Benefits
New Employee Benefit information: Review benefit programs and consider deadlines to apply New employees have a waiting period before their health, dental & vision insurances begin. Please choose your respective benefit summary for information on these waiting periods and more. Enrollment in health insurance and retirement must be done within 30 days of your start date.
Certificate in Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics
New microcredential program at the Crane School of Music!The Certificate in Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIRT) Basics is designed for music educators and other musicians seeking professional development in the basics of instrument repair, or those interested in exploring instrument repair technology as a potential career. Instrument repair and maintenance is essential to the sustainability of any school music program.
Central Printing
New Online Order System Register at www.myorderdesk.com/potsdam. Once registered, you can place all of your requests for proofs and printing in this portal. Please attach your artwork files in the order system.
Instructor Drops (for Faculty)
There are new policies related to initiating an Instructor Drop for Undergraduate and Graduate students who have not attended your class(es) thus far.
Ignite Program
This new program provides students with the chance to become acclimated to campus before the beginning of the fall semester!Ignite students will move into their residence halls a day early, explore specific campus resources and discuss the nuanced differences between high school and college by interacting with staff and current OAS students. This program is available for students taking in-person classes only.
Request Accommodations
New System for AccommodationsThe Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) has transitioned to the disability accommodation management system, Accommodate. All student accommodation requests and accommodation notifications to faculty will now take place through your Accommodate portal. For questions about using Accommodate, please contact the Office of Accommodative Services at (315) 267-3267.
Windows to the World
New York City throbs with a palpable energy, not easy to describe, but unforgettable when felt. The clamor of the subways and music of different languages refuse to leave the ears even after one has left the city behind, and the swirls of color and culture etch a permanent residence in the mind’s eye—reminders of limitless possibility.
Safety Guidelines
New York State's Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act provides that the same safety and health standards that apply to workers in the private sector apply to employees in the public sector. SUNY complies with these safety and health standards by furnishing its employees with a job and workplace free from recognized hazards and by providing responsible and adequate protection to the lives and safety of its staff.
Employee Assistance Program
The New York State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential assessment and referral service for New York State government employees and their family members who need assistance with personal problems or concerns that may be affecting their work performance or overall well-being.1-800-822-02442 Empire State Plaza, 11th Floor,Albany, NY 12223Email: nyseap@eap.ny.gov
Experience
New York State Longitudinal Post-School Indicators Study Since 1996, PIAR has received funding from the New York State Education Department.