Welcome to Your Campus Community Hub!
Beyond academic accommodations, our office is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant campus experience at SUNY Potsdam. This space is designed for you. Explore our campus sensory locations and private study rooms, connect with your peers through our OAC student advisory group, or check out practical study strategies and essential campus resources. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to focus, student leadership opportunities, or tools for academic success, you belong here.
Below is a list of resources and opportunities for students registered with OAS.
Looking for ways to get involved?
Consider joining our student-led advisory group called OAC, which stands for Openness, Accessibility, and Community. Members meet at least twice a semester to plan and carry out activities with the goal of improving the experience for individuals with disabilities at SUNY Potsdam.
Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Sticker and poster campaigns
- Raising awareness about disability-related issues, including mental health
- Bringing engaging speakers to campus
- Providing focused feedback on accessibility
Active members wear the OAC Graduation Stole to honor their effort and commitment.
To learn more about the group or receive an Outlook invite to our next meeting, please contact Jacob Hammond at hammonjc@potsdam.edu, or visit room 140 in Sisson Hall.
The Office of Accommodative Services(OAS) is proud to establish the Inclusive Excellence Award, a student-led initiative recognizing faculty and staff who work to create and practice a culture of access and inclusion.
This award honors individuals who have positively impacted their semester (fall and/or spring) and illustrated a commitment to accessibility on campus.
Nominees receive letters of thanks from OAS, along with an Inclusive Excellence Certificate of Recognition.
2025 – 2026 Award Winners
- Sheryl Scales
- Holly Marcolina
- Tracy Wanamaker
- Jessica Heffner
- Deanne M. Strong
Nomination Letter Comments
"Dr. Scales has had a profoundly positive impact on my experience at SUNY Potsdam by creating a classroom environment where every student feels genuinely welcomed, valued, and supported."
"Professor Marcolina has shown to me that teaching students is not always talking at them but letting them also explore the history we are learning in all different ways. She never made me feel less than when I needed my laptop or iPad to be able to take notes or needing to have some extra time with test….."
"Professor Wanamaker's initiative in reaching out to me about my accommodations and her emphasis on providing whatever supports she could make, made me feel very safe and valued in her classroom."
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Accommodative Services at oas@potsdam.edu.