New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter V - State University of New York
Subchapter D - Code of Standards and Procedures for the Administration and Operation of Community Colleges under the Program of State University of New York
Part 601 - Initial Organization Of A Community College
Section 601.4 - Multiple campus locations
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Definitions (pursuant to Education Law, section 207 and State Education Department Regulations, Part 54, section 50.1 ).
(b) Exceptions (pursuant to Ed CR 54.2). The following shall not be subject to the provisions of subdivision (a) of this section:
(c) Support services. The services normally afforded to students and faculty at the principal campus center shall also be afforded to students and faculty in off-campus credit activities, to the greatest extent possible. This includes appropriate instructional facilities: access to library resources, access to advisement, financial aid, counseling and other support services, and procedures for faculty hiring, orientation, evaluation and participation.
(d) Application process. Application forms, guidelines and assistance with pursuing extension center or branch campus approval should be obtained from the office of the SUNY Provost.
(e) Establishment procedure. The establishment of branch campuses or extension centers for an institution shall be considered by the SUNY trustees for approval and incorporation in the master plan when:
(f) Programs, certificates and degrees. Organized for-credit academic programs at branch campuses shall be evaluated and accredited as institutional operations on their own merits, in accordance with the policies and procedures of SUNY and the relevant regional accrediting agency. Graduates of programs of multiple campus community colleges shall be granted certificates and degrees by the college trustees upon the recommendation of the principal campus faculty and administration, in consultation with the faculty and administration of the branch campus.
(g) Budget procedure. Any college establishing a branch campus pursuant to this section may submit a separate operating budget for each such campus for the organization year and the first two fiscal years in which students are enrolled. For each fiscal year thereafter, the college shall submit a single consolidated operating budget for all its campus locations.
(h) The chancellor or designee may develop and issue appropriate guidelines and procedures for the implementation of this section.
(i) Community college service area. Where the location of a branch campus, extension center or extension site is outside of the local sponsorship area, the provisions of subsequent section 601.5 of this Part shall apply.