2013 report to the community

“From our modest beginning in 1961 with 215 students, to our multi-campus college serving over 4,000 students in Queensbury, Wilton, and online, SUNY Adirondack continues to provide a learning community for all ages.” -Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D. Benefits to Taxpayers Taxpayers see a rate of return of 8.2% on their investment in SUNY Adirondack.

Tuition at SUNY Adirondack is less than the first two students Earn More Compared to those with a high school diploma, years at local public associate degree graduates in the SUNY and private four- Adirondack service area earn $10,200 year institutions. more per year, on average, over the course of a working lifetime. Source: EMS economic study, 2011 88% of students think More than 90% SUNY Adirondack of SUNY Adirondack students come from is a good value Source: 2013 Student Opinion Survey Warren, Washington, & Saratoga Counties.

Record Enrollment For the Fall 2013 semester SUNY Adirondack enrolled 4,252 students.

This is the highest enrollment figure in the college’s 53-year history and a 6.4% increase from 2012. 4,098 students enrolled 4,098 4,252 students enrolled 4,136 students enrolled 4,136 3,873 students enrolled 3,873 3,987 students enrolled 3,987

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 president’s message

After less than a year on the When you add professional research, scholarly work, job as President at SUNY publishing books, prose, short stories, and more, you Adirondack, I have already have professors who remain committed to their academic come to realize what a great disciplines and bring that into the classroom to engage resource this College is to its our students to explore new ways of thinking and learning. community. The faculty and It is also important to note that many of our professors staff are passionate about have worked in the industries they teach, and bring their teaching and learning and this work world experiences into the classroom. When you ask report serves to engage you in our work and ask for your students what they love most about their SUNY Adirondack continued support. We haven’t been in touch in a while, but experiences, it is always the faculty who inspired them to that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy! reach higher and dig deeper to become better learners.

From our modest beginning in 1961 with 215 students, to our SUNY Adirondack’s future is strong. We are positioning multi-campus college serving more than 4,000 students in ourselves to enhance workforce development programs Queensbury, Wilton, and online, this College continues to through strong, proactive partnerships with industry and provide a learning community for all ages. Students with economic development leaders. And we are strengthening many different life experiences and goals study in more than our work with P-12 educational leaders to encourage early 30 degree and certificate programs on campus and online, engagement to better prepare students for postsecondary take courses to upgrade their skills, as well as participate in work. This interdependent ecosystem, if properly groomed, a variety of community education programs to enrich their will create a strong economy for our region if we share our lives through musical and theatrical performances, youth needs and commit to working together to solve complex enrichment programs, senior lecture series and more! issues. As the community’s college, we remain dedicated to Now with the addition of a 400-bed residence hall facility, being the educational provider of choice, and will leverage SUNY Adirondack is attracting students from 39 counties our resources to do so. Our impact is clear when students in New York, eight different states, and two countries to the complete a degree. According to an economic impact study gateway of the Adirondacks! of 2011, associate degree holders at their career midpoint make 35 percent more than students with a high school Our diverse student body includes students who enroll diploma. This expands the local tax base by $21 million here right out of high school as well as returning adults annually and New York avoids $728,500 in social costs that learning new skills for a second or even third career. The includes savings associated with improved health, reduced 150 student-veterans who have proudly served their country crime, and reduced public assistance and unemployment. and now are transitioning to civilian roles, bring with them a We are worth the investment made by our local sponsors wide variety of skills and abilities which add to the richness of Warren and Washington counties and New York State. of our campus culture. Our students hold jobs and study Although public support for higher education continues full-time, conduct research, volunteer, gain experience to challenge us to be creative stewards of our resources, through internships, play sports, rehearse for our theatrical we are fully committed to maintaining the high quality and musical performances, support each other and most education which thousands of alumni have enjoyed. of all, are the heart of our campus. When you read about our student leaders, I know you will be impressed by their Read about our successes to date, and join me in supporting courage, tenacity, and drive to change the world. This is what our future. education does for our world: knowledge is truly powerful. Sincerely, The faculty at SUNY Adirondack pride themselves on high quality, interactive teaching that is critical to student success.

Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D. faculty achievements

Holly Ahern (Microbiology) was recently highlighted in the Matthew Muller (Accounting) Chronicle for Higher Education for her Lyme Disease work, and joined the Board of Directors for her article on the prevalence of Lyme Disease in upstate New Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center. York was published in the Journal of Microbiology Research. She also presented a slideshow during the College’s event, “Lyme Disease 101” in November, and discussed how to prevent and handle tick bites. Gail Powers, DNS (Health Science) successfully defended her dissertation and has been awarded a Doctor of Nursing Kevin Ankeny Science (DNS) degree from The Sage Colleges. (Radio/Television Broadcasting) produced an educational video for Friends of the Important Lale Davidson, D.A., Bird Area (IBA) of Washington County, which Kathleen McCoy, Ph.D., and was used at a wildlife symposium at the New Nancy White (shown in photo) York State Museum in 2013. The IBA is a local, (English) attended a writing retreat in volunteer, grassroots organization that is working with landowners January to test out writing prompts, in Washington County to preserve and protect more than 1,000 produce new work, and discuss the acres of grasslands designated by the Audubon Society as an teaching of writing. The retreat was funded by a grant from Important Bird Area. the Professional Development Committee.

