Annual Report | 2019
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady). I am most fortunate to serve as president of the College at this time, as the anniversary gives me yet another opportunity to share my pride for this institution, which stands as an enduring anchor institution and as a gateway of opportunity for thousands of students and community members. SUNY Schenectady has transformed the lives of more than 21,000 alumni and impacted thousands of others through its educational, cultural, and community outreach programs and events. Today, we are privileged to educate thousands more students who strive to make their lives better, and they come to us from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I am very confident that in the years to come we will not only further SUNY Schenectady as an economic engine in the County and Region, but also inspire thousands of talented students who are coming of age who perhaps don’t view a college education as attainable. Thank you for walking this journey with us. Here is to another 50 Years! Photo by Stan Horaczek
Steady H. Moono President
SUNY Schenectady Board of Trustees Ann Fleming Brown, Chair Renee Bradley, Secretary Damonni Farley Raymond R. Gillen Gary E. Hughes
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Michael Karl Margaret (Peggy) King, Ed.D. Tina Chericoni Versaci, Esq. Nkeiru Ubadike, Student Trustee
Operating Under the Auspices of the State University of New York Dr. Kristina M. Johnson, Chancellor
Supported by the State of New York Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor James Tedisco, Senator, 49th Senate District George Amedore, Senator, 46th Senate District Mary Beth Walsh, Assemblywoman, 112th Assembly District Angelo Santabarbara, Assemblyman, 111th Assembly District Phil Steck, Assemblyman, 110th Assembly District
Sponsored by the County of Schenectady Schenectady County Legislature Anthony Jasenski, Sr., Chair Jeffrey M. McDonald, Vice Chair Philip Fields, Deputy Chair Gary Hughes, Majority Leader Thomas Constantine Cathy Gatta Margaret (Peggy) King, Ed.D.
Brian McGarry Randy Pascarella Richard Patierne Sara Mae Pratt Richard Ruzzo Grant Socha Holly Vellano
Academics...............................................................................................4 College Administration - President’s Council Steady Moono, Ed.D., President Dr. David Clickner, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Theresa Hobbs, Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Officer Sean Maguire, Vice President for Workforce Development and Community Education Dr. DeShawn McGarrity, Executive Director, Schenectady College and Career Outreach Center Sabrina McGinty, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Stacy McIlduff, CFRE, Executive Director of Development Edmund J. McTernan Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources Paula Ohlhous, Chief of Staff David Regan White, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Patrick Ryan, Vice President of Administration
Presidential Moments...................................................................... 5 College News.........................................................................................6 Student Awards/News.....................................................................12 Partnerships......................................................................................... 14 Faculty, Staff Awards/Development ......................................22 Athletics................................................................................................. 24 Workforce Development..............................................................25
SUNY Schenectady Foundation Board of Directors Jamison R. Flora, Chair Kenneth R. Countermine ’93, Co-Treasurer Michael A. Tobin, II, Co-Treasurer Steady H. Moono, Ed.D., College President, Secretary Richard G. Kotlow, Immediate Past Chair Lynn Manning, Chair-elect Ann Fleming Brown Kevin R. Buhrmaster Vera Dordick ’04 Martin S. Finn, Esq. Peter L. Gregory Dr. Margaret King, Emeritus
Ceil Mack Kathleen McLean Victor L. Mazzotti, Esq. Yono Purnomo, CEC, CFBE Donald Rohr, Ph.D. Tina Chericoni Versaci, Esq. Reneé Walrath Barbara Bishop Ward Ryan Watroba Dr. Leslyn E. Williamson Susan M. Zongrone ’85 Terry Phillips, Board Member Emeritus Stacy McIlduff, CFRE, Executive Director of Development
Events..................................................................................................... 26 In the Community.............................................................................27 Internships........................................................................................... 28 Foundation.......................................................................................... 29 Donor List .............................................................................................33
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On the cover: Dr. Steady Moono, College President, with students on the iconic front steps of Elston Hall, Spring 2019.
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ACADEMICS New Academic Programs Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate CHWs serve as liaisons between health care/social services and the community through outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Students learn how to apply best practices for healthcare literacy, and promotion, appropriate strategies in working with culturally diverse populations, and skills required to effectively facilitate and manage healthcare.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate Direct-care workers provide an estimated 70 to 80 percent of the paid, hands-on long-term care and personal assistance received by Americans who are elderly or living with disabilities or other chronic conditions. Students analyze the impact of social policies on individuals and systems and apply major social work theories, identifying cultural barriers to societal integration, taking courses in biology, sociology, human services, and psychology.
Mobile Food Service Certificate The College’s colorful new Mobile Food Service Classroom (food truck) is a classroom on wheels, as students gain the knowledge and skills to work in and/or operate a mobile food service operation. Students put their craft to the test in the state-of-the-art food truck, working at events around the Capital Region. It is equipped with a sandwich/salad station, reach-in refrigerator and freezer, double fryer, six-burner stove with convection oven, double conveyor pizza oven, char broiler, griddle, three bay sink, and a hand sink. Pictured are: Michael Hazard, Technical Assistant; Marie Daly, Culinary Arts student; Ron Ragucci, Technical Specialist; and Vicky Gizzi and Lisa Riley, both recent graduates of the Culinary Arts program.
Programming for Game Development A.S. Degree The computer gaming industry is booming and through this new academic program, students have the opportunity to begin their education in the Electric City on the path to employment in this ever-expanding industry. They take courses to design and code websites, learn programming languages, and develop an electronic portfolio of game design elements, in addition to taking courses in math, business, science, and the humanities. Students can also transfer seamlessly into the B.S. degree program in Interactive Media and Game Design at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) through a new transfer agreement.
College Joins SUNY’s Guided Pathways SUNY Schenectady joined 16 other SUNY campuses participating in Guided Pathways, aimed at improving student success outcomes by building capacity and implementing supportive pathways, right from the start, to help students persist in college and graduate ready for New York State’s growing career opportunities.
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Douglas Payne III, who is majoring in the new program.
Sharing Original Research During STEM Day From biofilm formations on household items to the effects of hemp oil on bacteria growth, science students conducted original research on a variety of topics and shared their findings during STEM DAY 2019. They fielded questions from science faculty and students, explaining their methods and how they substantiated their findings. Hafsah Zorqane, Science major with a concentration in Biology, explains her research on indigenous microbes from Schenectady.
PRESIDENTIAL MOMENTS A Journey Honored Dr. Steady Moono, College President, was one of the honorees during The Immigrants’ Ball: Celebrating the American Dream at Proctors, which highlighted “the inspiring diversity of the Capital Region, honoring contemporaries who have landed on our shores, adding their voices, their hopes Dr. Moono and his wife Kelly with Joan Dembinski ’10. and their skills to make our country and our society even stronger.” Dr. Moono often shares his story of emigrating from Zambia, in Southern Africa, to the U.S. in 1981 to pursue an education. Those honored represented Nigeria, India, South Korea, Turkey, Italy, Pakistan, Cuba, Ireland, Greece, Haiti, Zambia, Indonesia, Trinidad, Mexico, and Guyana.
Dr. Moono Rises to the 10-Gallon Challenge
(L. to R.) Dr. DeShawn McGarrity, Executive Director of the Schenectady College and Career Outreach Center; Paula Ohlhous, Chief of Staff; Mike Saccocio, Executive Director/CEO of City Mission; Patrick Ryan, Vice President of Administration; Dr. Steady Moono, College President; Ed McTernan, Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources; Dr. Peggy King, Emeritus, College Trustee and Member of the Foundation Board of Directors; Sean Maguire, Vice President for Workforce Development and Community Education; Tahnya Brown, Director of Life Enrichment for City Mission; Ron Marzitelli, Chief Information Officer; and Stacy McIlduff, Executive Director of Development.
Lieutenant Governor Visits Campus
Dr. Moono greets Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul who visited campus to speaker about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Tax Fairness for the Middle Class Campaign.
Fostering Hope Through Habitat for Humanity
President Moono and members of his leadership team rolled up their sleeves and joined Dr. David Harris, President of Union College (pictured with Dr. Moono), and his team during the first Leadership Build Day. They worked on a home at 2026 Oaklawn Ave. in Rotterdam for Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County (HFHSC).
The group delivered gallons of milk, loaves of bread, and yogurt to the Family Life Center (Women and Children’s Shelter) of City Mission of Schenectady. Dr. Moono accepted the challenge from Union College President David R. Harris.
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COLLEGE NEWS Celebrating A Milestone In July 1966, a 50-member Community College Study Committee, comprised of local citizens, recommended to the members of the Education Committee and the Schenectady County Board of Representatives that a community college be established in Schenectady County, stating that “the most important benefit brought by a college of this nature is the greater opportunity for education for both young and old throughout all sections and strata of the community.” On September 17, 1969, Schenectady County Community College opened its doors to the public, welcoming students who were ready to take the next steps in their education. Fifty years later, on September 17, 2019, SUNY Schenectady officially kicked off its 50th anniversary! The College is celebrating with a variety of community events highlighting our five academic divisions, and laying the groundwork for the next 50 years, including our vision to be the regional leader in supporting and expanding innovative and collaborative programs that transform our students and communities. Longtime faculty member David Hughes shares a laugh with Founding Faculty Members Thomas Baker and Alan Carter (all Emeriti), Vladia Boniewski, Emeritus and member of the College’s first graduating class in 1971, and Dan Vallely ’76.
50th Anniversary Steering Committee Dr. Steady Moono, President Renee Bradley Dr. David Brough ’81 Nathaniel Canfield-Lord Nora Carnevale ’94 Donna Corbisiero Christopher Dzikowski ’11 Rob Fairchild ’17 Jamison Flora Jamie Hungerschafer Dr. Peggy King Richard G. Kotlow Jason Lecuyer Ray Legere Christine Mallozzi Angelicia Morris Paula Ohlhous ’87 Alicia Osur Alicia Richardson Donna Tessitore ’92 Dr. Aaron Tolbert Lynn Trudell ’81 & ’13 Brett Wery David White Ying Yu Stacy McIlduff, Chair
Top, L. to R.: Dr. David Clickner, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs; Joan Dembinski ’10, Alumni Hall of Fall Inductee; Hon. Gary McCarthy ’77, Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee and Mayor of the City of Schenectady; Nkeiru Ubadike, Math/Science major and Student Trustee; Dr. Steady Moono, College President; Dr. Peggy King, Emeritus, College Trustee and Member of the Foundation Board of Directors; Hon. Sara Mae Pratt, Schenectady County Legislator; Tina Chericoni Versaci, Esq., Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and Member of the Foundation Board of Directors; and Raymond Gillen, College Trustee, at the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
College Earns Middle States Reaccreditation The College earned full reaccreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education until 2027, which is the maximum term, with no findings or follow-up reports. This followed completion of a comprehensive Self-Study by working groups on campus, under the direction of Eileen Abrahams, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts, and Brett Wery, Dean of the School of Music, which examined ways in which SUNY Schenectady met the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Standards of Accreditation. An External Review Team then visited campus in March 2019 to meet with a cross-section of the College community, delivering a positive report at the conclusion of their visit. Hon. Gary Hughes, Schenectady County Legislature Majority Leader, presents a Ceremonial Resolution of congratulations to Dr. Steady Moono, College President, and Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the Board of Trustees, alongside faculty, staff, and administrators.
