I.A. Board of Trustees
I.B. Chancellor of the State University of New York
I.C. Binghamton University Council
I.D. Organization
I.D.1. Office of the President
I.D.2. Division of Academic Affairs
I.D.3. Division of Administration
I.D.4. Division of External Affairs
I.D.5. Division of Research
I.D.6. Division of Student Affairs
I.E. Management Procedures Manual
I.F. Alcohol-free and Drug-free Workplace Policy
I.F.1. Alcoholic and Substance Abuse in the Workplace
I.F.2. Smoking Policy
I.G. Campus and Workplace Violence Policy
I.H. Information for Faculty and Staff with Disabilities
I.H.1. Rights and Responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
I.H.2. Disability Parking Policies and Procedures
I.I. Access to University Records
I.J. Release of Listings and Labels to Third Parties
I.K. Binghamton University Counsel
Overall direction of the State University is the responsibility of a sixteen-member Board of Trustees. Fifteen members are appointed by the governor; the sixteenth is the president of the Student Assembly of the State University, ex officio, who serves as a voting member of the Board.
The chancellor, the chief executive officer of the State University of New York, is responsible for developing and promulgating University-wide policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, including revising the University's Master Plan, coordinating the University-wide budget process, overseeing facilities and academic planning, and directing statewide programs for the educationally disadvantaged.
The Council of the State University of New York at Binghamton is a ten-member body. Nine members are appointed by the governor; one is elected by and from among the undergraduate and graduate students of the University and is a voting member. The council's duties and powers include recommending to the Board of Trustees candidates for appointment as president; reviewing major plans regarding the development and improvement of the faculty, student life and academic programs; making regulations regarding campus facilities; naming buildings and grounds; making regulations regarding student conduct; and exercising supervision of student housing and safety.
The day-to-day affairs of the State University of New York at Binghamton are conducted by the president, the administrative staff, and the faculty. The roles of the president and major administrative staff are described below. The organization and functions of the faculty are described in the Faculty Bylaws.
The chief executive officer of the University, the president is responsible to the chancellor and the Board of Trustees. The president is charged with promoting the development and effectiveness of the institution and with overall administrative responsibility for the University, including budgetary planning and the allocation of resources. In addition, the president oversees the development of all University policies (as articulated in part in the Handbook) and the appointment and supervision of employees, as well as planning and implementation of initiatives supporting the University's mission, academic plans, and student development. The president also promotes the University's interests and advocates for it among external constituencies. As part of these responsibilities, the president prepares reports and makes recommendations to the University Council, the Chancellor and the Board of Trustees concerning the operation, plans and development of the institution. As chief administrative officer, the president assigns such powers, duties, and responsibilities as are appropriate to other administrative officers and special committees.
Reporting directly to the president, the chief participates in all meetings of the President's Staff, serves as an adviser to the president on trends in higher education and policy implications of presidential decisions, and functions as a liaison with the faculty. The chief works with the vice presidents on University issues; coordinates the appointment of presidential advisory and other University committees; prepares special letters and reports for the president; serves as ex officio on a number of committees; provides support on a wide range of campus and system-wide issues; supervises secretarial staff for the Office of the President; monitors and oversees budgets for the office; and carries out special tasks as assigned by the president.
The director of athletics, who reports to the president of the University, has responsibility for the overall supervision and administration of the Intercollegiate Athletic program for the University, including management of facilities, budget preparation, financial management, planning, and staffing, as well as communications, marketing, and fundraising. The director of athletics is responsible for recruitment and selection of the coaches as well as relevant staff. The director is responsible for the relationships with, as well as compliance with, the rules and regulations of Binghamton University, the NCAA, and all affiliated conferences.
