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GRIEVANCES
If you feel that your academic rights have been violated, you may exercise the
academic appeals procedure. This procedure is detailed in
Students’ Rights and
Responsibilities
on pg. 109. Call 914-606-6733 for more information or visit the
Acting Director of Student Development in the Student Center, Room 219.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Full-time students are automatically covered for Basic Accident Medical Expense Benefits.
Part-time students are covered while participating in activities required of them by the
college on or off campus. Full-time students (12 credits or more) or part-time students (with
at least 6 credits) presently not covered under any health plan, may enroll in the Voluntary
Student Sickness insurance plan. Go to
or call 1-800-734-9326 for more
information.
HEALTH SERVICES
Health services are available at no additional cost at the Student Health Center (SHC), in
the Student Center Building, Room 112. Services include minor first aid, over-the-counter
medications, blood pressure testing, accurate height and weight measuring, and feminine
hygiene needs. Wellness and health counseling are offered, as well as health educational
programs throughout the school year. Private resting areas with cots are available if you do
not feel well while on campus. College health personnel also assist with acute illness and
injuries that occur on campus.
REPORT ANY CAMPUS EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY TO THE CAMPUS EMERGENCY
NUMBER AT 6-911. THEY WILL CONTACT THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER.
Notify the SHC if you are absent three or more days due to illness, injury, or a death in the
family. If possible, make the call yourself. SHC personnel will ask for information that only
you may know, such as your professors’ names.
The SHC also validates immunization data that you are required to provide before attending
classes (see
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
).
Students enrolled in any Health Sciences
curricula must submit annual health reports and physical exams to the SHC, before
August 1/December 1 for the fall and spring semesters respectively.
While on campus, you may need to be contacted if one of your dependents (child, elderly
parent) is sick or injured. If you are concerened about this, you may leave your class
schedule for each semester at the SHC, and use 914-606-6610 as the number where you
can be contacted in case of emergency.
POLICIES &
General Info
Did you know that more than 400 community volunteers
help with college projects including mentoring programs?
The SHC is open 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, Monday through Thursday; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on
Friday; and Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during the fall and spring semesters.
HONORS PROGRAM
The Honors Programwelcomes highlymotivated students with strong academic records and
a love of learning.The benefits of the program include merit scholarships special recognition
at commencement, enhanced transfer opportunities, and the excitement and intensity of
special seminars with talented professors. Through Philosophia, the student organization
of the program, Honors students attend off-campus excursions and attend cultural events;
they also plan and lead the Abeles Dialogues in the spring. For more information about the
program, go to the Honors Corner, Rooms 318 and 319, in the Library.
HONOR SOCIETIES
There are three honor societies on campus: Alpha Beta Gamma, Mu Alpha Theta, and Phi
Theta Kappa. Interested students are encouraged to contact these groups, but don't worry
—
if your grades are good enough, they’ll be contacting you.
Alpha Beta Gamma
In 1970,Alpha Beta Gamma became the first honors society on theWestchester Community
College campus. It is the most prestigious business honor society for students at community
colleges. The Delta Chapter at the college was one of the founding chapters. All business
majors who have completed 12 credits (including transfer credits) with a 3.0 cumulative
grade point average will be invited to join the society.Alpha Beta Gamma is a member of the
Association of College Honor Societies.The ABG office is located in GTW 313, full- and part-
time business majors are encouraged to help manage the society. For more information
about Alpha Beta Gamma and the Delta Chapter, call 914-606-6554.
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta is the national mathematics honors society for high schools and community
colleges. Students who meet the criteria for this national honor society are entitled to the
many benefits of membership. To learn more, visit us online at
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Phi Theta Kappa
If your grades are good, and you’re interested in scholarship money (and who isn’t?), you
may qualify for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the premier honor society for two-year colleges.
Those who have completed twelve credits and have a college grade point average of 3.5 or
above should contact PTK at 914-606-7835. You can search
for scholarship
and benefit information or stop by the PTK office in the Classroom Building, Room 218. PTK
welcomes membership by full- and part-time students from all majors.
POLICIES &
General Info
