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support | null | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/student-behavioral-consultant-team/disruptive-student-guide/ | Faculty & Staff Guide for Responding to Distressed/ Disruptive Students
Introduction
Some students struggle with adapting to college life, and may also be dealing with considerable personal issues. As a result, students may experience a heightened emotional response that impacts their academic performance and their ability to function optimally. Identifying the early warning signs of students who may be struggling, and responding in a timely manner includes linking the student with the appropriate campus resource(s) which can improve their chances of being successful.
Faculty and staff are often in a position to recognize students who are struggling and are often the first to recognize changes in a student’s behavior. We appreciate the central role faculty and staff members have in the everyday lives of our students and provide this manual to offer guidance and support should the need arise. It is our intention that this guide will assist you in handling disruptive situations more confidently since you will be more aware of policies and procedures, campus resources and how to identify students who are struggling, in addition to knowing how to respond in an emergency.
The climate of higher education has changed, not only for those who work at colleges and universities, but also for our students. Today’s students have been exposed to school violence in varying degrees and some have a genuine concern for their personal safety. The increased prevalence of bullying behaviors is alarming with approximately 28% of students reporting being bullied with some level of frequency in their K-12 education.
The prevalence and severity of mental health issues among our students has drastically increased over the past 20 years, and college campuses are faced with the challenge of meeting these increased needs with limited resources. A national survey from the Association of Counseling Centers found a 30% increase in students seeking counseling with 61% of those students reporting anxiety. Other prominent reasons for seeking counseling are depression, stress, family issues, relationship problems, substance abuse and concerns regarding their academics.
Thus, today’s faculty and staff are often faced with the challenge of addressing students’ emotional dysregulation as well as behavior that is potentially disruptive in the classroom and student service areas. Understandably, faculty and staff may feel under prepared to deal with these issues, and there are good reasons for reluctance to deal with the disruptive student including:
- Being unsure of how to handle the situation
- Fear of retaliation from the student
- Concern over legal ramifications such as violation of FERPA
- Belief that reporting the student could do more harm than good, since the student may appear to be fragile/unstable to begin with
However, failure to address and/or report disruptive behavior sends the wrong message to the student and to those around them. The message heard loud and clear by surrounding parties is that such behavior is not problematic and that it is even acceptable in our community. As such, the following information is designed to give faculty and staff guidance when faced with a disruptive or emotionally upset student.
Creating Community in the Classroom
Have you noticed that students will choose where they sit for the entire semester on that first day of class? And they return to that same seat, class after class. Likewise on the first day, students decide how and to what extent they will participate in class; instructors use this time to establish an interactive, productive environment; and expectations are reviewed including everything you will expect of your students over the course of the term (i.e. writing, analyzing textbooks, speaking, group work, etc.). This is a good time to also set boundaries and limits as to what is and what is not acceptable behavior in your classroom.
Other Tips for Creating Community in the Classroom
- Spend some time talking about your interest in the class and theirs as well.
- Make students feel comfortable and welcome by arriving early and greeting students as they enter. Have your name and the name of the class on the board. Learn their names as early as possible.
- Patterning begins on the first day, so make expectations and roles clear: If you expect them to speak in class, to write in class, and/or to engage in small group discussion, ask them to do these things, in some part, on the first day of class. This will give you an initial sense of how your students are functioning at “baseline” which may be helpful in identifying any changes throughout the semester.
- Explain why you chose this content and structure for the course: Why are the readings important? How do they connect? Why did you choose this format for testing?
It is beneficial to clarify expectations about classroom behavior openly and at the beginning of a course/semester. It is fundamental that the course syllabi reflect the guidelines for behavior in your class, and equally essential that the instructor enforce these standards in a fair and consistent manner.
University Policy on Expectations for Classroom Student Behavior
Students are expected to treat each other and the instructor or person in charge with common courtesy, decency and respect. They will refrain from behaviors that interfere with the teaching/learning process. All behaviors that, in the judgment of the instructor, interfere with the teaching/learning process will be considered disruptive. Students will recognize that the instructor of the course is the leader of the class and is in charge of instruction. Students must respect the instructor’s authority to lead and to direct the classroom activities. Attempts to dispute the instructor’s authority to lead will be considered disruptive.
Procedures for Dealing with Students Who Are Disruptive in Class
What is Disruptive Behavior?
Students can display disruptive behavior in many different ways. In some incidents it can be a onetime disruption from a student, while some students display repeated and continuous disruptive behavior and/or multiple behaviors.
Examples of Disruptive Behavior
- Eating in class
- Entering class late
- Leaving early
- Use of cell phones in class
- Carrying on conversations with others in class
- Creating excessive noise with papers, book bags, etc.
- Monopolizing classroom discussions
Extreme Examples of Disruptive Behavior
- Use of profanity or derogatory language
- Intoxication or impairment
- Verbal abuse (e.g., taunting and intimidating)
- Threat to harm oneself or others
- Physical violence (e.g., pushing, grabbing, assault)
As individuals we can have vastly different tolerance levels that define what is or is not disruptive. Disruptive students generally exhibit behavior that interferes with the ability of instructors to teach and students to learn.
A student who repeatedly engages in disruptive behaviors by derailing classroom discussions, lectures or activities is likely a student to be concerned about.
Responding to Disruptive Behavior
- For students who interrupt or dominate discussion, but mean no real harm, acknowledge any productive contribution they are making, and let them know that the class needs to move on. If behavior is repeated and/or the student continues to monopolize the class, it is recommended you discuss this with the student privately after class.
- If a student is angry or expressing negative emotions, remain calm and non-judgmental. When you remain calm in the presence of the group, the student generally may settle down. You may want to reflect empathy towards the student by reflecting how they seem to be feeling. If the student does not respond, and the behavior continues, you may consider asking them to leave the class.
- If students are expressing themselves in a strong emotional way on a particular topic, validate the strength of their feelings, and gently suggest that you need to move on, hear from other students, etc.
- If the student is agitated to the point of being unreasonable, ask them to leave. If the student refuses to leave class, give the class a 10 minute break, or dismiss them altogether. If comfortable, attempt to address the student one on one (in private if possible). Notifying University Police at their emergency number of 395-2222 is always an option particularly if you or your students are feeling unsafe.
- Escalating situations: If the student’s behavior is moving from disruptive to volatile either in the classroom or other areas of campus and you are concerned for the welfare and safety of yourself and others call University Police at (585) 395-2222 for an emergency response.
- If you are concerned that someone may be in danger of harming themselves or others, immediately contact University Police at: (585) 395-2222.
- Refer to the University’s webpage on Emergency Preparedness in the Classroom, a guide that will assist in your preparation of your classroom in case of an emergency
The Distressed Student
Some students come to college encumbered with psychosocial baggage. In varying degrees, they come with repressed emotions, unhealed wounds, ambiguous understanding of intimate relationships and sex, self-doubt and even formidable anxieties. The many physical and psychological demands of college students can burden coping capabilities, creating an imbalance between needs and resources, and therefore heighten vulnerabilities. Distressed students are experiencing emotional and/or psychological problems that are interfering with their ability to learn.
Faculty and staff are likely to encounter distressed students in the course of their work and some signs may not directly indicate unmanageable stress. Some of the symptoms described below may fall within the range of typical experiences for some young adults, but multiple symptoms or patterns of behavior consistently present over time more likely indicate that a student’s distress may require professional intervention.
- Marked changes in academic performance or behavior - Be alert to a student’s poor performance and preparation when it is markedly inconsistent with previous work. Notice repeated requests for special consideration (e.g., incompletes, late papers) or infrequent class attendance with little or no work completed. Report these academic concerns in EagleSUCCESS to alert the ASC team.
- Physical signs - Students in crisis may experience a marked decline in personal hygiene. Notice if they consistently look unkempt, fatigued, or have swollen or red eyes. Students in crisis may also experience dramatic fluctuations in their weight, either a noticeable loss or gain.
- Exaggerated emotional responses - Intense anxiety, extreme irritability and anger, prolonged depressed mood and/or frequent tearfulness and crying spells are all clear signs of emotional distress.
Whether the student is distressed or disruptive, it might be time to refer the student to the Student Behavioral Consultant Team and/or Counseling Center.
Examples of Reasons for Referring a Student
- If your efforts to manage a significant classroom behavioral issue following the policy on Disruptive Students in the Classroom has not resolved the problem.
- If you are concerned about the welfare of the student, yourself and other students.
- A student asks for help in dealing with personal issues that is out of your role as a faculty or staff member.
What Does the SBCT Do?
The SBCT will make recommendations based on the information gathered (including the SBCT faculty & staff report) and take action that may involve:
- Referral to the Counseling Center for mental health assessment, alcohol and substance abuse assessment, anger management, depression or other mental health issues.
- Referral to the Student Conduct system to evaluate if a violation of the Code of Student Conduct has occurred.
- Campus referrals to Academic Success Center, Student Accessibility Services, FYE, TYE, Financial Aid, Career Services, Student Clubs/Organizations, and Community Development Office, etc.
- Referral to community health and mental health agencies/hospitals.
- SBCT member meetings with student of concern. Ongoing communication with the student to assess compliance with recommendations and requirements.
- Notification of parent/guardian only if student is deemed a threat to self and/or others, or if the student provides consent to communicate with parent/guardian.
- Requesting permission to obtain outside medical and educational records.
Behavioral Warning Signs
Some behavioral warning signs carry more weight than others and multiple indicators increase the risk of potential harm to self and/or others. Emergencies and imminent threats of violence must be reported immediately to University Police at 395-2222. Please note: Some of the following behaviors may be a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and/or Title IX violation and should be reported respectively to the appropriate offices.
Students with more serious personal problems and/or mental health issues may exhibit the following warning signs:
Anger Management Problems
Difficulty controlling anger, aggressive behavior, impulsivity and making threats — particularly, anger that is expressed intensely and frequently for seemingly minor reasons.
Suicidal Ideation
Expresses hopelessness and despair, depression, may verbally make references to suicide and exhibit suicidal preparatory behavior such as giving belongings away.
Aggressive Behavior
Expresses contempt for other(s), makes threatening comments or gestures. Indicates a desire to become physically aggressive, makes references to homicide, death, or threats to harm others.
Extreme Anxiety
Agitation, noticeable restlessness, hyperactivity or unusually rapid speech are distinct signs of uncontrollable anxiety.
Social Withdrawal
A student’s withdrawal from peers, friends and family is often a red flag signaling a decline in overall functioning. A student’s avoidance of social interaction in general or a sudden marked reduction in class participation could be a sign of distress as well. More extreme signs include isolation, inability to establish friendships, does not seem to fit in, less engaged and prefers to be alone.
Non-compliance & Disciplinary Problems
Refuses to abide by written and/or verbal rules. Rejects the authority of faculty and staff.
Stalking
Follows, harasses, repeatedly attempts to contact a person regardless of the person’s expressed annoyance and demands to stop behavior. Stalking behaviors and threatening or accusatory statements within text messages, emails, letters or phone calls generally indicate a crisis and require an immediate response.
Aberrant Behavior
Exhibits actions and/or words that cause people around them to become fearful and suspicious.
Inappropriate Affect
Mismatch between emotional expression and what the person is thinking or speaking about. Exhibiting affect unsuitable to the situation.
Acting Out
Impulsivity, expresses disproportionate anger or humor in situations not warranting it.
Paranoia
Expresses a true belief that he/she is being singled out for unfair treatment and/or abuse, feeling persecuted.
Fascination with Weapons
Exhibits an inappropriate interest in guns, knives and explosives.
Alcohol & Other Drug Use
Shows a pattern of inebriation and/or substance abuse. May smell of alcohol, sleep in class and/or have excessive class absences.
What can you Report
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) does not prohibit faculty and staff from sharing personal observations and knowledge about a student among campus officials when there is a legitimate concern related to campus safety. Refer to the University’s FERPA Policy. If you are concerned about a student whom you have observed exhibiting one or more of the warning signs, do not hesitate to notify SBCT, Counseling Center and/or University Police.
How to Make a Referral to the SBCT
To report a student of concern, submit an online SBCT Faculty/Staff Report Form.
You may also contact the SBCT Chair directly at Office of the Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Allen Administration Building, 6th floor.(585) 395-5042 or email
If you are uncertain if your situation is significant enough to contact the SBCT, please consult with a colleague, supervisor, department chair or dean, or SBCT Chair.
It is easy to minimize or talk yourself out of your concerns for a variety of reasons (e.g. “I don’t want to make a big deal out of this,” “what if I am overreacting,” or “what if the student gets mad,” but it is better to consult and have someone else help you to make that decision.
Remember, the goal is to express support and set limits for students, which is something we can do successfully most of the time. Our goal is to do everything as a University to identify and respond to students who are in distress or who are exhibiting behavior that has caught our attention. |
support | null | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/student-behavioral-consultant-team/resources/ | The following websites are National Organizations concerning campus safety and risk management.
Main Page Content
National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NaBITA)
Provides support, professional development, and best practices for behavioral intervention teams.
National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM)
Specializes in advancing culture change strategies and problem-solving for the challenging wellness, compliance and liability issues colleges and universities face today.
The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. The foundation works nationally to reduce the rate of suicide and the prevalence of emotional distress among college and university students.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mission is to promote understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
Higher Education Center for Violence Prevention
Supports American institutions of higher education in developing and carrying out prevention policies and programs that will promote campus and community safety and help nurture students’ academic and social development.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
United States Department of Health and Human Services Agency
National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
Publications and articles on college legal and policy issues
National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA)
Association of student affairs professionals, focused on administration, policy, and practice
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Comprehensive student affairs association that advances student affairs and engages students for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mission is to promote understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
Dedicated to safe campuses for college and university students.
Other Resources:
Campus Crisis Management: A comprehensive guide to planning, prevention, response and recovery by Zdziarski, Dunkel and Rollo (2007) |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/ | Important Announcement: Temporary Interruption of Brockport Summer Learning Programming
Due to circumstances beyond our current control, the difficult decision has been made to put the Brockport Summer Learning program on hold for the upcoming summer.
We understand that this news may come as a disappointment to our program participants and partners, and we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The program is committed to providing high-quality programming, and this commitment led to the determination that a pause is the responsible choice to make at this time.
Although our program cannot provide summer programming during this time, we have an obligation to ensure our students experience a fun and safe summer with authentic learning experiences! Therefore, we are in the process of connecting last year’s program participants to join other similar, free summer programs in the Rochester area. We will contact last year’s participants to connect them with other options for summer programming.
We are also exploring alternative options to secure funding and to resume programming for our participants in summer 2024.
The Brockport Summer Learning staff appreciate your understanding and support during this challenging time. We will continue to keep you informed of any updates or changes to our program and look forward to welcoming you back in 2024!
Thank you for your continued partnership.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at summerleapbrockport@gmail.com or alshema@brockport.edu.
About our Program
Our five-week program focuses on increasing students’ literacy and math knowledge by using the arts, science, and project-based learning combined with a low student-to-teacher ratio.
Program Themes
Brockport Summer Learning has a different theme each summer. The chosen theme spans the entirety of the program and culminates in a group project where each grade level works together to complete and present to the other classes.
Support Brockport Summer Learning
Brockport Summer Learning relies on the financial gift of generous donors and support from local and national foundations to continue providing a high-quality program at no cost to our students. Please consider donating through The Brockport Foundation today. |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/about/ | What is Brockport Summer Learning?
Brockport Summer Learning is a five-week summer program that focuses on providing high quality summer enrichment to students from the Rochester City School District to provide more equitable educational experiences for all children. Brockport Summer Learning is currently located at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester. Brockport Summer Learning is committed to the development of the whole child through focused Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Project-Based Learning (PBL), Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) education, literacy development, and mathematics instruction.
Brockport Summer Learning ensures a low student-to-teacher ratio along with community-based excursions that expands children’s knowledge, experiences, and confidence in a fun and educational setting. As the program continues to grow each year by a cohort of 15 children, we seek the support of area funders to continue expanding our program capacity through researched-based programs, enrichment, and qualified staff in the different areas of expertise. Brockport Summer Learning at SUNY Brockport is formerly known as Brockport Summer LEAP.
Mission Statement
Brockport Summer Learning’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth from the Rochester City School District to engage in high-quality summer learning experiences that promote academic, social, emotional, creative, physical, and inter- and intrapersonal development.
Goals of Brockport Summer Learning
The goals of our five-week summer enrichment program are:
- To create safe spaces for enhanced learning
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To offer opportunities for participation in enrichment programming such as: Community-based excursions, program-wide Community Gatherings, and volunteer-led activities. It is through this range of experiences that academic concepts are introduced, practiced with authentic purposes, and applied for real world experiences. Enrichment programming is often correlated with improving school-year attendance due to:
- Improving children’s social and interpersonal skills
- Experiencing a safe summer experience
- Building self-esteem, resourcefulness, self-advocacy, and resiliency
- Supporting academic growth and retention.
We accomplish our goals through the following:
- Pre-program staff professional development
- One certified teacher and a teaching assistant for every 10 students
- Systemic implementation of best practices from CR-S education, SEL using CASEL’s 5 competencies, literacy-skill development, and Restorative Practices
- Peer-collaboration and team-oriented learning activities
- Incorporating volunteer participation to further diversify the learning experiences and interaction with the local community
- Individualized instruction informed by data
- Inquiry-based explorations integrating a range of content-area skills
- Multi-age learning groups
- Educational community-based excursions
- Daily nutritious meals and snacks
- Health and Wellness learning and activities
- Student choice time in interest areas
- Arts Integration
- Program-wide Community Gatherings
- Alignment with the Rochester Model for the 7 Guiding Principles for High-Quality Summer Learning |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/arts-integration/ | What is Arts Integration?
The Kennedy Center defines Arts Integration as “an approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form.” Our students engage in a creative process which connects an art form and another subject area while meeting evolving objectives in both. As such, Arts Integration works to create a more meaningful and deeper understanding of content within the classroom. Arts Integration provides students with opportunities to experience new art media and use it to explore new concepts.
Arts Integration & Brockport Summer Learning
Arts Integration was a new concept that was introduced to Brockport Summer Learning in 2018. We hired Arts Integration Director who majored in Arts for Children at SUNY Brockport and currently teaches at Renaissance Academy Chart Arts School, a local Arts Integration school, whose student population is primarily from the City of Rochester. This teacher became our Arts Integration Director and provided professional developments for teachers who were not well-versed with Arts Integration. We continuously include Arts Integration in our learning curriculum each summer and is based on teacher and student choice.
Example of Arts Integration
2019
In 2019, grade levels designed and created different types of games based off beloved texts, interests, existing board games, and students’ imaginations. Students were able to choose the format of the board game and rules. The students used what they had learned from the classroom and Arts Integration to create original board games that were played on our final exhibition day by peers, families, staff, and community members. View our Game Changers slideshow for a look at our students’ games!
- Kindergarteners created “Kinderopoly” a life size game modeled after Monopoly. Once the class was finished creating their life size pieces they scaled their drawings down and created a tabletop game. In the tabletop version each student created a unique game piece using a picture of themselves.
- The combined kindergarten and first grade class made Crayon Land based on Candy Land and their favorite text, The Day the Crayons Quit. Students created different scenario cards and challenged players to decipher the zone of regulation depicted in the card.
- First graders adapted their classroom book Charlotte’s Web to a fun trivia board game that combined elements from the text and socio-emotional competencies.
- Second graders used twister and the zones of regulation to create their twister mat and spinner. Their game allowed players to think about different emotions individuals have and their impact.
- Third graders created a Scrabble Jr. Board and LIFE based off their summer book, Wonder. They used vocabulary, text structure features and events from their beloved classroom book.
- Fourth grade fell in love with the I Survived series and created a thrilling and adventurous scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunts were based off of different natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes.
- Fifth grade took their love of Harry Potter to the next level by creating a scavenger hunt and costumes to match the characters in the books.
- Sixth graders created a scavenger hunt, but with a different audience in mind. Their scavenger hunt was Candy Land themed and geared for our younger students in the program.
2018
In 2018, each grade level analyzed the character traits of superheroes and what makes them “super.” They applied their findings and understandings to create their own original superheroes. Then the students decided what art media they wanted to portray their original superhero. The students decided to portray their superheroes across three different mediums.
- Kindergarten, first, and second graders portrayed their superheroes in an original movie. They wrote the script, created costumes, and made the props and scenes that would be used for their movie
- Third graders made comic books that portrayed their superhero in action
- Fourth and fifth graders created action figures to display their superheroes |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/choice-time/ | Enriched Learning
Brockport Summer Learning incorporates enrichment programming to compliment the rigorous academic curriculum through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), community-based excursions, program-wide Community Gatherings, and volunteer-led projects and activities, and health and wellness. It is through this range of experiences that academic concepts are reinforced and applied to real world experiences.
SEL
Social and Emotional Learning is a key instructional method that fosters skills across the five SEL competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making. Self-awareness refers to the ability to identify and evaluate individual thoughts, feelings, and values, and how they intersect with individual behavior. Self-Management is the ability to identify and regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. With Self-Management skills, students can have a stronger capacity for stress management, self-directed motivation, and impulse control. The development of social awareness is the capacity to understand others’ perspectives and empathize with others, while learning social and ethical behavior. Likewise, Relationship Skills refers to teaching students how to communicate with others, make meaningful connections, engage in active listening, validate others’ emotions, and use conflict resolution methods. Responsible Decision-Making is the capacity to make constructive, positive choices about behavior and social interaction. This core competency includes the realistic evaluation of various consequences using critical thinking skills.