The University ombudsman is the designated neutral or impartial dispute resolution practitioner whose major function is to provide confidential and informal assistance to constituents of the University community (including students, staff, faculty and/or administrators). The ombudsman serves to protect against abuse, bias and other improper treatment or unfairness. Serving as a designated neutral, the ombudsman is neither an advocate for any individual nor the organization, but rather, an advocate for fairness and fair process who acts as a source of information and referral and assists in the resolution of concerns and issues. This office supplements, but does not replace, the University's existing resources for conflict resolution. As an independent, neutral, confidential and informal resource, the Office of the University Ombudsman does not accept legal notice for Binghamton University. For more information, please visit http://www2.binghamton.edu/ombudsman/.
As Binghamton's chief academic officer, the provost and vice president for academic affairs administers all the academic programs conducted here, while also seeing to their enhancement and to the development of the curriculum at all levels. The provost oversees academic staff recruitment, retention, and promotion and the academic budget and provides overall leadership in the furtherance of Binghamton's academic plan.
The vice provost and dean of the Graduate School provides leadership for the development of graduate education. As the principal academic and administrative officer of the Graduate School, the vice provost oversees admissions, academic progress, and awarding of degrees at the graduate level; allocates and administers state support for graduate assistantships and fellowships; implements graduate curricular policy as determined by the Graduate Council; has responsibility for activities involving graduate curricular and academic matters; and works closely with graduate directors and chairs to recruit graduate students and develop new programs. The vice provost also assists both faculty and graduate students in their realization of the teaching mission of the institution and coordinates with the vice president for research to facilitate the research mission of the institution. Academic units temporarily housed in the Graduate School report to the vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. The vice provost and dean of the Graduate School reports to the provost.
The vice provost for undergraduate education provides administrative coordination for the undergraduate programs in the various schools at Binghamton University. Working directly with the offices of the deans, the directors of undergraduate programs and the faculty masters, the vice provost interprets policies and procedures and is also the primary contact, relative to undergraduate curricula, with the administration of the State University of New York and the New York State Education Department. The vice provost for undergraduate education reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
The vice provost for strategic and fiscal planning is responsible for developing and maintaining base budgets for the University's academic units and for developing strategies, assessments, and information that guide decisions about University program development. In addition to these responsibilities for the provost, the vice provost for strategic and fiscal planning has the following responsibilities:
The vice provost has direct line responsibility for the operations of the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, the Office of Strategic and Fiscal Planning, the Office of Course Building and Academic Space Management, the Anderson Center for the Performing Arts, and the University Art Museum. He also has dotted-line reporting responsibility for the Educational Communications Center. The vice provost also serves as the ethics officer for the University. The vice provost for strategic and fiscal planning reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs and has a dotted reporting line to the president.
The vice provost for international affairs guides the University’s internationalization processes and oversees the Office of International Programs (OIP), the unit responsible for university-wide international partnerships, programs and projects. These include Binghamton’s international exchange and study abroad programs, the Global Studies Minor (GSM), Languages Across the Curriculum (LxC), and the Dual-Diploma Programs with Turkey. The vice provost for international affairs and director of the Office of International Programs reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
The vice provost's responsibilities include the development of the University's undergraduate enrollment plan, emphasizing both recruitment and retention of students, and the supervision of the Office of Admissions and the Office of Financial Aid and Student Records. The vice provost for enrollment management reports to the provost and vice president for academic affairs.
The dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences is the college's chief administrative and academic officer, and leads it in accordance with the University's mission and goals. Among the dean's general responsibilities are to consult with faculty to develop curricula and to maintain standards of performance; to foster excellence in teaching and research; to provide leadership for private fundraising; to facilitate new approaches to student learning; to promote interdisciplinary collaboration; to administer the college's budget; to recruit faculty; and to take a leading role in other faculty personnel matters, including tenure, promotion, and renewal. The dean serves as chair of the Harpur College Council and acts to implement such academic policies as may be determined by that body. The dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences reports to the provost.
The dean of the Graduate School of Education has overall responsibility for the development and operation of that school in accordance with the University's mission and goals. As the school's chief academic and administrative officer, the dean consults with the faculty in planning, developing, and supervising curricula for the school's degree programs; recruits and hires faculty and makes recommendations concerning faculty promotions, tenure, and renewals; and prepares and administers the school's annual budget. The dean is charged with building relationships with the external community as a part of the school's mission of service to the area. The dean also has responsibility for outreach and continuing education programs specific to GSE, and directs all external funding operations. The dean of the Graduate School of Education reports to the provost.
The dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs has overall responsibility for the development and operation of that school in accordance with the University's mission and goals. As the school's chief academic and administrative officer, the dean consults with the faculty in planning, developing, and supervising curricula for the school's degree programs; recruits and hires faculty and makes recommendations concerning faculty promotions, tenure, and renewals; and prepares and administers the school's annual budget. The dean is charged with building relationships with the external community as a part of the school's mission of service to the area. The dean also has responsibility for outreach and continuing education programs specific to CCPA, and directs all external funding operations. The dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs reports to the provost.
The dean of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science has overall responsibility for the advancement and operating of the school in accordance with the university's mission and goals. As the school's chief academic and administrative officer, the dean consults with the faculty in planning, developing, and supervising curricula for the school's degree programs; recruits and hires faculty; makes recommendations concerning faculty promotions, tenure, and renewals; fosters the research programs of the school; and administers the school's budget. The dean is charged with building relationships with the external community as part of the school's mission of service to the region and to the State of New York. The dean also has responsibility for outreach and continuing education programs specific to the school. The dean of the Watson School reports to the provost.
The dean of the School of Management, as its chief academic and administrative officer, has general responsibility for the operation of the school in accordance with the University's mission and goals. With the advice of the school's faculty, the dean is responsible for the development and operation of the graduate and undergraduate curricula, for the recruitment of faculty and staff, for planning and development, and for leading the fundraising efforts of the school. In addition, the dean's responsibilities include the preparation of the school's budget, the establishment and maintenance of appropriate ties with the business community, and the development of executive training programs and other non- credit instructional programs relevant to the school's mission. The dean of the School of Management reports to the provost.
The dean of the Decker School of Nursing serves as its principal administrative and academic officer and is responsible for all aspects of the school, leading it in accordance with the University's mission and goals. These include faculty recruitment and development, curriculum planning, coordination and development of both undergraduate and graduate programs, and presentation of an academic budget. The dean consults with other deans and with the chairs of academic departments to assure that required courses in the physical, behavioral, and social sciences are available to meet nursing pre- and co-requisites. The dean works with the faculty of the school to develop and evaluate academic programs and to prepare proposals for outside funding. The dean also consults with local, regional, and state leaders in health care to determine the impact of the programs operated by the school, to assess regional needs in nursing education, and to promote further opportunities for the school and its programs. The dean of the Decker School of Nursing reports to the provost.
The dean of University Libraries is responsible for strategically leading and managing the University Library system to support the institution's mission of teaching and research. The dean administers and enhances the Libraries' budget by developing additional sources of revenue, coordinates the development of library collections and provision of library services, manages library human resources, implements knowledge management techniques that include utilization of new and emerging information technologies, and represents the University and its Libraries to appropriate constituencies within the community, region and nation. The dean sits on the Council of Deans and reports to the Provost. The dean of Libraries reports to the Provost.
The director of Continuing Education and Outreach provides leadership for the development of the institution's Continuing Education programs. As the principal academic and administrative officer of Continuing Education and Outreach, the director oversees policy, programmatic and fiscal management in the areas of Summer and Winter Sessions, continuing education, and advising. Working with all campus units, the director shapes and guides implementation of University policies affecting Continuing Education; oversees activities involving academic and administrative matters; and works closely with deans, staff and faculty in problem resolution in order to ensure student learning needs are met and programs are successful. The director of Continuing Education and Outreach reports to the provost.
The vice president for administration manages the financial and administrative division of the University; coordinates the development of the University budget; develops and maintains financial records, reports, and fiscal support services, including provision of accurate financial information to other campus administrators as necessary for planning and decision-making; develops, implements, and monitors University policies governing Physical Facilities, Campus Safety and Security, Human Resources, and Capital Construction responsibilities, and develops, implements, monitors, and maintains personnel and financial policies and records. The chief fiscal officer for the University, the vice president for administration reports the financial condition of the University directly to the president. Reporting to the cice president for administration are the following offices and areas: associate vice president for administration, associate vice president for facilities management, associate vice president for information technology services, associate vice president for administrative services, assistant vice president for financial planning and analysis, director of public safety/chief of university police, director of internal audit, associate university counsel, and the director of affirmative action. The president may designate other duties. In the absence of the president and the provost, the vice president for administration acts as chief administrative officer of the University.
The assistant to the vice president for administration supports the Office of the Vice President for Administration through the supervision of student staff, maintenance of all office files and calendars, coordination of incoming and outgoing mail, preparation of reports, coordinates the appointment of vice presidential advisory committees; serves as ex officio and provides support on a number of committees representing the Office of the Vice President for Administration. The assistant serves as a building administrator as well as a liaison to the other staff members within the division and University community. The assistant reports directly to the vice president for administration.
The associate vice president for facilities management is responsible for the overall management of the physical plant, including all maintenance operations (custodial, building trades, HVAC, central heating plant, central receiving, grounds maintenance and vehicle repair), capital budget process and the management of the utility budget. The associate vice president is also responsible for campus facilities planning and constructing new buildings and rehabilitations including site, civil, architectural, and mechanical development; for equipment requests for new buildings; and for developing requests for conversions within existing buildings. The associate vice president for facilities management serves as the primary liaison with the State University Construction Fund as well as the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. The associate vice president reports directly to the vice president for administration.
The associate vice president for information technology is responsible for the University’s data and voice networks, academic and administrative computing services, classroom technology support, telecommunications, and long-range planning for the use and integration of information technologies on campus. The major areas of concern are service levels, budget, hardware and software procurement, contracts, measurement of resources, external liaison with System Administration, other SUNY campuses, and national networks, and personnel management and development. The associate vice president reports to the vice president for administration with coordinative reporting to the provost.
The associate vice president for administrative services is responsible for overseeing the following areas:
The associate vice president reports directly to the vice president for administration.
The assistant vice president for administrative affairs is responsible for the Administrative Division budget planning, staffing and budget execution. In addition, the office coordinates summary level financial analysis and coordination of financial projects with related organizations, strategic planning, and benchmarking. Special projects are completed as assigned by senior management.
Chief of University Police plans, directs, coordinates, controls, develops policies and procedures for, and staffs all activities of the University Police Division and the Parking Services Division. This includes oversight of parking operations, public safety, crime prevention, and matters relating to community security programs. The chief of University Police reports to the vice president for administration.
The director of internal audit has responsibility for planning and conducting internal audits of the University's financial and operating procedures, records and reports, and provides to University management analyses, appraisals, and recommendations concerning the activities reviewed. The director acts as the University's liaison with public, state, and federal auditors. In addition, the director will also assist University management in coordinating the University's response to external audits, including status reports when applicable. The director shall perform other activities and functions as requested. The director of internal audit reports to the president with a coordinative reporting relationship to the vice president for administration.
The director of affirmative action is responsible for affirmative action and equal opportunity employment practices. The director is an advisor on matters of equity, develops and supports policies, procedures, and programs to ensure equal opportunity, and serves as a central information source for affirmative actions policies, procedures, and regulations affecting students, staff, and faculty. The director also investigates discrimination and harassment complaints, develops policies and procedures to attract and retain under-represented faculty and staff and provides leadership to and is responsible for the operation of the Affirmative Action Office. The director of affirmative action reports directly to the vice president for administration.
Binghamton University employs a regional counsel whose responsibility it is to provide legal advice to the president and other senior administrators and to represent the University when its legal interests are involved. Questions or issues involving legal matters that have a direct or indirect bearing upon the University should be referred to the appropriate vice president who will then contact the regional counsel for assistance and advice.
