshops, credit-free short courses
and similar activities.
ELIGIBILITY:
All full-time members of the professional staff are eligible to apply for Improvement of Instruction
awards.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications must be approved by the Department Head and should be forwarded to the Associate
Dean of Academic Affairs by the announced deadline. For joint projects, submit one application
identifying the co-applicants; the first name listed will be considered the contact person for the grant.
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DCC MINIGRANT PURPOSE AND PROCEDURE
The purpose of the DCC Foundation Mini-Grant Program is to encourage innovative activities
or projects by individuals or groups of the professional staff that will have a significant impact
on students and college life. One mini-grant for professional staff development will receive
the special designation of C. B. Schmidt Mini-Grant Award. All applications will be
considered for funding, but preference will be given to projects that address one of the two
college objectives for the coming academic year.
Guidelines:
1.
The maximum award for any application or single project is $3,500 per year.
2.
Purchased equipment will become the property of the College.
Application Procedures:
1.
Obtain an application from your department head or from the Office of Academic Affairs.
Applications are also available on the DCC web site at Academics, Documents.
2.
On item 6, indicate if your project meets one or more of the following criteria for the C.
B. Schmidt designation, to support anticipated contributions to the development of the
DCC professional staff:

Assistance to individuals or interested groups, for on-campus projects or programs
related to under-served groups

Assistance for a program or project which would involve the entire staff or part of it,
such as full-time faculty, NTE staff or adjunct faculty

Research proposals which may yield significant results for the College

Assistance to individuals for graduate study or other appropriate work
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TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
The following guidelines govern the administration of the tuition reimbursement policy covered by
section 5.3 of the latest Negotiated Agreement.
1. Priority I applicants include the following:
a. Teaching educators on continuing or term appointments who are taking graduate
credits to satisfy promotion and tenure requirements.
b. Non-teaching educators.
c. Educators directed by the Academic Dean to pursue studies to meet a specific
college need.
d. Educators on sabbatical leave doing graduate work.
2. Priority II applicants include the following:
a. Full Professors pursuing graduate study to enhance their professional
development. 75% initial support, full balance if available.
3. Priority III applicants include the following:
a. Temporary full-time faculty. 60% initial support, full balance if available.
4. The Dean of Academic Affairs may approve partial grants even to Priority I applicants in
order to have funds available for the full academic year.
5. The Dean of Academic Affairs may approve lesser grants or no grants for Priority II and III
applicants should the Dean judge that Priority I applicants require all available funding.
6. Applicants should apply in September for funds for the entire academic year including the
following summer. Approval to apply at a later date may be given by the Dean of Academic
Affairs.
7. The total reimbursement from a combination of SUNY Tuition Waiver and DCC Tuition
Reimbursement may not exceed $1400 per professional staff member in the 2008-2009
academic year.
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BOOK and TRAVEL ALLOWANCE POLICY
The following guidelines govern the reimbursement of the cost of job-related books, journals, computer
hardware/software, professional travel, membership in professional organizations and subscriptions
(refer to section 5.2 of the Agreement between Dutchess Community College and Dutchess United
Educators).
1.
The job-related professional books, journals, computer hardware/software become the property
of the professional staff member.
2.
The contractual limit of reimbursement to an educator in a single college academic/fiscal year is
$350. Educators may choose to combine funds from a fixed two-year cycle providing the
educator is eligible to do so.
Pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement between DCC and the Dutchess United
Educators, DUE members shall be advanced a book allowance for the 2008-09 academic
year subject to recoupment or adjustment as may be required for the purpose of
administering any newly negotiated terms in the successor to the 2004-08 Collective
Bargaining agreement.
3.
4.
Book allowance reimbursement shall be made by the Dean of Administration or his designee
under the following conditions:
a.
A completed Professional Book Reimbursement Request form listing the professional
books and/or journals by title and author and/or computer software/hardware amount is
submitted. The form must be signed by the staff member and the Department Head,
whose approval affirms that purchases are job-related.
b.
Proof of payment, which shall consist of either a paid receipt(s) identifying books,
journals, computer software/hardware or a photocopy of both sides of a cancelled check
for these expenses, accompanied by an invoice identifying these expenses, is attached
to the request form.
c.
The completed and signed Professional Book Reimbursement Request, with a compete
set of receipts, is submitted to the supervising Dean, who will approve and forward it to
the Business Office not later than September 1st of the following year.
Reimbursement for professional travel will follow the same procedures as the Conference
Attendance Policy on the following page.
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CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE POLICY
Conference attendance reimbursement shall be made by the Dean of Administration or his designee
under the following conditions:
1. Prepare a Travel Request and Requisition Form and obtain all required approvals for the
travel. If desired, request an 80% advance for the trip. Otherwise, indicate “No Advance”.
2. The form must clearly show the account number to which the travel will be charged, and the
purpose of the travel.
3. The traveler should make his or her own arrangements for conference registration,
transportation and lodging. The 80% advance may be used toward these expenses.
4. Upon returning from the trip, the traveler must complete the after travel section itemizing the
actual expenses incurred. All receipts must be attached. The form must be signed by the
staff member and the Department Head, whose approval affirms that the travel is jobrelated. A check for the Net Due the traveler (the difference between total actual expenses
and advance received) will be issued. If the total actual expenses incurred are less than the
advance received by the traveler, the difference that is due to the College must be
submitted upon returning from the trip.
5. Submit the complete set of receipts and the completed and signed pink copy of the Travel
Request and Requisition Form to the supervising Dean within 45 days of last travel date,
who will approve and forward it to the Business Office not later than
August 31 of the following year.
6. Funds for conference attendance are allocated to an individual and may not be transferred
or shared. Also, funds may not be carried over from year to year. However, two years of
funds from the Book and Travel Allowance may be used.
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TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM FOR CREDIT COURSES
The following guidelines govern the administration of the contractual benefit allowing professional staff
and their dependants to enroll in Dutchess Community College courses without paying tuition.
Courses may be taken for grade or for audit.
The conditions under which this benefit may be exercised are:
1.
Students must be eligible for participation in the program pursuant to the Collective
Bargaining Agreement. Individuals claimed as a dependent must meet all relevant IRS
criteria to qualify as a dependent.
2.
A Tuition Waiver Form must be obtained from the Office of Human Resources
Management.
3.
The waiver may be used for courses taken for credit or audit.
4.
The waiver applies only to tuition, not fees.
5.
The student is not guaranteed placement into a particular course or section.
6.
After approval by the Office of Human Resources Management, the student completes
the regular registration process, submitting all forms and payment of fees by the normal
deadlines. Auditors should wait until the first day of the semester to register.
7.
The grade for the course, or an indication of audit status, will be available on an official
transcript.
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ATTENDANCE AT DCC CREDIT-FREE COURSES
[Includes Ed2Go online courses]
The following guidelines govern the administration of the contractual benefit allowing professional staff
to attend job-related Dutchess Community College credit-free courses.
IMPORTANT: two actions are required. The professional staff member must obtain the waiver
form, described below, and then also register for the course through the Office of Community
Services.
1.
This benefit applies only to members of the Professional Staff. The following process
eliminates the necessity of the individual paying and being reimbursed.
2.
Credit-free courses must be related to the professional staff member's field of expertise,
in the judgment of the appropriate Department Head and the Office of Academic Affairs.
3.
The professional staff member obtains approval via a Credit-Free Tuition Waiver form,
available in the Office of Academic Affairs. This form must be signed by the Department
Head and forwarded to the Office of Academic Affairs. The approved form will be
returned to the individual.
Note: In appropriate cases, the Dean of Academic Affairs may require that the individual
complete other forms, such as an Application for an Improvement of Instruction Grant.
4.
The professional staff member also must register for the course through the Office of
Community Services through the normal registration process. Present the signed CreditFree Tuition Waiver form when registering.