Source: CASEL.org
SEL PRACTICE EXAMPLE: MORNING MEETINGS AND CLOSING CIRCLES
Each day begins with a morning meeting where students are invited to share how they are feeling, and their peers are encouraged to respond. Each day is also ended with a closing circle where students again are encouraged to participate in thoughtful, reflective conversations among peers. Everyone sits in a circle, while the teacher facilitates the conversation and guides the conversation. Key components to morning meetings are:
- Greeting: Everyone greets each other with hello, their name, and we encourage using students’ home languages as well.
- Sharing: Students share what they are thinking, feeling, and experiencing. This can be in relations to a specific prompt.
- Group Activity: Students participate in an activity that cultivates a sense of belonging and targets social and emotional skills.
Community-Based Excursions
To improve summer programming, we asked students and their families what we can do to improve the summer learning experience. Families and students requested more field trips, or as we call them, community-based excursions. In summer 2022, Brockport Summer Learning made explicit efforts to provide students with exploration- and learning-based trips that would take place at least once a week. We were able to go visit the Children’s School of Rochester (No. 15) and take a hike on Cobbs Hill; participate in a learning-based exploration day in the immediate neighborhood; and go to the Seneca Park Zoo, Hamlin State Park, and the Strong National Museum of Play.
Program Volunteers
In collaboration with the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, and our own community connections, we receive local community support by volunteers. Typically, volunteers help with day-to-day operations, chaperoning, 1:1 instructional support, and facilitate other volunteer-led activities. Volunteers associated with the First Unitarian Church participated in summer programming as Buddy Readers for kindergarten and first graders. Other church-associated volunteers organized and executed project-based learning activities such as science experiments, fiber arts, arts/crafts, gardening, building activities, and 1:1 or whole group instruction.
Buddy Readers
In 2021, Brockport Summer Learning received support from local Rochester community volunteers, affiliated with the First Unitarian Church of Rochester. Volunteers engaged with students as Buddy Readers for kindergarten (K go 1) and first grade (1 go 2) students. Buddy Readers prompted volunteers to read with students while building meaningful intergenerational relationships. Other volunteers coordinated with Lead teachers to participate in organized and guided school-based learning projects such as science experiments, arts, crafts, and 1:1 instruction.
Health & Wellness
Brockport Summer Learning prioritizes physical activity, spending time outdoors, health, and wellness. Health and Wellness is a different way of looking at physical activity and healthy practices. A few simple, effective ways to include this daily are neighborhood walks, nature scavenger hunts, recess every day, outdoor independent reading, in-class breaks for movement and stretching, and field games. Students also practice mindfulness, yoga, engage in free play, and other physical activities while learning about well-being and self-care. By offering structured and unstructured recreational time, students’ self-regulation and self-awareness can further develop. |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/community-gatherings/ | Community Gatherings
Community Gatherings were added to Brockport Summer Learning in 2018 and ended up being one of the most anticipated parts of the program for both our students and faculty. For most of the day, students primarily interact with their grade-level peers. We host multiple sets of siblings in our program, but the siblings are often on different schedules since schedules vary by grade. We want our grades to have more interaction with one another, which led to the idea of community gatherings.
Community Gatherings are often reshaped and adapted to meet the needs of students each summer. Students continue to interact with all other grade-level peers in a way that fosters a sense of belonging, shared learning, and socio-emotional learning. This allows building authentic relationships between students, teachers, and staff.
At our community gatherings we have done “Minute to Win It” games where students are selected from each grade to compete against one another in friendly competition. We also have dance parties during our Community Gatherings, which allow students to dance with one another and get excited about the upcoming week. |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/program/ | Program Themes
I am, We are — 2022
This summer, the program’s theme was I am, We are anchored in the importance of recognizing and honoring students’ identities. As a quintessential component of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education, students’ identities are critical starting points of each child’s development. In particular, the CR-S framework increases student achievement and resilience by honoring multiple expressions of diversity-enabling teachers to prioritize diversity as an asset for teaching. Overall, CR-S supports our design and implementation of student-centered learning environments that affirm all identities, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate success and growth through meaningful and empowering learning experiences. Each Lead Teacher and Teaching Assistant developed Project-Based Learning activities to reflect I am, We are.
- Blue Hedgehogs: The kindergarten class, going into first grade, presented themselves as the Blue Hedgehogs at the first community gathering. On their presentation date, they talked about their chosen class name in connection to Sonic the Hedgehog, a superhero in their eyes. They, too, believe that they all have superhero qualities. One project-based learning activity was the creation of a superhero self-portrait.
- Yellow Suns and Bananas: The multi-age class, kindergarten and first graders, introduced their class name as Yellow Suns and Bananas. They used each learning experience to add new aspects to their I am, We are identity banner. A few examples include: A reader, a builder, an artist, an explorer, and a friend.
- Team Ocean: The multi-age class, first and second graders, called themselves Team Ocean to represent their class focus on literacy, especially reading the titles: Little Cloud, House for Hermit Crab, and Mister Sea Horse by Eric Carle. This ocean-theme focus was also accompanied by project-based learning activities in connection with CR-S practices.
- Green Team: The multi-age class, second and third graders, chose the class name of Green Team. This name was used as an umbrella term. By the end of the summer, the Green Team embraced that they are imperfect people. Despite being imperfect, students used project-based learning activity to create their imperfect portraits that highlight their strong character traits such as compassionate, intelligent, optimistic, and others alike.
- The Lit Kids: The third grade class, going into fourth grade, designated “The Lit Kids” as their class name. This fun name used word play of “lit” in connection to culturally-relevant experiences and literature. The duality in this name highlighted their students’ identities as being “lit” and their reading book club that would take place twice a week. Students and volunteers read the book The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Students used this book as a focal point for developing reading skills, learning about character, and developing a sense of community.
Service — 2021
In summer 2021, Brockport Summer Learning was able to return to an in-person learning model. This year, the program theme was service. Brockport Summer Learning aimed to enhance children’s learning by addressing real-life issues and concerns in their immediate community. At program-wide Community Gatherings, each class demonstrated to their peers what they have learned about service and how to give back in some way- no matter how small. These learning experiences and service efforts culminated in diverse ways:
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K go 1: The Trail Blazers
- Making recycling boxes
- Expressing gratitude through hand-written letters
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1 go 2: The Friendly Friends
- Handmade bookmarks
- Handmade potholders
- Expressing gratitude to local volunteers
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2 go 3: The Freddy D’s
- Learning about Frederick Douglass’ service efforts
- Co-creating an art mural to teach others about service
- Expressing gratitude to partnerships
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3 go 4: The Super Servers
- Composting
- Recycling
- Planting
Game Changers — 2019
For the 2019 program, Brockport Summer Learning decided to take a different approach to our theme — board games. Research shows that playing games is a valuable method for children to learn. Children learn how to obey rules, many games factor in math and reading comprehension, how to be a good winner/loser, but most importantly — they learn how to play.
Our students spent the program developing their own board games in which they presented to the entire program on the final day. Students were encouraged to integrate their favorite part of learning into the project. They modeled their games after beloved board games and students used themes and ideas from their favorite books, including Harry Potter and Wonder.
- Our kindergarteners created “Kinderopoly” a life size game modeled after Monopoly.
- The combined kindergarten and first grade class made a Candy Land scavenger hunt.
- Our second graders used twister and the zones of regulation for their game.
- Third grade created scrabble boards based off their summer book, Wonder.
- Fourth grade fell in love with the I Survived series and created a thrilling and adventurous scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunts were based off different natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes.
- Fifth grade took their love of Harry Potter to the next level by creating a scavenger hunt and costumes to match the characters in the books.
- Sixth grade followed suit by building a scavenger hunt for first grade students.
View our 2019 games slideshow to get a closer look at our students’ games.
Superheroes — 2018
In 2018, Brockport Summer Learning decided to integrate an overarching theme that spans the entirety of the program. Throughout the program, grade levels work con a project that uses the theme as a core component
At the end of the program, all of the grades come together on the final day to celebrate their success and share their projects with family and community members.
The overarching theme for the summer of 2018 was “Superhero-Super You!” Students explored what a superhero is, compared the different qualities of a superhero and a supervillain, and then created their own superhero based on what they had learned about what constitutes a superhero.
Along with exploring different superheroes, each grade adopted a superhero name:
- Kindergarten – Justice League
- First grade – The Incredibles
- Second grade – The Defenders
- Third grade – The Avengers
- Fourth grade – The Fantastic 4
- Fifth grade – The Black Panthers
Each grade was tasked with creating their own original superhero - they had to include an origin story, the superpower that the superhero possesses, the physical qualities of their superhero, and a short story about their superhero in action. Once they had created their superhero, each grade chose a different art media to portray their original superheroes. |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/service-slideshow/ | Service 2021
At weekly Community Gatherings, each class demonstrated to their peers what they have learned about service and how to give back in some way, no matter how small.
At weekly Community Gatherings, each class demonstrated to their peers what they have learned about service and how to give back in some way, no matter how small. |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/summer-collaborative-2020/ | Summer Collaborative 2020
The unprecedented events of 2020 led to collaboration, innovation, and creative problem-solving ensuring that families in the Rochester area would have safe, high quality summer learning opportunities. Unfortunately, early in the spring of 2020, we knew that hosting our seventh iteration of Brockport Summer Learning at the SUNY Brockport campus would not be possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however we were able to co-create solutions with eight area programs as members of the Summer Collaborative. Directors of area programs met to establish shared goals, resource management, and most importantly, a common mission to meet the needs of area students and families.
Students received weekly deliveries of project-based learning materials and supplies along with healthy meals for the six weeks of the program. They met online with certified teachers for daily lessons and enrichment activities such as art, health and wellness, music, as well as social time to connect with adults and peers.
Our Principles
As a result, The Summer Collaborative served over 640 students and families collectively amidst the crisis. All programs maintained the 7 Principles of High Quality Summer Learning and utilized best practices such as low teacher to student ratio, individualized instruction, hands-on inquiry learning, and an emphasis on socio-emotional competencies. Connections with families were maintained through weekly home visits, daily communication, and social media posts.
SUNY Brockport was able to maintain its individual hallmarks while working in the Collaborative. We preserved our commitment to integrated arts and a literacy focus along with building a program-wide community through our Community Gatherings. Community Gatherings allowed students to see friends in different grade levels and brought everyone together as if we were an in-person program.
Our Impact
Brockport Summer Learning at SUNY Brockport served 49 students from 37 families, and all of our grade level teachers were returning staff. We strive to recruit and retain Brockport alumni in order to maintain consistency with family engagement and extend professional development for in-service teachers. For a staff of 12, we had eight Brockport alumni and one graduate assistant work in our program. We are grateful to the SUNY Brockport community, funders, and supporters for their ongoing commitment to ensure that students, families, and teachers in the Rochester area have these kinds of meaningful opportunities.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Total Students: 644
- Numbers of Families Served: 502
- Total Programs: 8
- Counties Impacted: 3 (Monroe, Livingstone, Stueben)
- Full-time Staff: 33
- Part-time Staff: 67
- Face-to-face Visits with Families: 3,172
- Meal Boxes Delivered: 2,642 (Over 16,000 individual meals)
- Project Based Learning Bags Delivered: 3,464
- Text Message Contact with Families: 4,838
- Phone Call Contact with Families: 1,952
- Screen-to-screen Sessions Attended: 4,308
- Enrichment Screen-to-screen Sessions Attended: 330 |
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support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/summer-learning-2022/ | In summer 2022, Brockport Summer Learning served 51 students from the Rochester City School District at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester. Within city-limits, we provided five weeks of summer programming anchored in Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) Education, Social and Emotional Learning, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and literacy development facilitated by four SUNY Brockport graduate literacy interns.
It is always a humbling experience to reflect upon the summer and all that we have accomplished. We emphasize the word “we” since our successes can only be attributed to the synthesis of individual contributions. This summer’s theme was “I am, We are,” anchored in who we are as individuals and who we are as a community. This reminds us that each one of us contribute to the greater good in our own ways, and as a collective, “we” are empowered and offer something different.
For summer 2022, we officially changed our name from SummerLEAP to Brockport Summer Learning. We did this to recognize the recent adaptations on our local out-of-school time community. In addition, this change reflects our commitment to students and families that extends throughout the year, not just during the summer. Although our current programming occurs in July and August, planning for the next summer begins in early September. The initial steps in providing effective summer programming begins with maintaining connections with families, schools, and teachers throughout the year. The competencies and skills that our students experience in the summer months, are life assets and the foundation for continued growth.
This summer was also one of evolvement. Our program expanded in several areas:
- Enrollment: An additional classroom of 10 students, 1 lead teacher, 1 teaching assistant
- Program hours: 2 hours added to the program day—resulting in 50 hours of additional programming
- Nutrition: Hiring a meal coordinator and providing a full breakfast and lunch
- Enrichment programming: Facilitating 5 community-based excursions
We would also like to recognize and thank our partners for supporting us in meeting our goals for effective and high-quality summer programming:
- The Research Foundation for SUNY at SUNY Brockport
- Department of Education and Human Development
- School of Education, Health, and Human Services
- The Children’s School of Rochester #15
- The United Way of Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes
- First Unitarian Church of Rochester
- Education Success Foundation
- Encompass Resources for Learning
- Rochester City School District
- RCSD Office of School Innovation
- Farash Foundation
- Rochester Education Foundation
- Rochester Area Community Foundation
- Greater Rochester Afterschool and Summer Alliance
- Teaching & Leadership Institute at East High
- SewGreen Rochester
- First Student
- First Unitarian Church Volunteers
- Brockport Downtown and the REOC
- Rochester Ecological Partners
- NYS Parks Department
For more information, please contact: summerleapbrockport@gmail.com |
support | summer-leap | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/summer-leap/support/ | Support Brockport Summer Learning
In order to ensure that high-quality programs such as Brockport Summer Learning can be offered to students at no charge, we are dependent upon the financial gift of generous donors and support from local and national foundations.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation through The Brockport Foundation, with funds designated to support Brockport Summer Learning.
Online
Donations can be made online with a credit card. Be sure to follow the instructions below to ensure that your donation goes directly to Brockport Summer Learning.
- Click on “Designate my gift elsewhere”
- Specify in the box with “Brockport Summer Learning at SUNY Brockport”
If you do not make these changes before donating, the funds will not go to Brockport Summer Learning. Please ensure you have designated your gift to go to Brockport Summer Learning before submitting your donation.
Check
By check, written to The Brockport Foundation and include “Brockport Summer Learning” in the memo section. Please mail the check to
Division of Advancement
SUNY Brockport, 350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420.
Or call, Amy Shema, Director of Brockport Summer Learning (585) 395-5554 for more information. |
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Usage and style specific to the University are outlined in our University Style Guide. This guide is only meant for use on the University’s website or University publications. For anything not outlined in the style guide, the University defaults to AP Style.
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- The document will be converted into a web page by the Web Team. This is the most accessible option.
- If the document cannot be converted into a web page, the submitter must create an accessible PDF and submit it to Web Team.
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support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/award/ | The Green & Gold Star Award is an opportunity for employees to recognize and celebrate the good work of their SUNY Brockport colleagues.
This could be anything from guiding a lost visitor to the correct building to helping someone complete a project.
Recognizing someone with an award is as simple as filling out and submitting a MachForm, which then generates a certificate that will be presented to the recognized employee. The recognized employee’s supervisor will be notified as well.
We all want SUNY Brockport to be a Great Place at Which to Work. Recognizing our co-workers for doing a great job is one way to achieve that goal.
For questions related to completing the nomination, contact Amy Zastrow at (585) 395-2309. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/communications-strategic-plan/ | Purpose
The purpose of the Communications Strategic Plan is to support the objectives and goals of the University’s Strategic Plan as well as the objectives and goals of the Office of University Communications.
It represents a framework for managing and coordinating internal and external communication regarding the university. In addition, this document seeks to achieve a communication environment conducive to accomplishing the following: distributing clear and consistent messaging; articulating the University’s mission, values, and strategic goals; representing and celebrating the diversity found within our University community; and adopting a culture of transparent communications as viewed by internal and external audiences.
All communication processes and initiatives should be aligned with “Building a Better Brockport: A Strategic Plan for the Future 2017-2022,” the University’s current strategic plan.
Audience Analysis
The University’s varied audiences include both internal and external constituents. Identifying and understanding these audiences, their relationship to the University, and their communication needs is essential to creating and implementing a well-organized and successful communications plan. Following are brief descriptions of identified University audiences.
Students: As of Fall 2019, the University had approximately 6,670 undergraduate students and 1,250 graduate students. Of the undergraduate population, approximately one-third live on campus, one-third live in or nearby the Village of Brockport, and one-third are true commuter students.
Faculty/Staff: The University has more than 1,100 employees, comprising faculty and professional/
non-professional staff.
Alumni: The University has more than 90,000 alumni, with approximately 35,000 living in the Greater Rochester area. In addition to University Communications efforts, alumni receive regular email and other communication from the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Emeriti: The University’s emeriti (retired faculty and staff) are an important part of our community and receive the Daily Eagle and Port, among other communications efforts.
Donors: The University has a vested interest in communicating with current and potential donors. Most of this communication is done through Advancement, with some assistance by University Communications.
Parents of current students: It is important for the parents of our students to receive timely information and stay connected to the University. They often raise questions and concerns on behalf of their offspring and we can’t assume information shared with the student is passed on to the parent.
Prospective Students: A vital audience for targeted communications are those high school students and transfer students we hope to attract to Brockport. While many recruiting efforts are targeted to this audience, we are cognizant that the parents of these prospective students often have a say in university decisions and may be an audience as well.
Community: The University considers itself both part of the Brockport community as well as the Greater Rochester community. The official Town/Gown committee would fall under this umbrella, as would participation in the FLREDC and the University’s Community Advisory Board.
Elected Officials: The University is directly represented by one member each of the New York State Senate and Assembly, and is in regular contact with several other elected officials on the local, state, and national level.
Media: Traditional media has lessened as an important communications outlet for the University. Local media currently includes the Democrat and Chronicle daily newspaper, the Rochester Business Journal weekly newspaper, television affiliates for ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, Spectrum News, and numerous radio stations.
Communication Vehicles
University website: The University’s public website, www.brockport.edu, is the primary marketing recruitment tool. It also is used by students and employees as a repository for information and as access to learning/working tools, such as Blackboard and Banner. University Communications updates the majority of the site’s content and creates new pages as needed.
Email: Every Brockport faculty, staff, and student has a unique email address. Several University personnel, including within University Communications, have the authority to send emails to all employees and students. This is to be done in special circumstances where other communications methods won’t be effective. Emeriti keep an active Brockport email account.
Daily Eagle: The Daily Eagle is the primary way to communicate campus news consistently with faculty, staff, and emeriti. A daily email is delivered at 7 am each workday to the inboxes of these individuals. An electronic bulletin board of sorts, the Daily Eagle provides information such as upcoming events, faculty publications and presentations, job openings, benefit updates, etc. The content is submitted by the campus community and approved/published by University Communications.
The Port: The Port is the University’s electronic magazine, and is the way the University reaches its widest audience. It is sent via email to every faculty, staff, student, emeriti, members of volunteer boards, and other friends of the University on the first Thursday of every month during the academic year. It typically features a lead story, four-to-six other feature stories, and updates across numerous areas of the University (Athletics, Academics, Student Life, Fine Arts, etc.). Twice a year (winter and summer) a printed edition is created, collecting highlights from the past semester’s editions. This version is mailed to a select group who may not have access to or frequently don’t read email. Editors of The Port meet monthly with an advisory board comprising major areas of campus to glean story ideas. The Port allows the University to deliver a consistent message to all constituents.
Social Media: University Communications uses a variety of social media platforms to engage with the campus and beyond. These include but are not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. Social media has the advantage of more direct and immediate connections and interactions. The downside is we are limited in most platforms to communicating with those who intentionally follow us. We do monitor the various platforms to better understand the questions, comments, views, and opinions people may have of the University.
RAVE: This is the official method to share emergency communications. One message can be delivered via phone, email, text, and social media. All students are encouraged to sign up to receive RAVE alerts, as are faculty and staff. RAVE is often used to communicate around weather events.
Video: University Communications helps the campus create video content on a limited basis, depending on staff capacity. These videos are shared through multiple means, such as YouTube, social media, the website, etc. The demand for video content continues to grow annually and we focus first and foremost on videos that help the University recruit and retain students. This can be done through videos for events such as open houses or for use with digital marketing efforts.
Recruitment Collateral: Hundreds of print and/or electronic recruitment collateral are created each year and either sent directly to prospective students through mail, email, Slate (the university’s current contact management system), social media, and more. While much marketing has moved to a digital format, there remains a need for printed collateral.
Digital Signage: There are many digital signs positioned around campus that are used to deliver information. Currently there is limited coordination between the “owners” of the signs, so there is an opportunity to better harness the communication opportunities these strategically disperse signs hold.
Annual Report: The University summarizes the good news and successes of the previous academic year in a stand-alone annual report. The content is usually formatted around the goals of the current strategic plan. The annual report is shared with the SUNY Chancellor and others within the System, University volunteer board members, elected officials, and others in the community, and provides a high-level summary of the past year’s successes.
Press Releases: This is a way to share news about the University with the media and wider audiences officially; however, the value of press releases has greatly diminished during the past several years and University Communications has greatly diminished the use of releases. We continue to issue press releases for significant occurrences, such as major hiring announcements, large-scale events, etc.
Town Hall Meetings: Town Hall meetings are held sporadically during the year, often hosted by the President when she has a specific topic to discuss. Town Halls also have been a way for the Vice President for Administration and Finance to deliver budget updates.
Strategic Campus Partners
Academic Affairs: University Communications works with Academic Affairs leadership to help promote the success of faulty and programs. CC staff also meet with Deans and Chairs to update collateral and websites and to identify programs around which to target marketing. We will look to improve our capacity to promote the accomplishments of our faculty though Port profiles, Daily Eagle updates, video, and more.