The vice president for external affairs is responsible for the University's institutional advancement program and for communications and marketing of the campus. Advancement programs include the Binghamton University Foundation and the Binghamton University Forum; the Alumni Relations Office, including the Alumni Association and its regional chapters; and the University Communications and Marketing Office, including University Communications, Media and Public Relations, and Creative Services. The vice president for external affairs works closely with the boards of the Binghamton University Foundation and the Alumni Association, and with their respective committees. In the absence of the president, the vice president for external affairs may act as chief administrative officer. The vice president for external affairs reports to the president.
The associate vice president for external affairs serves as the associate executive director of the Binghamton University Foundation and staff liaison to the Binghamton University Foundation Board of Directors and all committees. With fiduciary responsibility over foundation and division operating budgets and finances, the associate vice president assists and supports the vice president for external affairs in all functions of administering and managing the foundation and division, serves as chief liaison with Research Foundation and Binghamton University personnel offices on all personnel matters, is chief financial and operating officer for the Binghamton University Foundation and the Division of External Affairs, internally supervises accounting services and the Binghamton University Forum, and serves as executive director of the Binghamton University Foundation Housing Corporation. The associate vice president for external affairs reports to the vice president for external affairs.
A member of the senior management team for external affairs, the senior director for alumni relations serves as staff liaison to the Alumni Association Board of Directors and its committees, is a member of the Campaign Cabinet, supervises the Office of Alumni Relations, and is liaison to the Office of Communications and Marketing. The senior director for alumni relations reports to the associate vice president for external affairs.
The senior executive director for advancement operations is a senior management position within the Division of External Affairs. This position serves as chief information officer for both the division and the Binghamton University Foundation and leads the effort to effectively and consistently make use of data and technology in support of the division's mission. In addition, this position serves as the chief operating officer of the comprehensive gifts campaign and is responsible for coordinating all functions of campaign planning and execution including communications, events, volunteer management and reporting. The senior executive director for advancement services reports to the vice president for external affairs.
The senior director of principal gifts stewards and furthers the relationships between the University and those individuals who have the greatest capacity to financially support the institution, with primary responsibility for managing a portfolio of between 40 and 70 donors capable of giving $250,000 or more over a five-year period. This position engages in strategic planning; program development; volunteer management and principal donor identification; engagement, solicitation and stewardship; and coordinates with University leaders and faculty to engage prospective donors in the principal gift portfolio. The senior director of principal gifts serves as a member of the senior management team for external affairs and reports to the vice president for external affairs.
The senior director of major gifts leads and manages a hybrid major-gifts program; represents the University as well as serves as advocate for the individuals within the portfolios of the major gifts officers; engages in strategic planning, program development, volunteer management and major donor identification, engagement, solicitation and stewardship; coordinates with University leaders and faculty to engage prospective donors as needed. This position has direct supervision of other major gifts officers, a significant role in supporting campaign volunteers and manages a portfolio predominately of foundation and corporate relations prospects. The senior director of major gifts serves as a member of the senior management team for external affairs and reports to the vice president for external affairs.
The associate vice president has supervisory responsibility for the University's branding, publications, Web marketing and public relations programs. The associate vice president integrates the University's overall marketing efforts; designs and implements a comprehensive public relations program comprising internal communications and local, regional, national and international media initiatives; supports the University's institutional advancement efforts; and advises administrators, faculty, staff and students on public relations and publications. The associate vice president reports to the vice president for external affairs and has a secondary reporting relationship to the president.
The senior director of communications is responsible for the content, writing, editing and distribution of internal and some external communications vehicles including Inside, Dateline, B-line and the Binghamton University Magazine. This position also plays a central role in emergency communications for the campus and serves on the University's Incident Management Team. The senior director, along with the senior director of media and public relations, plays a key role in issues management, developing appropriate proactive and reactive strategies and messages for the University as necessary to maintain and support a positive image. The senior director reports to the associate vice president for communications and marketing.
The senior director of media and public relations is responsible for developing, executing and evaluating a comprehensive media relations program to support Binghamton University's strategic goals, in particular to increase national, regional and local visibility and enhance reputation. The senior director, along with the senior director of communications, plays a key role in issues management for the institution and develops and manages strategic relationships with the media that serve Binghamton University in the short and long term. The senior director reports to the associate vice president for communications and marketing.