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New Food Truck: An Innovative Teaching Tool
L. to R.: Dr. David Brough, Dean of the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism; Hon. Angelo Santabarbara, New York State Assembly; Joan Dembinski, Culinary Arts alumna ’10 (the food truck was fully funded by the SUNY Schenectady Foundation and a generous donation made by Dembinski); Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the SUNY Schenectady Board of Trustees; Hon. Anthony Jasenski, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature; Jonathan Pirro, Director of Policy for Sen. James Tedisco; and Jamison R. Flora, Chair of the SUNY Schenectady Foundation.
During a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mobile Food Service Classroom, Dr. David Brough, Dean of the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism, explained how the equipment in the food truck has a distinct advantage for students saying, “Our new Mobile Food Service Classroom on wheels has a variety of equipment that will enable our students to learn how to prepare different cuisine on any given day so that they can take that versatility with them into the industry.”
Building a Future Hub for Learning
A new Learning Commons, one of the largest capital projects in the College’s history, will completely rebuild the interior the Begley Building. The new Learning Commons will occupy approximately 30,000 square feet of space to enhance support services and expand academic resources for students through centralized math, writing, accounting, and other academic support areas; the Center for Excellence in Teaching; study rooms; student collaborative spaces; a Career Center; IT support; a reading area; café; and library stacks. Funding for the $10.1 million renovation project is provided by Schenectady County, through one of the largest single financial commitments the County has ever made, and the State of New York. The College’s library has been temporarily moved to Elston Hall, Rooms 130 and 132 while this project is underway. Work progresses on the new Learning Commons, July 2019.
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COLLEGE NEWS
Fai buon viaggio! Culinary Arts students and faculty chefs from the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism traveled to Italy for 17 days of cooking classes, culinary excursions, and cultural awareness, learning from chefs and touring restaurants, farms, and vineyards in Nettuno, Parma, Ferrara, and Asti, part of the Marco Polo Institute Program Abroad in Italy.
Military Friendly Distinction Sweet Treats Benefit Food Pantry Cupcakes decorated by students were crowd pleasers during the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Career Expo. Money raised from the cupcake sales was donated to the College’s Food Pantry. Pictured are: HCAT Faculty Members Susan Hatalsky, Jay Larkin, and Kim Otis, with Robyn King, Counselor IV, and Lynn Trudell, Career Services Employer Relations Specialist. 8 SUNY Schenectady
The College was named a 2019-2020 @MilitaryFriendlyÂŽ Silver Award recipient by G.I. Jobs magazine. The awards recognize colleges with outstanding programs and support for veterans and their families.
Campus Renewal Projects
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1. An inviting new fountain, surrounded by flowers and creative landscaping, adds to the welcoming atmosphere of the Campus Quad and was made possible through a landscape improvement grant from the Carlilian Foundation and matching funds from New York State.
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2. New external building signage and 50th anniversary banners greet visitors to campus.
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3. With the College Foundation’s support matched by New York state, a comprehensive wayfinding project, with new signage, was completed and provides clear directions to individuals navigating campus buildings and offices, supporting student access and enhancing campus navigation. 4. New concrete stairs and an attractive block retaining wall were constructed to the entrance way of the Gateway Building.
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COLLEGE NEWS Commencement 2019 The College held its 49th Commencement on May 23, 2019, at Proctors. Congratulations Class of 2019! 1. Keynote Speaker Dion Flynn, SUNY Schenectady alumnus, comedian, and United States Army Veteran, delivered humorous remarks, reflecting on his time as a Drama student at the College. He went on to earn his B.A. in Theatre from the University at Albany and his M.F.A. in Acting from The Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He is best known as portraying Barack Obama (and others) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 2. Dr. Steady Moono, College President, congratulates Wandel Perez, as he earns his degree in Aviation Science.
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3. Chitranie Ramnauth, Health Studies; Hemwattie Ramnauth, Business Administration; Hafsah Zorqane, Science, Biology concentration; and Monique Heflin, Business Administration. 4. Mark Burdess, Culinary Arts graduate, with Michael Stamets, Assistant Professor, and Robert Payne, Instructor. 5. Valerie Lenigk, President of the Student Government Association, who earned her degrees in Mathematics/ Science and Science, gives the Student Address.
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College Wins Prestigious Gold Paragon Award for Television Commercial The National Council for Marketing & Public Relations presented the College with the prestigious Gold Paragon Award for Television Video/Ad (30-second TV commercial). This year’s awards program drew a total of 1,939 entries from 262 colleges across the country. The College’s award-winning television ad focuses on empowerment. David Regan White, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, (shown here accepting the award during the NCMPR’s national conference in San Antonio, Texas) worked with Upside Collective who developed the concept and produced the video. In addition to the Gold Paragon Award, the College also earned a Bronze Paragon Award in the Print Ad Series category for advertisements that featured students and faculty.
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A Strong Partner In Our Community “Schenectady ARC’s long-standing collaboration with SUNY Schenectady is a true example of the strength and power that grow when partnerships work,” said Kirk M. Lewis, Schenectady ARC’s Executive Director, presenting Dr. Steady Moono with the organization’s Community Partner Award. “We have worked together to offer The College Success Program that supports individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals to attend college, the Introduction to Horticulture Certificate Program that collaborates with our Schenectady ARC greenhouse program to train people in the skills needed to work in horticulture, the College for Me program that trains students to become Direct Support Professionals and further advance their careers, and through the support of the SUNY Schenectady Office of Workforce Development and Community Education we obtained a grant to provide enhanced trainings to strengthen our employees.” The College also earned the 2019 Community Partner Award during the Chamber of Schenectady County Annual Business Awards. “SUNY Schenectady exemplifies what it means to be a community partner,” said Mark Eagan, President and CEO of the Capital Region Chamber. “Our Chamber is honored to recognize their work and commitment. Their role in our community, through academics, partnerships, and apprenticeship programs works in unison with our Chamber as we collectively work to build a better community.”
Pictured above are: Kirk M. Lewis, Schenectady ARC’s Executive Director and Hon. Angelo Santabarbara, New York State Assembly, with the team from SUNY Schenectady – Michael Henderson, Coordinator for Workforce Development; Dr. Steady Moono, President; Patrick Ryan, Vice President of Administration; Deborah Spass, Executive Secretary II; Aubrey Seppa-Hodgkins, TRIO Program Director; and Tiombe Farley, Assistant Director of the Liberty Partnership Program. Inset: Dr. Steady Moono, President of SUNY Schenectady, with Jeanne Maloy, Chair of the Board of the Chamber of Schenectady County.
New Brand and Name for Outreach Center Schenectady College and Career Outreach Center (SCCOC), formerly the SUNY College and Career Counseling Center, announced its new name and brand mark. SCCOC is administered by SUNY Schenectady, and is within the statewide system of 10 Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs) and a second outreach center in the North Bronx. EOCs and OCs are a part of SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (SUNYUCAWD). SCCOC prepares academically and economically disadvantaged residents in the Capital District ages 16 and older for further education, training, and employment opportunities. L. to R: Dr. DeShawn McGarrity, Executive Director of SCCOC; Hon. Phil Steck, New York State Assembly; Lisa McKay, Associate Provost and Director of the SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development; Hon. James Tedisco, New York State Senate; and Dr. Steady Moono, President of SUNY Schenectady.
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STUDENT AWARDS/NEWS Science Students Chosen for Prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Awards Two students were honored with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence, recognizing academic excellence and accomplishments in leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, campus involvements, or career achievement. Valerie Lenigk, who graduated in May 2019 with degrees in Mathematics/ Science and Science with a concentration Valerie Lenigk with Dr. Steady Moono, in Biology, was inducted into Phi Theta College President, and Dr. Kristina Kappa Honor Society, named to the Johnson, SUNY Chancellor. President’s list, and maintained a GPA of 3.86. Valerie was Secretary and President of the Student Government Association and Chair of the Sustainability Committee. She also served as a junior docent mentor and volunteer at the Albany Pine Bush Nature Preserve and a member of the 2nd Albany Regiment Unit and Schuyler’s Company. Prior to attending SUNY Schenectady, Chandra Williams had already earned her Master of Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany, and Chandra Williams B.A. in Political Science from the University at Albany. She earned her A.S. in Science in December 2018 and transferred to RPI for her B.S. in Biology. Chandra was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists, and maintained a GPA of 3.87. She was the College’s representative at the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference, and is a volunteer for the American Red Cross and Pawsome Pups Preserve Dog Rescue.
Jazz Combo in National Magazine The College’s Jazz Combo 1, directed by Brian Patneaude, earned the DownBeat Community College Jazz Combo Award, part of the magazine’s 42nd Annual Student Music Awards. The group was featured in the international publication, considered the leading jazz music magazine for generations of musicians and fans since 1934. The College’s Jazz Combo won a DownBeat runner-up award in the same category in 2016. They were chosen based on their overall sound, presence, proper interpretation of idiom, improvisation/creativity, technique, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, accurate rhythm, and material.
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Students, Faculty, and Dean Attend PTK Catalyst 2019
Dr. Aaron Tolbert, Dean of the Division of Liberal Arts; Cory Bowers, Computer Networking Systems and Cyber Security major, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Member; Dr. Kara Manning, Assistant Professor and PTK Advisor; and Hannah Daignault, Math/Science major and PTK Member, at Catalyst 2019, the international Phi Theta Kappa Convention in Orlando, Fla. This was the first year that SUNY Schenectady was represented at the conference which brings together PTK chapters from all over the country and the world. The College’s chapter was recognized for demonstrating steady advancement.
A Feast for the Eyes and Ears
Students Present on Drones, Computer Guided Life Support Cara Bas and Aselle Ismailova, Computer Science majors, delivered presentations during the New York Celebration of Women In Computing Conference in Lake George. Don Riggs, Associate Professor in the Division of Business, Criminal Justice and Law, facilitated their participation in the conference and also attended. Cara presented on drones used in safety capacities and Aselle presented on Computer Guided Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Jessica Ramkissoon’s Rhythms of an English Folk Song was among the pieces created by students in Stephen Tyson’s Introduction to Watercolors class on exhibit as part of the Capital Region Wind Ensemble’s Colors performance. The artists developed a visual analog to the music.
Trumpet Ensemble Performs in Miami
L. to R.: Bryce Kelley, Matthew McCann, Jake Morrissey, Benjamin L’Ecuyer, and Todd DuBrey. Dr. Allyson Keyser, Associate Professor in the School of Music.
The School of Music Trumpet Ensemble, directed by Dr. Allyson Keyser, was selected to participate in the 44th Annual International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Conference in Miami, Fla., the only group of students from a community college selected to perform.
Flight Team Rewarded for Sportsmanship at National Competition At right is Devin Lamm, Aviation Science major and a member of the College’s Flight Team. Barbara Jones, Associate Professor/ Aviation Liaison, shows off the trophy the Flight Team earned for the Red Baron Team Sportsmanship Award during the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) National SAFECON Flight Competition hosted by the University of Wisconsin. She is pictured with Dr. Steady Moono, College President, and Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Bowler Named Chancellor’s Scholar Athlete Jenna Lemke, a standout on the Women’s Bowling Team, was a recipient of the 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Award. Recipients of this prestigious award have at least a 3.0 GPA and All-Conference athletic honors. Jenna led the team to an NJCAA National Championship, and had the highest bowling average at 205. In addition to her success as a bowler, Jenna was named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists. She graduated from the College in May 2019 with her degree in Criminal Justice. Annual Report 2019
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PARTNERSHIPS New Transfer Agreements Benefit Students Cazenovia College Graduates of SUNY Schenectady’s associate’s degree program in Teacher Education now have the opportunity to pursue their bachelor’s degrees in Education from Cazenovia College. What makes this agreement special is that Cazenovia will offer bachelor’s degree courses at SUNY Schenectady’s Center City site, located on State Street in downtown Schenectady.
Graduates of Liberty Partnerships Program Are Now SUNY Schenectady Students
Dr. Moono is shown with Dr. Ron Chesbrough, President of Cazenovia College.
Castleton University L. to R.: Shynasia Dobbs (Teacher Education Transfer), Alesenay Wilson (Teacher Education Transfer), Lindsey Armstead (Math and Science), Matthew Rolon (Science-Biology Concentration) and Zulimar Molina (Teacher Education Transfer), all Liberty Partnerships Program graduates, who now attend SUNY Schenectady.
Performing Arts: Music graduates can now transfer to Castleton University for the B.M. degree program in Music Education with Licensure. SUNY Schenectady students who live within a bordering county of Vermont will be awarded the equivalent of Vermont resident tuition per year. Additionally, candidates who earn an associate’s degree from SUNY Schenectady will receive the Transfer Success Scholarship. Mark Barrett and Alyssa Winckler, Performing Arts: Music majors at SUNY Schenectady, transferred to Castleton University this fall. Shown with them are: Raphael Okutoro, Assistant Director of Admissions; Dr. Jonathan Spiro, Chief Academic Officer; Dr. Sherrill Blodget, Music Department Chair; and Dr. Karen Scolforo, President, all from Castleton University; with Dr. Steady Moono, President; Brett Wery, Dean of the School of Music; and Dr. Penny Haynes, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost, from SUNY Schenectady.
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Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), funded by the New York State Department of Education, is a dropout prevention program for at-risk students in grades sixth through 12 who attend Schenectady City schools. LPP transitioned from being an afterschool program to now providing services at schools throughout the day including case management, counseling, social/ emotional support, and programming. LPP students participated in a STEAM Camp that included activities and experiments about food webs, keystone species, native vs. invasive species, and photosynthesis, with instruction by Faculty Members Dr. Richard Simons and Dr. Lorena Harris, as well as SUNY Schenectady students in the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program.
Earning Their College Degrees While Still in High School
College and Chamber Join Forces on Leadership Program Through a new partnership with the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, College faculty will share their expertise during a firsthand look at the region’s top businesses as part of “Executive Access,” one of the Chamber’s marquee programs. Participants will see how businesses operate day-to-day and learn about how the College is preparing the workforce to rise to these demands.
Pictured are Schenectady High School 11-graders (front row) Devishti Jainarain, Verena Mohanlall, and Ethan Depoo and (back row) Ram Madani, Preetish Arjune, and Maxim Kanciruk.
For the first time, students in the Schenectady Smart Transfer Early College High School were on campus taking courses during the Fall 2019 semester. They have taken courses on campus during the past two summers. Ten students attend SUNY Schenectady in the afternoon, after taking their core courses at Schenectady High School in the morning. College courses including chemistry, statistics, psychology, literature, and history bring them closer to earning their associate’s degrees while they are still in high school. Funded by the New York State Education Department, Smart Transfer is a partnership among SUNY Schenectady, University at Albany, SUNY Delhi, and the Schenectady City School District.
More High School Students Earn College Credits The Smart Scholars Early College High School Program concluded its 10th summer at SUNY Schenectady. When the program began in 2010, 50 students participated in the First Year Experience summer course. This past summer, more than 250 students were on campus enrolled in First Year Seminar, Western Civilization, Psychology, and other general education courses.
College and Schenectady ARC Develop Apprenticeship Program Kirk Lewis, Executive Director of Schenectady ARC, speaks on campus announcing a new partnership between the College and ARC for a new Direct Support Professional (DSP) Apprenticeship Program where SUNY Schenectady serves as the lead campus for ARC employees to obtain a DSP Certificate and apply credits toward an associate’s degree, tuition free. With him are: Mark Sheehan, Director of New Initiatives, Schenectady ARC; Jane H. Canale, Associate Executive Director, Human Resources and Support Services, Schenectady ARC; and Dr. Steady Moono, College President.
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FACULTY, STAFF AWARDS/DEVELOPMENT SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence Faculty and staff earned the prestigious 2019 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing the distinguished performance of teaching faculty, librarians, and members of the professional and classified services. L. to R.: Ingrid O’Connell, Megan Hall, Dr. Syeda Munaim, Arla JN Wilding, and LuAnn Miller-Meeks, with Dr. Steady Moono, College President.
Ingrid O’Connell, Professor, School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Ingrid O’Connell joined the College as an Adjunct Faculty Member in 1994, and was promoted to Assistant Professor in 1997 and Professor in 2000. She uses a variety of teaching techniques in her instruction, and her experience working in the industry contributes to effectiveness with her students. She regularly attends conferences and industry education, is a member of Meeting Professionals International, and maintains important certifications within her field. She has reviewed several textbooks, contributed to a published article, and participated on panels at many conferences. In addition to her dedication inside the classroom, Ingrid has advised the Hospitality Club for 15 years and is assuming leadership of the Meeting Professionals International Club.
Megan Hall, Assistant Professor, Division of Liberal Arts SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
Megan Hall became a full-time faculty member in 2013. Since that time she has demonstrated remarkable dedication to creative production beyond her normal teaching responsibilities. She has written and published four novels, runs a publishing company with her husband, has illustrated seven published children’s books, and has edited 14 books. She earned the Expanding Your Global Coverage Award from the Southeast Asia Program’s Outreach Office at Cornell University and the Center for Khmer Studies (2014) and the Community Fellows Grant from AmeriCorps (2012). She also revived the Rhythms literary club and developed the “Little Free Library.”
Dr. Syeda Munaim, Professor, Division of Math, Science, Technology and Health SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service
Dr. Syeda Munaim joined the College as a full-time faculty member in 2004. She has served as Chair of the Student Affairs Committee and Professional Policies, Nominations, and Awards, played a key role in developing Biotechnology and Biological Technician programs, as well as a Biology concentration, and has arranged articulation agreements with the University at Albany and SUNY Cobleskill. She has served as the liaison for the SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference and between MSTH faculty and Ellis School of Nursing; reviewed books for publishers; and served as a reader and a consultant for AP courses for the College Board. Dr. Munaim also taught Applied Plant Physiology at the Jinling Institute of Technology in China. Continued on page 17...
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Young Artists Gain Inspiration Through Science Stephen Tyson, MFA, Adjunct Faculty Member who teaches Studio Art courses through the Division of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Syeda Munaim, Professor in the Division of Math, Science, Technology and Health, teamed up for the first time to lead “Art Through The Microscope,” a summer youth art workshop for kids ages 7 to 12. The children’s artistic inspiration? Slides of their own cheek cells, onion cells, leaves, and single celled organisms they are viewing through microscopes.
Faculty Chef Featured at Popular Festival
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Arla JN Wilding, Adjunct Faculty Member, School of Music SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
Chef Courtney Withey (center), Instructor in the School of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism, was a Signature Chef at the Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts Festival. She and Chef Michael Stamets, Assistant Professor, and some of their talented Culinary Arts students prepared a six-course, vegetarian tasting menu for the event.
Casola Dining Room Recognized Culinary Arts students and faculty make the Casola Dining Room a fabulous dining experience and learning environment. OpenTable diners voted the Casola Dining Room as one of the best around.
Arla JN Wilding has been an Adjunct Faculty Member in the School of Music since 2011. She has taught an array of courses, as well as voice and piano lessons, and accompanies for performances. She was named Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year by the Student Government Association (2016). She is a co-founder and the musical and artistic director of three outstanding extracurricular choral groups: Totally Pitchin’ (a mixed a capella club started in 2014), Out of Time (a barbershop quartet), and Vintage Harmonics (a women’s ensemble).
LuAnn Miller-Meeks, Information Processing Specialist II, Registrar’s Office SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service
LuAnn Miller-Meeks joined the Registrar’s team in September 2015 as an Information Processing Specialist II. Since that time, she has demonstrated her commitment to students, faculty, and staff through her efficiency, accuracy, promptness, and customer service, while always keeping student success in mind. LuAnn’s friendly demeanor, knowledge of her job, and approachability in an office that sees heavy traffic and high stress make her a true asset for the College. She lends her support and expertise to faculty and staff members to explain the complexities of the registration process.
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Then WHERE WE WERE…
COST OF LIVING: 1969
• Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin become the first humans to set foot on the moon with the Apollo 11 mission by the United States, with Armstrong’s famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
• Rent (per year) - $1,271
• Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 music fans as Jimi Hendrix performs his iconic rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. • The arpanet (first internet) is created. • Top Song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension
• New car - $2,925 • Gallon of milk – 55 cents • Average income - $7,974 Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 1969, published by the United States Census
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• Eight degree programs
• Notable books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and The Godfather by Mario Puzo
• 654 full time, 632 part-time students
• Top Movies: Once Upon a Time in the West, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Love Bug
• One building (Elston Hall)
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• 39 full-time faculty members
Historical Timeline
September 17, 1969: Doors open to first entering class!
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First class of 169 graduates
Foundation is established
Middle States Accreditation
Construction of Begley Library, Lecture Hall (Auditorium), Music Department
Saturday, September 13, 1969 - The Mohonasen High School Band playing at Opening Day Ceremonies.
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1970s - SCCC makes it into the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the longest loaf of bread, after 150 students, faculty, and friends spend all day making and baking the 1,256-foot masterpiece. The College held the record until around 1991.
