Sponsor Teacher Information
The State University of New York at Potsdam and the Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification appreciates all of our cooperating teachers that agree to sponsor a student teacher each semester. The knowledge you have accumulated throughout your years in education and dedication to teaching, combined with your willingness to share these diverse experiences, is invaluable and appreciated by our students. Because of your commitment to continuing to partnership with us, teacher preparation is stronger at SUNY Potsdam.
Confidential Disclosure Options
The State University of New York wants you to get the information and support you need regardless of whether you would like to move forward with a report of sexual violence to campus officials or to law enforcement. You may want to talk with someone about something that you observed or experienced, even if you are not sure that the behavior constitutes sexual violence. A conversation where questions can be answered is far superior to keeping something to yourself. Confidentiality varies, and this document is aimed at helping you understand how confidentiality applies to di
Students' Bill of Rights
The State University of New York and SUNY Potsdam are committed to providing options, support and assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in College/University-wide and campus programs, activities, and employment.
Important Resources
The State University of New York and SUNY Potsdam wants you to get the information and support you need regardless of whether you would like to move forward with a report of sexual violence to campus officials or law enforcement. You may want to talk with someone about something that you observed or experienced, even if you are not sure that the behavior constitutes sexual violence. A conversation where questions can be answered is far superior to keeping something to yourself.
Political Activities
The State University encourages you to exercise your constitutional right to vote and support the political party and candidate of your choice. You should be aware, however, that if your position is one which is funded by federal monies, any political activities you pursue may be subject to the provisions of the Federal Hatch Act.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The State University of New York at Potsdam has established an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to oversee the responsible use of animals in university research and instructional activities.
SUNY Potsdam Announces Historic $5.25M Gift for Applied Learning
The State University of New York at Potsdam has received the largest gift commitment in the College’s 201-year history. Donald (Hon. ’54) and Kathryn Kofoed Lougheed ’54 have pledged $5.25 million to support applied learning initiatives at SUNY Potsdam. With a combination of deferred and outright gifts, the new commitment represents the largest donation the College has ever received.
IRB Policies
The State University of New York at Potsdam Institutional Review Board was established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects.