Student Support Initiatives Office (SSIO)

The Office provides a holistic, seamless approach to students in the areas of academic, financial and personal advising for those who are at risk. Also, students are assisted in locating financial aid resources and scholarships; information about career options; and workshops designed to meet the specific needs of underprepared SUNY Orange students. SSIO works with students who have been re-admitted after being away from the College for at least a year and are returning on academic probation.

Vision Statement:

The Student Support Initiatives Offices envisions a future where college retention, graduation, and transfer numbers for academically at-risk students are greatly strengthened by the support and guidance we provide resulting in the students’ successful goal completion. We will provide excellent student services opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the academically at-risk population and help students meet economic, social and environmental challenges to become active participants in shaping the world of the future.

• Continue to improve the ReStart program by targeting groups of students such as transfer students entering on academic probation.
• Offer more online ReStart workshops.
• Continue to use technology and data driven tools to streamline our services to effectively and efficiently serve students while they pursue their academic goals.
• Continue to pursue collaborative relationships across the campus and in the community.
• Hire a part-time administrative assistant (convert 520 position).
• Increase student participation in programs.