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Chef Jackie Baldwin ’02* A.A.S., Food Sales & Distribution
James Bigley ’76 A.A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Prescott Brown ’71* A.A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Karin Carreau ’98 A.S., Human Services
Richard Carrier ’80 A.A.S., Hotel and Restauran Management
Gary McCarthy ’77 A.S., Liberal Arts: Interdisciplinary Science
Christopher Miller ’87 A.S., Computer Science
Jay Murphy ’79 A.A., Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science
Patricia Pendergast Novo ’05 A.O.S., Culinary Arts
Heather Peterson ’99 A.A.S., Accounting
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Induction of first tudents as charter members of Phi Theta Kappa honor society
Developmental Studies Unit is organized, Learning Center opens
Music program is accredited by National Association of Schools of Music
Center for Science and Technology opens
$11 million campus development project completed
May 11, 1981 - Professor Shirley Ratajak teaches a Typing class.
1980s - Paul Bryant, Chairman of the Business and Law Department, with students.
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(Biology, Geology, and Culinary Arts Labs, Restaurant, 15 Classrooms, Cafeteria, College Store, Student Lounge, Pedestrian Bridge)
Culinary Program, P Program, B Progra accred
August 1991 - Construction of the pedestrian bridge across busy Route 5, a welcome link between the Center for Science and Technology and the rest of the campus.
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Thomas Constantine ’83 A.A.S., Criminal Justice
Thomas Dalton Bambury ’91, ’13* A.S., Performing Arts: Drama Certificate, Chemical Dependency Counseling
Kenneth Countermine ’93 A.S., Business Administration
Joan R. Dembinski ’09, ’10 Certificate, Assistant Chef A.O.S., Culinary Arts
Vera Dordick ’04 A.O.S., Culinary Arts
Edward A. Piotrowski ’91 A.A.S., Business Administration
Dr. Townsend Plant ’96 A.S., Performing Arts: Music Certificate in Music
Keith Pray ’93 A.S., Performing Arts: Music
Laura Primiano ’00 A.A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Lt. Kendall Richardson ’99, ’00 Certificate, Fire Science A.A.S., Fire Protection Technology
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Gateway Building opens, Construction of Stockade Building begins
First classes held in new Stockade Building; County Legislature endorses Campus Master Plan expansion
$6.3 million Culinary Arts Addition completed
County announces plans for $3.9 million Music Wing addition
Center City opens for classes, houses Crimina Justice Program
October 4, 2006 - At the Culinary Arts Expansion Kickoff are Toby Strianese, Department Chair; Hon. Paul Tonko, New York State Assemblyman; Karl Griffith, Griffith Dardanelli Architects; Gabe Basil, College President; Honorable James Tedisco, New York State Assemblyman; Robert Ruggeri, Board of Trustees; and Hon. Vince DiCerbo, Schenectady County Legislature
August 11, 2011 - Students from the Schenectady City School District participating in the Schenectady Smart Scholars Early College High School Program gather in the Taylor Auditorium for the second year of this innovative program aimed at increasing high school graduation rates and enabling students to complete their high school studies while earning college credits.
September 14, 2011 - Gary Hughes, of the College’s Board of Trustees, addresses the crowd during the grand opening of “SCCC @ Center City” at 433 State Street, in downtown Schenectady, with more than 50 different classes held at the new location that fall.
Adebola Elefontuyi ’03 A.S., Computer Science
Margaret Evans ’81 A.A.S., Accounting
Dion Flynn ’17 A.S., Performing Arts: Drama
Raymond Fox ’73 A.A., Liberal Arts: Social Science
Rachel Gayne ’87 A.S., Performing Arts: Music
Joshua Ross ’13 A.S., Aviation Science
Tony M. Sano ’87* A.S., Performing Arts: Music
Theresa Taylor ’11 A.A.S., Chemical Dependency Counseling
Hon. Kate Toombs ’94 A.A., Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science
Ed Uttberg ’77 A.A.S., Accounting
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New School of Music opens
HPOG Grant begins for Health Care training
Dr. Steady Moono becomes College President; Kindl Building opens
New Biotechnology Laboratory and Research Facility opens on the sixth floor of Elston Hall
Foundation launches $2.5 million Capital Campaign; Construction begins on new $10.1 million Learning Commons
2013 - The impressive School of Music illuminated at night. Photo: ©2012stockstudiophotography.com
May 13, 2016 - With Dr. Steady Moono, the College’s seventh President, during his Inauguration held at Proctors are Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and the Education Pipeline, and Tina Chericoni Versaci, Esq., member of the College’s Board of Trustees.
March 22, 2017 - Science majors Benjamin Rouse, Kanita Ahmad, Tracy Ramlochan and Hayden Paneth in front of a Laminar Flow Biosafety Cabinet during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Biotechnology Laboratory and Research Facility on the sixth floor of Elston Hall.
George Goldhoff ’84 A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Scott Gresens ’01 A.A.S., Computer Information Systems
Jamie Hildenbrandt ’07 A.S., Aviation Science
Henny Kupferstein ’13 A.S., Human Services
Angelo Mazzone ’74 A.A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Tim Vennard ’97 A.O.S., Culinary Arts A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Michele Von Haugg ’98 A.S., Performing Arts: Music Music Certificate
Susan Watson ’78* A.A.S., Paralegal
Aaron Wyanski ’02, ’03 A.S., Performing Arts: Music A.A.S., Music Business
Susan Zongrone ’85 A.A.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management * In Memoriam
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Now WHERE WE ARE…
SUNY SCHENECTADY
• Congress has a record-breaking 125 women • The U.S. Women's Soccer Team wins the Women’s World Cup final, 2-0, beating the Netherlands. • Top song: Old Town Road by Lil Nas X • Notable books: Becoming by Michelle Obama, Educated by Tara Westover • Top movies: Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, Us
• 59 degree and certificate programs • 1,436 full time, 1,851 part-time students • 524 faculty and staff members • Five buildings (Elston Hall, Stockade Building, School of Music, Gateway Building, and the Center for Science and Technology), plus extension sites at Center City and the Kindl Building in downtown Schenectady and Richmor Aviation in Scotia
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ATHLETICS Women’s Crew Team Competes in NYS Collegiate Rowing Championships
Bowling Coach Honored by Trustees Ray Ross, Head Coach of the Bowling Teams, was honored by the Board of Trustees for his many years of dedication and commitment as he stepped down from the coaching position. Coach Ross, who is a Professor in the Division of Math, Science, Technology and Health, led the Royals for 26 years, guiding the Men’s Bowling Team to eight conference titles, seven Region III titles (six consecutive), and two NJCAA National Championships, with the Women’s Team winning six conference titles, six Region III titles (six consecutive) and four NJCAA National Championships (four consecutive). He is shown with Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Steady Moono, College President.
Student Athletes Named to Academic All-Region Their hard work as athletes and scholars paid off for students who earned Academic All-Region honors. Students have a 3.50 GPA or better while participating in an intercollegiate sport. Congratulations to: Jesse Bucher, Baseball; Joseph Harwood, Baseball; Jenna Lemke, Women’s Bowling; Melanie Lemke, Women’s Bowling; Ryan O’Keefe, Baseball; Mallory Wolfe, Women’s Basketball; and Erin Ranken, Women’s Bowling. 24 Annual Report 2019
The Women’s Crew Team competed against top colleges and universities during the New York State Collegiate Rowing Championships on Fish Creek in Saratoga. The Royals were featured in the Women’s Collegiate 4+ event against women’s crews from institutions including West Point, Skidmore College, Ithaca College, Canisius College, Buffalo State College, and St. Lawrence University. The Royals competed in the petite final placing third, placing ninth out of 12 in the state overall.
Pictured are: Michele-Lane Detouche, Julia Jaster, Maham Arif, Nkeiru Ubadike, Helen Dwyer, Hannah Roberts. Not pictured: Sydney Reed.
Coach Tim Andi’s Uniform Retired in Memoriam The Board of Trustees posthumously recognized and honored Tim Andi’s lifetime achievement and service to the College and officially retired his baseball uniform, jersey number 12. Coach Andi passed away in March 2019. He was the Head Coach of the Men’s Baseball Team for 25 years (from 1991-2015). During that time he amassed 561 wins, led the Royals to two NJCAA World Series appearances in 1999 and 2002, and was named Region III Coach of the Year four times, Mountain Valley Conference Coach of the Year seven times, and NJCAA National Coach of the Year after leading the Royals to their second world series appearance in four years in 2002.
Raheem Felder Surpasses 1,000 Points Sophomore combo guard Raheem Felder scored his 1,000th career point in a 101-61 win over Clinton Community College during a home game at the YMCA. He finished his career at SUNY Schenectady with 1,063 points making him the second all-time lead scorer in the history of the Men’s Basketball program at the College. (Nick Mashino, a 2004 graduate, holds the record at 1,120.) He was named to the Second All-Conference Team for the Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference. Raheem, a Culinary Arts major who has been named to the Dean’s List, plans to transfer on for his bachelor’s degree and own a business in the culinary arts field.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Students Enter Health Care Fields Dr. Tiziana Rota, Project Director, and students celebrate during a graduation ceremony for students who completed highdemand healthcare training offered through the College’s Office of Workforce Development and Community Education. Students completed training for: Certified Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, EKG Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Community Health Worker, and Medical Administrative Assistant.
Certified Production Technician Celebration Representatives from partnering companies including Universal Plastics, Fort Miller Group, Case Window and Door, BeechNut, and Polyset, were on hand at the Mohonasen Center for Advanced Technology to congratulate the 10 employees who completed the Certified Production Technician training. The Office of Workforce Development and Community Education launched the Certified Production Technician program in partnership with the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), Capital Region BOCES, and The Business Council of New York State through the KeyBank Foundation’s award of a $250,000, two-year grant to the Center for Economic Growth. The program recognizes, through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of manufacturing production at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor) through successful completion of certification assessments. It raises the level of performance of production workers to both assist individuals in finding higher-wage jobs and help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness.
Participants Blossom During Horticulture Program
Aliroy Simon, Aaron Canode, Megan Grosse, Jahmien Scales, Loris Floyd, Danielle Pompey, and Kathleen Willyard.
Seven students, six of whom are members of Schenectady ARC, graduated from the horticulture certificate program offered through the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education. The class is a collaboration through the College, Schenectady ARC, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Students enrolled in the 12-week class develop skills in floral design, safety, pest control, greenhouse management, and plant and weed identification.
New Software Developer Apprenticeships One of New York’s first software developer apprenticeships was established in the Capital Region through a partnership among the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), SUNY Schenectady, and Albany Can Code. The new apprenticeship will help local employers internally recruit workers for hard-to-fill, mid-level talent positions. Software developer apprentices will undergo 1,000 to 2,000 hours of on-thejob training and 144 hours of related instruction provided by Albany Can Code at SUNY Schenectady. For workers in a variety of fields, apprenticeships are pathways to higher-paying jobs. Annual Report 2019
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EVENTS 1. It’s not every day that you meet someone who is in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. That happened when Dr. Marshall Jones, a mechanical engineer at General Electric (GE), visited campus. Dr. Jones pioneered the use of lasers for industrial materials processing. He is shown with students and faculty in the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). 2. Brandon Frame, Chief Visionary Officer of The Black Man Can, presented Define Yourself, Redefine the World, an empowerment workshop. He is shown with Ray Pillow, Criminal Justice major.