To view one of his videos, go to: Nick Ameden, Steve Ovitt and http://youtu.be/0CL2xK6tTQ4 Clint McCarthy (shown in photo) (Adventure Sports) and students in the Diane Bargiel (Music) is the two-year Adirondack Experience Learning Community institution representative to the New York recently completed a bridge to connect the State Association of College Music Programs campus with Meadowbrook Road. Students (NYSACMP). She recently attended their worked on the 19 foot span throughout the semester as part meeting, which was held at the Eastman of their legacy project. Considerable community involvement School of Music in Rochester, NY. Professor aided the effort as well. Mead’s Lumber donated the locust sills Bargiel also attended the National Association of Schools of and Wilderness Property Management helped with the design, Music (NASM) conference in November. Additionally she is three days of equipment use, and installation of the project. the principal clarinetist of the Sage City Symphony. This project links the campus with the Meadowbrook Preserve in the Town of Queensbury. Valerie Haskins (Anthropology) presented, “Bog People,” to more than 70 attendees as part of the SUNY Adirondack Karen Woodard (IT-Networking) College Lecture Series. worked with Cisco Networking Academy students in the Cisco Live Network Opera- Joanne Malkani, Ph.D. (Psychology) presented, tions Center instructing and overseeing the “The Psychology of Happiness” at Temple Beth El in installation, operation and removal of more Glens Falls. than 22 miles of cabling, 600+ network Peter Marino (English) had his one act switches, wireless access points and video systems. Her play, “Ralph Smith of Schenectady New dedication to this significant project earned her praise from the York’s Coming-Out-to-His-Wife Options”, President and CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc., John Chambers, who published in Mason’s Road Literary and Art said, “Karen and the install team she led did a tremendous job. Journal. He also wrote a play that has been The end result was a 99.999% uptime, and a very successful accepted into the “Falling Leaves and event for Cisco, our partners and our customers.” Kindling Words” writers conference, which maintains a competitive admission policy. A new short play of his will be published, and a full-length play will enjoy a staged reading this March in Connecticut. Holly Ahern, MS, BSMT (ASCP) Associate Professor of Microbiology

Growing the Next Generation preparing students HARRY LOWE, MS, BS Assistant Professor of of Microbiologists for success Information Technology

How long have you been teaching at SUNY How long have you been teaching at SUNY Adirondack? It will be 20 years this fall. Adirondack? 13 years.

What is microbiology and why is iT important? What is your professional background? I worked Microbiology is a field devoted to the study of organisms that at IBM for 27 years in many areas including: programming, are too small to see, but these organisms are critically important quality control, support, HelpDesk, and as a computer operator. to the rest of life on Earth. Research in microbiology continues After leaving IBM, I worked for eight years as a consultant to reveal more about viruses and bacteria and hopefully more in the computer industry before beginning my career as a about the causes of some very serious diseases. There is college professor. growing demand for highly qualified workers in the “STEM” fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Part of How do you get students excited about computers my job is to prepare students for these top careers. and information technology? I believe one of the keys to student success is to present many opportunities for hands- How do you get students excited about science on learning. For instance, I’ll give a lecture about computer hard anD microbiology? In microbiology, the lab experience drives and then the next time we meet, the students are literally is everything when it comes to getting students interested and taking apart a computer and discovering the functions of a hard eager to learn more. Working in the lab gives students real-world drive. One of my favorite classes is HelpDesk Support because it experience and I’ve found it’s the place where they really discover teaches students problem-solving skills, which they can apply in their passion – it’s where they get hooked! I’m also proud that we the real world. These experiences are invaluable to students and offer students the chance to do research and work hand in hand position them for success beyond the classroom. with faculty. It’s really unique for students to be able to conduct I enjoy helping students research at a community college. Favorite Teaching Moment: discover valuable skills that will serve them well in the work- Favorite teaching moment: I have many, but one student force. In the computer industry, in particular, change is a really stands out. He was a returning adult student who came here constant. So I instill in my students the importance of continually about five years ago. We did a project in the lab where students enhancing their skills and knowledge so they’re better positioned isolated bacteria off the surface of their own skin. He was en- for emerging jobs. This happened with one of my students who thralled! I encouraged him to consider a career as a microbiologist. just graduated last year. She’s a single mother and was looking While many students go on to four-year schools, he’s my first for a career that would help support her family. With the skills student to pursue a doctorate degree. I couldn’t be prouder to she learned at SUNY Adirondack, she opened her own computer know that he started here at SUNY Adirondack. repair business and has enjoyed great success.

What do you want people to know about your program? There’s a culture of success on our campus. Our faculty – in the sciences and in all disciplines – are dedicated to students’ success. And in the sciences, the first two years here are equivalent to the first two at a four-year college; however, 98% our students have the benefit of more personal interaction of SUNY Adirondack’s with faculty in smaller class settings, and can be involved in full-time faculty hold advanced degrees an experiential, hands-on environment. I’ve brought students 31 students and more than to national and international scientific meetings where their participated research stacked up with research at four-year colleges and a third have the universities. We’ve made some pretty remarkable findings. highest degree in research attainable in their field with faculty during the I’m really proud of the work our students do. 2012-13 academic year Sustainability on Campus

The new orchard on campus is now certified organic and the three-acre farm field where heirloom grains will be grown will earn “certified organic” status this year.

Timothy Scherbatskoy, PH.D., Associate Professor of Biology, works with students in the orchard.

Orchard fresh produce is for sale all summer long in the Science building. Arboretum Timothy Scherbatskoy, PH.D., Associate Professor of Biology, in the greenhouse.

A new high tunnel greenhouse is being built to extend the On the north end of the Queensbury campus is the Arboretum: produce growing season into the colder months. Following the a two acre, 112-specimen tree and shrub garden established latest trend in local agriculture, this unheated 600 square foot in 1992. Built entirely by volunteers and private funds, the structure will use sunlight and the natural heat of composting Arboretum consists of native and non-native woody plants to provide enough warmth to grow in-ground crops through the which were donated to the College. The Arboretum honors the winter, producing more local food and more opportunities for contributions of faculty and staff and the memory of loved ones hands-on student engagement. and each tree is labeled with the name of the person to whom it was dedicated. Visitors are welcome to explore this place of reflection through a self-guided tour. Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free.

CULINARY ARTS CENTER Within a mile of the main campus is the Culinary Arts Center, which opened in 2012. This 5,000 square foot facility serves students interested in culinary arts, baking, food service, hospitality management and commercial cooking.