The University web director is responsible for the University website, planning for its future growth and development, and supporting its role as a key communications tool for facilitating interactions with global audiences and its enhancement of the University's reputation as a premier public research institution. In particular, the director is responsible for transforming the website into a best-of-class Web presence, maintaining it and helping it to evolve over time. The director reports to the associate vice president for communications and marketing.
The assistant director of creative services is responsible for managing the creative development, editing, design and production of University publications such as catalogs, periodicals, posters, forms, directories, programs and brochures, and for arranging printing services through outside vendors. The assistant director reports to the associate vice president for communications and marketing.
The vice president for research establishes divisional goals, spearheads strategic planning, administers divisional directives and builds internal and external partnerships to enhance the quality, productivity and reputation of research and scholarship at Binghamton University.
The associate vice president for research administration oversees the operations of research administration for the Research Foundation at Binghamton and Binghamton University. The associate vice president also serves as the financial and budget officer for the Division of Research, with oversight of Research Foundation and state funding, and serves as the Research Foundation operations manager.
The associate vice president supports the vice president for research and oversees Research Compliance, the Organized Research Centers, and research space issues. The associate vice president also serves as the University internal controls officer.
The assistant vice president for entrepreneurship and innovation partnerships takes those actions needed to transfer new knowledge and technology from the campus to the community. This position works together with faculty to develop invention disclosures, processes those disclosures through patent attorneys for optimum patent protection, markets inventions and negotiates with private industry to establish licensing agreements.
The assistant vice president for sponsored programs directly oversees "pre-award" sponsored program activities on the campus and works closely with the associate vice president for research administration on initiatives that impact pre- and post-award research administration.
The assistant vice president for government relations represents the interests of Binghamton University by serving as the University's lead advocate to the governor's office, the New York State Legislature, state agencies, and county and municipal governments. This position also channels pertinent information to the University concerning legislation, budgets and opportunities for advancement.
The director for federal relations is involved in a host of outreach activities, specifically in the areas of economic development, divisional research and government and community relations. Specific duties include advancing federal relations initiatives and making presentations to local and regional community groups while maintaining regular contact and positive relations with appropriate political offices and elected representatives.
The director of research advancement provides communications leadership, expertise, perspective and services to advance an understanding of and appreciation for University research and scholarship.
The director of strategic initiatives is responsible for developing and implementing new interdisciplinary research projects as prioritized by senior administration.
The director of laboratory animal resources oversees the animal care program. The position assures that facilities, personnel, equipment and services are available to comply with requirements established by federal, state, local agencies, and manages the veterinary services program.
The director manages a program to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners in a seven-county region with management and technical assistance to help companies get started, grow and prosper. The SBDC draws not only from the expertise of its staff but also from the resources of the SBDC Central Library, the State University of New York at Binghamton, and various federal, state, & local government agencies. Services are free and strictly confidential.
The director manages a program sponsored by the U. S. Department of Commerce that provides assistance to companies that have been adversely impacted by foreign competition. This assistance comes in the form of corporate reviews and consultation to level the playing field and improve products, marketing or internal corporate efficiency.
The vice president for student affairs is responsible for various academic support services and student development programs and services. These include the Dean of Students, Educational Opportunity Program, TRIO and Veterans Programs, Discovery, Campus Recreational Services, Multicultural Resource Center, Off Campus Services, Career Development Center, University Counseling Center, University Health Service, Campus Activities, University Union, Office of Student Conduct, International Student and Scholar Services, Center for Civic Engagement, Transfer Student Initiatives and Services, and Services for Students with Disabilities. In the absence of the president, the provost, and the vice president for administration, the vice president for student affairs acts as the chief administrative officer.
The dean of students reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and oversees the Office of Student Conduct, Off Campus Services, Campus Activities, the Multicultural Resource Center, as well as student leadership development and fraternity-sorority affairs. The dean of students chairs the Students of Concern Committee and is a primary point of contact for students in crisis. The dean of students advises student government and student organizations.
Reporting to the vice president for student affairs, the assistant vice president oversees the offices of the University Union, Residential Life, Campus Recreational Services, University Counseling Center and University Health Service. The assistant vice president for student life acts as the chief student affairs officer in the absence of the vice president.
The executive director of student services reports to the vice president for student affairs and oversees the offices of International Student and Scholar Services, Career Development Center, Discovery Program, Center for Civic Engagement, New Student Programs, Services for Students with Disabilities and the TRIO/Veterans programs. The executive director of student services also sits on the Provost's Council and is responsible for collaborative programs with Academic Affairs.
The assistant vice president reports to the vice president and is responsible for many administrative functions of the Division of Student Affairs, including fiscal planning, technology, space management, personnel matters, and Student Affairs assessment.
The director reports to the assistant vice president for student affairs administration and is responsible for many administrative functions of the Division of Student Affairs. Primary among these responsibilities is human resource management, strategic planning, assessment, and special projects.
The director is responsible for coordinating assessment support services for the departments within the Division of Student Affairs by implementing assessment projects, creating surveys and analyzing results, identifying and prioritizing outcomes, and creating data collection systems to determine instructional or service needs and providing and publicizing training related to assessment. The director also assists the vice president with strategic planning.
The director is responsible for providing financially and educationally disadvantaged students the opportunity to pursue higher education with services such as counseling, tutoring, developmental coursework and financial aid. The program is supported by New York State's Office of Opportunity Programs and the Federal Special Services Project.
The director administers a centralized office that serves undergraduate and graduate students in all majors, as well as alumni. The director supervises resources and services that provide assistance with: increasing understanding about the skills and competencies needed for career success, exploring careers, pursuing internships and other experiential learning, and gaining professional employment or admission to graduate and professional school. These include programs and workshops, special events, career counseling, on-campus recruiting, the career resource area and eRecruiting.
The director of international student and scholar services is responsible for assisting international students with processing of immigration documents, immigration information, health insurance, special programs including orientation and general advising.
The director is responsible for the overall operations of the University Health Service and the University Counseling Center, including primary outpatient care to all University students, health education, and individual and group counseling to students with concerns about academics, personal or other matters and helping them overcome difficulties in their emotional or psychological development.
The director oversees the Center for Civic Engagement, which promotes and supports student and faculty engagement with the community through cultivation of credit-bearing experiential education opportunities and internships, short-and long-term voluntary service and community-based research initiatives.
The director is responsible for the overall direction of the office in the fulfillment of its mission. The office provides direct support to students through counseling, advising, consultation, advocacy and the coordination of appropriate university accommodations, and works with staff throughout the university to ensure effective disability access and enhance educational opportunities.
The director coordinates all projects relating to the TRIO/Veterans programs, including Upward Bound and Student Support Services, and provides services to veterans who are pursuing an education at the University
The director of transfer student initiatives and services reports to the vice president for student affairs and assists and supports transfer students making the transition to Binghamton University after attending college elsewhere. The office provides transfer mentors and also hosts several events for transfer students throughout the semester. The director provides mentoring, advice and advocacy for transfer students.
The director is responsible for providing quality programming that enriches the educational experience of students. Campus Recreational Services offers a vast array of activities for individuals and various interest groups on campus, all of which offer opportunities to create a balanced lifestyle through wellness and physical activity. There are five distinct recreational programs: Club Sports, Intramural Sports, Open Recreation, Outdoor Pursuits and Wellness Services.
The assistant dean directs all aspects of the campus student conduct system, including advising students of their rights, protection guarantees, and responsibilities as members of the campus community. The assistant dean resolves alleged violations of the University's Rules of Student Conduct or refers charges to the appropriate hearing body and trains students and staff who serve on judicial boards. The assistant dean works closely with the dean of students to manage all aspects of the Office of the Dean of Students.