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3. The Hamilton Hill Dancers performed in celebration of Black History Month. 4. Gangstagrass brought their riveting, energetic combination of bluegrass and hip-hop to the Taylor Auditorium during a performance that culminated with a lively Q. and A. with the audience.
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5. Chef Felice Santodonato, of Rome, Italy, visited campus as a guest chef in classes taught by Chef Michael Stamets, Assistant Professor, as part of the Marco Polo Institute. 6. Magdia De Jesus Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the University at Albany School of Public Health, discussed the power of women in STEM fields.
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8. L. to R.: Claudia Verga, Volunteer; Kim Siciliano, Executive Director, YWCA NENY; Lauren Gregoire, Board Member, YWCA NENY; Carole Merrill-Mazurek, President, YWCA NENY Board; Ghada, new neighbor from Syria; Lee Lounsbury, Volunteer, Executive Producer; Dawn Jones, Assistant Director of Career Services; and Renee Adamany, Professor, Division of Liberal Arts during a screening of the film 8 Borders, 8 Days, a documentary chronicling the journey of a determined mother and her two young children as they flee from Syria.
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9. Imbolo Mbue, author of the New York Times bestselling novel Behold the Dreamers, is shown with students. Her book was the runner-up in the Schenectady County Public Library’s (SCPL) 2019 One County, One Book program. Students read it as part of their English courses and then met the author during her discussion presented by the College, the Schenectady County Public Library, and Friends of SCPL. 10. A powerhouse big band of School of Music Alumni, led by Dr. William Meckley, former School of Music Dean and leader of the Empire Jazz Orchestra, returned to campus and included Keith Pray, Josh Nelson, Shaun Bazylewicz, Mike Dietlein (all pictured), Jeff Nania, Jon Bronk, Bryan Brundige, Lou Smaldone, and Bob Halek.
IN THE COMMUNITY Creating Warmth Members of the Student Volunteer Organization (SVO) and staff show off the colorful squares they crocheted that will be sewn together into blankets and sent to children at the border between Texas and Mexico. SVO also created headbands for Girls Inc. Front row: Robyn King (crochet instructor), Carin Cummings, Jet Martino, TeAna Taylor, and Laura Clayton Back Row: Owen Virgilio, Edward Walsh, Hasna Kaddo and Marsha Miller (crochet instructors), Michele Zebrowski, Amanda Knapik, Natasha Zadubara, Lindsay Feulner, and Renee Adamany.
Helping Our Community Ashley Celebucki, Stacia Holohan, and Allyson McKinney, students in Professor Renee Adamany’s Sociology 127 course, raised money for a Food and Paint event at the YWCA of Northeastern New York in which 12 residents participated. Other service learning projects included creating events at Kingsway Manor Assisted Living, ScotiaGlenville High School, Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, and the Boys and Girls Club.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students pitched in to help with food and beverage service and a raffle during a picnic organized by Schenectady County for local senior citizens and held at Central Park. L. to R.: Students Joe Vice, Amira Singletary (and her children Aliyah and Amillian), Lindsay Feulner, and Shatiki Beatty, with Jeff Aranda, Interim Director of the EOP.
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INTERNSHIPS SUNY Schenectady partners with community agencies and businesses, listed below, providing opportunities for students to gain invaluable experience during internships, fieldwork assignments and workplace observations. ACCOUNTING Louis F. Nicolella, Income Tax Service Watson, Peterson & Company BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Devaprasad PLLC Empire State Aerosciences Museum Lia Toyota of Colonie Louis F. Nicolella, Income Tax Service Price Chopper (Golub Corp.) Roarke Custom Builders SUNY Schenectady Walt Disney World - Florida Wealth Advisory Group CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING Albany City Schools CAPTAIN Conifer Park Conifer Park - Glenville Inpatient Clinic Conifer Park - Schenectady Outpatient Clinic Ellis Hospital Mental Health Clinic PROS Program Fulton County Addiction Services Hedgerow House Hope House Kingsway Nursing Home New Choices Recovery Center New Scotland Residence Parsons Schenectady Care Management Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. Schenectady City School District Sojourn House St. Mary’s Hospital – Amsterdam St. Mary’s Hospital – Troy St. Peter’s Hospital – Inpatient Rehabilitation (SPARC) Transitional Services Association – Hedgerow House Trinity Alliance - Homer Perkins Substance Abuse Program Eleanor Young Treatment Program COMMUNICATIONS Albany County Executive’s Office CRIMINAL JUSTICE Albany Police Department Rotterdam Town Court Schenectady County Sheriff ’s Office Schoharie County Sheriff ’s Office
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Scotia Village Court Victim’s Advocacy, Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office EARLY CHILDHOOD Frances L. Stevens Elementary School Glenville Cooperative Preschool Head Start - Albany County Community Action Program Head Start - Fulton Community Action Agency Head Start - Schenectady Community Action Program Lally Early Learning Center MapleLeaf Child Care Parson’s Early Head Start Rosa Venerini Early Childhood Center Schenectady Day Nursery @ SUNY Schenectady Integrated Montessori Lab Preschool Schenectady Day Nursery Main Site HOTEL, CULINARY ARTS AND TOURISM Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau Albany Marriott American Automobile Association ARAMARK BBL Hospitality Centerplate at Belmont and Saratoga Race Course Chartwells Desmond Hotel Embassy Suites, Saratoga Springs Empire Meeting Solutions Exhibit Planning & Management International Golub Corporation – Market Bistro Hilton Garden Inn, Albany, N.Y. Holiday Inn Express Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. KeyBank Mazzone Hospitality Meeting Industry Experts Mohawk River Club & Chateau NYS Veterinary Medical Society NYS Bar Association NYS Department of Tourism NYS Hospitality and Tourism Association Otesaga Resort Hotel Price Chopper
Proctors Saratoga and Belmont, N.Y. State Racing Association Saratoga Casino Hotel Saratoga Convention and Tourism Board ShopRite Site Solutions Worldwide Sodexo Spectrum Concessions Stockade Inn TGI Fridays Total Events Turning Stone Resort Casino Valley Cats Walt Disney World (Orlando, Fla.) Christine W. Wheat Special Events Yankee Trails HUMAN SERVICES Advocacy Resources and Choices (ARC) Brown School Capital District Psychiatric Center Captain Community Human Services City Mission of Schenectady Conifer Park Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region Kingsway Nursing Home Liberty Partnership ProgramSUNY Schenectady Living Resources Mont Pleasant Middle School New Choices Northeast Parent and Child Society St. Anne Institute Salvation Army Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) Schenectady Community Ministry St. Mary’s Hospital YWCA of the Greater Capital Region YWCA of Northeastern New York MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING Albany County Nursing Home MUSIC AND MUSIC AUDIO TECHNOLOGY Albany Audio Associates American Concert & Entertainment Services, Inc. Capital Repertory Theater
Stan Denis Eden Advisory Services LLC and Café Equal Vision Records Fingerpaint Productions (Cotton Hill) Flame Band Frank Moscowitz High Peaks Sound The Hollow Bar + Kitchen Live Sound Inc. The Linda WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio The Low Beat Musicians of Ma’alwyck Overit Studios Parish Public House Parkway Music Pinewoods Studios The Recording Company Redemption Church S.A.V.I. (Specialized Audio-Visual Inc.) Shenendehowa United Methodist Church SUNY Schenectady Taylor Auditorium Don Warren Rock Camp WEXT (WMHT) White Lake Music and Post Wolf Hollow PARALEGAL Dunn & Dunn Attorneys at Law, PLLC-Kirsten Dunn, Esq. Jean Gerhard, Legal Clerk-Office of the Schenectady County Conflict Defender Rowlands & LeBrou PLLC-James J. LeBrou, Attorney at Law SCIENCE Clifton Park Veterinary Clinic Dr. Narayanan Energy Laboratory at RPI SUNY Schenectady Biotechnology, Bio-Chemistry and Microbiology Sciences Research Program SUNY Schenectady Ecology/ Environmental Science Research Program SUNY Schenectady STEAM Academy Queensborough Community College CUNY, Cosmic Ray Lab
FOUNDATION Foundation Welcomes New Board Members Karin Carreau ’98 Karin is the Principal of Carreau Consulting, a boutique government relations firm which has consistently established high political profiles for organizations including the National Association of Social Workers, Families Together in New York State, and YouthBuild. She was a primary negotiator of the state’s “Raise the Age” legislation and architect of its family campaign (passed in 2017), as well as the state’s mental health parity legislation, parity reporting bill, and recent parity expansion (passed 2006, 2018, 2019), all of which increase access to mental health services. In addition, she led the campaign to ban conversion therapy (passed in January 2019), secured millions in funding for at-risk youth, and created (and secured millions of dollars in funding for) the NASW-NYS, MSSNY, and NYSPA statewide Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative. Laura A. Primiano ’00 As General Manager of the Landing Hotel, connected to Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, Laura is responsible for all functions related to transitioning the property from management company oversight to full independent status. As such, she improved working conditions, restructured the Hotel Leadership Team alignment, and upgraded the hotel stay experience for guests by initiating Team Member/Guest engagement programs. She has received numerous awards and recognition for excellent customer service and superior performance, and she is a Hilton Garden Inn Food and Beverage Champion and Hilton Garden Inn General Manager Certified. M. A. Waheed M.A. runs the Taj Mahal, an award-winning Indian restaurant in Schenectady. He is a Past President of the Tri-City Indian Association and has been actively engaged in supporting cultural and literary programs for the South Asian community in the Capital District. He is also a regular contributor to local journals for the South Asian community. Throughout his career, M.A. has been a guest lecturer in Bombay, Hyderabad, Chennai, and most recently at NYU and the University at Albany, covering a range of topics including creativity, brand building, advertising, hospitality marketing, multicultural communication, and client relationships.
Food For Thought & All That Jazz 2019 The Foundation welcomed supporters and friends of the College for its signature event, the 28th Annual Food for Thought & All That Jazz. This spectacular evening, featuring delicious cuisine and beautiful sounds of students and faculty in the Culinary Arts and Music programs, was presented by Marshall & Sterling Upstate, with Jeanne M. Maloy serving as Honorary Chair. A heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who attended this special evening and to all of our sponsors. Pictured here are Jamison Flora, Foundation Board Chair; Jeanne M. Maloy, Honorary Chair; Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the Board of Trustees; and Dr. Steady Moono, College President.
