Dear Students,

Peer tutoring is available free of charge to Colgate students who are experiencing difficulty in one or more of their current courses. The Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research (CLTR) maintains a list of Colgate undergraduates who have been nominated by their professors – and have agreed – to serve as tutors.

While the CLTR is available to help in some subjects, many departments on campus have their own tutoring or homework help sessions. At the present time, our service is mainly limited to introductory courses in Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, and Physics. For help in other subjects or in higher level courses, contact the department directly, refer to the CLTR Spring 2017 Tutoring Opportunities brochure, or feel free to contact me directly at kgbelanger@colgate.edu.

Tutoring is not a substitute for regular participation in class or direct interaction with your instructors. Before assigning a tutor, we will contact your instructor, and (a) inform that instructor that you have requested a tutor, and (b) ascertain that you are attending class regularly, keeping up with assignments, and taking advantage of office hours, homework help sessions, and other academic support generally available to all students in your class. We want your professor to know that, while you may be struggling with some part of the course, you are working hard to improve your understanding and mastery of the course material. Your professor may be able to pinpoint a particular topic that you need help with, or even recommend the most appropriate tutor.

To arrange for a tutor, simply complete and submit the CLTR Peer Tutor Request Form. After contacting your instructor, we will respond by providing contact information for one or more potential tutors. You should email the tutor immediately. If you do not hear from the tutor after 48 hours, please notify me (kgbelanger@colgate.edu).

All students need a little extra academic help sometime during their undergraduate career. Experience shows that the earlier you get that help, the better. To the best of our abilities, we will assist you in finding that help.

Best wishes for a successful and fulfilling semester,

Karyn Belanger
Associate Director of CLTR
Center for Learning, Teaching and Research
101A Lathrop Hall
colgate.edu/cltr

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Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,

Additional student information is now available in the top block of a student’s degree audit in Degree Works. You will now see preferred name, gender pronouns, and the confidential indicator displayed for students who have chosen to include it on their record.

Please note: If a student has a confidential indicator you may not release or discuss any information, per FERPA regulations.
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If you are unable to see this information for a student who has elected to include it, please try a different browser. If you still experience technical difficulty you should clear your browser cache. Please view the following link for instructions on how to clear your cache:
wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser%27s-Cache.

​T​hank you,
Kristyn Russell

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Members of the Colgate Campus Community,

I write to articulate the university’s position on a matter that bears on our identity as a caring community dedicated to the well-being of all.

There have been recent calls in this country for changes in federal immigration policy. In an uncertain environment, it is important to establish some clear principles to guide us through this time. Last month, I charged a group composed of faculty members, administrators, and members of the university’s Board of Trustees to advise me on establishing a framework for the university’s position on federal immigration policy. The advisory group consisted of Constance Harsh (Interim Dean of the Faculty and Provost; Professor of English), Steve Fabiani (Vice President and Chief Information Officer), John Palmer (Associate Professor of Educational Studies; Chair of the Department of Educational Studies; Arnold A. Sio Chair in Diversity and Community; and Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity), Nicole Simpson (Professor of Economics; Associate Dean of the Faculty for International Initiatives), Kerra Hunter (Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services) and Trustees Michael Herling ′79 and Gus Coldebella ′91. I would like to thank the group for its efforts, which have informed the preparation of this memorandum.

The federal policy environment is uncertain and we cannot foresee every eventuality. But we do know that a strong sense of community is central to who we are. Whatever may come, Colgate remains firmly dedicated to supporting the needs of every member of our campus community. We continue to believe, in the words of our Mission Statement, that successful residential education is not possible without attentiveness to “the particularities of our individual lives.” Further, “learning must serve life, and the opportunity to live together in a variety of settings encourages interpersonal exploration, expands mutual understanding, and supports a broadened perspective within a caring, humane community.”

Therefore, we are committed to the following policies and practices:

• We do not and will not screen student applicants based on immigration status.

• We meet, and will continue to meet, the full financial need of every enrolled student without regard to immigration status.

• We do not and will not disclose private information about our students, faculty, or staff unless specifically required to do so by law.

• Our Campus Safety staff does not and will not collect immigration status information from students. They have never engaged in the enforcement of immigration laws, and they will not begin to do so.

• Our campus is private property and we do not and will not permit unwarranted searches or investigations.

It is clear that we will need to continue considering these issues as we remain an institution that complies with federal laws and regulations across a variety of areas. It is also clear that some community members will require specific support if federal immigration policy evolves. Because of this I have charged the Offices of the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the College, and Human Resources to develop assistance strategies that will include programming, legal advice, and supportive outreach. I will also continue to seek counsel from members of the on-campus community, university legal counsel, and colleagues at other institutions as we continue to monitor these issues.

Thank you to those who have reached out to me with your thoughts and concerns about these issues and will continue to help guide Colgate in support of our students, faculty and staff at this time.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

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(This is the text of an email sent to the Colgate community on January 18th from President Brian W. Casey.)

Members of the Colgate Campus Community,

I write to articulate the university’s position on a matter that bears on our identity as a caring community dedicated to the well-being of all.

There have been recent calls in this country for changes in federal immigration policy. In an uncertain environment, it is important to establish some clear principles to guide us through this time. Last month, I charged a group composed of faculty members, administrators, and members of the university’s Board of Trustees to advise me on establishing a framework for the university’s position on federal immigration policy. The advisory group consisted of Constance Harsh (Interim Dean of the Faculty and Provost; Professor of English), Steve Fabiani (Vice President and Chief Information Officer), John Palmer (Associate Professor of Educational Studies; Chair of the Department of Educational Studies; Arnold A. Sio Chair in Diversity and Community; and Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity), Nicole Simpson (Professor of Economics; Associate Dean of the Faculty for International Initiatives), Kerra Hunter (Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services) and Trustees Michael Herling ′79 and Gus Coldebella ′91. I would like to thank the group for its efforts, which have informed the preparation of this memorandum.

The federal policy environment is uncertain and we cannot foresee every eventuality. But we do know that a strong sense of community is central to who we are. Whatever may come, Colgate remains firmly dedicated to supporting the needs of every member of our campus community. We continue to believe, in the words of our Mission Statement, that successful residential education is not possible without attentiveness to “the particularities of our individual lives.” Further, “learning must serve life, and the opportunity to live together in a variety of settings encourages interpersonal exploration, expands mutual understanding, and supports a broadened perspective within a caring, humane community.”

Therefore, we are committed to the following policies and practices:

• We do not and will not screen student applicants based on immigration status.
• We meet, and will continue to meet, the full financial need of every enrolled student without regard to immigration status.
• We do not and will not disclose private information about our students, faculty, or staff unless specifically required to do so by law.
• Our Campus Safety staff does not and will not collect immigration status information from students. They have never engaged in the enforcement of immigration laws, and they will not begin to do so.
• Our campus is private property and we do not and will not permit unwarranted searches or investigations.

It is clear that we will need to continue considering these issues as we remain an institution that complies with federal laws and regulations across a variety of areas. It is also clear that some community members will require specific support if federal immigration policy evolves. Because of this I have charged the Offices of the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the College, and Human Resources to develop assistance strategies that will include programming, legal advice, and supportive outreach. I will also continue to seek counsel from members of the on-campus community, university legal counsel, and colleagues at other institutions as we continue to monitor these issues.

Thank you to those who have reached out to me with your thoughts and concerns about these issues and will continue to help guide Colgate in support of our students, faculty and staff at this time.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

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Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues:

I am very pleased to announce that Laura H. Jack, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Howard University, will join Colgate University as Vice President for Communications, effective February 6, 2017. Laura brings to her new position years of experience in higher education communications, in areas such as strategic planning, website and social media management, publications, public relations, and market research.

Laura has been leading Howard’s communications efforts since 2014, when she was hired as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Branding. In 2015, she took on the additional responsibility of leading the university’s development and alumni relations operations. Working directly for the president of Howard, she has been responsible for developing and managing Howard’s communications efforts to increase enrollment as well as financial support of the university.

Prior to her work at Howard, Laura developed and executed communications and recruitment strategies for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. Previously, she served for seven years as director of marketing and communications at the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies.

Before her move to higher education communications positions, Laura held communications, media, and sales positions in several corporate and for-profit settings.

Laura is a graduate of Pace University, where she concentrated in marketing, advertising and promotions. She also holds several graduate degrees, including an MBA in marketing management and an MSEd in higher education administration from Baruch College. She completed two years of coursework towards an EdD at Johns Hopkins University.

I am excited to welcome Laura both to Colgate University and to the Hamilton community, and to work with her over many years as we seek to extend the reach and reputation of Colgate. Laura is a leader in the field of higher education communication, and she will be a welcome addition to the senior administration.

In closing, I would like to extend my gratitude to the search committee for their extraordinary efforts in this search, and to those faculty and staff members who met with Laura during the interview process.

Please join me in welcoming Laura Jack to Colgate University.

Best regards,
Brian W. Casey
President

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