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The following statements should appear on all CCNY syllabi.
All student members of the College community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates mutual respect for the rights and personal/academic well-being of others, preserves the integrity of the social and academic environment, and supports the mission of the College. The College has an inherent right to address behavior that impedes, obstructs, or threatens the maintenance of order and attainment of the aforementioned goals by violating the standards of conduct set forth in the University student conduct policies noted below as well as other policies that may established by the respective Schools, Global Sites, and administrative offices of the University.
The goals of the CCNY Community Standards are:
Article XV
Plagiarism is copying and using other people’s words without proper acknowledgment or citation as it is indicated in the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity. All writing submitted for this course is understood to be your original work written. Plagiarism is unacceptable and has serious consequences that can include a failing grade. In cases where I detect academic dishonesty (the fraudulent submission of another’s work, in whole or part, as your own), you may be subject to a failing grade for the project or the course, and in the worst case, to academic probation or expulsion. You are expected to read, understand, and adhere to CCNY’s Policy on Academic Integrity.
While the following syllabus statements are not explicitly required, the TLC strongly recommends that they be included on all syllabi.
The AccessAbility Center/Student Disability Services ensures equal access and full participation to The City College of New York’s programs, services, and activities by coordinating and implementing appropriate accommodations. If you are a student with a disability who requires accommodations and services, please visit the office in NAC 1/218, or contact AAC/SDS via email (disabilityservices@ccny.cuny.edu), or phone (212-650-5913 or TTY/TTD 212-650-8441).
The CCNY Writing Center offers a supportive learning environment where students can have one-on-one tutoring sessions with writing consultants. It is a great resource for you to obtain extra help as you write and revise your papers. They DO NOT proofread your papers, but offer assistance on improving certain aspects of them. They also offer ESL tutoring. To set up an appointment visit their online booking system, or call 212-784-6065. I strongly advise you contact them as soon as possible, even if you don’t have anything specific you need assistance with yet.
NAC 4/224
Phone: 212-650-5786 | Email: seekpals@ccny.cuny.edu
Offers counseling and peer tutoring for students in need of academic and financial support who have registered for the SEEK Program.
As a student, you are welcome to visit Benny’s Pantry whenever you or someone you care for is in need. Benny’s serves as a resource to anyone who finds themselves in need throughout the year.
In addition to providing food assistance, Benny’s Pantry is a gateway to connect students and their families, faculty, and staff to critical support services such as:
The CCNY Service Desk is IT’s point of contact for students who need help with services such as Blackboard, CUNYfirst, and Citymail.
The City College Office of Information Technology provides a laptop loaner program for current CCNY students. The program is funded by the CCNY Student Technology Fee. The laptops are internally equipped with WiFi for use where wireless access exists. Wireless networking is available throughout much of the campus. All laptops are loaded with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, as well as other CCNY-approved software. This program is designed for experienced computer users who are able to use the installed applications. Please note: you must be logged into WiFi for some software to be fully operational.
The TLC recommends either incorporating these resources on your syllabus or course site, OR linking to this section (https://ourtlc.commons.gc.cuny.edu/syllabus-statements/#other_student_resources) with a note about resource availability for students.
CCNY offers tutoring services in a number of different disciplines for students who would like extra support studying for their coursework.
The Science Division provides multiple avenues to facilitate students’ learning. Tutoring sessions can be scheduled directly with each department or through Division of Science Office of Students Success.
The Department of International Student & Scholar Services provides services and advocacy for the international students and scholars who are not permanent residents of the United States. Additionally, it provides pre-semester orientation programs and semester long workshops that assist with adapting to life in the United States while pursuing their education. Professional counseling assistance is available for students with immigration concerns, or academic and personal difficulties.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Student Center is a collaborative resource dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and supporting LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty at The City College of New York.
The Counseling Center provides free and confidential services to all undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled at City College. Services provided include screening and assessment, crisis intervention, individual short-term counseling, group counseling, referral and case management, and workshops.
The mission of Gender Resources is to provide education, outreach and resources to City College students on sexual violence prevention, gender identity and sexuality. Gender Resources provides direct confidential clinical services and resources to all City College students while promoting gender equity.
The Office of Diversity and Compliance offers resources for students regarding Title IX and discrimination. They offer confidential support services, along with workshops and campus events.
The Psychological Center is a community-based sliding fee scale mental health clinic located in the North Academic Center at the City College of New York. They are open to the college and the community at large, and provide children, adolescents and adults with psychological treatment in the following modalities: individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, family and couple psychotherapy. Additionally, they conduct psychological evaluations as well as psychological/neuropsychological assessments. At this time, The Psychological Center provides short- and longer-term empirically supported treatments which include: psychodynamic psychotherapy, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
The Emergency Grants Program provides assistance to students in good academic standing who are facing unforeseen events, resulting in a financial emergency that jeopardizes their ability to persist at City College. The goal of the fund is to help students remain in school without interruption so they successfully complete their degrees.
CUNY has compiled a list of resources to support students who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness in New York City.
With the Fair Fares NYC discount, participating New York City residents can receive a 50% discount on either subway and eligible bus fares, or Access-A-Ride. Pay-Per-Ride, 7-Day (Weekly) and 30-Day (Monthly) Unlimited Ride options are all available for those using the Fair Fares MetroCard on subways and eligible buses.
Requirements:
Fair Fares NYC applications are open to eligible New Yorkers at or below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
The CARE (Communication, Action, Response, Evaluation) team is a multi-disciplinary group whose purpose is to meet regularly to promote student, faculty and staff success and campus safety by identifying individuals who demonstrate behaviors that may be early warning signs of possible disruptive or violent behavior, to intervene in a formalized and coordinated fashion at the earliest possible time, and to engage in coordinated follow-up re-assessment.
The focus of CCNY’s CARE Team is care and concern for students who may be in distress. Team members coordinate resources and implement services and intervention strategies. The goal of the CARE Team is to provide assistance to the individual while mitigating risk in an effort to keep the CCNY community healthy and safe. After initial reports and evaluation are made, The CARE Team follows up on all cases. The CARE Team is also designed to provide members of CCNY’s community who have concerns regarding students’ behavior with an easily-accessible avenue to report these concerns.
The City College Immigration Center is an office of the CUNY Citizenship Now initiative that offers free immigration services to all CCNY students and their families. All conversations are protected under attorney/client privilege.
The Career and Professional Development Institute supports students in their career and professional development needs. Students can make appointments for the following: Resume and cover letter critiques/writing, Job/Internship Search Strategies, Interview Prep, Deciding on a Major, Exploring Careers, Graduate School Application Reviews, and more. Employers seeking to hire CCNY students often reach out to CPDI who can connect them with qualified students for internships and work opportunities.
The Child Development Center serves children ages 2-5 years old with enrollment priority given to:
Subsidized tuition is available for qualifying CCNY students.
Student Health Services (SHS) is committed to delivering quality care. Clinical services provided by Registered Nurses are free and confidential to all currently enrolled CCNY students. Limited medical services include:
Student Health Services also facilitates health promotion and disease prevention with:
Health and Wellness Services is committed to helping students with questions and concerns regarding health issues, health insurance enrollment, immunization requirements, counseling and gender resources, referrals, etc.