Advancement/Alumni Engagement: We partner with the Division of Advancement to help promote events, produce videos, and promote the University to our alums. We also help in creating and promoting fundraising initiatives. We also partner with Advancement to produce The Port.
Brockport Student Government: University Communication works with representatives from BSG to help promote events and to communicate information to students that is useful and important. During the 2020-21 academic year, we will look to investigate ways in which we can more effectively communicate with our students.
Emergency Manager: Staff in University Communications work with the school’s Emergency Manager to help share vital information with the campus community and beyond.
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs: University Communications works closely with the many departments found within EMSA, including Student Affairs, Athletics, Rec Services, University Police, Res Life, Community Development, and more. We will partner with EMSA in order to promote more aspects of student life such as events and activities.
Facilities: University Communication partners with our facilities team during construction projects for items such as wayfinding signs, maps, and progress updates.
Human Resources: University Communications partners with Human Resources on messaging to employees regarding updates to policies/procedures, training opportunities, and at when needed before and during crises.
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: University Communications works with OEDI to promote relevant events and activities to the campus community, such as the Diversity Conference and Community Conversations. We help update OEDI’s website content and to highlight important initiatives. We also work with the office to better understand how we can market to underrepresented prospective students/staff and how we can promote Brockport as a welcoming campus for all. We will work with OEDI in 2020-21 to better understand the needs of underrepresented student, faculty, and staff campus.
Office of the President: One of the primary responsibilities for University Communications is to support the Office of the President. This can range from writing speeches, creating websites, producing videos, and much more.
Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions: From a volume standpoint, the two admissions offices are our biggest partners on campus. The majority of our office’s work is involved in some way with the recruitment and retention of students.
Emergency Communications
The purpose of an emergency crisis communication plan is to enable effective coordination and direction of available resources to warn or alert the SUNY Brockport community of hazards and threats, and to communicate actions to take (or not take) before, during, and after an incident.
The operational priority is to effect appropriate action from community members in order to reduce injury and death, minimize property damage and loss, and to continue business and academic operations to the extent possible.
The emergency crisis communications plan works in conjunction with SUNY Brockport’s Emergency Operations Plan, as well as following and adhering to the standard operating guidelines established within the Office of University Communications and the Communications Manual for SUNY Brockport.
The University has many communication tools that may be employed to provide warning and information to the Brockport Community, both on and off campus. These tools are described in detail earlier in this plan.
Communication Challenges
Resources: A lack of human resources, particularly on the Web/Programming operations within the department, limits what we are able to accomplish. A potential issue in the future is around resources dedicated to making and keeping information on the university’s website accessible. Similarly, projects involving the website, such as implementing an events calendar, have been delayed.
Dwindling Media Opportunities: One of the biggest changes – and challenges – experienced over the past several years is the decline in proactive media opportunities. Television and newspapers have smaller staffs and don’t offer as much coverage as in the past, even for what used to be solid story pitches. This change resulted in University Communications restructuring to become more content driven, allowing us to better tell our own story. This is important as traditional media now focuses more on what we might consider negative stories.
Brockport vs. SUNY: There are times when the best interests of the university conflicts with, or at least diverges from the best interests of SUNY. This can limit the effectiveness of the university’s communication efforts. We need to collaborate better with SUNY on campus success stories so the System can promote when appropriate and, conversely, keep System in the loop on negative news.
Communicating to Students: While every student receives the Port, there is no consistent way to communicate with students. There is the ability to send email to all students but evidence shows that not all students pay attention to their University email account. Signing up for RAVE is strongly encouraged so that emergency messages are received. A project for 2020-21 is to work with BSG to identify ways/methods of better communicating to this audience.
Communicating with Parents: Currently, there is no consistent way to communicate important information to the parents of our students. A “Parents of Brockport Students” Facebook page was created several years ago and acts as a clearing house for parents to ask questions of other parents. The site is somewhat monitored by several different campus offices and staff answer or moderate as appropriate. A goal for 2020-21 is to collect parent email information and create a newsletter so relevant information can be shared directly with parents.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: As the campus saw in Spring 2020, not everyone believes Brockport is a Great Place to Learn or Work. One of the challenges for University Communications is to help foster an inclusive and welcoming campus environment. We need to work strategically with the CDO and OEDI to do a better job of promoting and positively portraying all members of our campus community. EDI is now intentionally and strategically infused into University Communications operational plan and individual performance plans.
Responding to external events: One of the biggest challenges is when to comment on local, national, or international events. Our practice is to limit official comments to events that have a direct impact on our community; however, sometimes this is difficult to define. The main reason to restrict comments to local or specifically impactful events is that responding too often lessens the impact of the message and creates message fatigue. It also sets expectations that the president/University will comment on everything. The need to respond to any specific event will be looked at on a case-by-case basis. Guidance will be sought from the CDO, Cabinet members, and others. Ultimately, the decision to respond or not belongs to the President.
Policies
The following policies are “owned” by University Communications and are updated on a scheduled basis.
Guidelines for Dealing with News Media
Press Conferences for Visitors
Public Statements and News Releases
A review of communications-related policies will take place during the 2020-21 academic year to determine if any need to be housed under University Communications.
Goals for 2021-22
The following are high-level University Communications goals for the 2020-21 year:
- Determine ways to improve process/functionality of the website.
- Continue to push the SUNY Brockport name/brand to the campus and beyond.
- Continue to use social media platforms to deliver content and respond to the community.
- Launch newsletter/email template for use by campus.
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to determine a better way to communicate with students.
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders to determine a better way to communicate with parents.
- Partner with the new CDO to help build trust with and bridges to all members of the university community. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/daily-eagle/ | Daily Eagle
The Daily Eagle, which is published by the Office of University Communications, is a daily internal e-newsletter that is distributed by email to all faculty and staff on weekday mornings. The Daily Eagle editorial team selects the content that appears in the publication and edits the submissions that have been selected for clarity and readability.
For any questions about your submissions, please contact dailyeagle@brockport.edu.
Submitting Content
Daily Eagle content is selected from the news items submitted through the Brockport Today portal and events that are submitted through our Campus Events Calendar. A check box is available on each form to indicate a request for publication. Items must be submitted at least 24-48 hours in advance of the requested publication date.
Content Guidelines
Following the guidelines below will make your submission more likely to be accepted for publication:
- Submissions must be limited to 250 words.
- We are eager to highlight the accomplishments of our faculty and staff. These accomplishments should be directly related to their roles and responsibilities at the University. All content should be directly related to SUNY Brockport.
- In the spirit of maintaining strong Town-Gown relations, occasional items may appear about happenings in the Village of Brockport at the request of Village leaders.
- Submissions should be written in the third-person. Submissions written in the first-person will either not be accepted or edited as appropriate.
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Know our audience. Items that are relevant to a broad audience are most likely to be selected for publication. However, please note that The Daily Eagle is distributed only to faculty and staff and that students do not receive this publication.
- Student events and stories can be submitted to Things to Know
- As an official SUNY Brockport publication, content should reflect the institution’s values, mission, and goals. Submissions must be professional and civil to be considered for publication. Submissions that make political statements or share personal opinions will not be selected for publication. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/design-marketing/ | University Style Guide
Usage and style specific to the University are outlined in our University Style Guide. This guide is only meant for use on the University’s website or University publications. For anything not outlined in the style guide, the University defaults to AP Style.
Design Accessibility
Our office creates accessible designs for logged job requests. This includes implementing color contrast standards on all requests and for a tagged PDF to be created for digital usage. Find out more about this process and why it is important for our university community.
Social Media
See how we use social media to further our institutional goals, and review resources and best practices that other areas of the university can use to engage on social media. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/design-marketing/accessibility/ | Accessibility
The Office of University Communications is now creating accessible designs for logged job requests. This includes implementing color contrast standards on all requests and for a tagged PDF to be created for digital usage. We are continually improving and applying relevant accessibility standards with the tools and staff we have to strive for equal access to information in our designs.
Why it’s Important?
Implementing these requirements opens the door for more users to engage with your message and respective area on campus. It also means we are being equitable in meeting the needs of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community which aligns with both the University’s Strategic Plan and the Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Accessibility is not only the right thing to do, it is a requirement by law. Accessible content is a must for people with disabilities and it is of the utmost importance that SUNY Brockport caters to our entire audience.
What is Color Contrast?
Color contrast is a process that checks text colors on top of background colors to ensure they meet minimum color contrast ratio standards. There are minimum color contrast ratios for each level of compliance. As an institution, we are following WCAG 2.0 A. Due to the intricacy of these standards, our office will make the final decision on what colors are used in a job request.
This standard will be applied to all designs we create. All logged jobs will be designed following color contrast guidelines. This does not mean the design will be “boring” or “lose integrity.” Our team will work to achieve your vision to the best of our capabilities while remaining compliant.
What is PDF Remediation?
PDF remediation is the process to make a document accessible for e-reader devices through the use of tags. If you plan to use a design produced by our team online (our website, social media, email, etc.) it must be accessible. It is important to mention this information in the initial job request so we can discuss any issues at the beginning of the design process. It takes more time and work to make an existing design accessible rather than to apply accessibility standards at the beginning. By not indicating this, the job request will be delayed as it takes a significant amount of time to ensure PDFs are accessible. Brochures, multipage documents, tables, and fillable forms will require more time to ensure they are accessible.
Once the design is approved, the designer will provide you with an accessible PDF. The PDF will have “ACCESSIBLE” listed in the file name, so there’s no confusion as to which PDF is the accessible version. We will only conduct PDF remediation for logged job requests created by our designers. If you have a design created by an outside company or you create one yourself that you plan to use digitally, it will be denied by Web Team for use online. You can visit Academic Systems & Instructional Support for information on making your document accessible.
Contact
For comments or questions, please reach out to Patrick Armstrong by email or phone at (585) 395-2633. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/design-marketing/accessibility/our-process/ | Our Design Process
We encourage members of our community to utilize our office for all your creative needs. Our professional staff of designers are trained to inform, persuade, direct, organize and attract attention with their designs. It is important to reach out to us during the early stages of your project so we can influence the project in a positive way.
If we are unable to meet the deadline requirements or are unable to produce your job in-house, we will let you know up front and will work with you to help identify another resource that can handle your needs.
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Meet Your Designer
All submitted jobs will be assigned to a designer who will work directly with you until the completion of the project.
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Review Your Content
To help expedite the process, please make sure the content you submit when logging a job has been reviewed and approved by the appropriate decision maker(s) within your department
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Creation Begins
Once the job is received, the designer will begin creating the product. During this phase, they will work directly with the person that submitted the job to ensure that the completed project is what was requested.
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Final Approval
Before anything is printed or provided digitally, the person that logged the job will have a chance to look over the product for final approval. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/directory/ | -
Patrick Armstrong
- Graphic Designer
- (585) 395-2633
parmstrong@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 115
Anthony Arnone
- Web + Communications Specialist
- (585) 395-5071
aarnone@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 115
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Megan Asbeck
- Web Designer
- (585) 395-5063
masbeck@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 120
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Michele M Barnard-DeCann
- Web Programmer
- (585) 395-2881
mmbarnar@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 121
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Gian Carlo Cervone
- Web Manager a
- (585) 395-5073
gcervone@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 119
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John Follaco
- Assistant Vice President for Communications
- (585) 395-5159
jfollaco@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 114
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Matthew Freeberg
- CMS Manager/Web Accessibility Coordinator
- (585) 395-5166
mfreeberg@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 117
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Debbie G Jacob
- Director of Marketing
- (585) 395-5131
djacob@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 113
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Zach Lyman
- Director of Multimedia Production
- (585) 395-5123
zlyman@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin G24
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Darcy Porter
- Associate Director of Communications and Content Strategy
- (585) 395-2306
dporter@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 112
Alex Rhea
- Graphic Designer
- (585) 395-5167
arhea@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 117
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Brian Robbins
- Graphic Designer
- (585) 395-2240
brobbins@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 111
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Janet L Roy
- Associate Director of Marketing
- (585) 395-2267
jroy@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 118
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Stevie Rudak
- Digital Content Specialist
- (585) 395-5175
srudak@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 115
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Sophia Timba
- Multimedia Producer
- (585) 395-2133
stimba@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin 14
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Amy Zastrow
- Administrative Assistant 2
- (585) 395-2309
azastrow@brockport.edu
Office: Allen Admin. 319 |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/events-calendar/ | Overview & Process
Overview
SUNY Brockport’s Events Calendar is a public events calendar showcasing all of the University’s events in a given timeframe. It serves as an important communication tool for current students, faculty, staff, and the community, informing them of upcoming events and initiatives. Calendar events also provide opportunities for students to get involved and reflect the vibrant student life we embody as a University.
Process
Content for the Events Calendar is sourced directly from LiveWhale events. Students, faculty and staff with a NetID can enter their events into the calendar in one of two ways:
- Public “Submit an Event” Form: intended for use by non-trained LiveWhale representatives
- For Trained LiveWhale Representatives: by logging into the LiveWhale system and entering the event directly in your group
Questions about calendar events can be directed to Digital Content Specialist, Stevie Rudak, at srudak@brockport.edu.
Best Practices for Events
EVENT TITLE
- Be clear & concise
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Suggested maximum character count: 75
- Tip: use “&” symbol, instead of “and”
- Avoid acronyms. The general public reading event titles may not be familiar with acronyms.
EVENT SUMMARY
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Include 1-2 sentences detailing the most important takeaways about the event
- Is it a workshop? Is it an information session? Is it an on-campus event? Is it a meeting? Is it a lecture?
- What should the audience expect by attending the event?
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Avoid acronyms
- Example: Instead of using “OEDI”, use “The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”
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Do not include event date, time, or location.
- These are listed on the event itself and become repetitive and often make the event summary too lengthy.
EVENT DETAILS
- Elaborate more about your event. Provide full details on lecturers, presenters, professors, groups, etc.
- Try to stay under 250 words
- Write in the third person. Details written in the first-person will either not be accepted or edited as appropriate.
- Make it exciting!
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Do not include the event date, time, or location
- These details should already be filled out in the correct areas in LiveWhale
LOCATION
- If the event is occurring on-campus, type the name of the building in the location box. The dropdown should appear
- Click on the correct building
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Place a comma after the building and write the room #:
- Example: Edwards Hall, Room 100B
CONTACT INFO
- Include contact person’s name, title, email and/or phone number
PHOTOGRAPHS & FLYERS
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Flyers are not accessible on the events calendar and therefore not permitted
- If event flyers are uploaded, they will be deleted from the submission. The event flyer details should already be included in the appropriate fields (event summary, event details, time, location, etc.)
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Tip: to increase visibility for your event, use a compelling photo from our University’s public photo gallery
- Find a photo that suits your needs and download the photo using password: brockport |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/identity/ | SUNY Brockport Logo
SUNY Brockport offers three different official versions of the University’s logo. Use of the University logo should follow within the parameters set by the Office of University Communications.
University Colors
The University’s color palette consists of a primary, secondary, and tertiary set. Each set of colors serve a specific purpose for highlighting the University’s identity while maintaining a uniform look across all mediums.
Ordering University Stationery
Our stationery—including business cards, envelopes, and letterhead—can be ordered online for all university departments and offices.
PowerPoint Template
Employees at the University are encouraged to use our official SUNY Brockport PowerPoint template for any presentations that they create and plan to share for both internal and external audiences. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/identity/colors/ | SUNY Brockport Color Palette
Our color palette has three sets: primary, secondary, and tertiary, each with its own mix of colors. The “B” in each color block shows whether you should use white or black text on top of the color to meet color contrast accessibility standards.
Primary Colors
At least one of our primary colors should typically be present in any brand communication. The diligent and repeated use of these core colors will help make the SUNY Brockport brand instantly recognizable.
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B
PMS 343
CMYK: 87-13-72-56
RGB: 0-83-62
HEX: 00533E
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B
PMS 123
CMYK: 0-16-89-0
RGB: 255-199-38
HEX: FFC726
Secondary Colors
Our secondary palette supports the primary set by adding contrast or balance. These colors should be used more sparingly as accents.
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B
PMS 576
CMYK: 48-6-79-17
RGB: 120-157-74
HEX: 789D4A
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B
PMS 575
CMYK: 68-33-100-18
RGB: 87-121-53
HEX: 577935
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B
PMS 137
CMYK: 0-36-100-0
RGB: 255-164-0
HEX: FFA400
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B
PMS 159
CMYK: 0-68-100-7
RGB: 192-81-0
HEX: C05100
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B
PMS 7627
CMYK: 0-95-84-26
RGB: 167-43-42
HEX: A72B2A
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B
PMS 298
CMYK: 65-3-0-0
RGB: 65-182-230
HEX: 41B6E6
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B
PMS 7694
CMYK: 100-56-0-47
RGB: 1-66-106
HEX: 01426A
Tertiary Colors
Although used most minimally, our tertiary colors can add a crucial pop of color.
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B
PMS 7717
CMYK: 93-4-46-18
RGB: 0-133-125
HEX: 00857D
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PMS 614
CMYK: 11-5-41-0
RGB: 220-213-154
HEX: DCD59A
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PMS 5503
CMYK: 42-11-16-0
RGB: 145-182-187
HEX: 94B7BB
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PMS 421
CMYK: 28-20-20-1
RGB: 178-180-178
HEX: B2B4B2
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B
PMS 5275
CMYK: 75-73-27-10
RGB: 87-82-126
HEX: 57527E |
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support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/identity/logo/ | SUNY Brockport Logo
To accommodate the design and technical needs of various media, there are three official versions of the SUNY Brockport logo. You can download each version of the logo by clicking on the links below, right-click the image and select “Save image as…”
Horizontal layout (primary version)
If being reproduced in color, the logo should always be printed in green and gold. The logo should be reproduced at a size that maintains the integrity of the mark and yields clean and legible lettering. No alterations may be made.
Logo Spacing Requirements
When using the logo, it should occupy its own space. For the horizontal and vertical alignment, this space is determined by the height of the “B” in the name and using that measurement to determine the perimeter (top, bottom, left, right) of the space around the logo. For the all-in-one logo this space is determined by the height of the banner containing “Brockport.” Other objects (type, graphic elements, photos, etc.) should not “invade” this space.
Logo Usage
The University logo is intended to be used as designed. No alterations may be made to the logo including, but not limited to:
- Changing any of the colors in the logo
- Skewing, stretching, or condensing the logo
- Rearranging the elements of the logo (the shield can never be used on its own)
- Adding text or design elements to the logo (separate lockups for departments will be provided by the Office of Communications and should never be created on their own)
- Placing the logo on a complex or dark image, reducing the legibility of the logo
Departmental Lockups
Brand extension logos have been developed to provide units within the University marks specific to them but still stay graphically consistent with the University logo. Each of these marks features the shield plus the name of the school or major unit, using the same type style as the University logo.
Note: All of the usage guidelines from the previous pages apply to these marks as well.
To request a departmental lockup, please email Alex Rhea.
University Seal
The University seal may be used only for official or ceremonial documents, presidential communications, special academic correspondence, and gift items. Any other use should be reviewed and approved by University Communications. The seal should not otherwise be manipulated or altered, or used together with the logo. Using it as a background graphic or design element is also discouraged. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/identity/stationery/ | Order Business Cards/University Stationery
Business Cards may be ordered directly from Printing Services using their online system:
Letterhead, envelopes and other University stationery may be ordered from University Communications:
Business Cards may be ordered directly from Printing Services using their online system:
Letterhead, envelopes and other University stationery may be ordered from University Communications: |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/media/ | Brockport Today
Brockport Today is SUNY Brockport’s news and information hub. Brockport Today provides a centralized home for the most relevant news and information pertaining to our campus community, gathered from all of our vehicles of communication.
The Port
SUNY Brockport’s signature publication shares the University’s story with students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Read news and feature stories that describe our dynamic academic community. It is available online throughout the year and is distributed monthly (through email) during the academic year.
Daily Eagle Email Newsletter
Our community e-bulletin board is emailed to faculty and staff each morning. This is a place to share information regarding accomplishments and campus events, and to get vital updates from areas such as human resources and LITS.
Social Media
We manage SUNY Brockport’s official social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat. We also offer guidance and best practices to other areas of the University that engage on social media.
Videography & Photography
Visual storytelling presents an opportunity to demonstrate the vibrance of the SUNY Brockport community and are key elements of both our communications and marketing efforts. Our campus photographer can be requested to photograph major university events.
Media Relations
University Communications works with colleagues in the media in attempts to share the great things the SUNY Brockport community engages in on a regular basis. Those interested in publicizing a story in the media should contact John Follaco, Assistant Vice President for Communications.
Media Contacts
John Follaco
Assistant Vice President for Communications
Phone: (585) 395-5159
Email: jfollaco@brockport.edu |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/newsletters/ | Sharing Your Newsletter
Due to accessibility issues, SUNY Brockport will not promote newsletters created by members of the campus community through the Daily Eagle or on our website that are not created in our LiveWhale content management system.
Creating an Accessible Online Newsletter
In order to create an accessible online newsletter that can be shared in the Daily Eagle or on your website, follow the steps below:
- Reach out to webteam@brockport.edu to request access to create newsletters
- Attend a training that teaches you how to create accessible newsletters in our LiveWhale content management system
- Create the Newsletter in LiveWhale
- Share the URL in a Daily Eagle item or reach out to webteam@brockport.edu to add your newsletter as a link on your website.