The director is responsible for providing advocacy and support to students of color and under-represented students in their academic and social adjustment to the University and coordinating diversity programs that promote multicultural awareness, understanding, meaningful inter-group interaction and dialogue at Binghamton University. The director also works closely with the dean of students to provide support to students in crisis.
The director is responsible for serving the needs of students living off campus and acting as a liaison between the University and wider community, including off-campus housing assistance, free legal clinics, and a student-run bus service. The director also represents the University on several town-gown initiatives.
The director is responsible for coordinating housing policies and procedures for the University's residential colleges and communities for students, special programs and conferences, and operating programs in residential areas that provide for educational and social growth.
The director is responsible for overseeing management of the University Union facility and providing space for University programs, and for offering services including an information desk, food court, mini-grocery, dry cleaning, videotape and DVD rental, florist, film processing, UPS and recreational facilities such as billiards, bowling and video games.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 is a wide-ranging civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in a variety of sectors, including employment and education. While the passage of the ADA in 1990 lent a particular immediacy to the rights of individuals with disabilities, Binghamton University, as a recipient of federal funds, has been subject to laws prohibiting discrimination against current or potential students and employees with disabilities since the enactment of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Despite this relatively long history of compliance with statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, it is essential that we continually review institutional policies as well as our own individual practices to ensure that qualified students and employees with disabilities are accorded both their rights under the law and their rightful places within the University.
Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The ADA, as amended, also protects individuals who have a record of such an impairment, as well as people who are regarded as having such an impairment. A substantial impairment is one that significantly limits or restricts a major life activity, such as hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, performing manual tasks, walking, caring for oneself, learning, or working. To be protected by the ADA, however, a current or potential student or employee with a disability must be otherwise "qualified"-i.e., someone who, with or without reasonable job accommodations or reasonable modifications to educational policies or practices, meets the essential requirements of the job or the educational program.
(Adapted from Jane E. Jarrow's Title by Title: The ADA's Impact on Postsecondary Education, published by the Association on Higher Education and Disability.)
If you feel that you have been discriminated against on the basis of disability, a procedure exists for the timely review of your complaint. The "Grievance Procedure for Review of Allegations of Discrimination" is available from the Affirmative Action Office, LSG 667.
Barbara Jean Fairbairn, director of Services for Students with Disabilities, 607-777-2686 (V/TT), and Valerie Hampton, director of Affirmative Action, 607-777-4775, are Binghamton University's 504/ADA Coordinators. Please contact them if you have questions or would like additional information regarding the ADA.
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The Freedom of Information Law, effective January 1, 1978, (Public Officers, Article 6) provides rights of access to University records, except those that fall within one of the eight categories of deniable records [section 87 (2)]. Written application for examination and copying of accessible records must be made to the Records Access Officer, Office of University Counsel, Couper Administration Building, room 609, Binghamton University, PO Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, during regular business hours or by email foil@binghamton.edu, first class mail or fax (607-777-6453). Appeals of a denial of requested information must be taken within 30 days to the FOIL Appeals Officer, State University of New York, State University Plaza, Albany, New York 12246.
As a general policy and practice, the University neither produces nor releases labels or lists of its students, faculty, staff, administrators, or alumni except for official University purposes. When labels or lists are produced and released, their use must be directly related, in a primary manner, to the stated mission of the University. Once released, mailing labels and lists may not be duplicated or stored by any means. The University has adopted this position to ensure compliance with the laws affecting privacy, to avoid possible participation in illegal discrimination, and to act in a fashion that is in the best educational interests of students and other members of the University community.
Student organizations, for purposes of this policy, are not considered officially related to the University for purposes of obtaining lists or labels. However, the Campus Post Office will continue to provide recognized student organizations with scheduled access to campus mail rooms for purposes of placing information materials in student mailboxes.
Binghamton University employs a regional counsel whose responsibility it is to furnish legal advice to the president and other senior administrators, and to be present to represent the University when its legal interests are involved. Questions involving legal matters that have a direct bearing upon the University should be referred to the appropriate vice president.
