Institutional Accreditation

Clinton Community College (CCC) is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Clinton Community College's accreditation status is Non-Compliance Warning based on the Commission's action on June 23, 2022. MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Please feel free to review our full MSCHE Statement of Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (267) 284-5000
E-mail: info@msche.org
Spanish: espanolinfo@msche.org

The curricula offered by Clinton Community College are approved by the State University of New York and registered by the New York State Education Department - Office of Higher Education. The college is authorized to award the degrees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Occupational Studies, as well as certificates, as established by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.

Nursing A.A.S. Program Accreditation

Clinton Community College's Nursing A.A.S. program is registered by NYSED Commissioner of Education. The registration of a program means that it has met the Department's standards for accreditation as provided in the Rules of the Board of Regents and the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

New York State Education Department
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234

Next Evaluation: Fall 2023

http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/

HEGIS Category: 5208.10

Academic Programs, Faculty, and Instructional Facility Information

Academic Degrees & Programs

College Advancement Program (High school concurrent enrollment program)

Instructional Facilities

Academic Departments:

• Business
• Criminal Justice
• English
• History & Political Science
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Nursing & Allied Health
• Science
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Technology

Student Financial Information:

Financial Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local, and Institutional programs
U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid information
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees at Clinton Community College
Refund Schedule

Student Loan Information:

Initial Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers
Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans                                                               (CCC is a direct lending institution and has no Preferred Lenders List)

Financial Aid Contact:  Mary E. LaPierre, Director of Financial Aid
                                            Moore Building, 136 Clinton Point Drive
                                            Plattsburgh, NY 12901
                                            (518) 562-4126

Title IX

Clinton Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, arrest record, veteran or marital status in its education programs or activities, including employment and admissions. The Dean of Student Affairs is the designated Title IX Coordinator for matters related to the application of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment and its respective regulations. Individuals with questions or concerns about Title IX, and/or those who wish to file a complaint of non-compliance, may contact the College's Title IX Coordinator. Anyone who has a complaint (regardless of whether it's against a student, staff, faculty, visitor, or otherwise), should feel free to contact the Title IX Coordinator.

Title IX Coordinator:
John Borner, Dean of Student Affairs
136 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 562-4121

The Office of Civil Rights may be contacted at the following:

U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Facsimile: (646) 428-3843
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Civil Rights Compliance
New York State Education Department
Room 505W, Education Building 
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-3719
E-mail: kiap@nysed.gov

Important links:
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Policy Against Harassment and Discrimination/Bias
Policy Against Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
What To Do If You've Been Sexually Assaulted
Policy on Partner Violence and Stalking
Sexual Violence Response Policy
CCC Student Code of Conduct

Clery Compliance

The Dean of Student Affairs maintains all student and campus judicial and behavior files and is responsible for preparing the annual report and disclosure of campus crime statistics. The Dean of Student Services is also responsible for producing the annual Security Report.

Any suspicious activity should be reported to Campus Security. Those who report Clery Act violations are protected under the College's non-retaliation policy.

To report a crime on campus, contact Campus Security (518) 562-4777 or on the first floor of Moore Building main entrance (across from Bookstore), Room 127, or dial 9-1-1 (for emergencies only).

Note:
The Crime Statistics and Logs, Fire Statistics and Logs, Emergency Response Procedures (page 3), and Fire Safety policies (page 13) are all provided in the Annual Security Report below.

Campus Safety Contact:
John Borner, Dean of Student Affairs
136 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 562-4121

Important Links:
Annual Security Report
New York State Sex Offenders Registry
CCC Student Code of Conduct

Student Immunization Requirements & Service Programs

Immunization Policy/Service Programs Contact:
Chrisa M. O'Connell, Student Support Counselor, Academic Advising and Student Support
Moore Building, 136 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 562-4129

Important Links:
CCC Vaccination Policies and Procedures
Nursing A.A.S. Program Immunization Requirements
Student Health Records FAQ
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
Suicide Prevention Resources

For more information regarding athletics please visit CCC Athletics or contact:

Patti LaDuke, Dean of Student Affairs
136 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901 
(518) 562-4121

Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates

For detailed information about the U.S. Department of Education: Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA) requirements please visit the EADA homepage.

College Navigator
National Center for Educational Statistics Summary
Retention /Graduation/Transfer Rates By Student Cohort
Retention/Graduation/Transfer Rate Trends
Nursing Program Outcomes
Graduate Wage Data by Program

Title IV Eligibility

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) addresses the administration of federal student financial aid programs. To receive Title IV assistance, students must attend an institution that is eligible to participate in Title IV programs. An eligible institution of higher education must be legally authorized to provide a postsecondary education in the state in which it is located, be accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified by the Department of Education as eligible to participate in Title IV programs. 

Clinton Community College satisfies the definition of eligible institutions under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as demonstrated below.

• Clinton Community College is listed in the college directory of the New York State Education Department-Office of Higher Education. 
• Clinton Community College is a member of the State University of New York (SUNY), a comprehensive public university system. 
• Clinton Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
• Letter from USDE affirming Title IV eligibility
• Program Participation Agreement with USDE 

Title IV Responsibilities

The Single Audit is a comprehensive financial statement and federal awards' audit completed annually by the institution.  The Single Audit report, titled Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance,  is contained within the College's annual financial statement. Links to the Single Audit reports for the most recent three fiscal years are listed below. 

Clinton Community College Single Audit Report 2018
Clinton Community College Single Audit Report 2019
Clinton Community College Single Audit Report 2020
Clinton Community College Single Audit Report 2021

Information about federal student loan debt and repayment rates for Clinton Community College students is available in the USDE College Scorecard. 

Interested in transferring TO CCC?

Please Contact:  CCC Admissions 
                               Moore Building, 136 Clinton Point Drive
                               Plattsburgh, NY 12901
                               Email: admissions@clinton.edu
                               Phone: (800) 552-1160 or (518) 562-4170

Important Links:
                                Transferring Credit Policy 
                                Transfer TO CCC Agreements

Interested in transferring FROM CCC?                 

Please Contact:  Chrisa O'Connell, Academic Advising and Student Support  
                               Moore Building, 136 Clinton Point Drive
                               Plattsburgh, NY 12901
                               Phone: (518) 562-4128

Important Links:
                               Explore SUNY Majors                                                        
                               Explore SUNY Locations       
                               SUNY Transfer Pathways
                               Transferring FROM CCC Agreements

On-campus Contact:
Director of Campus Life
136 Clinton Point Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 562-4381

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