Herkimer County Community College is located in central New York State, just off exit 30 of the New York State Thruway. Herkimer College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. Herkimer College offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,500 students hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing for more than 600 students, a nationally ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs and events, Herkimer College students enjoy the complete college experience. Herkimer College is a fundamental contributor to the economic development of Herkimer County and the surrounding Mohawk Valley region. More information is available at www.herkimer.edu.
Accreditations
Herkimer County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB#166 Wilmington, DE 19801, (267) 284-5000. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) utilizes five principles to guide the analysis in each of the seven standards because of their importance in higher education. The principles are:
- Application of the Standards within the Context of an Institution’s Mission and Goals
- Centrality of the Student Experience
- Reflection on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Emphasis on Data and Evidence-based Decision-making
- Innovation as an Essential Part of Continuous Improvement
Herkimer County Community College’s summary of accreditation status is available to students and their families at www.msche.org. Students may also access the student resources site, including MSCHE contact information at https://www.msche.org/student-resources/.
The College’s academic programs are registered and approved by the New York State Department of Education. Herkimer College is authorized to award the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, and the Associate in Applied Science degree as established by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.
All degree and certificate programs are approved for the training of veterans and their dependents under P.L. 550 (Korean Veterans), P.L. 634 (Children of Deceased Veterans), P.L. 894 (Disabled Veterans) and P.L. 89-358 (Veterans Administration Readjustment Benefit Act of 1966).
Additional information on Herkimer College’s accreditation is available at www.herkimer.edu/ie
Board of Trustees
Herkimer County Community College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. The Board is made up of local representatives, four of whom are appointed by the governor of New York State, five appointed by the Herkimer County Legislature, and the Student Government President elected by the student body. The current list of trustees and their bios are available here.
Campus Facilities
Centrally located in New York State, Herkimer College sits on a 500-acre campus with expansive views of the Mohawk Valley. Details regarding campus facilities are available at https://www.herkimer.edu/about/our-campus/
Campus Safety
The goals of Campus Safety are to provide protection for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to Herkimer College, to safeguard all real and personal property, and to enforce College policies and regulations.
The Campus Safety Department includes a director, assistant director, nine full-time and several part-time safety officers. Campus Safety provides continuous patrols of the campus including Campus Meadows, College Hill and Reservoir Run housing complexes by uniformed Safety Officers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Campus Safety Officers are trained in specific areas that concern the College environment. CPR, first aid, emergency response procedures, cultural diversity and sexual assault response are some of the topics included in the training.
Members of Campus Safety do have Peace Officer status, as defined in the New York State Criminal Procedure Law, and therefore do have the power to make arrests on campus.
Campus Safety has a cooperative working relationship with the Herkimer Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to help maintain a safe campus atmosphere.
If an accident occurs that we believe may have an effect on the safety and well-being of the members of our community, information concerning this matter will be distributed by way of paper flyer, on-campus electronic bulletin, College Intranet site, and College e-mail. Information concerning registered sex offenders is available in the Director of Campus Safety’s office.
A copy of the Herkimer College campus crime statistics as reported annually to the U.S. Department of Education will be provided upon request by the Campus Safety Committee. Please direct all such requests to the Office of the Dean of Students at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8276. Information can also be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education website at http://ope.ed.gov/security
The Annual Security and Fire Report is available at https://www.herkimer.edu/campus-life/campus-safety/security-and-fire-safety-report/ To obtain a physical copy, please contact the Director of Campus Safety (CA 264) during regular business hours.
Employees and students are encouraged to read and be familiar with the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policy here:
https://www.herkimer.edu/campus-life/campus-safety/sexual-violence-prevention-and-response-policy/
College Policies
Herkimer County Community College policies are available here: https://www.herkimer.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/board-policies-library/
Image Release Policy
As a student, faculty or staff member, or visitor to the campus of Herkimer County Community College or at an event not on campus, but sponsored by Herkimer College, you grant permission to Herkimer College and/or its assigns, its clients, or agents, full permission to to use, publish, and copyright, either in whole or in part, photographs or other images or likenesses of yourself in the form of videotape, film or digital stills, or any other medium. Such material may be used with or without your name in publications, television, billboards, online, social media and other media for promotion and advancement of the College. You give this permission without expectation of any remuneration. If you do not consent to this general permission, you must contact the Director of Public Relations, in writing, at Herkimer College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY, 13350.
Release of Student Information
It is the policy of the Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees that no one shall have access to, nor will the institution disclose, any information from students’ education records without the consent of students, except to personnel within the institution; to officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll; to persons or organizations providing students financial aid; to accrediting agencies carrying out their accreditation function; to persons in compliance with a judicial order; to a person employed by the University’s System Administration; and to persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons. At its discretion, the College may provide “directory information” to individuals, organizations, and agencies in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The term “directory information” relating to a student includes the following: the student’s name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student. Under the “Solomon Amendment” (32 CFR part 216), the “Directory Information” data referred to above must be provided, in writing, to the military upon request.
A complete statement of the College’s policy is contained in the Student Handbook.
