Student & Academic Life: Dean's Office
Dr. Stanley Bucholc, (sbucholc@fsc.edu),
Dean of Student & Academic Life
Kathleen Gillberg, (kgillberg@fsc.edu),
Administrative Assistant
Hammond Campus Center, Main Floor
(978) 665-3130
The Student and Academic Life Office works to provide an optimal
campus environment to enhance students' ability to earn both in
and out of the classroom. An active partner in the Fitchburg State
College education process, the office supports a campus community
dedicated to learning, cooperation and the development of personal
skills, goals and ethical standards of behavior. The Student and
Academic Life office coordinates the following programs and services.
Student Handbook
2008-2009 (PDF)
Emergency Student Loans
Students may apply for emergency student loans for non-college,
unanticipated expenses. The interest-free loans are available for
up to $100 and must be repaid within two months. All requests are
reviewed on an individual basis.
Withdrawing from Fitchburg State College
Students wishing to take a leave of absence or withdraw from the
college should begin the process at the Office Student & Academic
Life. Students will meet with the Student & Academic Life staff
to discuss options for returning and to complete necessary paperwork.
Refer to the Withdrawal from the College section of the Student
Handbook or the Fitchburg State College Catalog.
New Student and Family Orientation Programs
The Orientation program at Fitchburg State College is designed
to assist students in making the transition to college. The orientation
program addresses new students' needs from a holistic point of view,
taking into consideration the intellectual, emotional, physical,
social and spiritual dimensions of the student. The program is divided
into two parts. The summer program focuses on testing, academic
advising and registration for classes. The fall program consists
of a variety of programs and activities designed to make students
aware of the broad range of services available to them, introduce
them to campus life and help them develop a feeling and identity
with Fitchburg State College.
Complementing the orientation program for students is the family
orientation program geared to providing family members of students
with valuable information about the college, as well as tips for
easing students' and parents' transition to Fitchburg State College.
Fall/Summer Orientation
Student Discipline System
The Student Discipline Systems are coordinated by the Student and
Academic Life Office.
Described in detail in the Student Handbook, the student discipline system supports a college community of respect for the rights of others and a healthy living and learning environment for all students.
Student Academic Standing
At the end of each term, the office coordinates the listing and
notification of students named to the President's List and Dean's
List. The office also coordinates the review, listing and notification
of students placed on probation, suspension or dismissal based on
academic performance. Appeals regarding academic standing are addressed
to the dean.
Academic Policy Waiver Requests
Requests or appeals of academic policies identified in the college
catalog and issues or concerns related to classes or department
polices are addressed in the Office of Student and Academic Life.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requests
Each year, the financial aid office reviews credit and grade point
average compliance relative to financial aid regulations. Letters
are forwarded to students not in compliance with current regulations.
Financial aid compliance SAP waiver request are reviewed by the
dean.
Sexual Assault Protocol
This protocol defines and coordinates the efforts of various campus
departments in order to provide a
caring and effective institutional response to the student who reports
having been sexually assaulted. Such
definition and coordination is intended to make the institutional
response “more than the sum of its parts”
for the benefit of the survivor of sexual assault and the community
at large.
Sexual
Assault Protocol and Sexual Assault Tracking Report
(PDF - approx. 378K)
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