This innovative learning laboratory is designed to resemble a restaurant and gives students hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

Lunch and dinner are Bill Steele and Linda Himelrick work with students in offered to the public the Culinary Arts Center. at the culinary ARTS center during the fall and spring semesters For reservations, call (518) 480-3068 EARNING COLLEGE CREDIT IN GUATEMALA Abigail Graves, ‘14, Nursing south glens falls High school, class of 2010

A new adventure awaits Abigail Graves this began college classes early spring. She’ll be taking her first trip outside compared to her friends. During the U.S. to Chocola, Guatemala where her senior year, she was accepted she will work alongside doctors, surgeons, into SUNY Adirondack’s “Early College” Abigail in the Nursing Simulation Lab. nutritionists and nurses at a free clinic as program. She graduated high school in part of the International Travel (INT 2014) 2010 with about 30 college credits under Abigail plans to transfer to class. She’ll be earning college credit to her belt. She took more college classes, SUNY Plattsburgh this fall apply toward her nursing degree at SUNY earned her associate degree and trans- to enroll in their new Nursing Adirondack. ferred to the University of Vermont to study program, but she won't need women’s and gender studies. She stayed to travel far. SUNY Plattsburgh “I wouldn’t have had this for only one semester before realizing it is part of SUNY Adirondack's kind of hands-on experience wasn’t a good fit. Abigail returned home J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. ACC ‘87, ‘94, anyplace else,” she says. and enrolled in SUNY Adirondack’s Nursing Regional Higher Education Center, program last year and plans to specialize in where students can remain on the As a strong student with academic choices intensive care or emergency nursing. She SUNY Adirondack campus and available to her, Abigail says the main factor will graduate in the fall of 2014. in her decision to come here was the strong earn advanced degrees. “The Nursing program here is phenomenal sense of community. “The class sizes are For more information about the small enough that I can really talk with and and definitely continues to exceed my J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. ACC ‘87, ‘94, get to know my professors and my peers,” expectations every single day,” says Regional Higher Education Center, she says. “I could have gone anywhere, but I Abigail. “The professors here are so please visit: sunyacc.edu/academics/rhec chose to come back to SUNY Adirondack.” knowledgeable - they’ve really opened my eyes to all of my options. This is my third Abigail was a strong student at her high semester and I still keep finding new areas school in South Glens Falls. In fact, she of nursing that excite me.”

A trip to Saga City, Japan is scheduled for May 2014. Students enrolled in International Studies (INT 204) on a tour of Derry, Ireland, March 2014. This spring, students will earn three or four college credits by participating in cultural immersion trips to Guatemala, Ireland or Saga City, Japan. The Wilton Center Convenient access for students, business professionals and the community

Convenience is the hallmark of a community college. That’s just what students find at the Wilton Center, a comprehensive extension site located just minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs. Here, students can take a wide variety of credit courses toward their degree completion, as well as non-credit classes for personal enrichment or professional development.

STEM: Preparing students for careers in the growing STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math).

BusinessPass: Ideal for working professionals, BusinessPass is a flexible option designed to work around busy schedules. With BusinessPass, students can choose to complete their course- work entirely on campus, entirely online or a combination of online and on campus.

Pre-Nursing: Nursing is projected to be one of the fastest-growing career fields over the next decade. At the Wilton Center, students can begin a pre-nursing curriculum which will lay the foundation for transfer to a four-year school and an advanced nursing degree.

Enrollment at the CONTINUING EDUCATION Wilton Center AT the WILTON CENTER has increased by Customized Solutions for Business

81% since 2008 Professional development and corporate training are at the heart of Continuing Education at the Wilton Center. Whether it’s computer training, presentation skills, team building or workplace safety, we will customize our classes to suit your business needs. suite perspective Nearly half of residence hall Last fall, SUNY Adirondack opened its first residence students come from Warren, hall on campus and welcomed 371 students during move-in weekend. Nearly 70 percent of residents Washington and Saratoga counties. were first-time students. The residence hall offers students the full college experience as well as the chance to meet people from There are four students per each two-bedroom suite. outside the area. The new dining center also offers a The suites offer kitchenettes with room for a refrigerator, variety of meal plans for all students. a couch and TV stand in the living room common area, wireless high speed Internet, and cable TV. Each student The following are available to all students and staff: is also provided with a twin bed, desk, chair, dresser and a • Classrooms closet. There are two, live-in Residence Life Directors and • State-of-the-art fitness facility 12 Student Resident Assistants. • Laundry rooms • Student lounges 2% are • 24 hour, on-campus security international students

7% are from outside New York including Florida, Maine, 43% are 48% are Maryland and Ohio from other from Warren, counties in Washington New York & Saratoga Counties A Perfect Fit Sabrina Mack, ‘15 liberal arts: humanities & social sciences Dewitt clinton High school (bronx, ny) class of 2012

Sabrina Mack grew up in the Bronx. At first, she says, coming to upstate New York after living in a big Sabrina with fellow classmates in the Student Center. city was a bit of an adjustment.

“Living on campus was a huge change for me,” she says. “But the whole college experience is about communica- You can see Sabrina on the College’s Residence Hall video on tion – learning how to get along with other people while YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejlldhNo3F8 you learn more about yourself.”

The residence hall offers a variety of programs and activi- ties including a comedy club, movie nights and other social events to give students the full college experience. And there are more than 25 active student clubs and organizations and several intramural sports so students can meet new people and participate in campus events. Sabrina says one of her favorite "College changes things about living on campus is how easy it is to get involved on campus. you for the “There’s a gym here and the multipurpose room always has better and helps movies or other events,” she says. “But I also love the study center in the middle of the second floor near the laundry rooms. you learn more There’s a game room, a TV, a pool table and a lounge area. It’s a great place to just hang out and relax with friends.” about yourself." Sabrina graduates from SUNY Adirondack next year. Her plans – Sabrina Mack ’15 are to transfer to a four-year college so she can pursue her dream of becoming an actress.

“Coming to SUNY Adirondack has been the best— I live on campus AND I‘M GETTING the whole college experience.” – Matt Stevens, Class of 2014 As President of the Student Senate, Matt Stevens represents the student body, gives voice to their concerns and helps create engaging activities and programming to energize the campus. game As captain of the men’s basketball team, Matt demonstrates strength and agility, while off the court he maintains a 4.0 academic grade changer point average. As a Resident Assistant (RA) in the new residence hall, he serves as Matt Stevens, ‘14 a mentor, a peer counselor and a sounding board for students as they Business Administration adjust to life on campus. argyle high school, class of 2010 Captain of the Men's Basketball Team “As an RA, I have to work with my friends and my peers in situ- Student Leader // Resident Assistant // Team Captain ations that are sometimes uncomfortable,” says Matt. “But this experience has brought me out of my comfort zone and let me really work on my communication skills.”