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FOUNDATION Community Celebrates $3.5 Million Campaign at 50th Anniversary Royal Gala The Foundation’s Royal Gala, presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance, marked the culmination of the Promise of Our Common Future capital campaign. Through generous support from donors, the campaign goal of $2.5 million was exceeded, raising $3.5 million, which will impact students for generations to come through endowed scholarships, allowing the Foundation to award an extra $125,000 per year in scholarships in perpetuity. The funding will also help transform the library into a modern Learning Commons (scheduled for completion in August 2020). Contributors to the campaign, which focused on “access” and “success”, included faculty, staff, alumni, Trustees, the Foundation’s Board of Directors, friends of the College, corporate supporters, and members of the Retirees Association, as well as private grants. Dick Kotlow, Immediate Past Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors, and Jeanne Maloy, Past Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors, served as Co-Chairs of the Campaign.
Campaign Cabinet Campaign Co-Chairs Richard G. Kotlow Jeanne M. Maloy College President Steady H. Moono, Ed.D. Campaign Cabinet Prof. Eileen Abrahams Dr. Gabriel J. Basil Ann Fleming Brown Karin Carreau ’98 Joan Dembinski ’10 Vera Dordick ’04 Jamison Flora George Goldhoff ’84 Scott Gresens ’01 Dr. Mark Little Lynn Manning Angelo Mazzone ’74 Victor Mazzotti, Esq. Michael Tobin Michelle Wildgrube
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L. to R.: Dick Kotlow, Immediate Past Chair of the Schenectady County Community College Foundation Board of Directors and Campaign Co-Chair; Jeanne Maloy, Past Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors and Campaign Co-Chair; Dr. Joshua S. Schwartz, Top Donor to the Campaign; Lauren Ranaletto, Culinary Arts-Baking concentration major; and Dr. Steady Moono, President of SUNY Schenectady
During the gala, the Foundation recognized top donors to the campaign: • • • • • • •
Dr. Joshua S. Schwartz The Honorable Karen Brown Johnson (in memoriam) Esther Swanker (in memoriam) David A. Harris Margaret A. Evans ’81 Galesi Group Stewart’s Shops
“My passion and mission in life are to ensure every person who wants a college degree, can get one – and SUNY Schenectady works to make that possible,” said top donor Dr. Joshua Schwartz. “With my current employer, TargetX, I’m fortunate to travel to college and university campuses across the world. I hear about the diverse student needs – and I always reflect on my classroom at SUNY Schenectady. My students come from many different backgrounds and ages – all eager to learn – many wanting to be role models for their children. I’m hoping my contribution to the campaign leaves a legacy behind that promotes innovation, encourages diversity in the classroom, and inspires students to challenge the status quo and make a change as future leaders. Giving to this campaign is the one way I can make sure my passion and mission live on for many years to come.” “Karen was a passionate supporter of SUNY Schenectady during her lifetime,” said Kent Johnson, Karen Johnson’s eldest son. “She believed in the power of education to transform lives. She believed that the Schenectady community would be made stronger if more of its residents could overcome financial obstacles in pursuit of their dreams through education. Creating a scholarship fund at the College supported her vision for Schenectady becoming more equitable and inclusive, ultimately becoming a better community for all its residents.”
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Albany ENT Scholarship Albany ENT and Allergy Services is a comprehensive practice devoted to the care of adults and children with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Through the Foundation’s capital campaign, Albany ENT created this endowed scholarship to help a student with financial need, enrolled full time or part time in any health care related degree program. (1) Joseph D. and Arlene H. (Hooks) Ehlinger Nutrition Scholarship This new endowed scholarship was created to assist a woman pursuing her associate’s degree in Nutrition. Preference will be given to a female from the Little Falls or Herkimer County area where the Ehlinger family resided. Joe and Arlene were strong proponents of education and hard work. Through this scholarship, their children Jim, Marc, Elaine, John, Bob, Joan, and Mary wish to honor their parents, and especially Arlene’s strong interest in nutrition. (2) Martin, Harding & Mazzotti Scholarship More than 20 years ago, Bruce L. Martin, Paul B. Harding, and SUNY Schenectady Foundation Board Member Victor L. Mazzotti joined together to form Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP,
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a New York based personal injury law firm. In addition to their commitment to helping clients, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti believes strongly in giving back to their neighbors and started this endowed scholarship to help students in perpetuity. (3)
Silas & Ethel Moono Scholarship College President Dr. Steady Moono and his wife, Kelly, created this scholarship in honor of his parents, Silas and Ethel Moono. It will be awarded to a returning student in any degree program, enrolled full time or part time, who has successfully completed one year in the Student Mentoring Program. The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. (4) Phillips Family Scholarship This scholarship was created through a planned gift by Terry Phillips, Foundation Board Member Emeritus, and his wife Anne, and will be awarded to an entering student with financial need, enrolled full time or part time in any degree program, with preference given to a single parent, an Eagle Scout, and/or a first-generation college student. (5) The Promise Fund The result of generous contributions made to SUNY Schenectady’s Promise
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of Our Common Future Campaign, the Promise Fund provides scholarships to entering students, with the promise to continue supporting them each year until they complete their degree, up to three years, not to exceed the cost of tuition. They may be used for tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses, with the goal of offsetting the need for student loans and graduating as many students as possible debt-free. (6)
Still Small Voice 4U Lee Shaw Scholarship Established by Kathy and Ron Cooke in honor of “First Lady of Jazz” Lee Shaw, an American jazz pianist and composer, this scholarship provides one scholarship annually to a student enrolled in the School of Music who is pursuing a career in jazz, with preference given to women. (7) UHY Advisors/ Kotlow Scholarship Dick Kotlow (UHY Advisors retiree), Promise Campaign Co-Chair and Foundation Board Member, created this endowed scholarship, along with UHY Advisors, to help students achieve their educational goals. UHY Advisors is one of the top professional services firms in the country, and UHY International is one of the largest accounting networks in the world. (8)
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FOUNDATION Remembering the Honorable Karen Brown Johnson SUNY Schenectady honors the extraordinary life of the Honorable Karen Brown Johnson, who supported countless students attending the College over the course of decades. Karen passed away peacefully at her home in Schenectady on June 10, 2019. Karen was a champion of the people of Schenectady throughout her many years of civic engagement and tireless advocacy. When she moved to Schenectady in 1967, her career in public service started almost immediately. Early on, she devoted her energies to the Schenectady City School District and increased her service through her election as the first woman to the Schenectady City Council in 1975. In 1983, Karen became the first woman to be elected Schenectady’s mayor, serving in this role for two terms, and later serving as a member of the Schenectady County Legislature from 2001 until her death. Always passionate about bringing people together for the common purpose of creating innovative solutions to community challenges, Karen was instrumental in preventing the Glendale Nursing Home from closing, helped to save Proctors from demolition, established the Kids Arts Festival, and founded Jazz on Jay. She was also a member of the third generation of her family’s business, Highlights for Children. SUNY Schenectady honored Karen as a Distinguished Community Volunteer in 2016. In 2018, she earned Schenectady’s highest distinction, the Patroon Award, and she was recognized by the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region as a Trailblazer. In March 2019, the Schenectady County Legislature elected to name in her honor the main branch
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Above: In 2016, the SUNY Schenectady Foundation honored Karen with the Distinguished Community Volunteer Award during the Royal Gala. She is pictured with Dick Kotlow, Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors, Ann Fleming Brown, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Dr. Steady Moono, College President. Inset: Karen Johnson with Matilda Cropper, Nutrition major and recipient of the Karen Brown Johnson Scholarship, during Honors Convocation 2017.
of the Schenectady Public Library – now known as the Honorable Karen B. Johnson Library. At once both tenacious and humble, Karen’s thoughtful nature, fierce determination, strength, commitment to inclusiveness, and change-maker mentality touched many lives and will be deeply missed. She leaves a legacy to support students in perpetuity through
her Karen Brown Johnson Scholarship endowment at SUNY Schenectady, which will enable Schenectady students to pursue their dreams, impacting generations with her kindness.
