Office of Campus & Student Life

Student Activities and Programming

North Country Community College is fully committed to the belief that student development in social, cultural, athletic and recreational areas is an important part of the college experience. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular programs such as student government, clubs, intramurals, college activities and workshops. All extra-curricular programs are designed to foster this development. The Office of Campus and Student Life is always eager to work with students who have ideas for programs and activities.

Student Government 

Career Services

Transfer Services

Wellness Services

Parking

Safety and Security

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

Contact the Office of Campus & Student Life Staff:

Bobbie Karp - Director of Campus & Student Life: 518-891-2915 ext.204

Ashley Andrews - Assistant Director of Campus & Student Life: 518-891-2915 ext.215

Bruce Kelly - Malone Campus Coordinator of Campus & Student Life: 518-483-4550 ext.226

Bella Doolittle - Ticonderoga Coordinator of Campus & Student Life: 518-585-4454 ext.2203

Safety and Security

We all can play a role in promoting campus safety. Alert the Office of Campus and Student Life or the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services in the event you witness or hear anything that is of concern to you. We will listen. Don't assume information has reached necessary personnel from others. Communicate with college officials!

An Incident Report Form should be completed in the event an incident occurs on campus, at the residence halls, clinicals or college sponsored events. Examples include but are not limited to personal injury, vehicle or property damage, theft, or disruptive behavior. Go to your electronic portal to view and complete the Incident Report Form. Hard copies of the form are available from the Office of Campus and Student Life.

Critical information will be posted throughout campus, and electronically via the college web site and electronic portal. Mass notification will also take place via your college email account. On a regular basis, it is important to access your Student Portal and student email to ensure receipt of up to date information impacting you and the campus community.

Safety Tips

Cancellation of Classes

Cancellation of classes due to severe weather is rare. Each student must decide whether the conditions are safe to drive to and from the College. If a student decides not to attend classes due to inclement weather, it is the student's responsibility to contact the faculty member to make up all missed work.

In the event the college is closed due to weather or safety related incidents, the following communication resources can be accessed for information:

INTERNET  www.nccc.edu

Visit our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/NCCC-Campus-and-Student-Life/133089579359?ref=nf

RADIO STATIONS 

WNBZ       1240AM  (Saranac Lake)

WSLK        106.3 FM (Saranac Lake)

WLPW       105.5 AM (Lake Placid)

WIRD         920 AM (Lake Placid)

WSLP        93.3 FM (Lake Placid/Tupper Lake/Saranac Lake)

NCPR         North Country Public Radio

WICY        1490 AM (Malone)

WIPS        1250 AM (Ticonderoga)

TELEVISION

WPTZ       Channel 5

Parking Policy

Visitors are welcome to park in any location. In advance or when you arrive, request a temporary parking permit from a college representative. Temporary permits will only be valid for the date and vehicle for which it is originally issued.

Designated parking applies to weekdays during the academic calendar from 7:30am - 4:00pm. For students and employees, parking is permitted only in areas marked or signed as parking spaces and zoned appropriately for the permit being displayed. Vehicles parked on campus without a permit, or parked in an area where the permit is not valid will be ticketed. A campus map outlining parking is distributed when parking permits are issued. Maps are also posted around campus. Please note designated parking.

Parking permits are required and must be displayed on all student and employee vehicles including motorcycles. Students and employees may register up to three vehicles. Go to the college's electronic portal to register. Once the vehicle(s) are electronically registered, parking decals can be picked up from the Office of Campus and Student Life.

Residential students are required to park thier vehicles at the Residence Halls or in designated "Open Parking" on weekdays between the hours of 7:30am and 4:00pm. Violators will be ticketed.

Handicapped ParkingStudents, staff and visitors accessing handicapped parking must have the required disabled placard or license plate. For additional information contact the Office of the ADA 504 Coordinator at the Saranac Lake campus. Branch campus personnel and students should contact the Office of Campus & Student Life. Necessary vehicle information will be recorded and a special parking permit may be issued for a specified period of time. A physician's certification is necessary to verify eligibility for handicapped parking. The physician's certification should clearly state the nature of the disability and specify the anticipated length of disability.

Parking Ticket Appeal

Any person who receives a parking citation who believes there are reasons to appeal the ticket may file a written appeal. The Parking Ticket Appeals form must be completed and submitted to the Office of Campus and Student Life during working hours and within five business days of the date of the ticket. Your appeal will be considered and you will be notified of the result.

Click here for a Parking Ticket Appeal Form.

The following reasons are NOT acceptable grounds for dismissing a parking ticket:

• Lack of knowledge of the Parking Regulations;
• Inability to find a proper parking space/no parking space available;
• Inclement weather;
• Late for class;
• No permit displayed/failure to obtain proper permit;
• Permit used by another person/operation of the vehicle by another person;
• Failure of security officer to ticket previously for similar offense;
• Disagreement with the Parking Regulations.
• Forgetting to Display Permit.

Counseling

In the event of a mental health or physical emergency, call 911.

The college refers students to a local support network. For referral information, contact your Office of Campus and Student Life representative.

Children on Campus

As an institution of higher learning, focused primarily on the needs of adult registered students, North Country Community College desires to maintain a collegial atmosphere conducive to learning. In order to comply with safety and health regulations, the children of guests, students and/or employees of the College and their children are required to comply with the following:

1. Only registered students may attend credit bearing and non-credit classes. Some Lifelong Learning children's programs may require the presence of a parent or guardian;
2. All minors under the age of 18 attending any sanctioned activity deemed appropriate for children, present in any College venue, must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times;
3. Employees of the College are prohibited from bringing children to offices and other areas where day-to-day business of the College is conducted. This includes work-study employees acting in the performance of their duties.

The College recognizes that childcare is an important issue in the lives of its guests, students and employees. Parent and guardians are encouraged to seek reference information for appropriate childcare from the Director of Campus and Student Life at 1-888-TRY-NCCC, etc.204.

Dining

Saranac Lake Campus: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks are provided in the Connector. Regularly planned meals are provided for individual purchase or through a debit meal plan.

Health and Mental Health Services

North Country Community College does not maintain or provide on-campus health and/or mental health services. Students requesting or requiring medical or mental health assistance are encouraged to seek assistance by contacting local medical/mental health professionals or their family physician. The Office of Campus and Student Life provides information on medical and mental health services available in the community.

In the event of an emergency, the College will work with local emergency response professionals. Notification will be made to the emergency contact listed with the College. In the event a student is reported missing, the College will institute procedures for a missing person.

In case of accident, all full-time students are covered under the College's mandatory accident insurance program. Optional insurance coverage for illness is available at an additional cost. Students using a private physician service should be prepared to satisfy their financial obligations to the physician by cash or through individual or family health insurance programs.

Special Accommodations Program

North Country Community College offers services that provide support and assistance to students with disabilities during their college career. The ADA/504 Coordinator is responsible for assisting students with identified disabled students in identifying their needs and arranging for reasonable accommodations through college services and governmental/community agencies. Services and equipment available are tutoring, adaptive equipment, individualized learning strategies and personal and career counseling. Questions should be directed to ADA/504 Coordinator at 518-891-2915 ext. 271.