Matt has a love of numbers and says he may pursue an advanced degree in finance or accounting. For now, he says he’d like to coach basketball at the high school or collegiate level. In addition to his aca- demic achievements, he’ll leave the College with solid leadership skills that will prepare him for success at a four-year college and beyond.

ACK ADIROND SUNY

“My experience on the men’s basketball team has been an amazing leadership position,” says Matt. Women’s Volleyball COMING OUT ON TOP accomplishments Rachel Lumley, ‘15, Nursing • 2013 Region III Champions and 2013 Mountain Valley South glens falls high school, class of 2013 Collegiate Conference NJCAA Athlete of the Week // Mountain Valley All Conference Team Champions Captain, Women’s Volleyball Team // Scholarship Recipient // Leading Scorer • Head Coach Xiao Li named Rachel came to SUNY Adirondack last year some experience to be able to come out on “2013 Coach of the Year” from South Glens Falls, New York to enroll in top and represent our region at the national by the Mountain Valley the College’s prestigious nursing program. tournament in Minnesota.” Collegiate Conference While there were many reasons she chose Rachel speaks highly of her coaches and to attend SUNY Adirondack, including • Head Coach Xiao Li named attributes her team’s success to their affordable tuition and the ability to remain “2013 Coach of the Year” leadership and character. close to home, she says the chance to play “The coaching for Region III by the NJCAA staff here is of an elite kind. They for the women’s volleyball team was a major • 2011 Conference Champions factor in her decision. make themselves available – even in the off-season – and they have lots • Since 1982, the team has won “I’ve been playing volleyball for much of my of experience to bring to the table,” 7 conference championships life,” she says. “I watched my older sister she says. “Each and every one is so much and cousin play and decided that when I more than a coach to me. They are mentors, was old enough, I would play too. Coach role models, and supporters.” "I couldn't Li has been at SUNY Adirondack for more than a decade and playing on his team has And after leading her team to victory at the imagine playing really enriched my college experience.” Region III Championship and the Mountain for anyone else." Capturing the Region III Championship was Valley Collegiate Conference Championship, something she won’t soon forget. “It was her fellow Timberwolves are pretty happy -Rachel Lumley definitely the highlight of this past season she’s here, too. for me,” she beams. “It was such an awe-

Rachel in action at the net.

The 2013 Mountain Valley Collegiate Conference Champions. Captain of the Men's Soccer team HE CAME FROM ACROSS & All American and NJCAA Player of the Week THE POND TO PLAY... JJ's accomplishments Meet Samuel “JJ” Naiwo, ‘14 • 2013 NJCAA Liberal Arts: Humanities & Social Sciences All-America 1st Team Haberdasher Knights Academy of London, England, class of 2011 • 2013 NSCAA Where are you from? What has been the highlight of All-America 1st Team I am from Woolwich, in South East your years here so far? • 2012 NJCAA London, England Playing in the national championship All-America 2nd Team tournament this year. The atmosphere was Why did you choose unbelievable. I've never played in front of a • First player in the College’s SUNY Adirondack? crowd that big. program history to receive It was really the best school for me. NJCAA 1st All-American The education you receive here is Tell us about the coaches you’ve distinction excellent. Every teacher I've had so worked with and how they’ve far has been helpful in every way helped you achieve your goals. • The only male athlete from possible. They want to see you succeed The coaching staff is great. They help you the College to be voted to in the classroom. Also Coach Jepson whenever you need it, whether it’s on or off the All-America 1st Team (Men’s Soccer) really sold the school to me the field. They're here to support you and for a team sport you can approach them about anything. when he explained his vision for the team. I • All-time leading scorer Coach Jepson and Tim Ciampa pushed me knew that other English boys were coming in SUNY Adirondack’s to the limit during training and in matches as well so I knew it would be easy to settle history down in a new environment. to get the best out of me. They also made sure I was keeping up to date with my work I wanted to make a name for myself coming in the classroom. to a junior college for my first two years "The coaching staff and I guess you can say I did that. I got the What are your plans after you is great. They help chance to start in every game the two years graduate from SUNY Adirondack? I played here which has helped me improve. I plan to transfer to a four-year university you whenever you to continue my education and to continue How long have you been playing soccer at a competitive level. need it, whether playing soccer? it’s on or off the I've been playing since I was 6 years old. field." -JJ Naiwo

JJ heads in to play the last half against the College of St. Joseph which resulted in a 6-0 win for the Timberwolves. Raising the The College competes with nearly 100 teams game in Region III of the SUNY Adirondack coaches National Junior and staff are committed to College Athletic Association (NJCAA) developing top-quality and is part of the student-athletes and they Mountain Valley are dedicated to helping Collegiate Conference them succeed both on and off the field. More than

MEN WOMEN 95% of the Baseball Basketball College’s Basketball Bowling student-athletes Bowling Golf meet or exceed Golf Softball the standards of Soccer Tennis academic progress Tennis Volleyball to remain eligible to ACK ADIROND compete in athletics SUNY

Students left to right: Kevin Travernia, Abby Connor, Jallah Tarver, Shannon Higgins, Jamie McLaughlin, and Sam Kirsch "We value the success our teams have not only in wins and losses, but in the holistic experience that our athletes receive from being a part of the Timberwolf experience." - Jason Enser, Dean for Student Affairs “It’s a great honor to represent the students and especially THE veterans in my role on the Board of Trustees.” dan roberts, ‘15 liberal arts: humanities & social sciences Hadley-Luzerne central school, class of 2000 Student Trustee // Leader // Veteran Making a Difference and Paying It Forward

Dan Roberts knows what it’s like to be on the front lines. He joined the United States Army shortly after the September 11 attacks and fought in the Global War on Terrorism for nine years. Dan with members of the Veterans Club. Today, he and his wife, Natasha, live in Porter Corners with their three year old son, Logan. He’s in his freshman year at SUNY Adirondack and he was recently elected to serve as the “There are so many who have gone through multiple deploy- Student Trustee on the College’s Board of Trustees. But for him ments,” says Dan. “In general, it’s hard to find someone to talk to and many soldiers, the transition from active military to civilian who can relate to what we’ve been through. I would really like to life was challenging. help in any way I can.”

