Philosophy
Academic programs and co-curricular services and activities of the College directly support the College mission to serve as a dynamic learning resource, empowering our students to succeed and fueling the cultural and economic vitality of the region. Academic instruction in the fields of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and several career-oriented areas are designed to promote sharply focused disciplinary knowledge together with more generic critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills. Co-curricular services, programs and activities complement the academic curriculum, providing opportunities for experiences that promote the development of personal and interpersonal competencies and appreciation for the value of continuous self-discovery and lifelong learning.
The policies of Finger Lakes Community College encourage the pursuit of scholarship within a positive and supportive environment. Academic Standards and Regulations are designed to support this philosophy, and the College has adopted the following guidelines to assist in this purpose. The College faculty are authorized to specify attendance, testing, and grading policies consistent with the purpose and nature of the course and the Academic Standards and Regulations that are listed in this section.