Maritime College Student Handbook 2021-2022

practical assessments, as safety at sea is an important tenet of the merchant marine professional and to the maritime transportation industry. Any student who is seeking special accommodations and plans to enroll in a degree program which requires the passing of the United States Coast Guard license examination should know that at this time, there are NO special accommodations provided when taking the U.S. Coast Guard exam. All students pursuing a U.S. Coast Guard license are also required to take course(s) commonly referred to as “seminar.” The seminar course(s) are designed to reflect the testing conditions of the U.S. Coast Guard license examination. All students participating in Summer Sea Term, (SST) should know that SST is considered a training laboratory, and special accommodations are not provided when safety and required practical assessments are being evaluated at sea. Accommodations may be granted for academic work only. Service animal is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (ADA), as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including, but not limited to: guiding individuals with impaired vision; alerting individuals with impaired hearing to intruders or sounds; providing minimal protection or rescue work; pulling a wheelchair; or fetching dropped items. (28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 36, Subpart A – General, 36.104 Definitions). Student requests for disability accommodations, including requests to have a service animal accompany a student on campus, in classrooms and in SUNY Maritime’s housing facilities, are determined by the Dean of Students and/or the Office of Accommodations. A service animal may be removed from a Maritime facility or program if the animal’s behavior or presence poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. For example, a service animal that displays vicious behavior towards people may be excluded. Excessive barking in a classroom or during a program is an example of disruption. Service animals may also be excluded in areas where the presence of a service animal fundamentally alters the nature of a program or activity or is disruptive. Examples may include, but are not limited to: research labs, areas requiring protective clothing, food preparation areas, and animal research labs. Leash : Dogs must be always on a leash, unless impracticable or unfeasible due to owner/keeper’s disability. Under Control : The owner/keeper of a service animal must be always in full control of the animal. The care and supervision of a service animal is solely the responsibility of owner/keeper. Cleanup Rule : The owner/keeper of a service animal must ensure cleaning up of any Maritime property the animal might soil. Health : Animals to be housed in Residential Life must have an annual clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian submitted to the Dean of Students and/or Office of Accommodation Services. Accessing your Student Records Students can access their own record, at any time, even if the Registrar’s Office is closed by utilizing the Maritime College website at www.sunymaritime.edu. Current Students: Maritime Self Service. Your ID and PIN are required to access your record, including your schedule, grades, registration, bill and more. Accreditations SUNY Maritime College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. SUNY Maritime College has been a member of MSCHE since 1952, and was most recently reaffirmed on June 28, 2012. The next Self-Study Evaluation will take place in 2021-2022. In addition, SUNY Maritime College’s Bachelor of Engineering programs (Electrical, Facilities, Marine, Mechanical and Naval Architecture) are also accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET). ABET is a non-profit and non-governmental accrediting agency for academic programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET is a recognized accreditor in the United States (U.S.) by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. SUNY Maritime College’s engineering programs have been accredited since 2009-2010. Administrative Disenrollment Administrative Disenrollment refers to a student who ceases to attend school for a semester without having officially withdrawn or filed for a Leave of Absence. Notation of Administrative Disenrollment will appear on the student’s