Sharing Your PDF Newsletter
If you are interested in sharing a PDF/JPG/ETC. newsletter you have already created and do not want to go through the process above, you can share the newsletter through the following options to reach a broader audience:
- Emailing through a Listserv (reach out to IT for more information on this process)
- Sharing on social media platforms created by your office/department
- Sharing with an internal audience through personal email |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/request/ | One of our staff members will contact you, if necessary, to review the job. If you have questions regarding opening a job, please contact University Communications at (585) 395-2754.
Design & Marketing Job Request
For Web Page requests, please use the Web Team Request Process.
For photography requests, please contact zylman@brockport.edu.
If you would like a re-print of a job previously created by University Communications, then simply submit your print file to the Print Shop through the online storefront link.
If we are unable to meet the deadline requirements or are unable to produce your job in-house, we will let you know up front and will work with you to help identify another resource that can handle your needs. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/social-media/ | SUNY Brockport engages in social media to communicate with our constituents and showcase life as a Golden Eagle.
Main Page Content
Thinking of launching a social media presence?
If you would like to create a social media campaign or account, please contact Stevie Rudak, University Communication’s Digital Content Specialist, to review best practices before you launch the project.
Want to request an individual post from the University?
Please contact Stevie Rudak, University Communication’s Digital Content Specialist, with a detailed description of what you are looking to accomplish with the post.
Do you already manage social media accounts for your department, office, or organization?
If you post as the official voice of a Brockport department, office or other entity, we encourage you to keep these guidelines in mind:
- First & foremost: show off Brockport with professionalism, passion & pride. You are now an official voice of the University, and we want your users to see that.
- Be respectful, accurate & honest with all content, replies, private messages, etc.
- Assume everything you post is permanent. Everything on the internet can be archived. Even if you think you’ve deleted it. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/student-e-newsletter/ | Things to Know: Student E-Newsletter
Overview and Best Practices
Overview
The Student E-Newsletter, “Things to Know,” is a weekly e-newsletter distributed to all students on Monday mornings. This newsletter serves as an important communication tool for current students, informing them of relevant events, key dates, and initiatives. The newsletter will provide more opportunities for students to get involved, access resources, and ultimately, be more successful during their time at Brockport.
Process
Content for the newsletter will be sourced directly from LiveWhale story items and events. In order for the content to appear in the newsletter, a LiveWhale representative from each department can suggest items in their department’s group to the Things to Know group. University Communications will curate newsletter content from the Things to Know group to run in each week’s newsletter based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: relevance to a broad student audience, timeliness of the submission, timeliness of the event or initiative, and quality of the content (i.e. features an appropriate description that contains all relevant information). Student feedback has indicated the need to keep this newsletter brief, therefore not all suggested items will be selected for publication.
Questions about Things to Know can be directed to Darcy Porter at dporter@brockport.edu.
Content Guidelines
Content for Things to Know must adhere to the following guidelines:
Audience
News items & events must be relevant to a broad student audience. News items or events that are major-specific, program-specific, or are not open to a large population of the student body, may not run in the newsletter.
- Please keep in mind that the Things to Know e-newsletter is not replacing departmental newsletters or targeted emails to intended students. Content that is specific to your subject matter should and can continue to be sent from your office.
Quality
Submissions must be written professionally and soundly. Please check for use of proper grammar, spelling, and readability. University Communications reserves the right to edit all news items and events for use in the newsletter. Submissions should contain all relevant information.
Length
News items must be limited to 200 characters, to ensure brevity and readability for students. Expanded information may be included as a hyperlink to the full item on the website.
Content Types
PDFs and event flyers will not be included in the newsletter to ensure accessibility. Please do not submit PDFs or event flyers with your items in the Student Newsletter group. These are not accessible or sufficient for this purpose, and will be denied.
Submission Window
Items must be submitted to the Things to Know group in LiveWhale by 4pm on Thursday for the following week’s newsletter.
Submitting Events
Best Practices for Events
Make sure the title of the event is clear and concise
Given the design of the newsletter, only the event title, date & time will be shown. Event summaries will not be included in the newsletter. Thus, it is imperative that event titles are written with a student audience in mind, are concise, and free of spelling & grammatical errors.
Suggest top-level, high-profile events
“Things to Know” is a platform for the entire University to share information with students. In an effort to make the newsletter most useful for students, it will be concise. Only the events that are applicable to a broad audience and contain clear and compelling information and descriptions will be shared. Sharing your event to the Things to Know group does not guarantee it will run in the newsletter.
Submitting News Items/Things to Know
Best Practices for Things to Know
Story Headlines
Headlines should be written with a student audience in mind. When writing your headline, keep in mind that it will be framed as a “Thing to Know” in the newsletter, and should be written as a complete sentence whenever possible. Calls to action and engaging verbiage (apply, learn, enroll, register, interested in) are encouraged. Headlines can be a maximum of 75 characters.
Examples:
- “Interested in living in the Student Townhomes next semester?”
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“Enroll in a payment plan for your student account balance”
- “It’s Romance Responsibility Month”
Summaries
Summaries should be written with a student audience in mind. Provide context for what your item is about and include the most important pieces of information. Summaries can be a maximum of 100 characters.
Examples:
- “The deadline to apply for the townhomes is February 5.”
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“Do you still owe money for this semester? Did you know you can break it into two payments?”
- “Learn about how to foster healthy relationships, and the signs to identify unhealthy ones.”
Story Body
Use this section to provide the full details for your item. Think: who, what, when, where, why. This content will be available to students when they click the link for your item in the newsletter.
Additional Information
Be sure to enter in contact information, related links, and any other relevant info when creating the story entry. The more information that can be provided for students, the better! |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/style-guide/ | Usage and style particular to SUNY Brockport are outlined in this section of the University Style Guide.
Main Page Content
It is meant only for University publications and the website. It should not be extended to journalistic or scholarly writing outside of the University.
University Names and Places
University Name
In any publication, the very first reference should be “State University of New York at Brockport” or “SUNY Brockport.” Following the first reference, it is correct to use “Brockport” or “the University” (note uppercase University).
“Brockport university,” “Brockport State”, or “The College at Brockport” should not be used.
Academic & Administrative Departments, Offices, Divisions & Schools
The words “Department of” always precede the specific academic department name on the first reference; in subsequent references, use either “department” (lower case), or “theatre,” or “chemistry,” etc.
The words “Office of” always precede the specific service office name on the first reference; in subsequent references, use either “office” (lower case) or the name of the office, “Community Development,” “Student Accounts and Accounting” (upper case), etc. The same goes for “Division of.”
The same rule applies for “Division of” and “School of”.
Capitalize the name of the department and the words department, office and school only when they appear in the form of the official names such as: “Department of Art,” “School of Education, Health, & Human Services” or “Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.”
Right: Department of English
Right: He is studying the earth sciences.
Right: The Office of the President is inviting local leaders for a luncheon.
Right: Advancement is raising funds for scholarships.
Wrong: English Department
Wrong: University Communication Office
Right: The Divisions of Administration and Finance and Advancement are sponsoring this event.
Wrong: The Division of Administration and Finance and the Division of Advancement are sponsoring this event.
Review the Official University Directory
Exceptions
- Academic Success Center (or ASC with Advisement and Retention, Student Accessibility, or Tutoring)
- Barnes & Noble Bookstore (University Bookstore)
- Brockport Auxiliary Services, Inc.
- Budget Office
- Campus Recreation
- Career Services
- EOC Student Life and Counseling
- Field Experience Office
- Financial Aid Office
- Honors university
- Printing Services
- Scholar and Grants Development Office
- University Police
Centers
- Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT)
- Center for Global Education and Engagement
- Center for Graduate Studies
- Center for Select Respect
- Center for Women and Gender
- Hazen Center for Integrated Care
University Schools
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business and Management
- School of Education, Health, and Human Services
University Divisions
- Division of Academic Affairs
- Division of Administration and Finance
- Division of Advancement and Communications
- Division of Enrollment Management
- Division of Student Affairs
Buildings & Facilities
Use the official name of campus facilities with capitals in formal communication. On second reference, if the name is partial, you may shorten the name with the appropriate designation. On second reference when you use no proper name, lowercase hall, center, theater and building. Do not use building, hall and center interchangeably.
Right: Allen Administration Building houses the Office of University Communications. The building is next to the library.
Wrong: University Communications is located in the Allen building.
Official Names for Buildings and Other Campus Areas
- Albert W. Brown Building
- Allen Administration Building
- Alumni House
- Bob Boozer Field
- Brockport Downtown (formerly MetroCenter)
- Brockway Hall
- Burlingame House (President’s Residence)
- Chapman Service Center
- Clark V. Whited Complex
- Commissary Park
- Cooper Hall
- Dailey Hall
- Drake Memorial Library
- Edwards Hall
- Educational Opportunity Center
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium (formerly Special Olympics Stadium)
- Field House (large gathering space in the SERC)
- Harrison Hall
- Hartwell Hall
- Hazen Hall
- Holmes Hall
- Jim and John Vlogianitis Gymnasium
- Lathrop Hall
- Lennon Hall
- Liberal Arts Building (renamed Fannie Barrier Williams Building)
- Morgan Hall
- Neff Hall
- Rakov Center for Student Services
- Raye H. Conrad Welcome Center
- Rugby Field (note: Plateau Field no longer exists)
- Seymour Union
- Smith-Lennon Science Center
- Special Events Recreation Center (the SERC)
- Student Townhomes
- Tower Fine Arts Center
- Tuttle North
- Tuttle South
Residence Halls
- Benedict Hall
- Bramley Hall
- Briggs Hall
- Dobson Hall
- Eagle Hall
- Gordon Hall
- Harmon Hall
- McFarlane Hall
- McLean Hall
- MacVicar Hall
- Mortimer Hall
- Perry Hall
- Thompson Hall
- Townhome Complex
Theaters & Performance Spaces
- Hartwell Dance Theater
- Rose L. Strasser Studio (Strasser Studio on subsequent uses)
- Tower Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre
- Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage
Art Galleries
- Tower Fine Arts Center Gallery (Tower Gallery on subsequent uses)
- Tower Fine Arts Center Rainbow Gallery (Rainbow Gallery on subsequent uses)
Usage
Alumni, Alum
Identify past and current students by their class years with an apostrophe before the year. A comma does not follow the year. Example: Warren “Koz” Kozireski ’82 is general manager at WBSU-FM 89.1.
If a person has more than one degree from SUNY Brockport, place a slash between the class years. Example: John Brown ’55/’57 addressed the crowd.
alum = singular (all genders) gender-neutral
alumni = general plural
Brockport Foundation
The fundraising consortium at the University is known as the Brockport Foundation. Examples: The Brockport Foundation supports a variety of programs. The Foundation honored Bob O’Brien last March. (second reference with initial cap).
Credits vs. Credit Hours
Use “credits” wherever you refer to the units students earn in the courses they take; never use “credit hours.” Example: She earned 15 credits last semester.
Right: She earned 15 credits last semester.
Wrong: She earned only six credit hours during her first semester.
Curriculum/Curricula Vitae
Curriculum vitae is the singular form; use curricula vitae when referring to the résumés of more than one individual. Examples: I have the president’s curriculum vitae on file. Faculty members’ curricula vitae usually list their published articles.
Email is not a proper noun, so unless it’s at the beginning of a sentence or used in a title, don’t capitalize the “e” and never capitalize the “m.” AP’s acceptance of “email” reflects the reality of usage. Other e- terms, which aren’t as widely used in daily discourse, are clearer with the hyphenated spellings. AP uses hyphens for e-business, e-commerce and others that abbreviate electronic.
Use italics to emphasize an email address in a printed publication:
Right: Jane Doe at jdoe@brockport.edu or (585) 395-5555.
Emeritus, Emerita, Emeriti
“Emeritus” (Latin for “earned by service”) is an honorary title used for professors who have officially retired.
emerita = feminine singular
emeritae = feminine plural
emeritus= masculine singular
emeriti = male plural or general plural
Right: Professor Emeritus Merrill Melnick but Merrill Melnick, PhD, professor emeritus
Right: Professor Emerita Sondra Fraleigh but Sondra Fraleigh, professor emerita
Freshman, freshmen
For some reason these two simple terms are often misused. This should help: Freshman can be used either as a singular noun or as an adjective; freshmen can only be used as a plural noun. Examples: Heather came to SUNY Brockport as a freshman this fall. (n. sing.) She’s a member of the freshman Class of 2010. (adj.) She’ll be living on campus with other freshmen. (n. pl.)
Fundraising, fund-raising
It’s one word. Hyphenate fundraising only when using it as a compound modifier or noun. Examples: Fundraising is difficult. Our fund-raising campaign was successful. They hired a fund-raiser.
Internet/URLs
In 2016, Associated Press editors decided to reverse a long-standing tradition of capitalizing the word Internet. Since 2016, the AP stylebook now recommends lowercasing “internet” and “web.”
The “http://” and “www” prefix does not need to be used: brockport.edu/academics/english. It’s okay to split a site address on two lines. The URL for our main page is brockport.edu.
Use boldface to emphasize an Internet address in a written publication. Example: Applications for prospective students are available online at brockport.edu/academics/english.
New York state
The name of our home state is New York. It also is acceptable to refer to New York as “New York state.” Example: Most students are residents of New York state.
On campus, on-campus
Use on-campus when you describe things — as a compound modifier. Use on campus when you show location. Examples: She lived on campus. On-campus housing is convenient for students.
Part time, part-time
Hyphenate part-time only when using it as a compound modifier. Examples: She works part time. She has a part-time job.
Photo captions
When you write photo captions for a group of people, do not use “Row 1, Row 2,” etc. Use “Front Row, Row 2,” etc., to “Back Row;” or “Bottom Row, Row 2,”etc., to “Top Row.” Use “l-r” for left to right, or “from left.”
Residence Hall
Avoid dormitory or dorm. A residence hall is more than a place to sleep.
Scholars Day, Writers Forum
There is no apostrophe in either of these University events. It also applies to Veterans Affairs.
Underlines
Do not use underlines in text to emphasize a word or phrase, or to designate a book/movie/ play title. To emphasize, use italics or boldface. For titles, use italics. The only time you should use an underline, is for a URL in a document that will be posted on the web or sent via email.
Abbreviations
In general, do not use periods between letters in abbreviations. This is our University Style, not AP Style.
Academic degrees
No periods, no spaces
- BA—bachelor of arts
- BFA—bachelor of fine arts
- BS—bachelor of science
- DNP—doctor of nursing practice
- EdD—doctor of education
- MA—master of arts
- MBA—master of business administration
- MFA—master of fine arts
- MPA—master of public administration
- MPH—master of public health
- MSEd—master of science in education
- MSW—master of social work
- MS—master of science
- PhD—doctor of philosophy
Right: The lecturer is Jane Smith, PhD, associate professor of biology.
Use an apostrophe in bachelor’s degree, a master’s, etc., but there is no possessive in Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science, etc.
The word “degree” should not follow a degree abbreviation.
Right: He has a BA in foreign languages.
Wrong: He has a BA degree in foreign languages.
The word “degree” should not follow a full degree designation.
Right: He has a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages.
Right: He has a bachelor’s in communication.
Wrong: He has a bachelor of arts degree in English.
Grade Point Average
No periods are needed (common usage):
Right: Her GPA is well above average.
Room
The correct abbreviation is Rm., however, it also is correct to write out the entire word, Room. It is capitalized when it refers to a specific room.
Right: We’ve reserved Rm. 116
Right: The room we’ve reserved is 116.
Right: The program is being held in Room 116.
States/Villages/Cities
For a cleaner look (and fewer keystrokes), use postal abbreviations.
Right: The sophomore is from Jabberwocky, WV, the home of the brave.
Spell out names of states when they stand alone.
Right: Brockport students are eligible for New York state financial aid. (Please note that the word state is not capitalized, however, it is now acceptable to either use initial capital or initial lower case in New York State.) Departments of the United States are abbreviated US.
Right: US Department of Education
Lowercase when used as an adjective:
Right: The state of Maine is cold in the winter.
Right: I’m in a New York state of mind.
Uppercase when used as an adjective or is part of the formal name:
Right: The Village of Brockport has raised sewer taxes.
Wrong: The village of Brockport is on the US Historic Register.
Right: The New York State Thruway Authority collects tolls.
Time of day
No periods are needed and use lower case for am and pm. Never use :00 for on the hour.
6 pm
6:30 pm
Use noon or midnight instead of 12 noon or 12 am.
Right: The Union is open 5 am–11 pm
Right: The Union is open from 5 am to 11 pm.
Right: Lunch was served at noon.
Right: The concert ran 7–8:30 pm. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/ | About Us
Our website is the primary communication and recruitment vehicle for SUNY Brockport. It’s the job of the Web Team to make sure that the University’s website looks and functions properly. Our role is to make sure that the website functions on a technical level and meets the identity and brand standards of SUNY Brockport.
Our Services
- Project management
- Website organization
- Content creation
- Web design
- App evaluation and implementation
- Search engine optimization (SEO)
- Website analytics
- Supporting our Web Content Management System (CMS) |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/faculty-staff-directories/ | How to Update your Faculty/Staff Profile Webpage
Faculty and staff can now update their personal profile webpage on the SUNY Brockport website by logging in to our content management system using their NetID.
TO EDIT YOUR PROFILE:
- Go directly to your Faculty/Staff profile page (if you don’t know where your profile page is, just search your name on the website).
- Scroll down to the footer and at the very bottom of the webpage and click “Log in”
- Log in via Microsoft authentication with your NetID and password
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Once you are logged in you are brought to a form-like page where you will be able to edit multiple fields. Once you have made all the changes that you need, click “Save this profile” button at the bottom-right corner.
- Upload a photo by clicking the box directly next to your name, then clicking “Upload image”
- The page will refresh. Then log out by clicking the “Log Out” button at the top-right corner.
There are some fields you will not be able to edit, please follow the instructions in the help text that are displayed below those fields, or see below.
Is there incorrect information in one of the un-editable fields?
Please review your SUNY HR portal information regularly to ensure the information is correct. Faculty & staff profile webpages are automated through the SUNY HR database, and must be corrected there in order to show up properly in your directory profile.
Viewing & Updating Personal Information:
- Access the SUNY Portal (if you do an online timesheet this is the same location)
- Enter your NetID and password
- Once in the SUNY Portal click SUNY HR Self Service
- Enter your date of birth in this format: MM/DD/YYYY
- Please click on each of the categories and confirm the information is correct
- If you need to update your legal address, personal phone number or emergency contacts you can do so in the portal by clicking the radial button next to what you need to update and clicking update below.
If other information needs to be updated, please fill out the appropriate form:
Personal Information Change Form
Campus Address or Phone Update Form
Updating your Professional Portrait
All faculty must have a photograph for their department’s directory. Staff are encouraged to have a photograph if their department or office’s directory uses portraits. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/request/ | Making a Web Request
The Web Team is responsible for making all updates to the SUNY Brockport website using our content management system. While we are tasked with physically making the changes to the website, we need our administrators, faculty, and staff who are the “experts” in their content area to provide us with a strong foundation to begin making the edits to the website.
Our team is comprised of experts in both the technical and content elements of working on the web. We use content and information provided to us by members of the University community as the foundation, then apply best practices for the web and our own university style to finalize edits and content creation in order to provide our audience with concise, useful, and uniform information across our website.
Requesting an Edit/Creating a New Web Page
Every department and office at the University that has a web presence on the University’s website should have a designated point person that has the ability to request an update to Web Team. If your office does not have a designated point person, please reach out to your department chair/director to request the change to the website for you. Your Department Chair/Director has the ability to contact Web Team to change or appoint another faculty/staff member to be their designated web editor.
For most changes, the Web Team will complete the web request within two business days. If they are unable to complete the web request in two business days, they will reach out to you and inform you of the circumstances and a general timeline.
Editing a Current Web page
Follow the procedure below in order to make a request to edit/change the website:
- Identify your designated department/office web editor.
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Have your designated web editor email webteam@brockport.edu with the following information (this is necessary in order for us to make the changes):
- URL/link to the web page that you would like updated (e.g. the url of this web page is: (/support/university-communications/web-team/request).
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Clearly specify the changes that you would like made to the web page:
- Copy the content from the web page you would like to edit and paste it into a Microsoft Word document.
- Use red font in order to specify the additions/changes that you would like to make to the web page.
- Use red strikethrough to designate content that needs to be completely deleted from a web page.
- Please do not use colored text, bolding, or any other types of formatting in the body of your email. The website job ticketing system removes all of that formatting before the update request is received.
- Images that are not in Photoshelter should be sent as attachments to your email request, and not embedded in Word documents.
- Attach the actual Microsoft Word document with the designated changes (not a SharePoint link, but the actual document), along with any necessary images (also as attachments), and send the email to webteam@brockport.edu.
Requesting a New Web page/Website
Follow the procedure below in order to request a new web page/website:
- Identify your designated department/office web editor.
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Have your designated web editor email webteam@brockport.edu with the following information:
- A Microsoft Word document/pdf with the content you would like included on the web page (this can be written out, or you can write the important pieces of information in bullet points and a member of our team will create a cohesive and concise web page for you).
- A brief description of what the web page is and its purpose on the website.
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A link or attachment of any photos you would like to include on the web page (make sure to read our photo guidelines before attaching):
- The University’s Photoshelter is a great resource for finding photos taken by our photographers that can be used on the website.
- Please do not send SharePoint links to the Web Team. Images that are not in Photoshelter should be sent as attachments to your email request.
- Await a response from Web Team on how they will proceed.
Uploading a PDF
All PDFs or other documents to be uploaded to the University’s website need to be emailed to webteam@brockport.edu and they should already have been made accessible before sending. Upon receipt, they will be evaluated for accessibility. The timeframe on approving a PDF can vary greatly depending on the size and accessibility issues within the PDF. If you are sending a PDF that you have made accessible, please notify us.
