Legal Service

The Student Government at Utica has arranged for a local attorney to meet with students, by appointment, to discuss legal concerns. Students may email Cheri Elfante, SGU Office Manager at arnoldc1@sunypoly.edu to schedule an appointment with the attorney.

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Genesis Group

The Genesis Group is a grass roots organization that unites individuals and organizations working to advance regional economic, social and cultural interest, and to foster regional unity and cooperation in the Mohawk Valley.

The Genesis Group is responsible for the ‘College Welcome Initiative’ that offers discounts to college students in the Mohawk Valley area. It also lists a variety of events available to college students in the area. The Genesis Group is responsible for the ‘Sangertown Loves College Students’ event that SUNY Poly has participated in the past.

Genesis Group Website: www.thegenesisgroup.org
College Welcome Intiative: www.collegewelcome.org/
Genesis Group Facebook Page: Genesis Group
Discounts for College Students: www.thegenesisgroup.org/college_town/wsi_new.php
Calendar of College Events: www.thegenesisgroup.org/calendar/collegecalendar.php

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Student Accessibility Services

Students with disabilities often face tough challenges when coming to college, more so than students without disabilities. The SUNY Polytechnic Institute Student Accessibility Services is more than happy to help and hear the grievances of any student with disabilities. Please contact SAS@sunypoly.edu

The following is excerpted from the SUNY Poly Student Accessibility Services department:

Students with disabilities are welcome at SUNY Poly.
The Student Accessibility Services Office is located in the Cayan Library, Room L145

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.
Email: SAS@sunypoly.edu
Phone: (315) 792-7170

Any current or prospective student may contact our office to discuss potential academic accommodations. Typical accommodations include extended time for testing, testing in a quiet location, textbooks in alternate format, and others as determined by the nature of the disability. These accommodations must be supported by documentation from outside sources, such as a recent psychological evaluation or medical report that clearly identifies the nature of your disability and the impact of your disability or treatment upon learning. (SUNY Poly is not responsible for providing  evaluation or funding to complete the needed documentation.)

The Student Accessibility Services will assist with requesting the required documentation or exploring resources that may provide testing or documentation. Once documentation is received, a plan is developed that can be shared with faculty. This plan does not disclose the nature of the disability, although many students have found that discussing their circumstances with faculty can be helpful.

Accommodations are implemented to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 (subsection E) of the Rehabilitation Act. The intent of which is to provide access for otherwise qualified persons. SUNY Poly is not required to lower or substantially modify essential academic requirements, or make modifications that would fundamentally alter the nature of a service, program, or activity or that would result in an undue financial or administrative burden. Additionally, accommodation plans must be updated each semester.

The Student Accessibility Services is happy to advocate or coordinate with outside service providers, by student request and with written consent to communicate. Parents should be aware that legal rights and responsibilities change from high school to the college, both in terms of the type of support provided and in terms of parental involvement in the process. Students are solely responsible for self-identifying and following up with our office for any needs that they may have. Any student who wishes to have our office communicate with a parent must sign a written consent for permission to communicate.

The Student Accessibility Services is a resource for NYS voter registration forms and encourages all students to take advantage of their right to be a voice in our political process.

The Student Accessibility Services at SUNY Poly is a National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) voter registration site.