Community
Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley Region Herkimer County Community College is located in southern Herkimer County, within a four-hour drive of New York City, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Toronto, Boston, and Montreal. The village of Herkimer and its surrounding communities are part of the Mohawk Valley region, with the cities of Little Falls to the east, and Utica and Rome to the west. The area is made up of family-oriented communities comprised of small towns and villages offering a full range of services and amenities in a relaxing setting. The area boasts a low-cost of living and good quality of life.
Herkimer County is the local sponsor of Herkimer County Community College, providing financial support to the College. Located in central New York State and nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Herkimer County is noted for its farming, manufacturing and tourism. Since its inception, Herkimer County has been an important influence in the development of New York State. The pioneers who came here over 250 years ago left their imprint on this important valley… important in Colonial and Revolutionary history as the western frontier of freedom… important today in the cultural and economic progress of New York State. For more information about Herkimer County: https://www.herkimercounty.org/
The city of Little Falls is a short 10-minute drive from campus, and boasts an espresso bar, gem shop, arts center, French restaurant, antique centers, and a local hospital. Known as “the city that loves refugees,” nearby Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and offers extraordinary dining options that include Bosnian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Caribbean and more choices for the adventurous. Utica is also home to F.X. Matt Brewing Company, the fourth oldest family-owned brewery in the United States and the brand new Wynn Hospital.
The area offers a great deal of recreational activities, including many fairs and festivals, road races, parks, golf courses, a zoo, a large arts institute, and historical sites. Herkimer lies in the foothills of the Adirondacks - one of the nation’s largest and most beautiful parks with ample opportunities for outdoor adventures within a short drive. And with the Adirondack Bank Center, the Stanley Theater for the Arts, and the Turning Stone Resort Casino nearby, there is never a shortage of things to do.
Herkimer College is the only college located in Herkimer County, but the region is home to 25,000 college students on 10 campuses, the closest being SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), Utica University, and Mohawk Valley Community College.
Community Education
Herkimer County Community College provides quality, affordable, lifelong learning opportunities, thereby strengthening the economic development of the region. The Office of Community Education can assist organizations and community groups to coordinate usage of campus for meetings and events. The Community Education Office is located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center. Visit www.herkimer.edu/ce for complete information on our programs and services.
Training and Workforce Development Services
Herkimer College offers a variety of training and workforce development opportunities for employees and employers.
Conference Services
The Hummel Corporate and Professional Education Center, located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center, provides a business-friendly environment for organizations to conduct conferences and meetings.
Directory
The faculty/staff, office, and social media directories are maintained here:
https://www.herkimer.edu/directory/facultystaff
Emeriti
Emeritus status is an honor granted by the Board of Trustees to retired professional academic and administrative staff members who have demonstrated excellence and commitment to making Herkimer College the exceptional institution it is today. A complete list of emeriti is available here:
https://www.herkimer.edu/about/history-and-awards/emeriti/
Herkimer County College Foundation
Established in 1967 as a not-for-profit corporation, the Herkimer County College Foundation, Inc. helps the College secure resources that allow us to continually enhance the quality of our offerings and provide life-changing opportunities for students. By supporting the Herkimer County College Foundation, our donors enable us to award more scholarships, address the College’s most important priorities, and transform the futures of individual students and the College as a whole.
The Herkimer County College Foundation has developed and supports over 80 scholarships and scholarship programs that award more than $130,000 annually to eligible students. Grants are also awarded each year to faculty and staff for ongoing professional development and independent research.
Providing steadfast assistance to Herkimer College in initiatives to obtain private funds, the Herkimer County College Foundation has been instrumental in the acquisition of land for future campus expansion and the development of student housing adjacent to the campus. The Herkimer County College Foundation supports capital projects, invests in College programs, instructional technology, and holds multiple recognition and fundraising events.
Institutional History
It was in the 1960s that the State University of New York Master Plan identified Herkimer County as a potential community college site, a location and a community that showed great promise to support such an important endeavor. SUNY Trustees resolved to sponsor and establish a community college for the County of Herkimer on January 13, 1966.
Approval was given for classes to begin in 1967 and Herkimer County Community College became the 29th community college in the State of New York.
A detailed chronological history of Herkimer County Community College is available here:
https://www.herkimer.edu/about/history-and-awards/history/
State University of New York
Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges within The State University of New York (SUNY) system.
SUNY was officially established in February 1948 when New York became the 48th state, of the then 48 states, to create a state university system. SUNY initially represented a consolidation of 29 unaffiliated institutions, including 11 teachers colleges. All of these colleges, with their unique histories and backgrounds, united for a common goal: To serve New York State. Since 1948 SUNY has grown to include 64 individual colleges and universities that were either formerly independent institutions or directly founded by the State University of New York.
Today, SUNY’s 64 geographically dispersed campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New Yorkers and comprise the nation’s largest comprehensive system of public higher education. The campuses are divided into four categories, based on educational mission, types of academic opportunities available and degrees offered. SUNY offers students a wide diversity of educational options including short-term vocational/technical courses, certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs, graduate degrees and post-doctoral studies.
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