Converting a document into a PDF may impact how it is accessible: if your document has not been converted we ask that you send us the original document file instead — we will evaluate that, and make the pdf as necessary from your accessible document.
The Web Team may decide that the PDF needs to be a web page instead of a PDF for many different reasons. You will be informed of this decision if the team decides to go this route. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/ | These guidelines outline the brand values and brand elements which make up the SUNY Brockport website. They include rules and values to help you compose and produce web page designs that provide a consistent web experience.
These guidelines outline the brand values and brand elements which make up the SUNY Brockport website. They include rules and values to help you compose and produce web page designs that provide a consistent web experience. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/graphics/ | Graphics
SUNY Brockport website utilizes a variety of abstract graphics to give a unique look and feel. If you are looking for a graphic to accompany your text, reach out to the Web Designer or email the Web Team at webteam@brockport.edu.
Icons
We use Font Awesome icons across the website. For more information on this icon font, click here. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/images/ | Technical Advice
Photos should be saved at appropriate pixel sizes and 72 dpi resolution. Image quality can be set lower than 100 to create even smaller files. You may see significant loss of image quality below 60.
Accessibility Notes
Images must have no text, if there is text it needs to be looked over by the Web Team. Images must have a meaningful alt tag (description) OUCampus enforces this.
Standards Notes
Images must not only adhere to the accessibility notes above, but must also follow the image ratios and sizes laid out below. Images must also be of quality, not stretched, or pixelated. The imagery on our site is colorful and well-lighted, with engaging subject matter. We do not use black and white or sephia toned images.
Logos
No logos, except accreditation logos in templated places 200 px wide, if there is one, run it by the Web Designer or email Web Team.
Directory Images / Professional Portraits
Please see our detailed specifications on our portrait specifications page.
Slideshows
Slideshow images are mostly free-reign.
Image Ratio
Most images on the website are either 4:3 or 16:9 ratios. The majority of images are landscape, or horizontally-oriented. This is encouraged over using portrait or vertically-oriented images.
Image Sizes
Here are some of the standard sizes used on the website.
Directory Detail Default Image
810x456
Callout Default Image - Single, Double and Three Up
640x360
Callout Image Bleed Objects for Carousels
1280x720
Directory Image Default
250x375 2:3 dimension |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/links/ | Links vs. Buttons
Tiny Button
Tiny Button Example
Only use when they are for an action item, (i.e. apply, register)
Exceptions: Within design element (i.e. button lists, or within a callout.)
To use: set the class to button in the link dialog box.
Go Links
- Do not use in lists with bullets or numbers.
- Do not use in tables.*
- Do not use in a sentence or paragraph.
To use: set the class to go in the link dialog box.
They are STAND-ALONE links.
*there are exceptions for go links within tables, but usually that means the page needs to be reworked overall.
Go Tiny Button
Go Tiny Button Example
Do not use. Reserved for action items like applying to the university or requesting information.
Note: there are exceptions for this, but as a general rule just use tiny button. If you think you have an exception, it must by approved by our Web Designer. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/portraits/ | All faculty must have a photograph for their department’s directory. Staff are encouraged to have a photograph if their department or office’s directory uses portraits.
There are two options to post your professional portrait to your department’s website directory. The first is to have your portrait taken by our photographers on campus. This is a free service. From there, our team will upload the portrait onto the site.
The second option is to upload your own photo (that follows our web standards) to your personal profile webpage.
Appropriate Portrait Criteria:
- Cropped as a portrait
- Taken recently
- Well-lighted
- Subject is dressed in appropriate work attire
- Subject must be you, and should feature only you in the first photo.
Professional Portrait Size & Crop Specifications
250px x 375px, 2:3 dimension, additional specifications can be found on the images page.
If you have any questions about the specifications, contact Megan Asbeck.
If you have any issues or technical questions about uploading your photo to your profile, submit a web ticket to webteam@brockport.edu.
Schedule Your Professional Portrait
Appointments are available to be booked for two weeks at a time. We are located in the Allen Administration Building, Ground Floor Photo Studio.
Schedule Your Portrait Session |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/templates/ | Templates are provided to give a consistent look and style to our site.
Our templates are used to give the user a consistent experience and expect certain types of information displayed in consistent ways across our numerous academic department and support office websites.
Any edits or modifications to the templates must be approved by the Web Designer and Web Team. Some templates are more rigid than others given their marketing importance on the site. We have plenty of elements to help customize certain pages when necessary.
Academic Department
Graduate Program
Undergraduate Program
Generic Detail
Profiles
Directory
Service Office
Table of Contents
Slideshow |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/templates/department/ | Header text
Main content section.
Additional Text Element
To get this style, type up a paragraph and select Text Callout from the Formats dropdown to give it this style. You can add links, headers, or lists in this space as well.
Main content section.
To get this style, type up a paragraph and select Text Callout from the Formats dropdown to give it this style. You can add links, headers, or lists in this space as well. |
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support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/templates/handbook/ | Table Of Contents / Handbook
A table of contents has a different style of side navigation. We recommend removing the site side navigation so that you will see the table of contents first. We also recommend adding a link back to the main site where the handbook/table of contents pages are housed. |
support | university-communications | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-communications/web-team/style-guide/templates/major/ | What You’ll Learn
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Headings must go in order for accessibility reasons. Do not put headings out of order just because they look good, if there is not a solution working for you please reach out to the Web Team.
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At SUNY Brockport, we are committed to accessibility throughout the University’s web presence. To ensure our website is accessible, we adhere to World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Guidelines and strive to achieve WCAG AA level compliance.
The WCAG Guidelines define how to make web content more accessible to a wide range of people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, learning, language, cognitive, etc. When we make our content accessible it works with assistive technologies like screen readers, speech-to-text, screen magnifiers, keyboards, and more.
Images
- Images containing text, like flyers, posters, and infographics are inaccessible to users who are visually impaired. We will not use any image containing text.
- Each image used on the University’s website must have alternative text or be marked decorative if it serves no other purpose than just being decorative for a page.
Alternative Text
- To make an image accessible, you must add alternative text. Alternative text is used to explain to visually impaired users of what is in an image.
- When creating alternative text, you want to provide a concise description of what is in an image. When a screen reader comes across alternative text it indicates there is an image, so avoid using phrases such as “photo of” or “image of.” Some screen readers cut off alternative text after 125-150 characters, so it is important that you keep your alternative text to less than 125 characters.
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Poor: Photo of students in a dorm room.
Better: Students sitting on their beds in a dorm room.
Best: Two Brockport students sitting on their beds on opposite sides of their dorm room in McFarlane Hall.
Links
- Users who use screen readers can browse hyperlinks, which means that links are indicated without any surrounding text. Avoid using phrases like “here,” “click here,” or “learn more” as they don’t indicate where the link goes. Use meaningful, concise wording for hyperlinks that describes where the link goes.
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Poor: “Click here to learn how to submit a web request.”
Better: “Visit our Web Requests page to learn how to submit a web request.”
Videos/Captions
- According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), automatic captioning does not meet accessibility requirements unless confirmed to be fully accurate.
- If you would like to add a video to a page, it must be captioned.
- There are various softwares and services you can use to create captions:
Headings
- Heading tags indicate how content is organized on a page.
- Headings must be used in proper order to appropriately organize content, if they are out of order this will make it harder for those who use screen readers to understand the content.
- It is important that headings are appropriately used for information hierarchy and not for decoration or visual emphasis.
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- If you have a complex table, we would ask you to either reorganize the table or break it down into multiple simpler tables. This also applies to tables used in documents.
- Various screen readers read empty table cells differently, some say “blank” and some say nothing at all, which can confuse users that use screen readers. We would ask that you fill in your empty table cells with either, “N/A”, “Not Applicable”, or “No Value” depending on the information that your table is providing.
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- Graphs are generally inaccessible as they may contain poor color contrast, multiple sets of data, or would exceed the 125 character cutoff for alternative text for images.
- If you would like to utilize a chart, you can create one using Microsoft’s Power BI application and then link your chart on a page.
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- Documents posted on our website must be made accessible. To make a document accessible, please refer to our Document Accessibility Process. |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/ | Our mission is to create memorable and successful events by providing our clients with seamless coordination of resources and tools. We offer a professional, detail-oriented, and friendly staff to help manage events on our campus.
University Events Calendar
Wondering what events are upcoming this semester? Hoping to promote your event to our community? Our Events Calendar offers a one stop shop for all events at SUNY Brockport.
Facilities / Who to Contact
From our state-of-the-art Special Events and Recreation Center (SERC) to a variety of auditoriums, meeting rooms, and dining and athletic facilities our staff can help you determine the perfect location for your event.
Reserve a Space
Learn how to reserve a space for your event and how and where to promote your event for a positive turnout. |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/SERC/ | The Special Events Recreation Center, or SERC, is our newest state-of-the-art facility on campus. This 138,000 square foot, three-story building serves as the home for Campus Recreation and SUNY Brockport’s Golden Eagles Track and Field programs.
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A major component of the facility is the Field House - designed to accommodate large-scale competitions, including national NCAA track and field events and a variety of recreational activities. The SERC is the preferred venue for large concerts and major academic ceremonies and will host several area High School graduations in the summer of 2013.
Capacity
Total Seating: 5,500 people including retractable bleacher seating for 3,850
Features/Amenities
- 10,000 sq. ft. fitness center with available community memberships
- 200 meter Running Track with wide lanes for accessibility
- Dedicated Shot Put and Discus Areas
- Four Basketball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- Annex with meeting space and multipurpose rooms
- Full-service catering, cafe and retail space
The SERC FIeld House and adjoining meeting spaces can be set up in a variety of layouts for a wide range of activities.
Contact Richard Klancer to inquire about reserving SERC for your next event.
Read our rules and guidelines for using SERC.
Find out more about a membership at SERC. |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/SERCguide/ | The Campus Recreation Department reserves the right to amend facility guidelines and has the final say in rule enforcement. Failure to comply with these rules may result in temporary or permanent loss of membership.
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SERC Rules
- Upon entering areas outside of the “free zones” all students and members must present a current University ID and swipe through the card swipe system located on the second floor next to the Membership Services desk.
- Proper footwear and attire are required in all the activity areas. Bare feet, socks and open toed shoes are not permitted.
- Smoking and/or chewing tobacco is not permitted
- All students and members are responsible for the behavior of their guests at all times. Members must accompany their guests while in the SERC.
- Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
- Bicycles, mopeds, roller-skates/blades, umbrellas, skateboards, scooters, and/or animals (other than mobility guides for disabled) are not allowed within the facility.
- Photography and videography is prohibited within the facility, unless permission is granted.
- Verbal and/or physical abuse, to participants and staff, as well as physical abuse to property are not allowed. Aggressive behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the facility and can result in loss of membership privileges and legal action.
- All activities are to cease at the designated closing time and all patrons are to clear the facility at this time.
- Loitering is not permitted within the SERC.
SERC Posting Policy
The SERC does most advertising electronically. All flyers and posters must be approved by the Facility Coordinator for Campus Recreation. He can be reached at rklancer@brockport.edu. Approved items will then be posted on the REACH TV’s. In limited circumstances, paper versions will be allowed to be posted after approval. Please submit all postings in a JPEG and landscape format.
Fitness Center Rules
- Appropriate clothing is required at all times
- No open toe shoes are allowed to be worn in the Fitness Center
- Do not drop weights on the Fitness Center floor and rack weights when finished
- Pick up your towels, water bottles, newspapers, etc
- Do not monopolize several pieces of equipment while others are waiting
- No food is allowed within the Fitness Center
- Spotters are highly recommended
- As a courtesy to others we ask that you wipe down your equipment after use
- Carry bags are not permitted in workout areas.
- All students and members are responsible for the behavior of their guests at all times. Members must accompany their guests while in the Fitness Center.
- Disrupting or interfering with the workout of another member is not permitted. Respect the rights of others by using courteous and appropriate behavior.
- Campus Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items. As such, valuables should not be left unattended. Items will not be held at the front desk. No bags, coats or personal items are allowed in the Fitness Center or the Multipurpose Room.
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Compliance with free weights includes the following:
- Collars are encouraged to be used at all times to secure weights on bars.
- Weight plates are not to be leaned against equipment, stands, and/or machines.
- After utilizing equipment, strip bars and return plates and dumbbells to proper storage areas.
- Fitness Center participants should report all equipment malfunctions, personal injuries, and concerns immediately to staff members.
- Exercise equipment must not be altered and must be used in accordance with its intended purpose.
- Verbal and/or physical abuse, to participants and staff, as well as physical abuse to property are not allowed. Aggressive behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the facility and can result in loss of membership privileges and legal action.
- Only authorized Campus Recreation personnel are allowed to personal train within the recreational facilities. Use of this facility for personal gain is prohibited.
- Weights may not be removed from the Fitness Center for any reason.
- All activities are to cease at the designated closing time and all patrons are to clear the facility at this time.
- Loitering is not permitted within the Fitness Center.
- Please ask Fitness Center staff for assistance when using equipment in which you are not familiar with.
Membership Types Offered
Individual Faculty/Staff: Only one person per card! The only person who can receive this membership are faculty and staff at SUNY Brockport. They must be a current employee.
Individual Alumni: Only one person per card! The only person who can receive this membership is an individual who graduated from SUNY Brockport.
Individual Community: Only one person per card! Members of the community may buy this pass. These are people who have no affiliation (student, Faculty, Alumni, etc.) with the university.
Family Faculty/Staff: As long as one person on the membership currently works for SUNY Brockport, family members (spouse/domestic partner and children under 18 residing in the same household) may be on the membership.
Family Alumni: As long as one person on the membership graduated from SUNY Brockport, family members (spouse/domestic partner and children under 18 residing in the same household) may be on the membership.
Family Community: Community member can buy this pass. Two adults and children under 18 residing in the same household may be on the membership together. The two adults must be married and/or living together.
Student Family: This pass is for a spouse/domestic partner and children of current students at SUNY Brockport. Children under the age of 18 residing in the same household may also be added to the membership.
Visiting University Student: This is for students who can prove that they go to a different College/University. A valid ID and current class schedule is required in order to buy the membership. Name of the College/University must be written on the membership application.
Emeriti/Retiree: This pass is for someone who has retired from SUNY Brockport. This membership is valid for only one person per membership.
Active Police, Firefighter, EMT, and Military (Reserve): This person may receive a membership at an Alumni rate with proper identification.
Individual Educator: This membership is for someone who works at a College/University other than Brockport or anyone who works for a school district. Membership eligibility is determined by a work/school ID and is effective upon purchase or renewal of membership.
Family Educator: This membership is for someone who works at a College/University other than Brockport or anyone who works for a school district. Family members (spouse/domestic partner and children under 18 residing in the same household) may be on the same membership and is effective upon purchase or renewal of membership.
All Alumni memberships purchased are reviewed by the Alumni Relations Office. |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/about/ | Our mission is to create memorable and successful events by providing our clients with seamless coordination of resources and tools. We offer a professional, detail-oriented and friendly staff to help manage events on SUNY Brockport’s campus.
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We can assist you with all logistics including scheduling, room selection, dining and catering services, registration, event management, transportation, housing and more.
We host professional conferences and workshops, summer programs for adults and children, high school graduations and campus-wide events such as:
- Academic Convocation
- University Recognition Dinner
- Commencement
- Honors and Awards Ceremony
We look forward to the opportunity to assist you with your event. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or stop by our office. We are here to help ensure your event’s success.
Contact Information
University Events Office
Allen Administrative Office, Room 311 & 312
SUNY Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
Phone: (585) 395-2332
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/accessible-events-checklist/ | SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The university provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
These recommendations, developed by the Committee on Accessibility, will help make events more accessible to everyone. Last updated on November 2023.
1: Pre-Planning
- Identify an accessibility liaison in your team to work with individuals who need disability-related accommodations and consult with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) if needed
- Consider the implications of having service animals at the venue
- Ensure promotional information and other forms of text and speech refrain from using ableist language
- For virtual events, make prior arrangements to include accessibility features for the meeting platform (Teams, Zoom, Google)
- Consider a pre-meeting/event walkthrough to ensure that all technology is running smoothly
- Ask attendees about dietary restrictions if providing food
2: Mobility
- Signs are legible and direct individuals to points of accessibility such as parking, accessible restrooms, and accessible routes (signs should have braille or accessible QR codes with carrot cut-outs)
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Walkways and doorways are barrier free and wide enough for wheelchair access, seating is also accessible for wheelchairs and diverse bodies.
- Ensure that the venue has an accessible route that is direct and obstruction free, including stairs, curbs, curves, and other barriers.
- Tables and/or desks are at an accessible height (34” maximum, 28” minimum)
3: Communication
- Location of the event and accessible parking is clearly established in the invitation and/or advertisement (provided prior to the event)
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Consider an introduction for all events to set the norms and expectations of the event.
- Provide participants with relevant details for the event space
- Include pronouns, name, and visual self-descriptions
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Videos have closed captioning turned on. If possible, supplemental printed materials should also be available.
- Tutorials for Kaltura Capture and Voice Thread
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All text and presentation materials utilize fonts that are clear and accessible, following Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards
- Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman, and Helvetica are good options
- Consider at least a minimum font size of 24 for Powerpoint
- Consider at least a minimum font size of 14 for printed materials; 18 for large print materials
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Utilize Accessibility checkers in Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, etc. to ensure that materials meet minimum standards
- Presentations and handouts have proper color contrast
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Microphones are utilized throughout the event
- For some events, multiple microphones will be necessary (one per speaker plus additional if audience participation is involved)
- Interpreters ordered two weeks in advance (University Events orders interpreters for events and SAS orders interpreters for individual, registered SAS students).
- Participants are informed with content warnings before speech/text/audio/visual
- When sending out location information, utilize the web version of the Campus Map.
4: Physical Space/Sensory Considerations
- Lighting is appropriate for the event and technical issues such as flickering lights are resolved
- Strong perfumes or air fresheners are avoided if they are unnecessary for an event
- The venue is appropriate for the size of the event so that crowds can be managed
- Disclaimers regarding sudden changes in lighting that may be triggering
- Variability in furniture selections to account for access for all body-types. This includes chairs that are comfortable and suitable for varying body-types and sizes.
5: Virtual Events
- Speakers to describe any images or visuals
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Ensure that captioning is available for all speakers and that the guests of the event understand how to access the captioning
- Tutorials for Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Attempt to maintain consistent volume levels throughout the event
- Arrange to have technical support during the event, to address technical issues and/or to monitor chats and entry into the event
6: Promotions
- Consider using the free design services University Communications offers
- Printed posters and social media images must be created following WCAG 2.0 AA standards using the University’s Branding Style
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Include an Accessible Event Statement on posters, flyers, social media posts, and online calendar listings
- SUNY Brockport is fully committed to providing accessible events to all. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact: (person/office running the event), at: (phone) or: (email). Requests should be made by (date usually at least one week in advance of the event for planning purposes).
- Consider adding a QR code and corresponding carrot cuts to your posters (contact University Communications for support)
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Social Media Promotion
- Complete all built-in social media accessibility fields, including alternative text (alt text).
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If you are distributing promotions via email, this must be accessible per the electronic and information technology (EIT) policy
- If needed, contact BITS for training
- Faculty and Staff: Submit event to SUNY Brockport Events Calendar
- Students: Submit event to myBROCKPORT
For resources, including key partner contact information and templates, visit Office of University Events |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/facilities/ | From our state-of-the-art Special Events and Recreation Center (SERC) to a variety of auditoriums, meeting rooms, dining and athletic facilities, the University offers many venue choices. Our expert staff can help you determine the perfect location for your special event.
Who to Contact
Looking to host an event on campus or request use of space? Not sure who to talk to?
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This Who to Contact list is here to help you navigate to the offices who manage the most commonly used spaces on campus! Please send your Room Request Forms to the contacts below or feel free to call with any questions! |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/facultyplan/ | How to Request Space
For internal and student organization requests:
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Determine when and where you might want to hold your event.
- Think about the date, time, and location.
- Consider other events going on around campus.
- Make sure you have enough lead time to plan your event!
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Utilize the “who to contact” list (see links to left) to check on availability of the space(s) you’d like to use before publicizing or further planning for your event.
- Making sure space and services are available and appropriate is essential to planning a successful event!
- If you need assistance with identifying an appropriate space, contact University Events.
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Submit your completed Event and Room Request Form (PDF) to the appropriate scheduling office (see “who to contact” at left).
- 10 days advance notice required for events with services.
- Submission of the form does not guarantee use of space!
- If your event is in more than one venue, send all forms to University Events.
- The “event description” section of the form is used to explain and promote your event on the University Events Calendar.
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Allow at least two business days for the events team to review and process your request.
- A member of the events team may contact you for more information to better assist you with your request.
- Processing time depends on the complexity of the request. Events with services will take longer than simple meetings.
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A confirmation email will be sent when your request is approved. This means your reservation is all set!
- Review the attached confirmation document to double check all details.
- Your Event Coordinator is your most important resource. Find their name on the document, because they are your point of contact and connection to the many campus departments that make events happen!
- If you need to change or cancel your reservation, contact your Event Coordinator.
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Promoting Your Event
- Submit an event description for university-wide events and events that are open to the public.
- If your event is a university-wide event and/or open to the public, you will be asked to submit a short description of the event during the reservation process. A description for university-wide and/or public events is required as part of the University’s event process. (Note: Internal meetings and trainings do not require a description.)
- Event descriptions of university-wide events and public events will be added to the University Events Calendar, making the information visible to everyone that visits our website. Adding an event description is a simple way to share information across campus and with the public. It also helps the entire community plan ahead to attend the event or activity.
- For questions regarding promotion of your event on the University website, email webteam@brockport.edu.