“I knew I wanted to go to college after the Army to start a fresh Dan leans on his military leadership experience by leading many life,” he says. “But in my mind, I knew I wasn’t quite ready. I need- initiatives on campus. He’s working with many student-veterans ed to take some time, get some help, and work through things to get approval for a memorial to honor those who fought in the before I could move forward.” Gulf War and the Global War on Terrorism. “Dan and the Veterans Club are really spearheading the efforts to get the memorial on Dan met with counselors and other veterans who helped campus,” says Candee. If approved, it would be in addition to the him prepare for his post-military life. Among those was existing Vietnam Veterans memorial already on campus. New York State VA Office Counselor, Harry Candee, who Dan plans to transfer to a four-year college when he graduates staffs the College's Veterans' Affairs Office. Harry worked and he looks forward to making a difference in the lives of veter- with Dan and encouraged him to use the financial aid ans. But along the way, he’s discovered another way to apply the benefits through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. skills he’s learning in the classroom – in his role as a father to his son Logan, who has autism. Dan enrolled last fall as a liberal arts: humanities and social sciences major and with a respectful nod of appreciation and gratitude to those who helped him, he says he wants to pay it “The classes I’ve been forward. He’s studying sociology with the goal of becoming a taking at SUNY Adirondack trauma specialist - his ultimate goal is to work with veterans from his generation who fought in the Global War on Terrorism and have really helped me become now suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. a better father when it comes to my son and his HARRY R. CANDEE, NY State special needs.” Veteran Counselor.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS The Veterans Club SUNY Adirondack was SERVE VETS IN TRANSITION One place where student-veterans can find named to the coveted 2014 Through partnerships with the Veterans' common ground on campus is through the Military Friendly Schools Affairs Offices in Warren, Washington and SUNY Adirondack Veterans Club. “The Vets list by Victory Media Saratoga counties, the campus location Club is a place of support,” says Dan. “We The list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, is run by New York State Veterans' Affairs work together to understand each other’s universities and trade schools in the country Counselor, Harry Candee. For more ‘triggers’ and experiences and help each that are doing the most to embrace America’s information contact Harry at: 518.832.7744. other any way we can.” military service members. Supporting Student Success

ACCESSIBILITY Clubs & COUNSELING services Organizations For students who may be struggling with The Accessibility Services Office serves Students can join more than 25 differ- personal or academic issues, the Coun- hundreds of students with physical, ent clubs and organizations on campus seling Office provides the professional learning and psychological disabilities to meet friends with similar interests guidance and support they need. The each year. The Office works with local and for extracurricular development. Office is located in the Student Services agencies to hire attendants, tutors, Among these are: wing of Warren Hall and is staffed by interpreters and others to ensure qual- • Adirondack Broadcast Association professionally trained counselors who ified students receive the assistance • Adventure Sports Club offer academic, personal, transfer and they need to be successful. • Karate Club career counseling. Just this past fall, the • Phi Theta Kappa staff assisted more than 800 students. Advisement & • Timber Talkers Toastmasters SUNY Adirondack Career Services ON-Campus Center CARES Child Care Many students are dealing with crises At the Advisement and Career Services The Robert L. Hutchinson Child Care Center, students meet with trained aca- that threaten their ability to continue Center provides high-quality, affordable demic advisers who work with them to their studies. Some struggle with their and accessible child care to the children identify career goals and to choose the ability to pay for transportation, food, of SUNY Adirondack students. The Cen- right classes for their degree programs. shelter and college supplies. SUNY ter is a partnership between the Faculty Job fairs and information sessions are Adirondack CARES was established to Student Association (FSA) of SUNY also coordinated through Advisement provide grants or an occasional loan Adirondack and Warren County Head and Career Services. to assist students experiencing these Start and is accredited by the National extraordinary situations. Academy of Early Childhood Programs. LOCAL EMPLOYEES SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS AND WORK ON TEAM BUILDING SUNY Adirondack offers innovative team building opportunities at the Adventure Sports facility at the Queensbury campus. Originally designed to support students pursuing a Certificate in Adventure Sports: Leadership and Management, this dynamic facility also welcomes local businesses to take advantage of the unique offerings. Here, businesses, organizations and school groups can engage in team-building exercises using the ropes course, zip line and other apparatuses. For more information contact the Office of Continuing Education at: 518.743.2238. INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS SUNY Adirondack's Office of Continuing Education recently received $112,400 in New York State workforce development training grants through the NYS Community College Work- force Development Training Grant Program. The funds are being used to provide customized training for local businesses Irving Tissue employees attend a leadership in areas such as: customer relations, Microsoft Office software training seminar. applications, problem solving/decision making, industrial technology automation, strengthening client relationships and team building. Contract Did you know? SUNY Adirondack is The Office of Continuing Education is creating customized training one of the largest training programs for more than 325 employees in local Customized contract training providers of education and training to the local businesses including: is also developed by Continu- ing Education to help meet the business community. specific needs of employees at local businesses.

Employees interested in expanding their knowledge, changing career directions or working toward a promotion may register for courses in: • Computer Training • Business Writing • OSHA • Human Resource Management • Medical Coding • ServSafe Certification • Leadership And more!

Some of our partners include: Finch Paper, Irving Tissue, Stillwater Bard, Delcath, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, Community Center Saint Gobain, Precision Extrusion, Adirondack Studios, and Six Flags/Great Escape.

Strengthening Local Business Adirondack Business Development Partnership Created through a collaborative effort by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC), the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany and SUNY Adirondack, the Adirondack Business Development Partnership was formed in 2011 to support local businesses. The partnership provides small business resources, education and counseling for existing and start-up businesses and entrepreneurs. The overall goal is to create a more dynamic economy that increases jobs, creates wealth, and attracts and retains top talent in our region. • Queensbury Campus • Wilton Center Continuing • Online • Off-Campus Education • At Your Work Location

Business and Career Training Flexible learning options and a wide variety of courses in areas such as: • Computer Training Youth Programming • Human Resource Management • Driver’s Ed • Industry Certifications (Notary Public, • Summer and Winter Enrichment Culinary, Insurance and more) • K-12 After School Programming

• Project Management Senior Lecture Series • Leadership This dynamic Senior Lecture Series features microenterprise Assistance presentations by SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty as well as local experts. Small Business Program Offered at the Queensbury Campus This year's topics include: “Birds of Cambodia” Presented by Bernard and Chris An essential class for small business owners Grossman, Birdwatchers and Lecturers or new start ups. Students learn how to expertly prepare a winning business plan for successful “Warren and Washington County History: Famous business results. People You Never Heard Of” Presented by Lawrence Gooley, Author