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CLASS CANCELLATION PROCESS
The Instructional Media Department has the responsibility to post the daily cancellations promptly and
accurately, but can do so only if the established procedures for canceling classes are carefully
followed. Depending on the time of day, you should call as follows:
Between 7:30 AM and 9 PM Monday through Friday, call 431-8940 and give the information to
Instructional Media Department staff.
Between 9 PM and 7:30 AM, you must call 431-8679. Listen carefully to the prompts and respond to
all the questions asked by the voice mail interview box.
Please do not call any other voice mailbox to report your class cancellation.
Please be prepared with the specific information before you call to cancel class. When you call the
voice mail interview box, you must be ready to respond as you will not have time to look for the
information after you have started the call. You should keep a copy of your class schedule with all of
the required information at home in case you have to cancel individual classes. Upon calling the
interview box, you will hear the following pre-recorded instructions:
"To cancel your classes, please listen closely to the following nine (9) questions and record your
responses at the beep. It is extremely important to answer all the questions in order to have this
cancellation properly documented.
1. Please state your name.
2. State the day and date of cancellation.
3. Are you canceling all of your day and evening classes? State only: Yes or No.
4. If you have an evening class, you must now indicate the course and section, time the
class normally starts, and room in which it is held; otherwise, state: No evening classes.
5. If you are not canceling all your classes, you must indicate the course and section, time
the class normally starts and room in which it is held. State: The following class(es) only
are
canceled (and state the class(es); otherwise, make no response).
6. If any of your classes are taught at DCC South, please indicate the class section now;
(otherwise, state: None at DCC South).
7. If any of your classes are taught at an off-campus location other than DCC South, please
indicate the class section now (otherwise, make no response).
8. State the time that your last class of the day normally starts.
9. State the reason you are canceling classes.”
This information will be recorded and placed on the DCC-TV campus message channel, the
recorded information line (431-8001), and Class Cancellations on the DCC website.
Instructors are also encouraged to record special instructions to students in the personal greeting of their
own Voice Mailboxes. Students should be informed at the beginning of the semester to call the
instructor's office number for special instructions when the instructor is absent. Your cooperation is
appreciated.
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EXTENDED COURSE OUTLINES (EXO)
The Extended Course Outline is the primary vehicle for describing each credit bearing course
offered at Dutchess Community College. It forms the basis for a contract among the student, the
program or department, and the college by identifying the basic components of the course. The
course description should be a clear and understandable abstract and will be published in the
college catalog, and/or schedule of classes, and/or addenda. The Student Learning Outcomes
included in the EXO are the basis for course assessment activities and should describe, in terms
that can be measured, what a student will know or be able to do by the end of the
course. Whenever a course is revised or updated, it is the Extended Course Outline that
documents the changes.
The Extended Course Outline should not be confused with the syllabus. While the EXO contains
the basic components of the course required to be taught by all instructors, the syllabus describes
how the individual instructor will implement that outline through specific assignments. Faculty will
distribute syllabi to their individual classes that may include specific information such as contact
data (office location, office hours, email, phone), daily / weekly topics, assignments, test dates,
grading standards, and other statements concerning the conduct of the course as required by the
individual instructor. All syllabi should include the course description and objectives that match
those in the Extended Course Outline.
Comprehensive Guidelines for Extended Course Outlines have been developed and approved by
the Curriculum Committee. They can be found in the Curriculum Committee Handbook and in the
portal at myDCC.sunydutchess.edu/Working@DCC/documents. Please refer to that document
for information when completing an Extended Course Outline.
FAQ’s about EXO’s:
1. When is an EXO required?
An EXO is initially required when a new course is proposed. For any existing course, an EXO
must be completed whenever changes are made to a course title, description, co- or prerequisites, the textbook or whenever a course is substantially revised. Extended Course
Outlines must be reviewed and updated at least every three (3) years.
2. Who gets a copy of the revised EXO?
An electronic file copy along with a signed hardcopy of the signed Extended Course Outline for
each course offered by the College must be on file in the Office of Assessment and Curriculum.
Each academic department should also maintain a file of its current Extended Course Outlines.
3. Can I use the EXO as a syllabus?
The EXO can be distributed to students if an instructor chooses to do so. However, since the
EXO is a generic course document, a cover sheet should be included that includes class
specific information such as contact data(office location, office hours, email, phone), daily /
weekly topics, assignments, test dates, grading standards, and other statements concerning
the conduct of the course as required by the individual instructor
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GRADE APPEAL PROCESS
Informal Appeal Process
If a student wishes to discuss a grade that he/she has received for a test or an assignment or the final
grade in a course, this step is for the student to meet with the instructor to resolve the concern in an
informal manner.
Formal Appeal Process
Introduction
It is the responsibility of Dutchess Community College faculty members to establish clear grading
policies and standards for academic performance in their courses. These policies must be stated in
writing. Individual approaches to grading are valid, as long as faculty members evaluate student work
fairly and consistently, there should be no need for students to challenge their grading.
Grounds for Formal Appeal
Students may appeal grades in DCC courses on the following grounds, provided that they have
evidence, or believe that evidence exists, to support their claims:
A. Failure by the instructor to explain clearly the method by which grades in the course would be
determined.
B. Assignment of a course grade by substantial departure from the announced method.
C. Capricious or prejudiced grading.
Step 1
To initiate a formal appeal, the student must obtain a Grade Appeal Form from the academic
department secretary, The Office of Student Services, or the Office of Academic Affairs. Complete the
first portion of the Grade Appeal Form and submit it to the instructor and request a meeting. This
meeting should normally take place within fourteen days of the instructor’s receipt of the Grade Appeal
Form. If the student goes first to the Dean, Academic Department Head or Departmental Supervisor,
that person should refer the student to the instructor as the first step in the process. Under
extraordinary circumstances, the Department Head may choose to waive the first step and proceed to
set up a meeting with the student and the instructor as outlined in Step Two.
The formal appeal of a grade for a test or assignment must begin within thirty calendar days of the
receipt of the grade. If the appeal is related to the grade for a course, the process is similar to that for
an assignment or test grade, except that the student has until the end of the second week of the
following semester to begin the process.
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Step 2
If the meeting with the instructor does not result in a solution satisfactory to the student, the student
has fourteen calendar days to appeal to the Department Head.
The Department Head will review the Grade Appeal Form and attached materials, and meet with the
student and the instructor to discuss the matter. The Department Head will report his/her decision and
rationale in writing to both the student and the instructor within fourteen days of meeting with the
student and the instructor.
Step 3
If the decision of the Department Head does not result in a satisfactory resolution, the student or
instructor may submit, within fourteen days of receiving the decision of the Department Head, the
Grade Appeal Form to the Dean of Academic Affairs, as an appeal to an Academic Review Committee.
The Committee, consisting of three members, will be chaired by an Associate Dean of Academic
Affairs, appointed by the Dean of Academic Affairs. The Associate Dean will choose the two additional
members of the committee from the faculty on the Academic Standards Committee. The faculty
selected for the committee will be from outside the academic department with which the appeal is
concerned.
The Academic Review Committee will meet and consider all the documentation provided by the
Department Head, the student and the instructor. Both the student and the instructor will be given an
opportunity to appear before the Academic Review Committee. The Committee will report its decision
and rationale in writing to the student, the Department Head and the instructor normally within fourteen
days of the Committee meeting. A copy of the Academic Review Committee’s decision and rationale
will also be sent to the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Step 4
If the student or instructor does not accept the decision of the Committee, that decision may be
appealed to the Dean of Academic Affairs within fourteen days for final review. The Dean of Academic
Affairs, with full access to all documentation from previous levels of appeal, and any additional
conferences with involved parties, will be the final College arbiter of the appeal. The Dean’s decision
will normally be made within fourteen calendar days of the date on which the appeal was received from
the student or instructor.