Thank you! The Schenectady County Community College Foundation, Inc. gratefully acknowledges the following individuals, businesses, civic and professional organizations, and local foundations for their annual fund and scholarship gifts, as well as their participation in our special events and the Promise of Our Common Future capital campaign. (For the period September 1, 2018- August 31, 2019.) President’s Circle ($25,000 – or more) Ron and Kathy Cooke The Ehlinger Family David A. Harris Stewart’s Shops Marcia E. Vinick* Legacy Society ($10,000 – $24,999) Berkshire Bank Foundation, Inc. Carlilian Foundation Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Galesi Group High Voltage Electric Service, Inc. KeyBank Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Kotlow The Little Family Foundation Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP Victor L. Mazzotti, Esq. Chef and Mrs. Yono Purnomo Richmor Aviation Women’s Fund of the Capital Region Founder’s Society ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous AYCO Company Stanley Blanchard and Johanna Petersen College Publications Community Bank N.A. Confrerie De La Chaine Des Rotisseurs Foundation Fenimore Asset Management, Inc. General Electric Foundation Mrs. Sherley L. Hannay Hon. Karen Brown Johnson* Marshall & Sterling Upstate, Inc. Mazzone Hospitality Merriam Insurance Agency Ms. PJ Monroe NBT Bank Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation
Trustco Bank Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP William G. Broughton Charitable Private Foundation, Inc. Emeriti ($2,500 – $4,999 ) Albany Marriott Victoria R. Barber Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation Ann Fleming Brown and Michael Brown Karin Carreau Ms. Diana O. Carter Mr. and Mrs. William B. Faubion George and Justina Goldhoff Hugh Johnson Advisors Lavelle & Finn, LLP Angelo Mazzone ’74 MVP Health Care National Grid Student Government Association SUNY-Student Affairs and Special Programs Transfinder Tri City Rentals Chester Watson Laureates ($1,000 – $2,499 ) 1st National Bank of Scotia A Place For Jazz,LTD Anonymous Paul and Margaret Bryant Capital District Transportation Authority CareNet Medical Group Ken Countermine Mr. Michael J. Della Rocco, Jr. Joan R. Dembinski Ms. Mary Jane Dike Vera L. and Jonathan Dordick Envision Architects PC First New York Federal Credit Union
Jamison and Sarah Flora Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Gioia Mr. Wallace A. Graham Greater Capital Association of Realtors Greater Capital Region Endowment Fund Peter and Kimberly Gregory Scott C. Gresens ’01 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Hannay Reels, Inc. Dr. Penny A. Haynes Ms. Kathleen A. Hollingsworth John C. and Susan K. Hubbard Foundation Inc. Ms. Sara Jones Mr. Michael W. Karl Mrs. Isabel Krempa Jeanne M. Maloy Kathleen McLean Mrs. Maie Mills Dr. Steady and Kelly Moono Pioneer Bank Mr. Stephen T. Piorkowski ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Reidy Charles J. Richardson Rivers Casino & Resort Donald F. Rohr Patrick and Monica Ryan Saratoga National Bank Schenectady County Community College Faculty Association Dr. and Mrs. Charles Schwartz SIM Albany Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sive Charles and Donna ’81 Slavik Soroptimist International of Schenectady Sunmark Charitable Community Foundation The Schenectady Foundation, Inc. Michael and Betsy Tobin Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans Lynette and Michael Tucker
UHY Advisors, Inc. Mrs. Diana Vianna-Brignola Barbara Bishop Ward Mr. and Mrs. James J. Williams Dr. Leslyn E. Williamson Scholars ($500 – $999) Adirondack Beverages Albany County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Antonucci’s Wholesale Produce, Inc. Baker Public Relations Gabe and Diane Basil Mr. Sean Breen Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Local Union #2 Dr. David E. Brough ’81 and Mary Birbilis Brough ’95 CAP COM Federal Credit Union County Waste CSArch Discover Schenectady Ellis Medicine Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY, Inc. Martin and Ann Finn Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gould, III Lucille ’94 and John C. Heid Howe Caverns, Inc. Ms. Sharon A. Jordan Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Dr. Margaret (Peggy) King Kingsway Community Mr. and Mrs. John Kozlowich Mary J. Lang ’85 and Edward W. Lang ’85 Lessing’s Food Service Management Henry and Betsie Lind Mrs. Lois Linster ’89 Living Resources Mr. Nicholas C. Luthi ’14 Jim and Ceil Mack Wayne and Kelly Majuri Ms. Sabrina E. McGinty ’17
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FOUNDATION Mr. E. Norman McGrattan Bart and Stacy McIlduff Heather L. Meaney Monroe College, Ltd. Mr. Timothy Murphy Northeastern Fine Jewelry Paula Sementilli Ohlhous ’87 Omni Development Company, Inc. OneGroup OrthoNY Marilyn A. Pendergast Peterson, Campoli & Associates, CPAs, PLLC Terry and Anne Phillips RBC Wealth Management Janet Robbins, Emeritus Terry Ross ’71 Schenectady County STS Steel, Inc. Professor Twitty Styles and Dr. Constance Glasgow SUNY Delhi Dr. Aaron R. Tolbert Karen ’77 and Edward ’77 Uttberg Tina Chericoni Versaci, Esq. Mrs. Emma Walker-Thomas and Mr. Jacob Scott Thomas Mr. Brett L. Wery Ms. Kimberly S. Williams ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Albin Zielaskowski ’91 Educators ($250-$499 ) 15 Church Restaurant Professors Eileen Abrahams and Lewis Schwartz Don and Kay Ackerman Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Bertsch Alyson Bingham Lindsey Bolton Ms. Renee Bradley, M.A. Mr. Albert Bromberg ’93 Kevin R. Buhrmaster Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Buhrmaster Dr. David Clickner Mrs. Mary D. Dornbush Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation Christopher M. Dzikowski ’11
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Mr. Herbert Ellis Mr. Michael Evke ’82 Raymond ’73 and Eileen ’07 Fox Ray Gillen Mr. Richard L. Golding and Ms. Evelyn King-Golding Neil and Jane* Golub William M. Harris and Holly Katz Christopher G. Henry ’92 Leonard A. Herman and Hon. Guido Loyola Ms. Analine Hicks Dr. Roger Hull Lois ’11 and Michael Keefrider Robyn and Victor King Deborah J. Kreifels ’72 Mr. Steven M. Krempa Jayme Lahut and Katherine Robinson Mr. Ed Lange Dr. William H. Levering and Reverend Abigail NortonLevering Sean M. Maguire The McCall Family Mayor and Mrs. Gary R. McCarthy ’77 Dale J. Miller and Zoe M. Oxley Mohawk Honda David S. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Mullaney Carmel and William Patrick Dr. and Mrs. Carl Paulsen Mr. and Mrs. Dick Phillippe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Rider Dr. Michael Roggow Ellie and Gene Rowland Ms. Judith A. Seltzer ’92 Aubrey Seppa-Hodgkins Allen and Anna ’84 Slaterpryce Dona and David Smingler Deborah Spass Ms. Judith D. Spitz Ms. Janet Stebbins Mr. and Mrs. Scott D. Stevens Robert J. Sullivan Randolph Thomas ’79 Congressman Paul D. Tonko Sandra M. Troiano Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Vitale Paul Winkeller Susan M. Zongrone ’85
Associates ($100-$249) Mrs. Shirley D. Andrews Dr. John F. Assini and Dr. Carolyn Jones-Assini Dr. Stephen K. Astmann Mr. Charles J. Barber Betty Carol Barlyn Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Baum Vladia Boniewski ’71 and Daniel Vallely ’76 Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Bosher, Jr. Nancy Baird Brown William G. Brown ’09 Ryen Brumbeloe Jocelyn Bryant ’16 Harry C. Buffardi Ms. Judy Burke Mr. Jermaine Butler C.T. Male Associates Tammy Calhoun Capital Region Chamber CFO for Hire Mr. George B. Christian Mr. and Mrs. John W. Clark Dianna ’97 and Robert Clifford Mr. Sean P. Cochrane ’15 Ms. Charlene M. Cornell Mary K. Crimi ’79 George and Katarina Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Czub Ms. Patricia M. DiCarlo Mr. Takis Dikas ’94 Ms. Ellen E. Donovan Ms. Beverly Dugan Valereen Essandoh ’83 Ms. Karen Finkbeiner Sharon Flood Ms. Catherine M. Forth ’15 Donald and Amy France Ms. Merry A. Frey Judith R. Fruiterman Mr. Gordon Furlani Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gabriel Reverend Laurie Garramone Ms. Hope Geisler ’94 Jessica Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Glasgow, III Alan Goldberg Ms. Jill Gradner Ms. Maryann A. Graybash ’98 Ms. Kara Haraden Ms. Lynn B. Harkness
Dr. Lorena Harris Mrs. Julia Hayden Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Heller Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Hering Ms. Sasha Herzig Paul and Irena ’74 Hiatt Ms. Theresa Hobbs Ms. Patricia A. Hogan ’89 Dr. Lenore Horowitz and Mr. Marvin Horowitz Mr. Brian Hughes Mr. Freddy Ingleton, Jr. Sten Isachsen Mr. James Kalohn and Ms. Pamela Pearlman Ms. Melissa Kamm Maura L. Kastberg Jacquie Keleher Ms. Martha Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Kenny Ms. Suzanne E. Kiese ’05 Kimberly C. Kirker Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koch Pamela and Thomas Kuczenski Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Leach Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Legere Logical Net Corporation Michael Lowenski ’05 Ms. Helen MacDonald Carol Maimone Barbara David Marhafer Ms. Augusta W. Martin Ronald Marzitelli David and Juanita Maswick Mrs. Judith McIlduff Mr. Edmund McTernan Dr. and Mrs. William A. Meckley Judith M. Middelkoop ’90 Arlene Chandler Moran Mr. Malcolm M. Moran Thomas Nelson and Ann Henderson Vaughn and Hugh Nevin Ms. Anne O’Connell Mr. Richard M. Odorizzi Joe Opalka Gary E. Perkins Mr. Edward A. Piotrowski ’91 Ms. Constance S. Pollock Jenny and James Quirk Michelle L. Ragucci Mr. Budhan Ramcharan Mitchell Ramsey Mr. David D. Raycroft
Ms. Marna Redding Mr. and Mrs. Ken Reynolds Ms. Sue Rich Ms. Marissa Riggi Mr. Donald L. Riggs ’00 and Ms. Rita Kelly-Riggs Mr. Patrick J. Roohan Dr. Tiziana Rota ’03 Mr. Michael J. Rynasko and Ms. Susan C. Troll Tracy A. Salvage SUNY Schenectady Hospitality Club Schenectady ARC Kim Scheuerman Mr. Robert Schofield Ms. Patricia Seyfert Mr. Andy Shafran Mrs. Lesley G. Shimer ’95 Ms. Chantel Anne Smith ’17 Ms. Debra L. Smith Michael J. Stamets Assemblyman Phil Steck Mr. Fred Strauss Mr. and Mrs. Stanley H. Strauss Mrs. Pamela Strianese Synthesis Architects, LLP Mrs. Martha Szuminskyj Ms. Molly Talbot Senator James N. Tedisco Donna L. Tessitore ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thorne Ms. Tara Tobler TW&A Construction Management Mr. and Mrs. Nick B. Valentino Rocco G. Verrigni Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Wade Ms. Pamela T. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Watroba Cathie and Robert Wells Dr. Angela West-Davis David Regan White Dr. Frank Wicks Mary Widger Richard and Frances Wolf Ms. Barbara J. Wood Susan M. Zampier ’99 Friends $1-$99 Ms. Dianne H. Alois Anonymous Mr. David A. Ashley ’87 Elizabeth Assini
Dr. Lois Atkinson Ms. Elizabeth J. Aviza Louise Basa Ms. N. Janice Basnight Shaun Bazylewicz Aili Blank Ms. Karen Bradley Regina Bremser Ms. Karen L. Brown Ellen M. Browne ’98 Blanche and Cesare Bucci Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bucci Caroline A. Buff Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Caparulo Capparullo Designs Mr. James R. Casino ’81 Ms. Sandra Cawley ’89 Ms. Anne Christman Mr. Carlo Cioffi Karen A. Conger ’01 Ms. Anneliese S. Conley Mr. Harry Czosnykowski ’74 Ms. Marisa Daigle Becky Daniels Sandra and James De Waal Malefyt Ms. Kimberly A. Deal Richard D. Deiber ’72 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Dieffenbach Mr. Anargyros Dikas Ms. Elizabeth DiNovo ’01 Mr. John D. Dohring Susan and John Donahue Ms. Mary C. Doyle Ms. Christine R. Duguid Ms. Bernice Dunn Omawatie N. Dwarka ’95 Mr. Richard Ehmke Ms. Kimberly Emerson Mr. Mark E. Evans Dr. Babette Faehmel Ms. Susan C. Ferris Ms. Katherine Franke Ms. Raeshelle Frasier Mr. Edward French, III Andrew Fyvie ’82 Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gajewski Ms. Ellen Giallonardo Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Godlewski Mr. and Mrs. William E. Graper Mr. Richard G. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Grieco Lori Hackathorn