Personal Enrichment “Around the World – 10 Most Favorite Places” Non-credit courses include: Presented by Walter McConnell, MD, FACEP • Art “Evolutionary Relationships of Adirondack Birds” • Bartending and Mixology Presented by Jeremy J. Kirchman, Ph.D., Curator of Birds, • Culinary New York State Museum • Financial Planning • Health and Wellness “The Underground Gardens of Baldassare Forestiere” Presented by Anthony Cavaluzzi, Associate Professor • Motorcycle Instruction of English, SUNY Adirondack. And more! For more information about these and other programs at SUNY Adirondack call (518) 743.2238 or visit: sunyacc.edu/academics/continuinged

Our students range in age from 9 to 92

Students from the Queensbury School District are taking part in a unique after school enrichment program offered by SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education. Fourth and fifth graders enrolled in the After School Enrichment Program attend classes at the William H. Barton Intermediate School on Wednesdays from 2:45 – 4:45 p.m. AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: “Our partnership with SUNY Adirondack has allowed us to offer after- school enrichment programs to more than 40 students each year,” said a PARTNERSHIP WITH Kyle L. Gannon, Intermediate School Principal, Queensbury Union Free School District. “These programs keep children safe, active and inspired THE QUEENSBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT to learn more.” EARLY CONNECTIONS: The ticket to a bright future

"The “Early College” Program has given me a step ahead of the game and now I feel that I will be prepared to take on a four-year college degree in biomedical engineering."

- Kasey Hodge, Saratoga Springs

Professor John Veitch works with students in the Electrical Technology Lab. PATHWAYS IN TECHNOLOGY (PTECH) “We are committed to continuing to provide support in the development of curriculum, provide various forms of employee-to-student interactions and workplace experiences...students graduating from SUNY Adirondack Upward Bound students visit SUNY Plattsburgh. will be “first in line” for consideration AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE: for jobs at GlobalFoundries.” TRIO UPWARD BOUND - Mike Russo, GlobalFoundries For 15 years, SUNY Adirondack’s federally grant-funded High school juniors from Saratoga, Queensbury and TRIO Upward Bound program has been serving a unique Hudson Falls are discovering how an early start on their population of students in our community by providing college education directly translates into high demand assistance in high school to prepare them for college. jobs close to home. “Upward Bound is about an investment in the students Through SUNY Adirondack’s “Early College” program, and families of our community,” says Kate O’Sick, program qualified high school juniors split their days attending director of Trio Upward Bound. college classes in the morning and high school classes Upward Bound provides supplemental academic support, in the afternoon. The classes are taught by SUNY career counseling, academic advising, personal develop- Adirondack professors and BOCES instructors. ment services and college preparation including financial “This partnership with local high schools and with BOCES aid and admissions information. The program also provides is a great match,” said Brian Durant, Vice President for a six-week summer program on the campus with courses Academic and Student Affairs. “The College courses fit in math, science and English; college trips; cultural events; well within our existing Electrical Technology degree and community service. program and the skills they’re learning align well with “Many of our students do not have the resources to see emerging trends with our local manufacturing businesses.” the world outside their neighborhood or small town,” says As part of this innovative learning experience, the O’Sick. “Upward Bound exposes them to the opportunities students recently visited local manufacturing companies, available to their more-resourced peers, and fosters their GlobalFoundries and Irving Tissue, to see firsthand how belief in themselves, skills and work ethic so that education what they’re learning in the classroom directly correlates can be their ticket to a bright future.” with the skills local employers require. Achievement from the 2012-2013 “We’ll continue to work with BOCES to identify other early college experiences that could help link students Upward Bound program: with local career employment,” said Brian Durant. • 100% of program graduates were proficient in reading & language arts and math at graduation At the end of the program, the students will have earned 84.6% of program graduates had a 2.5 GPA or higher about 30 college credits, which can be applied toward • an associate degree, as well as the Manufacturing Skills • 98.6% of participants progressed to the next grade or Standard Certification. graduated from high school • 100% of program graduates earned a Regents’ Diploma and 61.5% earned an Advanced regents’ Diploma “On behalf of the Foundation Board of For more than 30 years, the SUNY Adirondack Foundation Directors, thank you for your financial has supported opportunity in the local community. It provides gifts in 2012-2013. We are proud to more than $200,000 annually for student scholarships and lead the financial support at SUNY for faculty and staff initiatives that support teaching and Adirondack: our community’s resource learning. In addition, special projects, such as the recent dedicated to shaping the leaders of purchase of fixtures, furnishings, and equipment for the tomorrow.” - D. Michael Niles, Wilton Center, are made possible through the Foundation’s President, SUNY Adirondack Foundation fundraising efforts.

Making Good Business Sense BRETT LANGE ‘92 BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS Entrepreneur & Business Owner

Giving back to his alma mater and to real-world experience into the class- willingness to learn is a direct result his community just makes good busi- room – I think that gives students a of their time at the College,” he says. ness sense to alumnus Brett Lange, huge advantage.” “As an employer, I look for things like Class of 1992. He’s a successful, self- that. It shows you’re willing to prove After SUNY Adirondack, Brett earned made entrepreneur whose four thriving yourself and do the work. Our grads have a degree in finance marketing from the businesses cater to locals as well as the that – and more.” University at Albany. And again, he went large numbers of tourists who visit the to class during the day and worked most Lake George resort area each year. Brett nights of the week. “Tending bar really proudly gives to the SUNY Adirondack Brett Lange is the helped out with my cash flow, but it also Foundation to help fund scholarships owner of four local gave me an appreciation for hard work that benefit local students. and lots of experience that I would lean businesses in the “I truly believe that from a on when I opened my restaurants.” Lake George area: business standpoint, my He bought his first business just before Christie’s on the Lake, dollars are best spent and graduating from the University at S.J. Garcia’s, Pablo’s have the greatest impact right Albany and entered the world of Burrito Cantina here in my own backyard,” entrepreneurship. Now he holds deep says Brett. “As a local business appreciation for the college that gave and Magic Castle owner it also means that him his start: SUNY Adirondack. Indoor Golf. I’m investing in the future “Having gone to a school like SUNY Ad- employees of this region.” irondack inspires me to give back,” he says. “I’m fortunate to be in a Brett attended SUNY Adirondack right out position where I can help people in of high school and says he originally had this area who may not have the ability no plans to attend college. He came here to pay for the tuition, but who have the because his friends were here. He worked drive to succeed.” nights washing dishes and tending bar and attended classes during the day. Brett says that more than ten percent of his employees are SUNY Adirondack “The professors here have credentials alumni. He says their level of commit- beyond their classroom experience,” ment and confidence is stronger than he says. “Many of them bring their other candidates. “Their drive and their Walking the Path… Toward Home Erin Coon ‘02 liberal arts: humanities & social sciences Executive Director of the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls

Erin Coon handles just about everything University of Wyoming. But she just the Charles R. Wood Theater. The first at the historic Charles R. Wood Theater didn’t feel like she was on the right path. thing she did when she got the job was in Glens Falls. But while she’s always had drive to campus to tell her friend, Ruth. So in the spring of 2008, she returned a lingering passion for the arts, the road to SUNY Adirondack. She met with Ruth to her dream career was filled with some It’s more than academic… Liberman, head of the theater depart- unexpected turns. “For me, it’s personal. If a student ment. That meeting, she says, changed really wants to learn, there isn’t As a child growing up in Queensbury, Erin her life. a professor on this campus that would walk the path from the edge of her “I told her I wasn’t happy and that I family’s farm, across a small bridge to the won’t work with that student to wasn’t really sure what direction was ski trails of the SUNY Adirondack campus help them become the best they right for me,” she says. where she and her friends would play. can be. You simply don’t get that Liberman invited her to help out with kind of one-on-one attention at a “The College was really a big playground some arts events on campus and sug- for me when I was young,” she recalls. lot of colleges.” gested she consider a career in arts She excelled in high school and was administration. “Ruth became a mentor In addition to her career at the theater, accepted into SUNY Adirondack’s “Early and a friend to me. She really opened my Erin teaches classes in museum studies College” program. She split her senior eyes to a new career possibility – one that at SUNY Adirondack. Now when she re- year attending high school in the morning I hadn’t considered before.” turns to campus – whether to teach or to and college classes in the afternoon. She say hello to an old friend - she walks past Within a matter of months, she had went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and those same ski trails that led to the small enrolled in the Master of Arts Adminis- was accepted with full scholarship to the bridge and the path to her family’s farm. tration program at Indiana University. She prestigious double doctorate program And she feels like she’s home. graduated in 2010 and was soon hired at for audiology and neuroscience at the

Ruth Liberman, was honored with a 2013 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching. 3% Investment & Banking Fees

4% Fundraising Expenses

1% Teaching 34% 20% & Learning 48% 32% Scholarships Operational Initiatives Interest & Contributions Awarded Expenses Dividends 1% Designated Use Contributions 37% 10% Wilton Center 9% In-Kind Fixtures, Furnishings Contributions & Equipment Events 1% Designated Use Support revenue 2012-2013 expenses 2012-2013

$5 million Total Assets per fiscal year 2012-2013 SUNY Adirondack Foundation Board of Directors

$4 million D. Michael Niles, Robert A. CPA, President Francomano, MD Arleen Girard, Edward L. Hanchett President-Elect Robert Joy Paul L. Dowen, Erinn C. Kolligian CPA, ’79, Joan B. Lapham $3 million Treasurer Keith McAfee Ronald C. Heacock, Ph.D., SUNY Malcolm O’Hara, JD Adirondack Paul E. Pontiff, JD President Alan E. Redeker $2 million Rachael Hunsinger Ron Stewart Patten, Executive Director/ Jason Tommell Secretary Sue Trumpick Kevin Ankeny David Wallingford Tim Badger ‘69 $1 million Foundation Patrick M. Staff Canavan ‘91 Jill T. Vogel, Michael T. Dennis Assistant Director Kathie L. Kim L. Thomas, $3,773, 714 $3,773, $3,645,884 $3,173,378 $2,675,305 $2,924,351 $3,581,663 Duncan ‘74 Administrative Janice Fox Assistant 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Thank you to Richard and Linda Bleibtrey Mark Bulmer Dr. Philip R. Naftaly our 2012-2013 Mr. and Mrs. R. Harry Booth Dan Burke Kevin O'Brien Annual Giving K. Lale Davidson Patricia Carte Mr. and Mrs. David O'Connell Paul and Tammy Dowen Betty Cassidy Gerhard F. Pagels Donors Patricia Duncan Bernard and Marianne Pauline E. Palmer Director’s Circle Finch Paper LLC Charlebois Richard and Ann Parker ($5,000 plus) Richard W. Frasier Ernie Danforth Virginia Morey Pike Susan K. Cook Charitable Karin and George Green Michael and Carmen Tony J. Poulos Remainder Unitrust Della Bella Edward L. and Kathleen George and Cathy Repicky Carl R. DeSantis, Sr. President’s Circle Hanchett Edythe W. Robbins ($2,500 - $4,999) Kathie (Flewelling) Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Dirck Harrison Naftali Rottenstreich Barton International Brian Durant Dr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Connie L. Saltsman Paul Tomlinson Heacock Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Amy C. Salvati Samuel Hoopes Gary W. Evens Leadership Circle Roy and Barbara Steves David and Dawn Judkins Robert A. Francomano M.D. ($1,000 - $2,499) Betsy Kline Shinego Dr. Vincent and Milly Koh Bob Funicello Nick and Sandy Buttino Helen K. Snyder Lake George RV Park Jane and Bill Gehring GenPak LLC Dr. John Stoutenburg and Glens Falls National Bank Marjorie Brock Layden Arleen V. Girard Dr. Maybelle Hwang and Trust Co Andrew and June Lemery Margaret Girard John F. Strough III Tom and Sally Hoy Jim and Tina Marshall Peg and Jim Girard Dr. Carol D. Taylor Alan and Dorie Redeker Keith and Kelley McAfee Tim and Linda Harrington Brandy Tennyson Maggie Stewart Colonel (ret.) Mary Ann Bob and Pat Harris The Adirondack Trust Kathleen M. Taylor Morreale Charles E. Hatch Company Carolyn Murray Benefactor Karen R. (Holmes) Havens The LA Group, Landscape ($500 - $999) John Otrembiak Kevin J. Herlihy, M.D. Architecture and engineering, P.C. Anonymous Bruce and Kate Parsons Mark and Cheryl Hoffman Jim and Kay Tomasi Constance Bosse Rachael Hunsinger Patten Michael Huggins Shaune Toomey Aileen C. Clarke Paul and Judy Pontiff Ted and Elaine Huntington Fred and Barbara Twiss Eric K. Cottrell DDS, PC Bruce Prouty Rick and Margaret Jones Frederick and Jill Vogel Barbara W. DeSantis Maureen A. Reilly Elaine J. Jordan Harriet and Dan Way Chris and Eva Detmer Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Rhodes Dr. Robert Judge William Weiss and Robert and Lydia Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Christopher R. Keays Saunders Susan Pearce Robert and Priscilla Joy Marjorie Kelly Schutze Family Dentistry PC Diana R. Williams Normandie Keller Nancy and Peter Kudan Carolyn B. Slack Janice Woodbury By and Joan Lapham Rosanne H. LaFarr Stephen Smoller and Cynthia Zielaskowski Michael and Connie Niles Scott Lane Sandra Allen Rich and Dari Norman Donald F. Lilley Friend Verizon Foundation ($50 -$99) Susan M. Perry T.C. Limbert Mary C. Von Stetina Craig E. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ross Capt. and Mrs. Evan Love Sherry and Kevin Ankeny Cynthia Schenone Supporter Harry Lowe ($100 - $249) Jane Arnold Ron Stewart Dr. and Mrs. Denis Lusignan Dr. Chandler Atkins Elaine Leroux Buckton Trampoline Design Ernie Martindale American International Group Linda J. Burch Tom and Theresa Rita and Philip McIntire Dr. Michael Angelucci C.R. Bard Foundation, Inc. treadway Lloyd Sharon Kelly McKinley Mark Bauer Jeanne Charpentier Sue Trumpick Beth and Harold McKinney Bruce D. Bevins Frey and Rand Condell Sponsor Raymond K. McKinney Rae Boardman Nancy and Paul Cormack ($250 - $499) Paul and Suzanne McPhillips Cheryl Bolton Tammy (Thomas) DeLorme Anonymous Richard and Madeline Mead Anne Brock Peter L. Demboski Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Donald H. Minkel Barton James and Christine Brown Jessica and Ron Dixon Ronald S. Montesi Dr. Stuart A. Bartow Miriam P. Brown Betty Dodds John A. Morabito Leigh Beeman Sunny Buchman Jack and Toni Engel in memory of Paul Buchman Mary P. Moriarty Gerard Bilodeau Beth A. Faller Robert E. Myers Jr. This list reflects Annual Giving and Scholarship Supporters in 2012-2013. For a complete list of supporters from 2008-2012 please visit: sunyacc.edu/foundation