The Dean will report his/her decision and rationale in writing to the student, the Department Head, the
instructor, and the members of the Academic Review Committee.
NOTE: The timetable noted above assumes no interruptions in the regular college calendar, such as
semester or spring breaks, which would alter the timetable. For an appeal of a grade for a spring
semester course, the “following semester” is defined as the following fall semester.
Revised 7/8/03
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Academic Support Services - insert table from end of document
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Dutchess Community College has active advisory committees that meet with the program chair at least
twice a year to identify needs of the community and to offer advice for effective program development.
Accounting
Debbie Most
Architectural Technology, Construction
Dave Freeman
Business Administration
Gil Seligman
Career & Technical Education Council
Tom Ray
Computer Information Systems
Frank Whittle
Criminal Justice
Dan Valentine
Dental Assisting
Gerri Pozzi-Galluzi
Early Childhood
Ellen Wild
Electrical Engineering Technology
Dan Barbuto
Exercise Science and Wellness
Tara Sweet
Human Services
Mareve VanVoorhis
Medical Laboratory Technology
Karen Ingham
Nursing
Toni Doherty
Paralegal
TBD
Paramedic
Seth Goldstein
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES continued
The fall advisory committee meetings are usually scheduled in October and November. The spring
meetings, followed by a recognition reception, will be held on April 2, 2009. At the reception, ten and
twenty year awards will be presented to eligible members in appreciation of their years of service to
Dutchess Community College.
All correspondence, agendas and minutes are processed through the Office of Assessment and
Curriculum.
The fall schedule is as follows:
Information sent by Chairperson to Academic Affairs.
September 8, 2008
Room request sent by Chairperson to Allison Miller.
Agenda sent to Office of Assessment and Curriculum
for mailing. The use of E-Mail is encouraged.
Invitations are mailed out three weeks prior to meeting date.
September 22, 2008
The Chairperson is notified of attendance prior to the fall and spring meetings.
In the spring, all meetings will be held on April 2, 2009 either at 4:00 or 4:30 p.m., unless there is a
special request for another date. The spring schedule is as follows:
Information sent by Chairperson to Academic Affairs.
February 6, 2009
Room request sent by Chairperson to Allison Miller.
Agenda sent to Office of Assessment and Curriculum
for mailing. The use of E-Mail is encouraged.
March 5, 2009
Invitations are mailed three weeks prior to meeting/reception.
Each new member should receive an Advisory Committee folder at their initial meeting. The folders are
sent to the Chairperson upon request.
Chairpersons are encouraged to review their roster each year and to propose additions or deletions as
appropriate. New members are invited to serve by the President. VITA forms should be completed by
the Chairperson for each new candidate. The forms are available in the Office of Assessment and
Curriculum.
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The Francis U. and Mary F. Ritz Library
The Ritz Library is a vital educational resource center dedicated to providing high quality, cost effective
service to our diverse college community, and support for the instructional and research needs of our
students, faculty, and staff. The Library’s homepage is http://www.sunydutchess.edu/library/.
Centrally located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Hudson Hall, the Library provides ample study areas and
convenient access to a wide variety of electronic and printed resources. Our collection of
approximately 82,000 books, periodicals, and newspapers supports the instructional programs offered
by the college.
Hours
Fall and Spring semesters when classes are in session:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Summer sessions:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 am to 8:00 pm
When classes are not in session, exclusive of college holidays:
Monday-Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
For additional information, please phone 431-8630.
Borrowing Privileges
A current SUNYCard is needed to borrow books or reserve items, use group study rooms, or request
items on interlibrary loan. If you need a SUNYCard, pick up a SUNYCard authorization form from the
Office of Academic Affairs, Bowne Hall, room 210. Books may be borrowed for a two-week period and
may, with some exceptions, be renewed. All borrowed books must be returned at the end of each
semester. Reserve items are for in-house use only and may be borrowed for one hour. For more
information on borrowing privileges, please phone 431-8639.
Electronic Resources
The Library also subscribes to more than fifty databases which contain millions of magazine and
newspaper articles. Besides large, multi-subject collections of articles, the library also has specialty
databases covering such areas as art, business, literary criticism, and law.
All of the these databases can be searched from any computer on either the main or Dutchess South
campuses through the “Find Articles and Books” link on the Library’s homepage. To search the
databases from home, first logon to myDCC. Under the “Library” tab use the “Off Campus Database
Access” link to reach the databases. For assistance in using this system from home, contact the
Library’s reference department at 431-8634.
Interlibrary Loan
As a member of the Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, the Library offers interlibrary
loan service, which permits the borrowing of items in other libraries’ collections. Current faculty, staff
and DCC students enrolled in credit-bearing coursework are eligible to use this service. Items may take
some time to arrive, so planning ahead is important. The library loaning the item determines the loan
period, which may differ from our two-week borrowing period. Requests for interlibrary loan items
should be directed to Christine Craig at 431-8636.
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Information Literacy
Information literacy programs to acquaint students with the Library’s resources and services are
provided upon the request of instructors. Programs can be scheduled for evening as well as for day
classes and can be given either at the main or DCC South campus. Offerings include:
 Basic overviews of the Library’s resources and services
 Tours of the Ritz Library
 In-depth subject-specific research methods
To schedule information literacy programs for your classes, contact the Library’s reference department
at 431-8634.
Placing Items on Reserve
The Ritz Library has the current textbook on reserve for most courses. In some cases, where
enrollment is low, the library may choose not to purchase the textbook. To find out whether a particular
textbook is on reserve, phone 431-8632.
You can place other materials such as books, chapters of books, magazines, or other items on
reserve. Access to articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers should be provided through
Angel, DCC’s course management software, rather than through the reserve process. For information
on Angel, contact the Professional Staff Teaching/Learning Center at 431-8959.
To place an item on reserve, please complete a "Request for Materials to Be Placed on Library
Reserve." This form is available at the Library’s circulation desk. While reserve items are processed as
quickly as possible, please allow a minimum of 24 hours between the time the library receives the
request and you announce that an item is on reserve. For more information about placing items on
reserve, phone 431-8632.
All reserve items must comply with copyright regulations and the responsibility for copyright clearance
rests with the requesting instructor. Questions regarding copyright compliance should be directed to
the Library’s Head of Access Services at 431-8631.
Library Liaison Program
To enhance collaboration between the Library and academic departments, a Library Liaison program
has been established. If you have any suggestions on books, journals or databases that you feel
should be added to the Library’s collection, contact the faculty liaison for your department. This year’s
liaisons are:
AHBS
BHS
BUS
ENACT
ENG
HGE
HPEAD
MPCS
NUR
PVAC
TBA
Stephanie Roberg-Lopez
Carolyn Lampack
Catherine Tabor McGuire
Carol Kushner
George Stevens
Kathleen Hanlon O’Connell
Tony Zito
Barbara Kabbash
Juan Garcia-Nunez
extension 8359
extension 8384
extension 8413
extension 8444
extension 8519
extension 8464
extension 8545
extension 8581
extension 8622
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Dr. Mary Louise Van Winkle Professional Staff Teaching Learning Center (TLC)
The Teaching Learning Center aspires to promote active teaching and learning by making current
instructional technologies available and accessible to the faculty and professional staff at Dutchess
Community College. The Center serves as a resource and support center where faculty and
professional staff can obtain access to and technical assistance and training for software used for
course-related purposes. We provide a central facility for academic departments, faculty, and
professional staff to enhance, present, organize and manage their course content and administrative
materials through the use of various technologies. We have equipment, software, training sessions,
and student partners to assist faculty and staff with the design and creation of multimedia instructional
materials for both traditional and online courses. The Teaching Learning Center can assist with
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Course Enhancement: Enhancing a traditional classroom course with a multimedia format.