External Inquiries
Contact the University Events Team
Inquiries must be submitted at least two (2) weeks prior to the proposed event date. |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/highschool/ | Main Page Content 2015 Schedule Day Date Time School Friday June 26 8 pm Spencerport Saturday June 27 9 am Brockport Saturday June 27 2 pm Hilton General Information for Parents, Guests and Graduates SERC Guidelines and General Information Basic SERC Floor plan for Academic Ceremonies Campus Map |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/summer/ | Why should you choose SUNY Brockport?
It’s a small town campus with many possibilities.
Our small town campus is located along the Erie Canal and is part of the quaint and unique Village of Brockport. Upon crossing the lift bridge over the canal, you will find Main Street lined with gift and specialty shops, mom-and-pop eateries, the second oldest movie theater in the U.S., and historic churches and homes.
The university features numerous indoor and outdoor facilities including a state-of-the-art recreation center, sports fields, conference rooms, auditoriums, a ballroom, and classrooms ranging from small to large. We have facilities to accommodate 10 to 5,500 participants. Learn more by taking our virtual tour.
Our beautifully landscaped gardens and spacious lawns provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor activities or informal gatherings. The campus has ample parking spaces and several Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority bus stops and a park-and-ride lot that can connect riders to downtown Rochester, and from there, many area attractions. The campus is within 30 minutes of Rochester’s airport, train and bus stations.
We also offer overnight accommodations from May through August.
The campus is 30 minutes west of downtown Rochester and is in a central location for day trips to Western New York’s best destinations including the shores of Lake Ontario at Hamlin Beach State Park, Niagara Falls, Letchworth State Park, the Finger Lakes Region and its wineries, the Niagara Wine Trail and many other local parks and attractions.
Our Top-Ranked Dining Services
Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation offers full dining and catering services and has numerous dining facilities from small cafes to large banquet rooms. They offer diversified menus, including vegan, vegetarian and ethnic entrees and can accommodate guests with food allergies. Whether you are planning a lunch buffet, outdoor picnic, or sit-down dinner, they have many choices suitable for any occasion.
Our Facilities
From large banquets to small workshops, our facilities offer flexibility and can handle all your special event needs.
Our Exceptional Staff
Our experienced and professional staff provides planning assistance, on-site support, and oversees all your program logistics. Their knowledge of the campus and surrounding area will ensure that you will find exactly what you need to make your event successful.
Ready to Book?
Hours & Location
Allen Administrative Building 307
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
Contact
Phone: (585) 395-5160
Our clients include:
- Empire Girls State
- Camp Abilities
- Upward Bound
Check out SUNY Brockport Athletic Camps.
Brockport Athletics offers great camps for youth that are aimed to help improve both skill and performance. Plus, they’re a whole lot of fun! |
support | university-events | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-events/venueinfo/ | SERC Guidelines and General Information for High School Graduations
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Food and beverages are not allowed in the ceremony area, except:
- Bottled water sold by the University on site.
- Post ceremony receptions available on request.
- Ambulance, security and building staff are on site.
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Prohibited Items:
- Items that compromise safety, obstruct viewing, or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment of the event or guest experience are prohibited. In accordance with building and security policy the follow items that are not allowed in the Special Events and Recreation Center include but are not limited to: helium balloons, ‘silly string’, confetti, beach balls or other inflatable items, alcoholic beverages, outside food or beverages, bullhorns, noisemakers, and laser pointers. University Police and House of Fields management reserve the right to remove any items or individuals deemed in violation of safety and security guidelines.
- Animals are prohibited from indoor spaces, with the exception of service dogs, which must remained leashed or harnessed at all times.
- SUNY Brockport is a smoke free campus. Smoking is prohibited in the SERC, as well as, outdoor spaces.
Mobility Impaired Information
Handicapped Accessible Parking and Drop-off
There are a number of parking spaces located in lots T, V, V1, and U designated for handicapped tagged vehicles. Mobility impaired guest drop off is located in the parking loop of the SERC main entrance located off of New Campus Drive.
Wheelchair Entrances
For the convenience of our patrons who use wheelchairs, the main entrance to the SERC is wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair accessible seating is located within the first row of all bleacher sections. Each wheel chair accessible seat also includes a companion seat.
All seats for guests with limited mobility have been selected to allow convenient entry and exit as well as for accessibility to restrooms.
Parking
Lots T, V, V-1
- Mobility Impaired Guests - drop off point at Main Entrance.
- University Police and Event Staff on site to provide assistance.
- Shuttle Service is not provided.
SUNY Brockport is not responsible for lost or stolen items. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/ | Emergency Contact Information
On-Campus: (585) 395-2222 | Off Campus: 911
Weekly Incident Reports Report a Lost Item Sign up for RAVE
The University Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. With emphasis on crime prevention and deterrence, personal safety education and service to the university community, we continually strive to improve our performance and work together in mutual respect.
Division of Criminal Justice Services Accreditation
The University Police Department is accredited by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. We are the 14th out of 29 SUNY University Police Departments to receive this accreditation.
Student Patrol
The Student Patrol program allows students work in the Law Enforcement field and gain valuable life experience while assisting University Police in maintaining a safe and secure campus.
Eagle Guardian
Download the FREE Eagle Guardian safety app to help you stay safe, both on and off campus. Turn your phone into a safety device and receive emergency notifications right to your fingertips.
Safe Exchange Zone
If you need a safe place for an in-person exchange of goods, the SUNY Brockport University Police Department has established two “Safe Exchange Zones”. See link above for move information.
Flag Status
Flags on state government buildings are currently at full staff.
Visit Flags on New York State Buildings for more information. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/bluelight/ | There are 47 blue-light phones located in high-traffic areas around campus. They provide immediate access to the University Police and may be used to report crimes and emergencies, or to request escorts.
There are 47 blue-light phones located in high-traffic areas around campus. They provide immediate access to the University Police and may be used to report crimes and emergencies, or to request escorts. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/clery-act/ | The Clery Act is a federal law designed to ensure that people are properly informed about campus crimes. Originally named the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, the policy was renamed the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) in 1998.
Clery Act information is provided in compliance with federal law to inform current and potential SUNY Brockport students and employees of crime reporting procedures; Campus Safety law enforcement authority; crime statistics for three previous calendar years; and other matters of importance related to safety and security on campus.
SUNY Brockport, in compliance with the Clery Act, publishes its Campus Safety Report annually with updated crime statistics, as well as other information. |
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D. Vasile
- Chief of Police
- (585) 395-2226
dvasile@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall B022
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D. Price
- Assistant Chief of Police
- (585) 395-5379
dprice@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G12
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J. Armitage
- University Police Officer 2
- (585) 395-2226
jarmitag@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall B022
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J. Burke
- University Police Officer 2
- (585) 395-2226
jburke@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall
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M. Johnson
- University Police Officer 2
- (585) 395-2226
mjohnson@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
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J. Barnes
- University Police Officer 2
- (585) 395-2226
jbarnes@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G08
M. Adams
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
madams@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
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C. Fintak
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
camorese@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall B22
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B. Gibbs
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
bgibbs@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
Elysia Hinkley
- University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1
- (585) 395-2222
ehinkley@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G
D. Malsegna
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
dmalsegn@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall B12 A
N. Pagano
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-5376
npagano@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G
M. Petritz
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
mpetritz@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
J. Scanlon
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
jscanlon@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall
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D. Schultz
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
dschultz@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
C. Thomas
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
cothomas@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall
L. Thompson
- University Police Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
lthompson@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
M. Blodgett
- Campus Public Safety Officer
- (585) 395-2226
mblodgett@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall
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J. Duthoy
- Campus Public Safety Officer
- (585) 395-2226
jduthoy@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G06
J. Fornarola
- Campus Public Safety Officer 1
- (585) 395-2226
jfornaro@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall B12 A
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Fred Rion
- Emergency Manager, Adjunct Professor (Public Admin.)
- (585) 395-5375
frion@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall
Corey Stepanek
- Records and Assessment Coordinator
- (585) 395-5376
cstepanek@brockport.edu
Office: Lathrop Hall G8 |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/faq/ | University Police Body Worn Cameras
Having body cameras allows for a clear and transparent accounting of any and all interactions, traffic stops, etc. that may take place on our campus. The University Police Department respects the privacy of our campus community members and takes pains to balance the privacy against safety needs on campus. Cameras are a tool that will assist University Police in maintaining order and fostering a proper learning environment. Cameras protect campus community members by serving as deterrents to inappropriate action and police officers from false accusations.
UP officers have access only to their own footage. All lieutenants and the chief have access to all members’ footage, as well as their own.
It is possible for a BWC to be manually turned off or become removed from the magnetic holder during a physical encounter. Any officer intentionally turning their camera off could be subject to counseling, discipline, termination or even prosecution based on the scenario and facts. Additionally, if an officer intentionally or neglectfully turns off his/her camera they may have to document it in writing.
If the student was arrested, the Monroe County District Attorney’s (DA’S) Office will have access to the video for prosecutorial purposes. The DA’s Office will provide video to defendants as required per current rules of Discovery. Any other request to access footage may be subject to Freedom of Information Law procedures.
When an officer activates their BWC, there is a 30-second buffering period as the camera boots up to record; the buffering mode holds the previous 30 seconds of video, however there is no audio leading up to the recording. This is why we recommend and train officers to start recording prior to the contact or arrival to ensure all relevant audio is captured.
UP officers are required to have their BWC on when performing police-related activities. (Some examples of police-related activities are 911 calls, office calls, self-initiated street stops, traffic stops, and certain transports). BWC cameras are individually issued to officers. Officers remove them from the charging station at pre-shift and dock them at the end of their shift. If an officer is off-duty they generally will not have their BWC with them since the cameras are docked at the UP office.
Presenting your identification to University Police
- Our commitment to providing a safe and secure campus
- To ensure you are a student, faculty, or staff
- To make sure you are not prohibited to be on campus or restricted from certain areas of campus (PNG)(Suspension) (Revoked Privileges)
- Student no contact orders
- Order of Protections
- Outstanding wants & warrants
- When acting in the capacity as a college official or staff member performing job duties
- Consensual Interview – friendly approach, information sharing can quickly resolve cases of mistaken identity
- Reasonable Suspicion – A legal standard by which Police have the right to briefly detain for investigatory purposes. Facts or circumstances would lead a reasonable person to believe a person has committed, is committing or is about to commit a crime.
- Upon Arrest – Must provide identification to police if you are arrested
Community Partnerships
- Village of Brockport Police Department: 911
- Monroe County Sheriff’s Department: 911
- NYSP Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit: (844) 845-7269
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RESTORE (Sexual Assault Services)
- RESTORE leads the community response to sexual violence through advocacy and education, by providing safety, support and validation. Services are free and confidential.
- Sarah Link (RESTORE advocate for the College
- Phone: (585) 210-3005
- Email: sarah.link@ppcwny.org
- 24 hour hotline: (585) 546-2777
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Willow Domestic Violence
- Call 24 hour hotline: (585) 222-SAFE (7233)
- Text 24 hour hotline: (585) 348-SAFE (7233)
- Victim Services
- Suicide Hotline: (800) 784-2433
- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information about certain crimes committed on college property.
- SUNY Brockport’s Campus Safety Report (CSR) can be found here
- Campus Crime Statistics as Defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Career Opportunities with University Police
NYS University Police Officers are full time civil service employees who need to take and pass an approved civil service test to be eligible for appointment to an open position based on department needs.
For more information, or for test dates, please refer to the NY State Department of Civil Service website at New York State Civil Service.
Questions regarding your qualifications for examinations can also be directed to the New York State Department of Civil Service at 518-457-2487 or 1-877-NYS-JOBS
Please Note: All hiring pertaining to the aforementioned positions are done off of New York State Civil Service lists.
- Be at least 21 years old
- Must not have reached their 35th birthday
- Be a United States citizen
- Be a New York State resident
- Have completed 60 hours of college credits
- Two years of active military service with an honorable discharge may be substituted for 30 of the 60 credit hours
- Possess a valid NYS driver license
- Pass a written civil service exam and be reachable
- Pass a physical agility test (includes but not limited to: sit-ups, push-ups, 1.5 mile run)
- Pass a medical examination
- Have binocular acuity of 20/30 corrected or no less than 20/100 uncorrected
- Pass a psychological examination
- Pass an extensive background investigation
- Attend and successfully complete the police academy
- Complete a probationary period
Student Patrol, located in the Lathrop building on campus, offers students employment opportunities. These opportunities can be found on the SUNY Brockport Handshake page.
Other Questions
The Code of Student Conduct states the behavioral expectations and standards of conduct for all students and Student Organizations.
Any questions regarding parking can be directed to Parking and Transportation Services at (585)-395-PARK or by visiting their webpage.
Even though NYS Law has decriminalized use and possession of small amounts of Cannabis for personal use by persons 21 and older you may still be liable under SUNY Brockport’s Student code of conduct related to certain Cannabis related offenses. Please check our Cannabis & SUNY Brockport page for more information.
Any phishing scams can be reported to the 24-hour IT service Desk at (585)395-5151 Option 1 or by visiting their page.
Police officers wear uniforms to deter crime by establishing a visible presence while on patrol, to make themselves easily identifiable to non-police officers or to their colleagues who require assistance, and to quickly identify each other at crime scenes for ease of coordination. New York state Department of Criminal Justice Services requires all sworn members to wear soft body armor vests since Brockport University Police is an accredited agency.
The New York State 911 Good Samaritan Law allows people to call 911 without fear of arrest if they are having a drug or alcohol overdose that requires emergency medical care or if they witness someone overdosing. Learn more about the NYS Good Samaritan Law |
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support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/mission/ | Mission
The Department of University Police is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for all students, staff, faculty and visitors. With emphasis on crime prevention and deterrence, personal safety education and service to the University community, we continually strive to improve our performance and work together in mutual respect.
About Us
The University Police Department is comprised of a team of professionals whose mission is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for the SUNY Brockport community on both university property and the adjacent roadways. The University Police is a Division of Criminal Justice Services accredited organization. As the primary law enforcement agency for the campus officers are responsible for the enforcement of all state and local laws, as well as the rules and regulations of the SUNY Brockport Code of Student Conduct. The University Police oversees the university’s emergency manager, which is responsible for emergency management functions such as planning, training, exercise development and response for SUNY Brockport. Additionally, University Police supervises the Student Patrol, which operates the SAFERIDE campus escort service as one of its duties.
All sworn members are certified armed police officers who received their basic training certification at a regional academy. In addition to its sworn members the University Police also maintains its own communications center. This is staffed by professional dispatchers who are available to answer both emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours a day/365 days a year. They also monitor and review security cameras that are located throughout the University.
Unit Overview
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Round-the-clock patrol, via motor vehicle, foot and bicycle, of campus property and surrounding roadways in order to deter, prevent and detect criminal activity
- Investigation of all crimes that are reported to have occurred on campus property
- Enforcement of University and Residence Hall policies in conjunction with the Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities
- 24-hour staffing of Dispatch Desk where emergency calls and requests for service are received and all campus fire alarm systems and Blue Light emergency telephones are monitored
- Crime prevention, safety education, and student-requested programs presented in Residence Halls through the Community Policing Program
- Oversight of the Student Patrol including operation of the Campus Escort Service (SafeRide) which provides safe transportation services upon request (585-395-SAFE) during the hours of darkness (8 pm-2 am daily during the academic year).
- Staffing of major campus events such as Commencement, Welcome Week activities, major concerts, athletic contests, late-night social events, etc. in order to ensure public safety and order maintenance
- Training, planning and coordination of activities related to campus Emergency Preparedness |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/programs/ | Dispatch
Communications and Security Specialists provide communications services to University Police Departments throughout the State University of New York. Their primary responsibility is to function as a desk officer, dispatcher, and 911 operator. In this capacity they may be required to operate radio receiver and broadcast equipment, telephone equipment, the EJustice terminal equipment or other similar equipment, personal computers, closed circuit television systems, and electronic security systems.
Patrol Unit
The most visible component of the University Police Department is the patrol officers. Our patrol officers are dedicated to maintaining a positive educational environment for the SUNY Brockport community. One of the primary responsibilities of our officers is conducting high-visibility patrol using marked police cars, mountain bikes, and patrolling on foot. This helps serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and allows officers to be accessible to members of the community.
Patrol officers respond to crimes in progress, fire alarms, traffic accidents, reports of suspicious activity, and requests for assistance ranging from medical emergencies to motorist assists. These officers conduct investigations of all crimes reported on campus and assist with reports off campus when requested. Officers are also responsible for vehicle and traffic enforcement. To help combat drivers who operate while impaired by a controlled substance the University Police Department has added a drug recognition expert (DRE) to its ranks.
Bike Patrol
The University Police Department has operated a bike patrol since 1994. Several officers have been certified through the New York State certification program. The program is a 40-hour training course that includes bike familiarization, handling skills, basic mechanics, traffic safety, suspect contacts, and a firearms course involving bicycle use. The bike patrol allows officers to be visible in high pedestrian areas and generally makes them more approachable.
K-9 Unit
Explosive Detection K9 Team was added to our unit in June 2020. This unit is staffed by one handler and her K9 partner – Ellie. Ellie is a yellow lab that is certified in explosive and nitrate detection, as well as missing/lost persons and building searches.
Crisis Intervention Team
Our team has both lieutenants and officers that are certified members of our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The CIT members have undergone training in identifying and addressing serious mental illness. CIT’s are designed to reduce stigmatization around mental illness, and direct individuals with mental illness to needed treatment programs and away from arrest. The goals are to reduce police officers’ injuries, reduce arrests of individuals with mental illness, minimize officers’ use of force, and increase mentally ill individuals’ diversion from the criminal justice system and their access to mental health services.
Escort Service/SafeRide
Students can call the Escort Service/SafeRide at (585) 395-SAFE (7233) and a member of the Student Patrol (available Sunday through Thursday from 8 pm-12 am and Friday through Saturday from 8 pm to 2 am during the academic year) will respond quickly to escort them to their car or residence hall. Outside of the hours of operation listed above, a student may request Escort Service by calling University Police Dispatch at (585) 395-2226, and an officer will respond to their request.
Community Policing
The University Police Department pairs it’s department members with residential buildings on campus whom act as building liaisons. Our hope is to build community partnerships through in person programing that allows students to engage with officers on a personal level as well as provide education through various topics. Our department members often collaborate with the residential life staff in order to implement learning as well as problem solving for on campus problems. If you have an idea for a program or would like to set up a community policing program please reach out to Lt. Burke.
Vehicle Unlocks
The University Police will perform vehicle unlocks when Parking and Transportation Services is closed, or if it is an emergency (child or pet locked inside). Vehicle unlocks are only performed on campus.
Building Unlock Requests
Students must obtain written permission from the chair of their department in order to be permitted into an academic building during closed times. Officers do not perform routine unlocks in residence halls. These requests are referred to Residential Life. Officers will assist and escort the public with proper identification in retrieving property when buildings are closed.
Student Patrol
The Student Patrol program allows students to work in the Law Enforcement field and gain valuable life experience while assisting University Police in maintaining a safe and secure campus. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/rape-aggression-defense/ | Rape Aggression Defense Class
The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class is a comprehensive, women-only course that focuses on self-awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. The course is taught by specially trained university police officers who receive certification as RAD instructors. The class includes educational components composed of lecture, discussion, and physical resistance strategies.
The goal of the program is to develop and enhance a woman’s options for self-defense, giving her viable options if she is ever attacked. Students learn by participating in a series of hands-on, realistic, self-defense tactics and reinforcing the power of the voice. RAD is not a martial arts program. This course is a multi-day program which is usually scheduled in the evening time.
To sign up for the RAD class please fill out the RAD class form. |
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If you need a safe place for an in-person exchange of goods, the SUNY Brockport University Police Department has established two “Safe Exchange Zones”.
You can find the first Safe Exchange Zone at the University Police Station located at Lathrop Hall. This designated area is identified by the Safe Exchange Zone sign affixed to the exterior of the building. The second Safe Exchange Zone is in the Seymour Union Lobby (sliding glass door entrance).
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Location & Hours:
- University Police – Front ramp entrance of building (Available 24 hours/day)
- Seymour Union – Union Lobby near sliding glass doors (Available during building hours)
Both Safe Exchange Zones were strategically designated to areas under constant video surveillance and in high pedestrian areas. If at any time you feel unsafe or need police assistance, please call University Police at (585)395-2222.
Additional Safety Tips:
- Meet in the Safe Exchange Zone Area (locate the Safe Exchange Zone sign)
- Do not disclose unnecessary personal details
- When possible, bring a friend to accompany you during the exchange
- Beware of vague or “too good to be true” offers
- If you choose the University Police location, let the dispatcher know prior to the other party arriving |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-report/ | Overview
This is the SUNY Brockport’s Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act. The purpose of this report is to provide SUNY Brockport’s faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including three-years of crime statistics, as well as the procedures on how to report a crime. This report is also available for prospective employees and prospective students, along with their parents/guardians.
Introduction
This report is filed by SUNY Brockport as required by the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The purpose of this report is to provide SUNY Brockport faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and procedures to follow to report a crime. This report is a collaborative effort between the offices of University Police, Residential Life, Student Conduct and Title IX. All crime statistics are the result of University Police reports and reports made to Residential Life, Student Conduct, Title IX, and other offices listed as Campus Security Authorities (see section I.A. below). This report is also available for prospective employees and students, along with their parents/guardians. If you have questions regarding this report, or if you would like a printed copy, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, (585) 395-2137.
