Division of Student Affairs Newsletter

Friday, December 5, 2025
End of Semester Newsletter

Dear Faculty and Staff,

As we approach finals week, I’m grateful for your partnership in supporting our students. Your hard work and dedication have been instrumental in supporting student success.

Supporting Students Through Finals Week

Please encourage students needing support during final exams to the following resources:

• Hazen Center for Integrated Care - mental health and wellness support
• Basic Needs Support - food security and emergency assistance
• Academic Success Center - tutoring and academic coaching

Fall 2025 Highlights

• Hazen Center for Integrated Care Reaccreditation: Congratulations to the Hazen Team for successfully completing reaccreditation of all 180 standards—a testament to our commitment to excellence in student health and wellness.
• Campus Prevention Network Recognition: Student Affairs has earned the CPN Seal of Prevention™ for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing our evidence-based prevention work in sexual assault prevention, substance misuse, and mental health.
• Annual RA Conference: Residential Life hosted the annual RA Conference that welcomed 268 attendees representing 16 colleges and universities across New York State. We were thrilled to see such strong engagement from institutions spanning Western, Central, and Upstate New York, with our furthest-traveling participants joining us from SUNY Adirondack Community College. The wide geographic reach of this year’s attendees reflects the growing impact and excitement surrounding this annual event.
• ODK Honor Society: Invitations have been sent to undergraduate and graduate students eligible for this prestigious leadership honor society. ODK Applications due January 15th. For more information visit: https://odk.org/

Winter Break Operations

Winter Break Housing

While most students will leave campus by Saturday, December 14^th, Residential Life will maintain staffing throughout the winter break. A range of support will be available for residents, including Resident Advisors, a Resident Director on-call, and Res. Life leadership team members (Area Coordinators, Assistant Directors, Director) who will be available for crisis support. A limited number of programs will be offered for students who choose to remain on campus during the winter break. Contact Amber Rice, Assistant Director of Residential Curriculum to collaborate on winter break activities.

SERC Fitness Center Hours

Winter Hours:

• December 5th - 19th and January 2nd - 24th:
• Monday - Friday: 6am - 7pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
• CLOSED: December 21st - January 1st
• Public Skates: Free for SUNY Brockport students with valid ID (Skate rentals $5)

Moonlight Breakfast

Tonight is Moonlight Breakfast at Harrison Hall from 9-11pm. Grab your favorite study buddy and join us for delicious breakfast eats…at night!

Looking Ahead: Spring 2026 Opportunities

• Annual Leadership Conference - February 28, 9:30am-3:30pm: Theme: “Young Leaders in a Changing World.” Features workshops, panels, keynote speaker, and networking. Encourage your students to attend!
• Mentor a Student Leader: The Leadership Development Program seeks faculty and staff mentors. Students with mentors are more likely to become engaged campus leaders. See Daily Eagle for details or contact leadership@brockport.edu.
• LDP Classroom Presentations: Want to introduce leadership development to your students? We’ll present the Leadership 101 Workshop or program overview in your spring classes. Request at: https://forms.brockport.edu/view.php?id=7356330
• SUNY Chancellor’s Award Nominations: SUNY’s highest student honor. Nominate outstanding students (or encourage self-nominations). The deadline to apply is January 10, 2026, by 11:59 pm. https://forms.brockport.edu/view.php?id=9383204

Employee Spotlight: Darlene Schmitt

Congratulations to Darlene Schmitt, Associate Director of the Counseling Center, recipient of the October Student Affairs Employee Spotlight Award! Darlene has been integral to the Student Behavioral Consultation Team since 2007, providing expert clinical assessments and compassionate support. In her 22 years at Brockport, she has mentored staff, taught, and helped our campus grow in understanding mental health. As Darlene says, “My role on campus has been my anchor and my lighthouse.”

Thank you for your dedication to our students and your collaborative spirit. Together, we create lasting impacts on students’ lives. Wishing you a restful and rejuvenating winter break.