Component Design and Development: Creating a new online feature or component of a
traditional or online course.
Course Conversion to Online Formats: Adapting a face-to-face course to a partially or
completely online format.
Course Design and Development: Design and development of a new online course, tutorial,
or lesson.
Accessibility: Making a course accessible for students with disabilities.
The Center provides a computer lab and a software tutorial and resource library located on the lower
level of the Francis U. and Mary F. Ritz Library in Hudson Hall. The computer stations and multimedia
software are available for use by the faculty and professional staff. The Center is staffed by a multimedia instructional designer and motivated and courteous DCC student partners in technology with
computer and multimedia experience. Staff can answer questions about and assist with a wide variety
of software issues ranging from creating electronic course presentations and online learning modules
to creating and editing video and audio files, designing academic web sites and organizing courserelated content on Angel. The Teaching Learning Center is open Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm in
H232 or by appointment. It is advisable that you phone in advance, 431-8959 (press 2), to check on
the availability of staff and the multimedia computer stations.
Regardless of your technical skills, we’re here to assist and empower you with technology for your
classroom management and content delivery. For more details, visit our website at
http://tlc.sunydutchess.edu or email tlchelp@sunydutchess.edu, Nancy Wozniak, Director at
wozniak@sunydutchess.edu, or Chrisie Mitchell, Coordinator of Instructional Support Services at
chrisie.mitchell@sunydutchess.edu.
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DISABILITY SERVICES
Student Service Center Room 303
431-8037
Disability Services provides counseling and academic support to students with documented disabilities.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a
person with a disability is defined as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially
limits one or more major life activities. Individuals with disabilities are guaranteed certain protections
and rights to accommodations based upon documentation of the disability. Eligibility for services
requires documentation from a physician or a qualified licensed professional.
Available services include, but are not limited to:
• testing and classroom accommodations
• notetakers / scribes
• interpreters
• student advocacy
• counseling
• liaison with outside agencies such as VESID and local high schools
• adaptive equipment
• coordination and referral to other DCC services
To utilize services, students must identify themselves as disabled by contacting the Office of Disability
Services at 431-8037 to schedule an appointment with the Coordinator and provide documentation of
their disability.
SKILLS NEEDED FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS
 Ability to explain disability
 Know what accommodations you may require
 Become aware of attitudinal barriers
 Become aware of community resources
 Learn problem solving & decision making skills
 Know your civil rights
 Develop volunteer/work experience skills
 Be your own best advocate
 Learn "How to Learn" & apply the strategies
 Practice independence
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DISABILITY SERVICES - continued
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Definition: Removal of Barriers to Participation
For students with disabilities these may include:
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assistance with registration/financial aid
extended time/alternate location for tests
adaptive computer equipment/programs
note taking, tape recorders
seating modifications
peer support
training in time management/study skills
The Office of Disability Services will provide out-of-class testing accommodations for students who
have provided us with documentation of their disability.
The Office of Disability Services strives to maintain a testing policy that is nondiscriminatory and
assures the integrity of the examination process.
1. Students are responsible for arranging for their testing through the Office of Disability Services
at least (3) business days in advance of the test. To arrange for a test, you must complete the
blue “Sign Up Sheet for Alternative Testing”. It is not the faculty’s responsibility to register a
student for testing with our office.
2. Testing accommodations are available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This
Office requests that for students taking evening classes faculty make the accommodation.
3. Students who come to Disability Services to complete an exam for which they have not signed
up for or for which they are late, may be sent back to the classroom.
4. In the event of a surprise quiz, our Office will do its best to accommodate your needs. When
space or a proctor is not available, you will be sent back to the classroom to make alternative
arrangements with your instructor.
5. If you need accommodations other then extended time (i.e. reader, scribe, computer etc.) to
assist you during your test, you must indicate your needs when you sign up.
6. Each student will be responsible for making arrangements to pick up the test before it is given
or have the faculty member deliver the test to us. Disability Services staff are not responsible
for calling faculty members to make arrangements.
7. If there are special instructions, modifications or exceptions to a particular test, these must be
indicated on the gold “Exam Proctoring Form” which you must have completed for each test.
8. If you have any questions during your test, you should ask a Disability Services staff member
and not other students or the proctor. If a staff member is unable to assist you, you may be
allowed to call a faculty member.
9. The amount of extra time a student receives for testing is individually determined based upon
the documentation of their disability.
10. A student is not allowed to leave the test site without permission of the proctor or staff member.
A student may not leave the test site to return at a later time, nor will the student be allowed to
start a test one day and complete it the next day.
11. Students using computers will use stand alone computers that have no networking ability. You
are not permitted to bring your own disk, if necessary this office will supply clean, blank disks.
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ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM INFORMATION
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SMART CLASSROOMS AT DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Revised 4/12/08
DEFINITIONS:
CLASS 1
Crestron touch screen control system
PC, data projector, sound system, microphone, visualizer
Interface for laptop
VCR acts as TV tuner
CLASS 2
Pushbutton controller
PC, data projector, sound system
Interface for laptop
Visualizer in rooms with teaching consoles
VCR acts as TV tuner
CLASS 3
PC & data projector
Interface for laptop in most rooms
Audio feeds through data projector
CLASS 4
Data projector & interface for laptop
Audio feeds through data projector
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KEYS:
C346A - Hudson & Taconic
C415A - Washington & Falcon
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College-Wide Total = 95 smartrooms
(17) Class 1 - (21) Class 2 - (48) Class 3 - (9) Class 4
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LISTING BY BUILDING:
Bowne
(1)
(2)
(3)
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
CBI
(1)
(2)
(1)
Class 1
Class 3
Class 4
DCC South
(4) Class 1
(15) Class 3
Dutchess Hall
(2) Class 3
Taconic Hall
(2) Class 1
(16) Class 3
Falcon Hall
(1) Class 2
(2) Class 3
Washington Hall
(19) Class 2
(2) Class 3
(3) Class 4
Hudson Hall
(10) Class 1
( 8) Class 3
(1) Class 4
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SMART CLASSROOMS AT DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Revised 4/12/08
CLASS 1
C-208A Classroom
DS-205 Classroom
DS-212 Classroom
DS-243 Classroom
DS-253 Biology/Physical
Sciences Lab
H-224 Library South
Classroom
H-226 Library North
Classroom
H-404 Lecture Hall
H-406 Lecture Hall
H-407A Lecture Hall
H-407B Lecture Hall
H-409 Lecture Hall
H-411 Lecture Hall
H-523 Classroom
H-524 Classroom
T-103 Lecture Hall
T-113 Electronics Classroom
CLASS 2
B-122 Conference Room (no
visualizer)
F-125 Classroom
W-040 Design Studio II
W-128 Computer Lab
W-130 Classroom (Handicap
accessible console)
W-132 Classroom
W-134 Classroom
W-136 Classroom
W-138 Classroom
W-140 Classroom
W-226 Newton's Corner
W-228 Physics Lab
W-232 Physical Science Lab
(no console or visualizer)
W-240 Computer Lab
W-248 Computer Lab
W-326 Classroom
W-328 Microbiology*
W-332 Medical Lab
Technology*
W-334 Anatomy &
Physiology*
W-338 Anatomy &
Physiology*
W-340 Anatomy&Physiology*
CLASS 3
B-115 Classroom
B-116 Computer Lab
C-110 Nursing Lab
C-203 Music Lab
D-209 Classroom
D-214 Music Classroom
DS-101 Classroom
DS-103 Classroom
DS-104 Classroom
DS-107 Computer Lab
DS-121 GED Lab
DS-202 Classroom
DS-211 Classroom
DS-234 Classroom
DS-236 Computer Lab
DS-240 Classroom
DS-241 Classroom
DS-242 Classroom
DS-244 Classroom
DS-247 Computer Lab
DS-255 Classroom
F-102 Classroom
F-106 Classroom
H-402B Classroom
H-402C Classroom
H-402G Classroom
H-501 Computer Lab
H-504 Computer Lab
H-506 Computer Lab
H-514 Classroom
H-517 Classroom
T-101 Computer Lab
T-106 Classroom
T-111 Computer Lab
T-205 Classroom
T-206 Classroom
T-212 Classroom
T-214 Classroom
T-216 Classroom
T-300 Computer Lab
T-301 Classroom
T-303 Drafting Lab
T-304 Computer Lab
T-305 Classroom
T-311 Computer Lab
T-314 Computer Lab
T-318 Classroom
W-032 COM Mac Lab
W-038 CAR Mac Lab
CLASS 4
B-104 Classroom
B-105 Classroom
B-107 Classroom
C-208F Classroom
H-402H Classroom
W-044 Drawing/Painting
Studio
W-234 Interdisciplinary Lab
W-238 Chemistry Lab
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TELECOMMUICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA SERVICES
Technology Support
The Information Technology department provides implementation and support services for all
faculty and staff members. Please use the Help Desk as the primary access point to services
provided by the department.