The Campus Fire Safety Report is published as a separate document and may be accessed on the fire safety webpage. A printed copy may also be requested by contacting the Office of Environmental Health and Safety at (585) 395-2005. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-report/general-security-information/ | I. General Security Information
SUNY Brockport is a public institution. In 2022, 5,149 undergraduates and 1,277 graduate students were enrolled at SUNY Brockport. Approximately more than 1,752 undergraduate students resided in 11 residence halls and 1 student townhomes complex on the main campus. In Fall 2022, SUNY Brockport employed 1,280 faculty and staff. Students, faculty, employees, and members of the public have access to academic, recreational and administrative facilities on campus during regular hours of operation. Access to the residence halls, however, is limited to students and their guests, pursuant to the visitor/guest procedures (refer to Residential Life/Learning Communities Web page). Access to the residence halls by SUNY Brockport employees is on an “as needed” basis and is strictly controlled. University Police regularly patrols the campus, walking through campus buildings, including residence halls and academic buildings, and driving and biking throughout the campus. To report any crimes or suspicious circumstances, please call University Police, at (585) 395-2226.
I.A. CRIME REPORTING AND CAMPUS SECURITY AUTHORITIES (CSA)
All members of the campus community are urged to report criminal incidents, emergencies, and suspicious activity. SUNY Brockport encourages every member of the campus community to report a crime promptly to University Police. The campus emergency number is (585) 395-2222 and this should be used for all fire, medical and police emergencies. All reports are classified, logged, and responded to appropriately.
University Police may also be reached by using campus blue-light emergency phones, which are located throughout campus, or the residence hall door phones, located at the main entrance of each residence hall, except for Eagle Hall and the Townhomes. Upon receipt of a call, University Police officers are dispatched immediately to the site, and will later prepare and submit incident reports that the University keeps on file.
For employees and students living off campus, crimes and emergencies should be reported by calling 9-1-1.
Students may use the Eagle Guardian application to call University Police or 9-1-1 or to make a non-emergency report.
The following departments, offices, and SUNY Brockport officials are Campus Security Authorities (CSA’s) and are obligated to report Clery-reportable crimes to University Police.
- University Police, (585) 395-2226
- Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, (585) 395-2137
- Office of Student Conduct, (585) 395-2122
- Hazen Center for Integrated Care, (585) 395-2414
- Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities (585) 395-2122
- Title IX Coordinator, (585) 395-5066 and Deputy Coordinator, (585) 395-5042
- Office of Student Union Leadership and Activities, (585) 395-5646
- Office of Campus Recreation, (585) 395-2681
- International Education Department, (585) 395-2119
- Athletic Department, (585) 395-5959
- Executive Director of REOC (585) 327-4069
- Facility Coordinator at Brockport Downtown (585) 395-8482
Campus Security Authorities receive Clery training about their obligations to report certain crimes and SUNY Brockport’s obligation to comply with the law.
Victims may report a crime on a voluntary, confidential basis to Hazen Center for Integrated Care Counseling and/or Student Health. Campus Security Authorities at Hazen Center for Integrated Care will report the crime to University Police without disclosing any personally identifying information, for the purpose of compiling statistics pursuant to the Clery Act. Incidents of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, may also be reported to RESTORE (Rape Crisis Service), which is confidential, at (585) 546-2777, a 24/7 hotline services. Reports of gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, may be made at the following web page.
I.B. CAMPUS SAFETY / EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION / EVACUATION PROCEDURES/TIMELY WARNINGS
In the event of a crime or emergency that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the campus community or requires evacuation of the campus, SUNY Brockport may issue a “Campus Safety Alert” or an “Emergency Notification Message.” Similarly, the University will issue a “Timely Warning” to alert the campus community of certain crimes in a manner that is timely, to enable people to protect themselves. Timely warnings will be issued to the entire campus community as soon as pertinent information is known, whereas Campus Safety Alerts and Emergency Notifications will be prepared and distributed to the affected area(s) of the campus community. Timely warnings, Campus Safety Alerts and Emergency Notifications will be prepared and distributed via one or more of the following methods:
- The RAVE mass notification system, which sends alerts via voice mail, text, and e-mail
- The campus-wide Emergency Voice Notification System
- The University’s Website at www.brockport.edu
- WBSU 89.1FM, The Point;
- Campus e-mail service;
- Campus broadcast message via telephone voice mail.
The decision to activate one or more of these Emergency Notification systems is made in consultation with the appropriate campus officials (Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Chief of University Police, Emergency Manager, Director of Physical Plant, Director of Environmental Health and Safety) or their designees, based upon their existing knowledge of the nature and scope of the emergency. Information concerning an actual or potential emergency may be discussed among various campus officials, as well as with outside municipal or governmental authorities. Factors that will be considered in arriving at such a decision include a confirmation that a serious emergency situation exists, a determination of which segments of the campus community must be warned, a determination of the content of the warning, and a decision regarding what notification method(s) will be utilized. Emergency information will also be disseminated to the surrounding community by the Assistant Vice President for Communications, utilizing SUNY Brockport’s Website, WBSU 89.1FM, The Point, WHAM Radio (1180AM) and/or WHAM Television (Channel 13).
When such an Emergency Notification is deemed to be necessary, the notification is sent without delay, unless, in the professional judgment of the responsible campus official(s), the sending of such a notification may compromise efforts to resolve the emergency or to assist/rescue a victim.
The availability and potential use of emergency notification/evacuation procedures are publicized annually to the campus community via e-mail messages, the Banner Campus Information System and SUNY Brockport’s Website. Both announced and unannounced tests of these systems are conducted at least annually, and records of the tests are maintained by SUNY Brockport’s Emergency Manager. These records include a description of each test, the date and time it was conducted, and whether it was announced or unannounced.
The University’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is tested (and/or reviewed) following planned exercises or actual events that impact the campus.
In 2022, a tabletop exercise was held, involving several areas of the University, including: Residential Life/Learning Communities, Facilities, Hazen Center for Integrated Care, University Police, and University Communications. This planned exercise scenario involved a student’s suicide on campus and the response of the departments that participated in the exercise. The plan tested campus response, communications, and recovery.
In addition, in 2022 a discussion based voluntary seminar for all faculty and staff titled, “Response to Active Shooter and Aggressive Deadly Behavior” was held. University Police and Emergency Management presented, reviewed, and discussed the University’s “Active Shooter and Aggressive Deadly Behavior Plan Annex” to educate attendees about the public safety response to an active shooter or aggressive attack on campus.
I.C. UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Campus safety and security are coordinated by University Police, which has a force of 16 sworn police officers with full arrest powers, including a University Police Chief. As an armed police department, patrol members respond to all emergencies.
State University of New York police officers must meet the highest standards in New York State for law enforcement officers. All officers have successfully completed a basic police training program administered by the State University at the New York State Police Academy in Albany, NY or a local regional police academy, and undergo continuous training to maintain and upgrade their skills. Officers have been trained in emergency medical procedures and first aid. They conduct foot, bike and vehicular patrols throughout the campus, including residence hall areas, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
Pursuant to New York State Education Law §355 (2)(l), SUNY Brockport police officers preserve law and order on the campus and other SUNY Brockport property, including any portion of a public highway which crosses or abuts property of SUNY Brockport. The objective of the University Police Department is to provide a safe environment for teaching, research and social endeavors, and to protect the lives and property of the students, employees and visitors of SUNY Brockport. This objective is pursued within the framework of State University rules and regulations, and all local, state and federal laws. The investigation of crimes committed on the campus falls under the jurisdiction of the University Police Department. University Police also work closely with the Brockport Police Department and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. SUNY Brockport entered into written Memoranda of Understanding with these agencies, which detail areas of responsibility and specifically reference the cooperative investigative efforts to be undertaken in serious felony and missing student cases.
I.D. DAILY LOG
The University Police Department also maintains a daily log of crimes and incidents that occur on campus, which is available to the public The log includes the date, time, general location, and disposition of the complaint. This daily log is available on the University Police website and in person at the at the University Police Department. Please note that entries or updates are generally made within two business days after an event is reported. Incidents or situations deemed to pose a threat to the campus community are logged as soon as possible. While most events are logged, the chief of University Police may classify an incident as “confidential” to prevent a criminal investigation from being compromised or to prevent the disclosure of a victim’s identity.
I.E. CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITIES
Members of the campus community are urged to secure their valuables and be aware of their surroundings. To assist in this endeavor, University Police hold educational programs each semester on a variety of topics, including personal safety awareness and security, rape awareness training, operation ID, and anti-theft programs. SUNY Brockport regularly provides information on safety and security via seminars, crime alerts, posters, brochures, Daily Eagle, and The Stylus, and provides this information upon request to students and employees. During new student orientation and Welcome Week, SUNY Brockport presents programs that address sexual assault prevention and education (College Life Live, EagleCHECK Bystander Training), fire safety and other personal safety topics.
Students are also informed of many personal safety services available on campus, which include campus safety escort, sexual assault counseling, mental health services, emergency medical care, operation identification, and community education and policing program. To help reduce campus crime, a University Police officer is assigned to each residence hall/living learning community to promote community policing. The officer liaison meets with students regularly to provide information, resolve situations, and lend assistance face to face. Additionally, University Police bicycle patrol officers provide another form of person-to-person contact on campus.
Fulfilling the New York State Education Law, Article 129-A, Section 6431 mandate, SUNY Brockport has a Personal Safety Committee that meets on a quarterly basis and is charged with providing oversight to SUNY Brockport’s sexual assault prevention, education, and response efforts. An annual report with recommendations to enhance personal safety is presented to the SUNY Brockport administration.
In addition, the Office of Facilities and Planning maintains the campus buildings and grounds with a concern for safety and security. It inspects campus facilities regularly, promptly makes repairs affecting safety and security, and responds promptly to reports of potential safety and security hazards, such as broken windows and locks. Those who have concerns about the physical safety of campus buildings and grounds, may call the Office of Facilities and Planning at (585) 395-2408. For emergencies that occur during non-business hours, University Police may be called at (585) 395-2222.
The SUNY Brockport campus is well-lit and is routinely monitored for safety and security. There are 47 blue-light emergency telephones strategically located throughout the campus, which are connected directly to University Police. The campus has over 300 security cameras installed throughout the campus, including, building exteriors, common spaces within residence halls, dining halls, and academic buildings. All security cameras are monitored, using a single platform, and may be monitored by University Police, only.
I.F. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER POLICE DEPARTMENTS
The Brockport Village Police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department notify University Police about criminal activity involving students at off-campus locations and may assist University Police, as needed. Students involved in off-campus situations involving alcohol/drug offenses, sexual misconduct or other criminal activities may be referred to the student conduct system. SUNY Brockport does not have any off-campus student housing. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-report/nys-penal-law-definitions/ | VII. New York State Penal Law Definitions
Rape and sexual assault, such as sexual abuse, constitute crimes. Such behavior is prohibited by the following sections of the New York State Penal Law:
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130.20 Sexual Misconduct is a Class A Misdemeanor. A person is guilty of sexual misconduct when:
- S/he engages in sexual intercourse with another person without such person’s consent; or
- S/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person without such person’s consent; or
- S/he engages in sexual conduct with an animal or a dead human body.
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130.25 Rape in the Third Degree is a Class E Felony. A person is guilty of rape in the third degree when:
- S/he engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than being less than 17 years old; or
- Being 21 years old or more, s/he engages in sexual intercourse with a person less than 17 years old; or
- S/he engages in sexual intercourse with another person without such person’s consent where such lack of consent is by reason of some factor other than incapacity to consent.
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130.30 Rape in the Second Degree is a Class D Felony. A person is guilty of rape in the second degree when:
- Being 18 years old or more, s/he engages in sexual intercourse with a person less than 15 years old; or
- S/he engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is incapable of consent by reason of being mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated. It shall be an affirmative defense to the crime of rape in the second degree as defined in subdivision one of this section that the defendant was less than four years older than the victim at the time of the act.
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130.35 Rape in the First Degree is a Class B Felony. A person is guilty of rape in the first degree when s/he engages in sexual intercourse with another person:
- By forcible compulsion; or
- Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
- Who is less than 11 years old; or
- Who is less than 13 years old and the act is committed by a person 18 years old or more.
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130.40 Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree is a Class E Felony. A person is guilty of criminal sexual act in the third degree when:
- S/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with a person who is incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than being less than 17 years old; or
- Being 21 years old or more, s/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with a person less than 17 years old; or
- S/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person without such person’s consent where such lack of consent is by reason of some factor other than incapacity to consent.
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130.45 Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree is a Class D Felony. A person is guilty of criminal sexual act in the second degree when:
- Being 18 years old or more, s/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person less than 15 years old; or
- S/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person who is incapable of consent by reason of being mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated. It shall be an affirmative defense to the crime of criminal sexual act in the second degree as defined by subdivision one of this section that the defendant was less than four years older than the victim at the time of the act.
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130.50 Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree is a Class B Felony. A person is guilty of criminal sexual act in the first degree when s/he engages in oral sexual conduct or anal sexual conduct with another person:
- By forcible compulsion; or
- Who is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
- Who is less than 11 years old; or
- Who is less than 13 years old and the act is committed by a person 18 years old or more.
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130.52 Forcible Touching is a Class A Misdemeanor. A person is guilty of forcible touching when such person intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, forcibly touches the sexual or intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing such person; or for the purpose of gratifying the actor’s sexual desire.
For the purposes of this section, forcible touching includes squeezing, grabbing or pinching.
- 130.53 Persistent Sexual Abuse is a Class E Felony. A person is guilty of persistent sexual abuse when s/he commits the crime of forcible touching, as defined in section 130.52 of this article, sexual abuse in the third degree, as defined in section 130.55 of this article, or sexual abuse in the second degree, as defined in section 130.60 of this article, and, within the previous 10-year period, has been convicted two or more times, in separate criminal transactions for which sentence was imposed on separate occasions, of forcible touching, as defined in section 130.52 of this article, sexual abuse in the third degree as defined in section 130.55 of this article, or sexual abuse in the second degree, as defined in section 130.60 of this article, or any offense defined in this article, of which the commission or attempted commission thereof is a felony.
- 130.55 Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree is a Class B Misdemeanor. A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the third degree when s/he subjects another person to sexual contact without the latter’s consent; except that in any prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense that (a) such other person’s lack of consent was due solely to incapacity to consent by reason of being less than 17 years old, and (b) such other person was more than 14 years old, and (c) the defendant was less than five years older than such other person.
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130.60 Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree is a Class A Misdemeanor. A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the second degree when s/he subjects another person to sexual contact and when such other person is:
- Incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than being less than 17 years old; or
- Less than 14 years old.
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130.65 Sexual Abuse in the First Degree is a Class D Felony. A person is guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree when s/he subjects another person to sexual contact:
- By forcible compulsion; or
- When the other person is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
- When the other person is less than 11 years old.
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130.65 Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree is a Class E Felony. A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the fourth degree when:
- S/he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person and the other person is incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than being less than 17 years old; or
- S/he inserts a finger in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person causing physical injury to such person and such person is incapable of consent by reason of some factor other than being less than 17 years old.
- Conduct performed for a valid medical purpose does not violate the provisions of this section.
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130.66 Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree is a Class D Felony
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A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree when s/he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person:
- By forcible compulsion; or
- When the other person is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
- When the other person is less than 11 years old.
- A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree when s/he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person causing physical injury to such person and such person is incapable of consent by reason of being mentally disabled or mentally incapacitated.
- Conduct performed for a valid medical purpose does not violate the provisions of this section.
- A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the third degree when s/he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person:
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130.67 Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree is a Class C Felony.
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A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the second degree when s/he inserts a finger in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person causing physical injury to such person:
- By forcible compulsion; or
- When the other person is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
- When the other person is less than 11 years old.
- Conduct performed for a valid medical purpose does not violate the provisions of this section.
- A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the second degree when s/he inserts a finger in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person causing physical injury to such person:
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130.70 Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the First Degree is a Class B Felony.
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A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree when s/he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person causing physical injury to such person:
- By forcible compulsion; or
- When the other person is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless; or
- When the other person is less than 11 years old.
- Conduct performed for a valid medical purpose does not violate the provisions of this section.
- A person is guilty of aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree when s/he inserts a foreign object in the vagina, urethra, penis or rectum of another person causing physical injury to such person:
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130.90 Facilitating a Sex Offense with a Controlled Substance is a Class D Felony. A person is guilty of facilitating a sex offense with a controlled substance when s/he:
- Knowingly and unlawfully possesses a controlled substance or any preparation, compound, mixture or substance that requires a prescription to obtain and administers such substance or preparation, compound, mixture or substance that requires a prescription to obtain to another person without such person’s consent and with intent to commit against such person conduct constituting a felony defined in this article; and
- Commits or attempts to commit such conduct constituting a felony defined in this article.
POSSIBLE PENALTIES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENSES
The New York State Penal Law provides for the following possible penalties for the various classifications of sexual assault offenses:
VIII. Campus Crime Statistics
In accordance with provisions of the Clery Act, the following data are presented to review crime activity both on campus and on streets adjacent to campus property. Reported on-campus offenses include all offenses reported on campus property and in campus buildings. A specific breakdown of offenses occurring in SUNY Brockport-owned residence halls appears under “residence halls.”
Another category, “public property,” includes thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks and parking facilities immediately adjacent to the campus.
This section on campus crime statistics also includes arrests and disciplinary referrals made to campus authorities for alcohol, drugs, and weapons possession. As defined by the Clery Act, a disciplinary referral is an instance when a student is formally reported in writing to student conduct for possible sanctions.
As required by the Clery Act, SUNY Brockport includes hate crimes in this report. A hate crime is a criminal offense that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator’s bias against the victim, and occurs when a person is victimized intentionally because of their actual or perceived race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or gender identity. For the purposes of this report, the hate crimes identified are those related to the offenses that appear in the accompanying crime statistics chart.
This report is prepared annually by the Chief of University Police. The crime statistics presented are based on reports filed with University Police as well as crimes reported to the other University offices noted in section IA. Formal requests for crime statistics in areas defined as “public property” were made to the Brockport Police Department, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department or the Rochester Police Department, since Brockport Downtown is located at 161 Chestnut Street in downtown Rochester. This facility is considered a “non-campus building” for Clery Act purposes. Reportable offenses, as defined in the Uniform Crime Report and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, are listed in this report in the link below. Requests for a copy of the State University of New York at Brockport crime statistics, as reported annually to the U.S. Department of Education, will be provided upon request to either the Vice President for Student Affairs at (585) 395-2137 or to the Chief of University Police at (585) 395-2226.
For additional information, please access the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Security Statistics Web site or visit Clery Center for Security on Campus.
Campus Crime Statistics as Defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-report/offense-definitions/ | VI. Offense Definitions
The definitions for murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson, motor vehicle theft, weapon law violations, drug abuse violations and liquor law violations are taken from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Handbook. The definitions of fondling, incest, and statutory rape are taken from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System Data Collection Guidelines edition of the UCR. The definitions of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking are taken from the Clery Act regulations.
- Criminal Homicide, Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter — The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
- Criminal Homicide, Manslaughter by Negligence — The killing of another person through gross negligence.
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Sex Offenses – Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
- Rape is the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim. This definition includes any gender of victim or perpetrator.
- Fondling is the touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental incapacity.
- Incest is sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.
- Statutory rape is sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
- Robbery — The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
- Aggravated Assault — An unlawful attack by one person upon another for inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used which could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)
- Burglary — The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes, this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony, breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny, housebreaking, safecracking and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
- Arson — Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
- Motor Vehicle Theft — The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where automobiles are taken by persons not having lawful access even though the vehicles are later abandoned, including joyriding.)
- Liquor Law Violations — The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor, maintaining unlawful drinking places, bootlegging, operating a still, furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person, using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor, drinking on a train or public conveyance and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and Driving under the Influence are not included in this definition.)
- Drug Abuse Violations — Violations of state and local laws relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs. The relevant substances include: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroine, codeine), cannabis, synthetic narcotics (Demerol, methadone) and dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, Benzedrine).
- Weapon Law Violations — The violation of laws or ordinances dealing with weapon offenses, regulatory in nature, such as manufacture, sale, or possession of deadly weapons, carrying deadly weapons, concealed or openly; furnishing deadly weapons to minors, aliens possessing deadly weapons and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.
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Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking
- Dating Violence—Reference to a violent act; Committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and the existence of the relationship shall be determined based on reporting party’s statement with consideration of the length of the relationship, the type of the relationship, and the frequency of the relationship between the persons involved in the relationship.
- Domestic Violence—Reference to a violent crime; committed by current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim; person sharing a child with the victim; or person cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner; person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred; or person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the crime of violence occurred.
- Stalking —Engaging in a course of conduct (two or more acts by which the stalker directly, indirectly, or through third parties follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates about a person or interferes with his or her property); directed at a specific person; and causes a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others or causes that person to suffer substantial emotional damage. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-report/policy-statements/ | II. Policy Statements:
POLICY ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
The illegal possession and/or use of barbiturates, amphetamines, hallucinogenic compounds, narcotics, and other controlled substances violates state and federal law. SUNY Brockport permits the use of alcoholic beverages on campus by those who comply with state law and who adhere to the rules established by SUNY Brockport. Students living in the SUNY Brockport residence halls or student townhomes and who are 21 years of age or older are allowed to possess and consume alcoholic beverages in their rooms in compliance with state law and consistent with SUNY Brockport regulations pertaining to possession and consumption.
Cannabis and other cannabis products (edibles, concentrates, oils, etc) have been legalized for personal use in NYS, however, they are still defined as controlled substances under the Federal Controlled Substances act. The use, possession, and/or sale of cannabis and cannabis products is prohibited at SUNY Brockport, in compliance with the federal Drug Free Schools act and Drug Free Workplace act.
