Cazenovia College 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

Student Development
When contemplating the reality that nearly two-thirds of a college student‘s waking
hours are devoted to activities other than attending class and studying, one can
appreciate the profound impact that the Student Development Division at Cazenovia
College can have on students‘ intellectual and personal development. Students who are
actively involved in both academic and out-of-class activities typically gain more from
their college experience than their peers who are less engaged.
A primary role of the Division of Student Development is to support the
academic/learning mission of Cazenovia College by fostering a campus
atmosphere/environment conducive to learning, and to provide students with
opportunities for involvement and purposeful out-of-class activities including, but not
limited to, institutional governance, leadership in creating and administering student
organizations, and involvement in community service. Through the leadership of
professional staff members appropriately trained in their respective disciplines,
efficiently administered policies and procedures, and excellence in the delivery of
services and programs; the Student Development Division plays a critical role in the
lives of students, faculty, and staff.
For more information about the services and programs available to students
through the Division of Student Development, please visit the Student Life page on the
College Web site. The following is a brief summary of each department within the
division.
Athletics
Intercollegiate Athletics programs provide opportunities for students to participate
in athletic competition with students at other institutions in a variety of sports. More
important, these programs address issues of sportsmanship, training, nutrition, safety,
gender equity, leadership and institutional representation.
Cazenovia College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division III, participating in women‘s basketball, crew, lacrosse, soccer,
softball, cross country, tennis and volleyball; and men‘s baseball, basketball, golf,
lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball and cross country. In 2004, Cazenovia College joined
eleven other Colleges from New York State, Pennsylvania and Maryland in the
formation of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC). The College also hosts
intercollegiate riding/equestrian teams (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA)
and Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA)), varsity level men‘s crew team (U.S.
Rowing) and an intercollegiate cheerleading team. The presence of NCAA athletics at
Cazenovia contributes to the vibrancy and sense of community on campus.
The Intercollegiate Athletics Program strives to foster lifelong learning and health,
and prepares students for leadership in a dynamic and diverse society. To be eligible to
participate in athletics, a student must be full-time, matriculated (minimum 12 credit
hours per semester) and making satisfactory progress toward a baccalaureate degree.
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