Help Desk
The college staffs a 24x7 Help Desk service for all technology related problems.
The Help Desk can be reached by:
o Phone on main campus at ext. 4357
o Phone toll free from off campus at 1-866-334-9179
o Email – helpdesk@sunydutchess.edu
o Web – http://www.sunydutchess.edu/helpdesk
Help Desk support for students is available by calling the off campus number at 1-866-3349179, or by visiting the 2nd floor lobby of the Student Services Center or CBI-130.
Help Desk staff will assess the nature of your issue, create a work request, and if necessary,
dispatch a technician to assist you.
The Help Desk has a searchable knowledgebase available for your reference.
Smart Classrooms
Many college classrooms are equipped with data projectors, visualizers, and instructor
workstations. You must participate in training to receive a console key. Please contact the Help
Desk to request training, or in the event you are experiencing difficulty with smartroom
operations during your class.
Network and Email Accounts
The college provides network and email accounts for all faculty members. Both on campus
email and off campus email access are provided using either Microsoft Outlook or Outlook
Webmail. Faculty are encouraged to use their DCC email accounts when communicating with
students.
Accounts are set up by the Help Desk shortly after time of hire. If you do not have an account,
please contact Human Resources in Bowne Hall, room 220, to have them submit a request.
“myDCC”
The myDCC campus portal provides features designed to help you interact more effectively
with the college via email, calendar, course tools, and other features. Content is displayed
through channels that provide easy access to information, applications and web resources you
may wish to access.
Grade Scanners
Grade scanners are located in CBI-208, Taconic 210D, SSC-201E, Hudson 310, Washington
310, Falcon 124A, and DCC South 102. Please contact the Teaching Learning Center (TLC) or
your department secretary for assistance.
Technology Training
The Teaching Learning Center located in Hudson-232 is your resource for personalized
technology assistance and technology training materials. The TLC can be contacted at ext.
8959. Please refer to the TLC section in this handbook for more information.
Technology Policies - Professional Staff Handbook Section 15.8
All computer facilities at Dutchess Community College are provided for the needs of the College
in student instruction, academic uses by faculty and students, administrative data processing,
and other activities sponsored or contracted by the College. The full policy is available in
myDCC by clicking on the Working@DCC tab, then Campus Resources, Documents.
DCC Information Security Standards
• Information security is the responsibility of EVERYONE who has access to information
contained in college administrative systems. That information may reside on computer
systems or on paper reports
• The protection of DCC student and employee information is REQUIRED BY LAW
– The college must adhere to Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) and Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
laws.
– New York State requires the college to adhere to a minimum set of information
security standards. The NYS policy can be viewed in myDCC on the
Working@DCC tab.
• What data is “confidential”?
– Information maintained in college administrative systems should be
assumed to be confidential unless otherwise specified
– MOST personal student and employee data is confidential and must be
protected.
– Only directory information is considered public information.
• Directory information is limited to: Name, Email, Dates of attendance,
Date of graduation, Degree Enrollment status
• A student may submit a waiver prohibiting the college from
releasing his/her directory information, so even releasing directory
information requires judgment
• Employees are responsible for understanding and complying with policies regarding to
access, and the secure disposal of information they have access to.
– Staff employees should discuss and review policies with their supervisor,
– Faculty should review policies with the Office of Academic Affairs.
– College policies can be viewed from the Working@DCC tab on myDCC by
selecting the Campus Documents link. Policies are found under the Technology
and Security Documents heading.
• Employees should raise an alarm if they think information is not being properly handled.
They should notify their supervisor or the Associate Dean of Information Technology.
• Employees are accountable for their actions.
• Employees should have no expectation of privacy regarding the information stored on
college computer systems.
Information Security Best Practices
• NEVER release information over the phone unless you can positively confirm the
identity of the caller.
• Be vigilant and protect access to your computer account - NEVER allow ANYONE to
use your computer account and password
• NEVER download college data to laptops or removable storage (CDs, diskettes or flash
drives).
• Be sure records on your desk cannot be viewed by the public. Always keep reports an
arm’s length away from public areas
• ALWAYS keep reports locked up when not in use.
• ALWAYS shred or discard in secure disposal containers any forms and printouts with
student information
• Save the MINIMUM data required by the NYS Records Retention and Dispersal
Schedule available in your office. Make a particular effort to dispose of old records.
• Faculty must be vigilant and keep each student’s information (grades, schedule, etc.)
private.
• ALWAYS lock your computer screen when you step away (Windows Key/L)
• Voice your concerns about information security questions or if you witness any security
breaches. Report any security breaches to the Associate Dean of Information
Technology.
REMEMBER, without YOUR diligence and support student and employee information cannot
be protected.
Instructional Media
Instructional Media has an extensive library of media programs including DVDs, videocassettes,
compact discs, CD-ROMs, audiocassettes, and slides. An online catalog listing all Collegeowned media, IMPRES, is available at http://impres.sunydutchess.edu. You may use the
keyword search or
browse the listings by subject, title, series, or author.
Using Media in the Classroom
The department supports several types of smart classrooms with data/video projectors for large
screen display of computer applications and media programs. More than 60% of the college’s
classrooms are
smart classrooms.
Standard classrooms are equipped with an overhead projector, DVD/VHS VCR unit, and a
closed circuit TV (CCTV) monitor. Small equipment items such as slide projectors,
audiocassette recorders and CD "boom boxes" are available for sign-out by coming to the
department in person and presenting a valid DCC SUNY card. You are responsible for
equipment security and return to the department.
Contact the department for assistance if you are not familiar with equipment operation.
Most College owned media is stored in the Instructional Media Department. DVDs and
videocassettes may be signed out by adjunct lecturers for use in campus classrooms, or may
be shown on the campus CCTV system. Media is not signed out to students. Reserve media for
pickup or playback by calling or coming to the department in person. You are responsible for
returning items on time. Some academic departments have their own media collections as
indicated under “located in” in the IMPRES catalog. Contact the appropriate department head
for more information.
Placing Media on Reserve
Media may be placed on reserve for student assignments in the e-Media Lab (CBI-128) by
contacting the lab attendant. Students should be provided with the program title and DCC
catalog number of reserve items. All programs placed on reserve must comply with copyright
regulations.
Media Purchase/Preview
It is College policy that all media program purchases and previews are ordered through the
Instructional Media Department. Adjuncts interested in obtaining new media should contact
their
Academic department head for approval to submit a request for media acquisition.