Members of the campus community who have a question, who need assistance, or have a problem regarding alcohol or other drugs, should contact Hazen Center for Integrated Care, which includes the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center and Health Promotion and Prevention Education. A complete description of alcohol and other drug programs for our campus may be obtained from Hazen Center for Integrated Care. SUNY Brockport’s 2021 Biennial Report (Appendix A) on high-risk drinking and substance abuse prevention, in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Community Act (DFSCA), may be found on SUNY Brockport’s Student Policy Webpage.
On a biennial basis, SUNY Brockport reviews the effectiveness of its drug and alcohol prevention programs, alcohol and other drug policies, and the enforcement of these policies. SUNY Brockport has implemented strategies to improve students’ knowledge about alcohol and other drug use and abuse and the associated health risks, including mandating for all new students, student leaders, and student athletes, the Vector Solutions online educational program, Alcohol EDU. This program contains information on alcohol effects on the brain and body, blood alcohol concentration (BAC), what is in a standard drink, gender-specific education for women, State law and University policy, deconstructing messages from the media on alcohol, responding to alcohol poisoning, and information on campus resources for seeking assistance. SUNY Brockport’s alcohol and other drug policies for students are set forth in The Code of Student Conduct and the On-Campus Housing License. These policies are enforced by the student conduct system.
SUNY Brockport’s Drug and Alcohol Use in the Workplace applies to employees and is enforced by the Office of Human Resources. That policy may be found on the University-wide Policy Webpage.
POLICY ON WEAPONS ON CAMPUS
Firearms and dangerous weapons of any type are not permitted on campus. Intentional use, possession, or sale of firearms or other dangerous weapons by anyone is strictly forbidden and is a violation of state and federal law, as well as a violation of SUNY Brockport’s Code of Student Conduct.
III. Security in Residence Halls
SUNY Brockport’s Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities is committed to providing a safe environment in the residence halls. The University provides students with tips on safety concerns and prevention through brochures, pamphlets, hall meetings, and presentations. While there are many safeguards in place for residence hall students, each student must do their part to ensure a safe and secure environment by adhering to all safety-related policies and procedures.
Residence hall staffing consists of residence hall directors (RDs) who are professional staff members and live and work in each of the residence halls. In addition, a resident assistant (RA) is assigned to almost every floor. An RA is an upper-class student who has received extensive training in the fundamental knowledge areas of residence hall living. The resident directors and resident assistants undergo training in enforcing residence hall safety and security policies and are aware of potential safety hazards and concerns. A resident director is on duty during regular university operating hours and from from 5 pm every evening until 8 am the following morning. Each residence hall also has an RA on duty from 7 pm every evening until 7 am the following morning, with 24 hour on-call coverage throughout weekends and holidays.
Every residence hall student is issued a key card to the main entrance of their residence hall and a key to their room. Students are only granted key card access to their assigned residence hall. All residence halls are locked 24 hours a day. An on-campus telephone is located at the main entrance of each hall so that visitors may contact students for entry. Student night desk attendants are on duty from 8 pm – 3 am. Night desk attendants sit at a desk with a telephone at the front entrance hall to check student IDs and register guests entering the residence hall with their host. All guests are required to have photo identification, or they will not be permitted to enter or remain in the residence hall. Night desk attendants also report any unusual circumstances or situations in the residence hall to the resident assistant on duty, resident director on duty and/or University Police.
III.A. MISSING STUDENT POLICY
Reports of residential students who have been missing for 24 hours or more should be made immediately to University Police and the Office of Residential Life/Living Learning Communities. Each student who resides in an on-campus student housing facility has the option to register a confidential contact person to be notified in the event that the student is determined to be missing. Only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers acting in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have access to this information. Procedures for the collection, maintenance, and authorized dissemination of this contact information will be administered by the Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities. Regardless of whether or not a student has registered a confidential contact, University Police should be notified immediately when any residential student is missing for 24 hours or more. According to the Missing Student Notification Policy for Residential Students, within 24 hours of receiving a report of a missing student, the University will notify the student’s confidential contact (if provided), will notify the parent or guardian of any missing student under the age of 18 who is not emancipated, and will also contact the local area law enforcement agencies. (See Appendix B for the full policy or at the following Webpage. Nothing in this policy precludes the implementation of these procedures in less than 24 hours if circumstances so warrant.
IV. Hate Crimes Prevention
HATE CRIMES AND THE LAW
It is a SUNY Brockport University Policy mandate to protect all members of the SUNY Brockport community by preventing and prosecuting hate crimes that occur within the campus’ jurisdiction, through the enforcement of the Federal Hate Crimes Statistics Act of 1990, modified by the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, and the New York State Hate Crimes Act of 2000 (Penal Law Article 485).
Hate crimes are crimes motivated by the perpetrator’s bias or attitude against an individual victim or group, based on perceived or actual personal characteristics, such as their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Penalties for hate crimes are very serious and range from fines to imprisonment for lengthy periods, depending on the nature of the underlying criminal offense, the use of violence, or previous convictions of the offender. Perpetrators who are students will also be subject to campus disciplinary procedures, where sanctions including conduct dismissal are possible.
A bias incident is not necessarily a hate crime; the incident must have been a crime, and prejudice must have motivated the crime. If you have questions about hate crimes or incidents of bias, you may contact University Police at (585) 395-2226 or the Chief Diversity Officer at (585) 395-5065.
SUNY Brockport also has a Bias Incident Related Reporting System, where students and employees may make a report.
Victims of hate crimes or bias incidents are encouraged to access counseling and support services from the campus as follows: Counseling Center (585) 395-2414 and Health Center (585) 395-2414. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-report/vawa/ | V. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Crimes
V.1. SUNY BROCKPORT’S RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT (VAWA) CRIMES
SUNY Brockport complies with VAWA; the University prohibits offenses of sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, and offers comprehensive programs to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. When an incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking is reported, SUNY Brockport provides the affected person (complainant) with written notice of available options, remedies, and support services. If the person accused is a student, and a hearing is held, the standard of evidence used is “preponderance of the evidence.” SUNY Brockport follows its procedures, as set forth in its Code of Student Conduct and Title IX Grievance Procedure. Additional resources for complainants and respondents (persons accused) may be found at the SUNY Brockport Title IX website and for complainants, at the SUNY Violence Response Resources webpage.
V. 2. PREVENTION AND AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR VAWA CRIMES
SUNY Brockport has ongoing education programs to promote the awareness of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. These education programs include primary prevention and awareness presentations, interactive vignettes, guest speakers, bystander training, and a comprehensive online educational program that is mandated for all incoming students. These education programs may include: A statement that these crimes are prohibited at the University; definitions of consent, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in SUNY Brockport’s jurisdiction; and safe and positive bystander intervention (EagleCHECK). SUNY Brockport mandates that all new students complete two Vector Solutions online modules entitled, Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate Students and AlcoholEDU. These online programs fulfill the federal and state mandates and the NCAA mandates of onboarding educational requirements for new students, student athletes and student leaders regarding sexual violence. New students (first-year and transfer), student leaders, and student athletes are mandated to complete one or more of the Vector Solutions online modules. SUNY Brockport monitors student compliance.
Methods of training and educating students may include, but are not limited to:
- President’s welcome messaging;
- Peer educational programs;
- Online training;
- Social media outreach;
- First-year seminars and transitional courses;
- Course syllabi;
- Faculty teach-ins;
- Institution-wide reading programs;
- Posters, bulletin boards, and other targeted print and email materials;
- Programming surrounding large recurring campus events;
- Guest speakers;
- Partnering with neighboring SUNY and non-SUNY colleges to offer training and education;
- Partnering with State and local community organizations that provide outreach, support, crisis intervention, counseling, and other resources to victims/survivors of crimes to offer training and education. Partnerships may also be used to educate community organizations about the resources and remedies available on campus for students and employees seeking services; and
- Outreach and partnering with local businesses that attract students to advertise and educate about these policies.
The purpose of this education is prevention and to reduce the risk to students who may be victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking and to educate them about the SUNY Brockport resources.
SUNY Brockport also provides in-person and online training to faculty and staff about their obligations to report dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking if it occurs to their students and/or employees and how to report if they are victims of the same type of conduct.
V. 3. RISK REDUCTION INFORMATION
SUNY Brockport also educates the campus community on ways to recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and how to avoid potential attacks, when there is a risk of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, as a means of risk reduction. It also provides information about SUNY Brockport’s disciplinary procedures.
Although SUNY Brockport and the Village of Brockport both generally enjoy safe environments, no area is totally immune from crime. Therefore, students should take precautions to protect themselves and their property. Some safety tips are as follows:
- Do not walk alone, especially after dark; always try to walk in a group or with a friend. If this is not possible and you are located on campus, call (585) 395-SAFE (7233) for a campus escort. If you are in the Village, consider using the “Eagle Run” shuttle service. For more information visit the Parking and Transportation services.
- Know the locations of campus “Blue-Light” telephones. Each phone is a direct line to the University Police and may prove to be invaluable in the event of an emergency, when seconds count. View a map of “Blue Light” locations.
- Always close and lock your door when you are sleeping or leaving your residence, even if only for a few minutes. This applies whether you live on-campus or off.
- Lock your vehicle every time you park it and secure all valuables out of sight.
- Protect your identity – safeguard your credit card numbers, PIN’s, social security number, address, date of birth, etc. Give this information only to persons whom you know to be authorized.
- If you reside on-campus, participate in Community Policing and other campus crime prevention programs offered by University Police. If you reside in the Village, contact the Brockport Police for information regarding their crime prevention efforts.
- Be aware of your surroundings and of anything that appears unusual. Report suspicious conditions immediately to the police. On-campus, call University Police at (585) 395-2222 and off-campus, call the Brockport Police at 9-1-1. Be sure to program these numbers into your cell phone or use the Eagle Guardian App.
- Remember that alcohol and other drugs adversely affect judgment and behavior, and their use is frequently related to incidents of sexual assault.
In addition, the Eagle Guardian app allows students to rapidly provide information about themselves to Brockport’s University Police during an emergency. By building a personal profile, information can be immediately accessed by University Police dispatchers, if necessary. Eagle Guardian can also provide University Police with GPS coordinates from a student’s phone (if available), which can decrease response time and allow first responders to locate a student, if the student is not able to provide their location.
V. 4. SANCTIONS FOR VAWA CRIMES
If a student is found responsible, following a final determination of SUNY Brockport’s disciplinary procedure, for cases of sexual assault (non-consensual sexual contact or fondling/non-consensual sexual intercourse or rape), dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, the following sanctions or protective measures may be imposed:
Official warning; Loss of Privileges or Interim Measures, which may include a no-contact order, removal/re-assignment of housing; Discretionary Sanction, which may include counseling; Conduct Probation for one semester, conduct probation for two semesters, conduct probation for three semesters, conduct probation for four semesters; Conduct Suspension for one semester, conduct suspension for two semesters, conduct suspension for three semesters, conduct suspension for four semesters; and Conduct Dismissal.
For students found responsible for Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse or Rape, the only available disciplinary actions are: 1) Conduct Suspension with possible additional requirements; or 2) Conduct Dismissal.
V. 5. PROCEDURES FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING
SUNY Brockport employs a collaborative effort to provide persons who report domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking with written information about their options to make a complaint, assistance in notifying law enforcement if the complainant chooses, as well as the option to decline to notify authorities. Complainants will also be provided information about campus and community support services, about their rights, the availability of supportive measures, including no contact orders, and SUNY Brockport’s responsibility to assist them in obtaining orders of protection, if one is desired.
- Evidence preservation and collection: In order to best preserve evidence, victims are informed that they should avoid showering, washing, changing clothes, combing hair, drinking, eating, or doing anything to alter physical appearance until after a physical exam has been completed. It is recommended that victims seek medical attention as soon as possible at Strong West Emergency Department in Brockport or Strong Memorial Hospital Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Center, Rochester, both of which perform sexual assault forensic exams (rape kits). It is recommended that victims bring a full change of clothing, because clothing worn at the time of the sexual assault may be kept as evidence. If victims choose not to seek emergency medical care, it is strongly recommended that they follow up with a primary care provider. Students may seek medical services at Hazen Health Center, but the clinical staff cannot collect evidence or complete a sexual assault forensic exam.
- Reporting: Victims may report crimes to University Police, Lathrop Hall, (585) 395-2226. If a sexual assault occurred off-campus, victims are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report the crime. Other on-campus reporting options are to the Title IX Coordinator at (585) 395-5066 or Deputy Coordinator at (585)395-5042, or the Office of Student Conduct at (585)395-2122. Victims may confidentially report a crime to Hazen Center for Integrated Care (Health Center and Counseling Center, (585) 395-2414) and RESTORE (Sexual Assault Service) at (585) 546-2777, a 24/7 hotline service. Those impacted by dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, may also contact Willow Domestic Violence Center at (585) 222-SAFE, A 24/7 hotline service.
V.6. COMPLAINANT/VICTIM/SURVIVOR BILL OF RIGHTS
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing options, support, and assistance to complainants/victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking to ensure that they are able to participate in university-wide and campus programs, activities, and employment. All students receive an annual notice of the Students’ Bill of Rights, required by New York State Education Law Article 129-B. In addition, Students’ Bill of Rights posters are posted in buildings all over campus, including residential halls, academic buildings, and the Seymour Student Union. Students who may be victims of sexual violence are advised that they have reporting options, which include: a) reporting confidentially to medical providers or counselors at Hazen Center for Integrated Care; b) reporting to law enforcement; or c) reporting to the Title IX Coordinator or the Office of Student Conduct. (Law enforcement and the Offices of Student Conduct and Title IX are not confidential.) Students are also informed they have the right not report an incident to the University or law enforcement. Students may also file an anonymous report. Students are informed they have the right to be free from retaliation and to receive supportive measures from the University. All complainants/victims/survivors have these rights, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction, and regardless of whether the crime or violation occurs on campus, off campus, or while studying abroad.
Statement of Victims’ Rights (Clery Act Victims’ Bill of Rights)
- Victims have the right to choose counseling and medical treatment, and to prosecute and report their case through the campus conduct system and/or the off-campus court system. They also have the right to refuse all of these options without reproach from any SUNY Brockport personnel.
- Victims have the right to be treated with dignity and to have their reports taken seriously by campus personnel.
- Victims of crimes have the right to be reasonably free from intimidation and harm.
- SUNY Brockport personnel are encouraged to inform all victims that they are not responsible for crimes committed against them.
- Victims will be made aware of appropriate student services, including counseling.
- Victims are entitled to the same support opportunities available to the accused in a campus disciplinary proceeding.
- If the accused is prohibited from contacting the victim or entering the victim’s residence, the victim will be notified that the ban is in effect.
- Any victim who does not wish to remain in their current residence hall or class section may be granted a transfer to other housing or another class section, if available.
- The victim and the accused have the right to information regarding the status of their conduct case.
V. 7. SUNY BROCKPORT’S DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
SUNY Brockport’s disciplinary procedures are contained in the Code of Student Conduct for students, Discrimination Complaint Procedures, for employees. If jurisdiction of a complaint of sex discrimination falls within the Title IX regulations, then the Title IX Grievance Policy applies to both students and employees. Both the student conduct system and the employee grievance process provide a fair, prompt, and impartial process from the initial stages of filing a report/complaint, through the investigation, and the final outcome of the case. SUNY Brockport provides training on an annual basis to University officials who are responsible for investigating complaints of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Trainings may include information on how to conduct an investigation, how to interview, using trauma-informed techniques, and how to ensure due process to the parties throughout the student conduct and hearing process, while ensuring safety and promoting accountability.
Following an allegation or report of a Clery crime of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking, SUNY Brockport may offer supportive measures, such as a no-contact order; alternative housing, academic support; notice to faculty; assistance with work situations; and/or safety escort services.
Complainants and respondents under the Student Conduct and Title IX Grievance process are entitled to the same opportunities to have an advisor of their choice present at all conduct meetings and during a hearing. Both parties may choose an advisor of their choice or opt to use a university-trained advisor or other advisor.
The disciplinary processes available for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking involves an investigation and investigative report. If a hearing is held, both parties will receive written notice simultaneously of the outcome of the conduct hearing, appeal procedures, any change in the result before it becomes final, and when the result will become final. SUNY Brockport makes every effort to complete investigations and hearings in a thorough and timely manner. The evidentiary standard in all cases is preponderance of the evidence.
V. 8. CONFIDENTIALITY
Personally identifiable information about victims will not be included in any publicly available record-keeping, including the reporting and disclosure of crime statistics.
V. 9. WRITTEN NOTIFICATIONS TO STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND VICTIMS OF VAWA CRIMES
For Students and Employees: When a student or employee reports they have been a victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, whether the alleged offense occurred on or off campus, the University will provide the student or employee with a written explanation of their rights and options.
For Survivors/Victims: SUNY Brockport provides written notification to victims regarding rights and options, including: Available and existing on- and off-campus services such as counseling, medical, mental health, available and applicable institutional disciplinary procedures, an explanation of those procedures; Clery reporting and disclosure; and reasonable and available options and assistance with changing academic, living, and working situations, regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to law enforcement.
Disclosure of Disciplinary Proceeding Outcome: SUNY Brockport discloses the written results of the outcome of any disciplinary proceeding to both the complainant and respondent simultaneously, appeal procedures, any change in the result before it becomes final, and when the result will become final.
V. 10 SEXUAL CRIMES INFORMATION
As is required by law, information concerning any registered sex offender who has an affiliation with SUNY Brockport due to employment or student status is available upon request by contacting the Chief of University Police located in Lathrop Hall or by phone at (585) 395-2226. Information concerning other registered sex offenders who reside in New York State is available by accessing the Department of Criminal Justice Services’ website. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/safety-tips/ | Although we enjoy a safe campus, no area is totally immune from crime; precautions should always be taken to protect yourself and your property.
- Do not walk alone, especially after dark. If you can’t walk with a friend, call (585) 395-SAFE (2733) to request an escort. SafeRide escort service is provided daily between the hours of 8 pm and 2 am.
- Know the locations of campus “Blue Light” telephones. Each phone is a direct line to University Police and invaluable in the event of an emergency, when seconds count.
- Alcohol and other drugs adversely affect judgment and behavior and their use is frequently related to incidents of sexual assault.
- Always close and LOCK your Residence Hall room, when you are sleeping or leaving it, even if only for a few minutes.
- LOCK your vehicle every time you park it and secure all valuables out of sight.
- Protect your identity by safeguarding your credit card numbers, PINs, social security number, address, date of birth, etc. Give this information ONLY to persons you know to be authorized.
- Participate in “Operation ID”, “Community Policing” and other campus crime prevention programs.
- Be aware of your surroundings and of anything that appears unusual. Report suspicious conditions immediately to University Police, (585) 395 2226. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/sexual-assault/ | Sexual Assault and the Law
SUNY Brockport has programs to protect all members of the University community from sexual assault, including programs for prevention and prosecution of crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the University Police.
Educational Programs
University Police and student development staff provide programs promoting awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and sex offenses during New Student Orientation and throughout the academic year.
Allegations of sexual assault or rape occurring on campus should be reported as soon as possible to University Police, (585) 395-2222. Off campus incidents should be reported to the Brockport Police Department or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department by calling 9-1-1.
Efforts are made to ensure the confidentiality of all reports, except as required to investigate the alleged offenses. University authorities may issue a safety alert to the University community, depending on the circumstances of the crime. Victims may choose criminal prosecution, a referral to the student conduct system, or both.
Members of the campus community may report criminal incidents to:
- University Police at (585) 395-2222
- Title IX Coordinator Denine Carr can be reached at (585) 395-5066
- Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at (585) 395-2137
- Office of Student Affairs at (585) 395-5990
- Student Conduct Coordinator at (585) 395-5196
- Student Health Center at (585) 395-2414
- Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities at (585) 395-2122
- Counseling Center at (585) 395-2207
- Helpline at (585) 395-2796
Victims also can report a crime on a voluntary, confidential basis. Reports of this nature are filed with the University Police for information purposes only, but there is no formal investigation. Counseling Center professionals, who are informed by persons they are counseling of the commission of a crime, may also inform that person that crimes can be reported to the Office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the University’s crime statistics only.
If You’re a Victim of Sexual Assault
- Report the assault to the police immediately. Call (585) 395-2222 on campus, or 9-1-1 off campus. Police cannot investigate the incident as a crime unless you file a formal report. Reporting a crime initiates an investigation but does not obligate you to pursue a criminal prosecution.
- Go to a hospital emergency room as soon as possible. (Evidence can be collected several hours after an attack, but its value may be diminished.) Do not wash, change clothing or otherwise “clean up.” Bring a full change of clothing because clothes worn at the time of the attack may be kept as evidence.
- Follow-up medical care is crucially important. You may need tests for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
- Numerous campus and community support and referral resources are available to help you. These services may be accessed through the police, hospital emergency departments or any of the University offices listed above. |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/student-patrol/ | The Student Patrol program allows students work in the Law Enforcement field and gain valuable life experience while assisting University Police in maintaining a safe and secure campus.
Student Patrol Responsibilities Include:
- Campus foot patrol
- Building lock ups
- Safe ride
- Library security
- Assist special events on campus such as the spring concert and various late night programs
Interested in Student Patrol?
CONTACT UNIVERSITY POLICE STUDENT PATROL LIAISON:
Lt. James Barnes
(585) 395-2226
jbarnes@brockport.edu |
support | university-police | https://www2.brockport.edu/support/university-police/weekly-reports/ | The weekly incident reports show the activity/calls for service of University Police for the indicated time period (weekly) and are not updated once they are posted to the website. An up-to-date Daily Crime Log, which will contain any additional information or disposition of the incident after the posting to the website may be obtained at the University Police Dispatch Office located in Lathrop Hall.
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