Senior Adult Programs

SUNY Rockland Community College believes it is part of its mission to reach out to the entire community. As such, it provides the following services to older Adults.

1. Senior Adult Audits - Seniors over the age of 60 are eligible to take credit courses free of charge on a space available basis. The seniors are responsible for program fees, are required to meet pre-requisites and cannot enroll in contract courses. The procedures for seniors enrolling in credit courses are:
• Seniors are encouraged to mail or fax their registration forms early.
• Registrations are stamped for time and date so that they are processed in the order in which they are received. Seniors are not encouraged to register at the Field House due to long lines. When seniors register in person, the same procedures are followed. Seniors cannot transfer from a paid class into a "free" audited class
  
  Decisions for admissions to classes are dependent upon:
• Enrollment - There have to be at least 15 people in the class for it to be held
• Utilization - Based on enrollment from previous Registration staff will have to use their judgment about this.
  
  Senior Adult programs which are located at the Spring Valley Extension Center, 185 North Main Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977, include:
  
  
• Institute for Senior Education (I.S.E.) - SUNY Rockland Community College's Institute for Senior Education (ISE), offers courses during the College's regular semesters at modest prices.  These informal groups meet once a week and stress independent study within a curriculum adjusted to the needs and interests of the group's members. All ISE courses are open to everyone over 50 years old.
  
  Whatever you interests, whatever level of commitment you are prepared to make, you'll find exciting opportunities to pursue your favorite activities or explore new fields among the host of educational, cultural and fitness programs designed for you and offered at SUNY Rockland Community College.
  
  
• RCC Senior Citizens' Club - Designed to encourage older persons to take advantage of the College's educational and cultural facilities, the Club offers its members stimulating social and intellectual experiences through lectures, cultural presentations and trips to places of interest. The Club meets every second and fourth Friday of each month. Call 574-4700 for more information.
  
  
• Ramapo Senior Center - is a division of Meals on Wheels Program & Services of Rockland, Inc., providing lunch and activities for Rockland County residents over age 60 (younger if accompanied by an eligible spouse). Activities include but are not limited to arts and crafts, dance, exercise and games. The Center is open on weekdays from 9 am to 3 pm. The Center can be contacted for more information at 356-2244.
  
  
• RSVP - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

 

 

Contact Information

Director	Beverly Jackson
Office Location:	Spring Valley Extension Center
Phone Number:	(845) 574 - 4700
Fax Number:	(845) 574 - 4498
Office Hours:	Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Email:	bjackson@sunyrockland.edu