Copyright
College owned programs may only be used for DCC-sponsored functions. Restrictions apply to
exhibition of “Home Use” video programs rented from local outlets or purchased by instructors
as well as programs taped “off-the-air” by individuals at home. Unauthorized copies of
copyrighted programs cannot be used on campus. The College adheres to the guidelines of the
Teach Act and the “fair use” provisions of the copyright law, and College personnel are
assumed responsible in adhering to copyright law when using media materials in their teaching.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
The Academic Advising Center is located in the Student Services Center, Room 201. It is a
walk-in center where students may receive advisement, register, add/drop, change curriculum
and apply for graduation. Professional staff may use the Center as a resource for their
questions about advisement or program requirements. They may also obtain, from the Center,
program completion sheets, curriculum information, and Advisor Hot Sheets as well as
assistance with accessing advisee information on COCO.
CHILDREN IN CLASSROOMS, LABORATORIES AND ON CAMPUS
College policy states that the children of students and/or employees are not permitted in
classrooms or laboratories at any time. They are not permitted in College buildings or on the
campus unless accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.
COLLEGE BULLETIN
Each Monday when the College is in regular session, a weekly College Bulletin is prepared by
the Office of Scheduling and distributed via e-mail. Hard copies are prepared by the Mailroom
and distributed by the Registrar’s Office. The College Bulletin is also available on the college
web page.
The College Bulletin constitutes the principal means of campus-wide communication and
includes information, instructions, and reminders on activities, meetings, and many other
aspects of the College’s programs. Occasionally Faculty and/or Staff members may be
requested to read items of special importance from The College Bulletin to their classes.
Some items from The College Bulletin are also displayed over the College’s closed circuit TV
system at times when other programs are not scheduled.
Announcements to be in included in each Monday’s College Bulletin must be received by the
Office of Scheduling by 12:00 noon of the preceding Thursday. Special forms are available in
the Office of Scheduling in Bowne Hall, Room 210F, or announcements may be sent via e-mail
to moore@sunydutchess.edu.
COLLEGE NURSE
The College Health Office is located in the Student Services Center, Room 110 and is open
weekdays from 8AM to 4PM. A Registered Nurse is available during those hours. In an
emergency, call 431-8070, or extension 8070 on campus (Security Office emergency line) and
Security personnel will contact the nurse, administer first aid or call the rescue squad for
ambulance service.
DISPOSAL OF FURNITURE & CAPITAL ASSETS
To make arrangements for the disposal of unwanted furniture and other capital assets, a work
order (http://www.sunydutchess.edu.workorder) or e-mail to Michael Sheehan with the following
information: Your name & phone number; asset tag number of item (Bar Code sticker);
description of the item; condition (working, repairable, obsolete, etc.); location of item.
Arrangements will be made to remove the item(s) to Hudson 104 for processing. It is
imperative that the correct procedure is used for disposal of these items to ensure the accuracy
of our inventory.
EMERGENCIES
The emergency phone number on campus is 4911, and will ring in the Security office.
Other numbers to call are listed below.
Security Office
Ext. 8070 (regular number)
Health Office
Ext. 8075
Physical Plant
Ext. 8650
EMERGENCY TELEPHONES
Campus Buildings - Just pick up the receiver and the emergency telephone number
automatically rings. Signs throughout Hudson, Bowne, Falcon, Taconic, and CBI
denote direct line telephones. See locations below.
Building
Bowne Hall
Phones
3
Location
Basement, vicinity elevator
1st floor, vicinity elevator
2nd floor, vicinity elevator
CBI
4
North corridor, 1st floor
North & south corridors, 2nd floor
Dutchess Hall
1
Vicinity Room 102
Falcon Hall
4
Lobby entrance
East corridor, women's locker room
Weight room, basement,
2nd floor, Dance Studio
Hudson Hall
11
Creek Road lobby between
elevators
Vicinity elevators 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th floors
In elevators Vicinity Room 514
2nd floor Student Lounge, Reading Rm. 2
SSC
1
In elevator, Security is located in Room 114
Taconic Hall
3
1st floor, vicinity elevator
2nd floor, vicinity elevator
3rd floor, vicinity elevator
Washington Center
South Tower, North Tower, All elevator
lobbies
Campus Parking Lots - Open cover and push button to ring Security.
Hudson Hall Elevators - Turn knob and hold to talk. The emergency telephone
number will automatically ring as long as the lever is held in the down position.
FIELD TRIPS
Faculty members may schedule field trips at their own discretion. Each faculty member is,
however, responsible for making all the arrangements necessary to make the trip a worthwhile
educational experience.
The Academic Dean’s Office should be informed of all field trips at least two weeks in advance
and should be supplied with a list of students involved. The Request for Approval of Field Trip
form must be submitted for approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs at least two weeks prior to
the date of the trip. Copies of approved field trip requests will be automatically forwarded to the
Director of Scheduling so that the necessary notice concerning students being excused from
classes can be included in The College Bulletin. In order to minimize class conflicts, faculty
members should not generally plan more than one field trip a semester, outside of normal class
meeting times, for a given class. Field trips are not to be scheduled during the week when midterm grades are due or during the fourteenth or fifteenth week of the semester. Field trips
cannot be a course requirement unless scheduled prior to grades being submitted.
FIRE DRILLS
Unannounced fire drills are held several times throughout the year. All occupants of the
building are required to participate in each drill. Instructions for vacating buildings in the event
of a fire drill or fire are posted in every classroom and office, and each instructor is responsible
for acquainting the students in his/her classes with these procedures.
Instructions should be read aloud early in each semester.
A sounding of the gong or horn is the signal to vacate the building. All windows are to
be closed, lights turned off and doors closed. Persons should not use building elevators during
any emergency. After leaving the building, all groups must proceed to at least 50 yards from
the nearest wall of the building and wait until there is an all-clear signal. Driveways and access
roads are to be left clear for the fire equipment.
FIRST AID KITS
First Aid Kits are maintained in the following locations:
CBI
Drumlin Hall
Dutchess Hall
Falcon Hall
Hudson Hall
Physical Plant
Student Services Center
Taconic Hall
Washington Center
Dutchess South
130J, 130K, 201
Dining Services Office
Student Activities Office (201)
Treatment Room (111)
330, 354 (Library), 509
012, 013, Grounds Receiving (Warehouse)
110
Room 110 (3D Lab)
Room 030, 234, 238,328, 332, 334, 338, 340
103
Please note the first aid kits are for minor injuries or when the Health Office is closed. The
Health Office or Office of Safety and Security should be contacted for any injury requiring
professional service or evaluation.
HANDBOOKS AND GUIDELINES
Faculty and Staff who do not have copies of College publications can secure them by
placing a call to the following offices:
Advisor's Handbook (Student Services)
x 8970
Advisor Hotsheets (Academic Advising Center)
x 8020
Curriculum Handbook (Curriculum & Instruction)
x 8965
DCC Catalog (Admissions)
x 8010
DCC Presents Lyceum Program (Student Activities)
x 8050
Instructional Media Handbook www.sunydutchess.edu/telecomm x 8940
Library Handbook (Library)
x 8630
Master Schedule & Evening Off-Campus Brochure (Registrar
x 8020
Planning Document & Fact Book (Institutional Research)
x 8680
Professional Staff Handbook (Human Resources Management)
x 8670
Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (Student Services)
x 8970
Study Plans for Each Program (Academic Advising Center)
x 8020
KIOSK
Information Kiosks are currently located in Hudson Hall (2), Taconic Hall, Bowne Hall, the
Library, DCC South, and Dutchess Hall. The College website is available, including the
Schedule of Events and Problem Solving Directory, along with other information of value to
students and visitors to campus.
MAIL SERVICE
College mail is generally distributed shortly after the morning delivery. Small packages will be
held in the mailroom for pickup, and a notice will be placed in the box of the addressee. Large,
bulky items will be delivered in the afternoon by the college driver to either the department or
the individual's office. Mailboxes should be checked at least once daily. Outgoing mail should
be left in the Mailroom prior to 2:00 p.m. each day. Staff members may not use these facilities
for either the receipt or sending of personal mail. There is a U.S. Postal Box on the loading
dock outside the Mailroom for personal mail. Stamps can be purchased in the Bookstore.