Ms. Taunya J. Hannibal-Williams Mrs. Sharyl A. Hansen Mr. Douglas G. Harris Jr. ’89 Mr. Timothy C. Hartnett Dale Hegenberger Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Hegney Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hoetker ’73 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hoff Ms. Stephanie Hoffman Mr. Christopher Holder Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Homrighouse Ms. Vicki S. Hoshko Ms. Karen E. Hosmer D.M.A. Renee Hostetler Mr. Peter J. Houghton Ms. Julie Hoy Mr. David M. Hughes Ms. Cindyann F. Hunnicutt ’86 Bonnie L. Hunter ’90 Mr. Charles A. Ingleton Ms. Sheila Ingleton Joseph Isabella Harron L. James Ms. Vivian S. James Ms. Dorene Barnes Jeffress ’07 Davide Jones Ms. Dawn A. Jones ’97 Ms. Kimberly Jones Ms. Rachel Jones Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kalas Mr. David Kelefant ’78 Mr. K. Scott Kilbourn ’97 Rebekah D. Kimble ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Kling Mr. Matthew Knuth Ms. Mary J. Kohan Mr. Paul V. Krebs Ms. Anne M. Lagan Ms. Angela Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Ray LaRoche Ms. Mary T. Law ’83 Mr. William J. Lawrence Mr. Ira J. Lazar Ms. Samantha Legere Mr. Stephen Light Ms. Janice Lindemann Jessica Little Mrs. Marie V. Lucas ’90 Mr. Marc Lustick Ms. Jane Lyman Sally A. Malik Kathryn M. Martin Mary Katherine. Marx Ms. Carol Matos
Ms. Catherine A. Mayak Ms. Mary McCann Ms. Alexandria McCrae Mr. Dennis J. McCumber ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Brian F. McGarvey John E. ’78 and Susan M. ’99 McLeod, Jr. Ms. Melissa McTernan Ms. Suzanne Medler Mr. Vincent J. Miles Mary C. Militano Patricia Mogro ’83 Ms. Kathryn A. Molloy Ms. Rozanne M. Monteparo Ms. Chelcy Moore Ms. Grace Morrison Josiah J. Myatt Ms. Linda Neison Mrs. Patricia M. Novo ’05 Ms. Khalan S. O’Brien Sean and Rhonda O’Brien John and Ingrid ’87 O’Connell Ms. Cara A. Olsen Ms. Jeanine Ouderkirk Ms. Lois Paradise Dawn M. Parisi ’73 Peak Partners Team Pamela C. Pearlman Mr. Harald A. Pels Ms. Ginny Peters Ms. Sandra Petronis ’83 Mr. Rudolph D. Pineda ’15 Mr. Edward Piotrowski Mrs. Mary Pritchard Mr. Richard Purga Dr. and Mrs. Thaddeus M. Raushi Ms. Allison R. Reinhardt ’06 Alicia Richardson Mr. Antonio Robinson Ms. Margaret E. Rosenfield Mr. William Rowe Ms. Lynn M. Rozell Ms. Alisha Russo Ms. Sandra Sarnowski Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Schifley Helen B. Schneider ’92 Mr. Anthony J. Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. David Schweizer Mr. Mark L. Seth Patricia A. Shapiro ’86 Ms. Christine B. Singer Ms. Alice Slotsky
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FOUNDATION Andrea Stalpinski ’85 Mr. Philip M. Taranto ’87 Josna V. Tayi ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Toskaner Terry and Alina Treis Carianne Trotta Ms. Lynn C. Trudell Mr. Tom Venne Nancy Vermilyea ’80 Mr. Roland Vinyard Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Vitas ’81 Mr. Mark R. Vogelgesang ’74 Drs. Angelo and Jennette Volpe Ms. Catriona Wallis Ms. Antonia Walsh Ms. Susan Ware Mr. Steve Weisse Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wells Andrew Wexler Mr. and Mrs. Brent D. Wheat Ms. Susan Wheeler Edgar H. White Ms. Adraine Whitney Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wilkinson ’74 Ms. Dina Williams Ms. Sarah Wilson-Sparrow Kathleen Ziobrowski In Memory of Chef Jackie Baldwin Lori Hackathorn In Memory of Nicholas M. Barbaro Ms. Catherine A. Mayak In Memory of Melvin E. Bartlett Ms. Merry A. Frey In Memory of Milton Cabrera Nancy Baird Brown In Memory of Evelyn M. Currie Vladia Boniewski ’71 and Daniel Vallely ’76 Ms. Christine R. Duguid Mr. David Kelefant ’78 Mrs. Mary Pritchard Ms. Patricia Seyfert Mary Widger Kathleen Ziobrowski In Honor of Stephen A. Fragale Janet Robbins, Emeritus
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In Honor of Kathleen Dowd Freese Janet Robbins, Emeritus In Memory of Mary R. Gioia Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Gioia In Memory of Jane Golub Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Kotlow In Memory of Roger A. Hannay Mrs. Sherley L. Hannay In Memory of Gerald M. Hansen Gabe and Diane Basil Vladia Boniewski ’71 and Daniel Vallely ’76 Mr. Richard Ehmke Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Glasgow, III Dale Hegenberger Mr. Christopher Holder Dr. and Mrs. William A. Meckley Ms. Lois Paradise Ms. Sue Rich Drs. Angelo and Jennette Volpe Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wells Mr. Brett L. Wery In Honor of Peter J. Houghton Janet Robbins, Emeritus In Memory of Caroline MotherJudge Isachsen Ms. Elizabeth Assini Aili Blank Ms. Ellen M. Browne ’98 Mr. Edward French, III Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Mr. Timothy C. Hartnett Mr. Ed Lange Mr. Stephen Light Mr. Marc Lustick David and Juanita Maswick Dr. and Mrs. Charles Schwartz Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans Mr. Tom Venne Mr. Roland Vinyard Ms. Dina Williams In Memory of the Honorable Karen Brown Johnson Gabe and Diane Basil Vladia Boniewski ’71 and Daniel Vallely ’76 Ms. Judy Burke
Mr. Alan Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gould, III Mr. Richard G. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Homrighouse Davide Jones Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Kotlow Barbara and David Marhafer Sean and Rhonda O’Brien Mr. Richard Purga Mr. David D. Raycroft Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Reidy Mr. Michael J. Rynasko and Ms. Susan C. Troll Ms. Sandra Sarnowski Mr. and Mrs. David Schweizer Ms. Catriona Wallis In Honor of Dr. William Meckley Terry and Anne Phillips In Memory of Jenson E. Merriam Ms. N. Janice Basnight Ms. Karen L. Brown Ms. Karen Finkbeiner Ms. Stephanie Hoffman Merriam Insurance Agency Ms. Grace Morrison In Memory of Patricia Monroe Ms. PJ Monroe In Honor of Dennis G. Mott Janet Robbins, Emeritus In Memory of Jean Dillenbeck Murphy Ms. Beverly Dugan In Memory of Christian J. Rohr AYCO Company Nancy Baird Brown Donald F. Rohr Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sive Ms. Tara Tobler In Memory of Beatrice Rossi Blanche and Cesare Bucci Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bucci Omawatie N. Dwarka ’95 Joseph Isabella Arlene Chandler Moran Dr. and Mrs. Scott Osur Sandra M. Troiano Carianne Trotta
In Honor of Cynthia A. Russell Vladia Boniewski ’71 and Daniel Vallely ’76 Christopher M. Dzikowski ’11 In Memory of Anthony M. Sano ’87 Ms. Elizabeth J. Aviza Gabe and Diane Basil Shaun Bazylewicz Paul and Margaret Bryant Mr. and Mrs. John W. Clark Ms. Bernice Dunn Ms. Ellen Giallonardo Ms. Jill Gradner Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Grieco Mrs. Sharyl A. Hansen Mr. Douglas G. Harris Jr. ’89 Renee Hostetler Ms. Julie Hoy Ms. Rachel Jones Ms. Sara Jones Ms. Martha Kennedy Pamela and Thomas Kuczenski Ms. Angela Lambert Ms. Janice Lindemann Ms. Jane Lyman Ms. Catherine A. Mayak Mr. Dennis J. McCumber ’91 David S. Moore Josiah J. Myatt Ms. Linda Neison Thomas Nelson and Ann Henderson Ms. Jeanine Ouderkirk Ms. Ginny Peters Ms. Janet Stebbins Ms. Molly Talbot Ms. Susan Ware Mr. Steve Weisse Mr. Brett L. Wery Mr. and Mrs. Brent D. Wheat Ms. Susan Wheeler Edgar H. White Ms. Barbara J. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Albin Zielaskowski ’91 In Memory of Mary Ann Sheehy Christopher Dzikowski ’11 Ms. Rozanne M. Monteparo In Memory of Esther M. Swanker Carmel and William Patrick
SUNY SCHENECTADY
COUNT Y COMMUNIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION
PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE ROYALS On September 17, 1969, Schenectady County Community College opened its doors to the public, welcoming students who were ready to take the next steps in their education.
Join us in marking 50 years of empowering students through education, and helping to lay the groundwork for the next 50 with your gift to our 50th Anniversary Brick Campaign: Paving the Way for Future Royals. SUNY Schenectady is creating an area that will beautify the campus and become a serene space for students and visitors. The walkway will feature a commemorative brick pathway. Bricks engraved with the names of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and retirees serve as a reminder of the people who are part of our history and our future.
Support Students on Their SUNY Schenectady Journey Your participation in Paving the Way for Future Royals will help to ease financial burdens that pose obstacles to a student’s academic success, graduation, and personal growth. Contributions fund scholarships that cover the cost of books and fees, emergency loans that help alleviate temporary stresses, Food Pantry supplies, and Achieving The Dream. Support for Paving The Way for Future Royals will help students to manage challenges and put them on the path to accomplishing their goals.
ORDER YOUR BRICK TODAY. Bricks can be purchased for $150 ($100 for faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees). Fee covers bricks, engraving of text, and installation. Bricks measure approximately 7 ½ x 4 inches. Your engraved brick connects you with our College and its mission. Name, class (or retirement) year, and a school or department name can be listed. Up to three lines of text, 18 characters per line can be displayed. Character count will include punctuation and spaces. All inscriptions shall be centered on the brick in capital letters. Punctuation is limited to any contemporary keyboard symbol. Spaces between words cannot be omitted to make an inscription fit within the character limit. Learn more or buy a brick at sunysccc.edu/50years.
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FOUNDATION In Memory of Susan M. Watson ’78 Ms. Suzanne Medler In Honor of Kimberly S. Williams ’85 Mr. and Mrs. Albin Zielaskowski ’91 In-Kind Supporters Adirondack Winery Airdrenaline Adventure Park Albany Broadcasting Company Albany Institute of History & Art Albany Marriott Albany Symphony Orchestra All Seasons Equipment Incorporated The Altamont Fair Anonymous Ausable Chasm Company The Bellevue café Berkshire Bank Foundation, Inc. Black & Blue Steak and Crab Boutique and Pet Spa The Broken Mold Studio Ann Fleming Brown and Michael Brown Buffalo Bills Camelback Resort Camp Cody Mr. Joseph Carr The Cheesecake Factory The Children’s Museum at Saratoga Chipotle Mexican Grill Chris’ Coffee Service Civitello’s Italian Pastry Shoppe Colonial Car Wash Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor Joan R. Dembinski Discover Schenectady The Edison Club The Egg El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Felthousen’s Florist Fenimore Art Museum Five Star Frame & Art Fort William Henry Museum Franklin Square Inn Fred Astaire Dance Studio Gideon Putnam Hotel The Glimmerglass Festival The Great New York State Fair Great Tang’s
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