MOTOR VEHICLE USAGE PROCEDURES
The College has explicit written procedures to be followed when using a College motor vehicle.
The procedures also cover reporting an accident, related costs of a trip, use of a credit card,
traffic infractions, mechanical breakdowns, and driver's license requirements. A complete copy
of the procedures is available by calling or visiting the Security Office between the hours of 8
am and 4 pm, business days. The phone number of the Security Office is 431-8070.
PARKING
Most of parking lot A and all of lot B have been reserved for staff members. Staff areas are
indicated by red markings on the College signs. Lots D and E are open to students and staff
persons. New faculty members and administrators should obtain parking permits as soon as
possible from the Security Office located in the Student Service Center. Professional staff
requiring medical permits should apply to the Security Office. The Security Office is open from
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Staff members having more than one car should obtain an additional
permit for each additional vehicle they may be using during the year. Temporary permits are
available for additional vehicles which are to be used for very brief periods.
PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION
The College requires all full-time and part-time staff members to carry a current photoidentification card with them. Professional staff members must obtain a new SUNYCARD. This
card is necessary to use the Library and other college services.
POSTING GRADES
Posting of student grades is illegal under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (the
Buckley Amendment). The Registrar's Office issues grades promptly; however, faculty may tell
any individual student what grade he/she received if one chooses to do so. The grades may
not under any conditions be posted.
PRINTING AND DUPLICATION WORK
All off-campus printing must be approved by the Director of Community Relations and Graphics
if the work is to be paid for by the College. Duplication work done in the mailroom is charged
back to the department, program or office requesting the work. Departmental Head approval, if
needed, is to be obtained before submittal of work requests. The following information must be
provided on the Office Services Work Order:
1.
Department, program or office to be charged
2.
3.
4.
5.
Account number to be charged
Submission date and due date
Number of originals and number of copies
Name of person requesting the work
RECYCLING
The campus has participated in a recycling program for paper, cardboard and glass for a
number of years. This program has not only been good for the environment, but has also
saved the College money in refuse removal.
Each office has been provided with a blue recycle container for this purpose. Larger bins are
also available from the Housekeeping Department if required. All faculty and staff are
requested to cooperate in this effort by placing non-shiny paper and envelopes without windows
in the blue bins for pick up. Glass bottles may be deposited in the recycle centers found around
Campus.
RESEARCH USING DCC STUDENTS
Research conducted by faculty, staff, or administration of the College as well as any outside
researcher utilizing Dutchess Community College students directly as subjects should be first
reviewed by the Director of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment and must be
approved by the College Environment Committee.
RESERVING A ROOM
All College organizations or individuals wishing to reserve a room must complete a Facility
Request Form for each event they wish to hold. The completed form should be submitted to
the Office of Scheduling in Bowne Hall at least six (6) weekdays prior to the proposed activity.
Facility Request Forms are available from the Office of Scheduling and from all department
secretaries. The Facility Request Form is also available on a Microsoft WORD file from the
Scheduling Office. (Complete the form and send it to Allison Miller via e-mail.)
SECURITY & SAFETY
To provide round-the-clock protection against fire, theft, and vandalism, the College employs a
private security service under the direction of the College's Director of Campus Safety.
Whenever the College is closed and its maintenance staff is not working, uniformed security
guards are on duty, making a continuous tour of the campus and all buildings.
Staff members wishing to enter buildings at times when the College is normally closed should
check in at the Security Office located in the Student Service Center. Staff cooperation in
providing proper identification is requested.
ESCORT SERVICE - Especially after dark. Call ext. 8070; give your name, location,
and calling number.
PERSONAL PROPERTY - Mark and secure all property in your car (books, stereo,
radar or other equipment, etc.). The safest place is a locked luggage compartment.
PREVENT CRIME - Secure your property before it is stolen or your vehicle damaged!
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
All shipping and receiving activities, with the exception of the US Mail are handled by the
Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing Department located in the North Annex. Michael
Sheehan is the department supervisor. When ordering equipment and/or supplies, they are to
be sent directly there by the shipper. No deliveries are to be made directly to the buildings.
An item that has to be shipped must be dropped off at the North Annex or brought to the mail
room. If the package is large, a work order can be sent
(http://www.sunydutchess.edu.workorder) and it will be picked up. The following information is
required: Your Name & Department, Name & Address of where it is to be shipped and any
special handling required (i.e. Value over $100, 2 Day delivery, etc.).
SUBSCRIPTIONS
The College is enrolled with a subscription agency, EBSCO. Whenever possible, subscriptions
will be ordered by the Purchasing Department through this agency. Those not available
through EBSCO will be ordered directly from the publisher.
Subscription orders require prior approval by the Department Head and the supervising Dean if
they are to be paid from the subscription expense account. Subscriptions that do not have prior
approval will be charged to an individual's book allowance expense account.
MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Fall 2008 Semester Tuesday Meeting Schedule
August 26
September2
September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
November 25
December 2
December 9
Standing Committee meetings
New Staff Orientation
Department meetings
Ad Hoc Committees
Standing Committee Meetings
Department Meetings
Standing Committee Meetings
Columbus Day Recess (College Open)
Advisement Week
Department meetings
Ad Hoc Committee meetings, PSD Workshop
PSO meeting
Standing Committee meetings
Department meetings
PSO meeting
P&T Committee Meeting
Spring 2009 Semester Tuesday Meeting Schedule
January 20
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 17
February 24
March 3
March 10
March 17
March 24
March 31
April 7
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5
May 12
Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
Standing Committee meetings
Black History Month Kickoff – African Market
Department Meetings
President’s Day Recess (College Open)
Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
Standing Committee meetings
Department Meetings
Mid-Semester Recess
Ad Hoc Committee meetings
Standing Committee meetings
Department meetings
Advisement week, PSD Workshop
PSO Meeting
Standing Committee meetings
Department meetings
Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
Activities are scheduled as follows during All-College Periods when no Lyceum is planned:
Fall 2008 Semester Thursday "Open" All-College Periods
August 28
September 4
September 18
September 25
October 2
October 23
November 6
November 13
November 27
December 4
December 11
DUE meeting
AAWCC Reception for New Staff
Fall Freshman Day Activities
PSO Executive Committee Meeting
PSO meeting
Advisement Week
ISC Forum
Professional Staff Development Workshop
Thanksgiving Recess
Winter Choral Concert
Ad Hoc Committee Meetings, Personnel Evaluation
Committee Meeting
Spring 2009 Semester Thursday "Open" All-College Periods
January 22
January 29
February 12
February 19
February 26
March 19
March 26
April 16
April 30
May7
PSO Meeting
Welcome Back Party
PSO Executive Committee
PSO meeting
ISC Forum
Mid-Semester Recess
PSO meeting
Advisement Week
Dance Concert Preview, PSD Workshop
Spring Choral Concert
Fall 2008 Semester Friday Meeting Schedule
August 22
August 29
September 5
September 12
September 19
September 26
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21
November 28
December 5
PSO Meeting, Department Meetings
Ad Hoc Committee Meetings
Faculty Roundtable, SLN Brown Bag Lunch
Curriculum Committee, Academic Standards Meeting
First Year Faculty & Mentors Lunch
Faculty Roundtable
Orientation for New Academic Advisors
Faculty Roundtable, DUE meeting
Ad Hoc Committee meetings, Faculty Roundtable
Advisement Week, PSO Executive Committee meeting
Curriculum Committee meeting
Faculty Roundtable, Intro Seminar Faculty meeting
DUE meeting
Faculty Roundtable, Academic Standards meeting
Thanksgiving Recess
Curriculum Committee Meeting
Spring 2009 Semester Friday Meeting Schedule
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17
April 24
May 1
May 8
SLN Brown Bag Lunch
DUE Meeting
Curriculum Committee Meeting, Faculty
Roundtable
Faculty Roundtable
Curriculum Committee, Academic Standards Meeting,
Faculty Roundtable
DUE Meeting
PSO Executive Committee Meeting, PSD Workshop
Curriculum Committee, Academic Standards Meeting
Mid-Semester Recess
Faculty Roundtable
Faculty Roundtable, PSO Executive Committee Meeting
Curriculum Committee Meeting, Academic Standards
Meeting
Advisement Week
First Year Faculty and Mentors Lunch, DUE Meeting
Faculty Roundtable
COM Reading/Critique Workshop
2008-2009 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL 2008
Thursday, August 21
All faculty report
Monday, August 25
Credit classes begin
Saturday, August 30
No Saturday credit classes
Monday, September 1
Labor Day, College closed
Saturday, October 11
No Saturday credit classes
Monday, October 13
Columbus Day, No Credit Classes,
College is open
Tuesday, October 14
No Credit Classes, College is Open
Wednesday, October 15
Monday make-up day - DAY
CREDIT CLASSES
Friday, October 17
Mid-term grades due
Wednesday, November 26
College closes at 5:00 PM for
Thanksgiving recess
NO EVENING CREDIT CLASSES
Thursday, November 27
Thanksgiving, College closed
Friday, November 28
Thanksgiving recess, College closed
Saturday, November 29
No Saturday credit classes
Friday, December 5
Last day of regularly scheduled DAY
credit classes
Monday, December 8– Wednesday, December 17
Day Evaluation and Exam period
Monday, December 15 – Wednesday, December 17
Day block final exam period
Tuesday, December 23
Grades due
Evening/Weekend Exam Schedule:
Monday Evening Classes:
Tuesday Evening Classes:
Wednesday Evening Classes:
Thursday Evening Classes:
Friday Evening Classes:
Saturday Classes:
Mon-Wed Evening Classes:
Tues-Thurs Evening Classes:
12/15
12/9
12/10
12/11
12/12
12/13
12/15
12/11
DAY & EVENING CLASSES:
Monday meetings -- DAY (total 15):
8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/15, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Monday meetings -- EVENING (total 15):
8/25, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Tuesday meetings -- DAY AND EVENING (total 15):
8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9
Wednesday meetings -- DAY (total 15):
8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10
Wednesday meetings -- EVENING (total 15):
8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10
Thursday meetings -- DAY AND EVENING (total 15):
8/28, 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Friday meetings -- DAY AND EVENING (total 15):
8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
Saturday meetings (total 13):
9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13
SPRING 2009
Monday, January 12
Faculty report
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Day,
College closed
Tuesday, January 20
Credit Classes begin
Saturday, February 14
No Saturday credit classes
Monday, February 16
President’s Day, College is
Closed
Tuesday, February 17
No Day or Evening Credit
Classes,
College is Open
Wednesday, February 18
Monday Make-up Day, DAY
CREDIT CLASSES
Friday, March 13
Mid-term grades due
Monday, March 16 – Sunday, March 22
Mid-semester recess
Saturday, March 21
No Saturday credit classes
Friday, April 10
Good Friday, College is
open, classes in session
Saturday, April 11
Easter Saturday, No
Saturday credit classes
Wednesday, May 13
Last day of regularly
scheduled DAY credit
classes
Thursday, May 7 through Monday, May 18
Day Evaluation and Exam
period
Thursday, May 14 through Monday, May 18
Day block final exam period
Wednesday, May 20
Grades due
Thursday, May 21
Honors Convocation and
Graduation
Friday, May 22
Last day of Faculty obligation
Tuesday, May 26
Academic Standards
Committee meets
Evening/Weekend Exam Schedule:
Monday Evening Classes:
Tuesday Evening Classes:
Wednesday Evening Classes:
Thursday Evening Classes:
Friday Evening Classes:
Saturday Classes:
Mon-Wed Evening Classes:
Tues-Thurs Evening Classes:
5/18
5/12
5/6
5/7
5/8
5/9
5/13
5/12
DAY CLASSES and EVENING CLASSES
Monday Meetings – DAY (total 15)
1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/18, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11
Monday meetings – EVENING (total 15):
1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Tuesday meetings – DAY AND EVENING (total 15):
1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
Wednesday meetings –DAY (total 15):
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13
Wednesday meetings – EVENING (total 15):
1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
Thursday Meetings – DAY AND EVENING (total 15):
1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
Friday meetings – DAY AND EVENING (total 15):
1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
Saturday meetings (total 13):
1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
SUMMER 2009
1ST 5-Week Session
5/25, Monday
5/26, Tuesday
5/28, Thursday
6/11, Thursday
6/25, Thursday
6/29, Monday
No credit classes, College closed, Memorial Day
Classes Begin
Deadline for withdrawal with 50% refund
Deadline for withdrawal without academic penalty
Last day of classes in 1st 5-week session
1st 5-week session grades due to Registrar, 3 pm
2nd 5-Week Session
6/29, Monday
7/1, Wednesday
7/2, Thursday
7/3, Friday
Classes Begin
Deadline for withdrawal with 50% refund
No credit classes
College closed, Independence Day
7/6, Monday
7/20, Monday
7/30, Thursday
8/3, Monday
No credit classes
Deadline for withdrawal without academic penalty
Last day of classes in 2nd 5-week session
2nd 5-week session grades due to Registrar, 3 pm
7-week Session
6/29, Monday
7/1, Wednesday
7/2, Thursday
7/3, Friday
7/6, Monday
7/27, Monday
8/13, Thursday
Classes Begin
Deadline for withdrawal with 50% refund
No credit classes
College closed, Independence Day
No credit classes
Deadline for withdrawal without academic penalty
Last day of classes in 7-week session
8/17, Monday
All outstanding summer grades due to Registrar, 8 pm
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009
HOLIDAYS AUTHORIZED
DCC OBSERVANCE DATES
Labor Day, 9/1/08
Columbus, Day, 10/13/08
Election Day, 11/4/08
Veterans’ Day, 11/11/08
Thanksgiving Day, 11/27/08
Christmas Day, 12/25/08
New Year’s Day, 1/1/09
ML King, Jr. Birthday, 1/19/09
Lincoln’s Birthday, 2/12/09
Washington’s Birthday, 2/22/09
Memorial Day, 5/25/09
Independence Day, 7/4/09
Monday, September 1, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
FLOATING HOLIDAY
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
College offices will be open on Columbus Day, Election Day, and Veterans’ Day. The
observance of these holidays has been deferred (see above). Please note that there are no
classes on Columbus Day, October 13, 2008, or October 14 2008. Also, there are no classes
on February 16, 2009.
FLOATING HOLIDAYS – to be used with supervisory approval on or after the holiday
by 8/31/09 for Administrative Staff and by 12/31/09 for Civil Service Staff.
The College's phone number is:
(845) 431-8000
or (800) 763-3933
for use by professional staff while off-campus.
The College's World Wide Web site address is
www.sunydutchess.edu
College e-mail accounts may be accessed from off-campus via
facstaff.sunydutchess.edu/exchange
New employees should obtain a SUNYCARD
from the SECURITY OFFICE IN SSC
This Academic Year Handbook is published annually in late August and
contains important reference information for the upcoming academic year.
You should also consult the Supercalendar and the Campus Directory for
other important information.
Additional copies are available from the Office of Academic Affairs.
This document is also available online through the campus intranet (oncampus access only). From the College web site, go to Academics then
Documents.
Office of Academic Affairs
Dutchess Community College
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
(845) 431-8950
www.sunydutchess.edu/academics