Roberta B. Fishbeck Donor Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nicolson Scholarship donors Howard P. Fritz, MD ($1 - $49) Jeanne L. Nivard ACC Culinary Club Gregory Gilbert Gregory and Judith Aidala Joan A. Noble Anonymous Kenneth M. Glasier Eleanor M. Allen Christopher Oertel ACC Student Senate Pauline Governale Christopher and Hal Parker Viki Anderson ACC Student Senate Barbara Green Larry Peleggi Diane Arzberger-Goodman Martha E Hagan Christine M. Phaneuf Adirondack and Craig L. Goodman Broadcasting Association Cathy Hall Debra L. Porter Ray and Gail Barrows Adirondack Joan P. Haseltine John Quattrocchi Barbara J. Beatty Broadcasting Association Victoria Rexrode Claudia K. Hayes Mark Belden Donna J. Healy Janet L. Ross Paul E. Arends Bruce and Marie Bocchi Habitat for Humanity Scott Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Ryan Brooke Bottum Habitat for Humanity Frances Jean Saltsman Anne and Jim Horwitz Stella M. Bozenski Margaret L. Sandora Pam and Dave Kaiser Christine B. Breitenfeld Amy Carpenter Memorial Timothy D. Scherbatskoy Teresa Kaye Raymond E. Brown Warren/Washington Joe and Gail King Joyce and Pete Smith Association for Mental Janice K. Canavan Health Robert A. Smith Timothy S. Kline David Cann Frank Sollosy Dedra P. Kneeshaw Sandra Terrio Carpenter Annina M. Carter Memorial Mary Stamos Howard La Fave Jane F. Conners Sherry and Kevin Ankeny Jeannette Prosser Charlotte LaPoint Michael Crook Anonymous Strack-Zanghi Terry P. Lawrence Brenda L. Danio Leigh Beeman Mary S. Sullivan Michelle L. McKenzie Beulah V. Davis Darla Belevich Don Tenne Faith Baxter McWhorter Susan C. Dean Jeffrey Bittman Jeff and Laurie Trottier Mary Beth Maranville Marcia Dodge Robert Brew, Laura Uhly professor Emeritus Dr. and Mrs. Nelson L. Miller Betty A. Dolback John G. Veitch Carol Britt Ken and Carole Minges Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Nancy L. Vonic Mark Bulmer Paul G. Mooney Jason Enser Nancy Meyer Weiss Nick and Sandy Buttino Karen Ryan Mosher Joyce E. Falkenbury Rachel and Ron Zimmerman Joan B. Carter Virginia Mott Mary C Firman Dennis O'Brien Marie M. Carter Pamela Frazier Memorial Donors Jeanne Charpentier Gloria and Mal O’Hara Stephen French In Memory of Joseph Belevich: Kathleen Cheney Kathryn M. O'Sick Joyce A. Getty Beth and Mac Edwards Lynne Porter Chevron Matching Kathleen A. Gwinup FSA of SUNY Adirondack gift Program Jane F. Quackenbush William Haessly Paul Gallipeo Catherine Crank Richard J. Reisman, DMD, Florence Handen Robert E. Myers Jr. PLLC Bill and Candy Davies John Hinchliffe Wendy L. Rhodes John J. Ross III Mary Anne DeLano Gerald E. Howe Sue Trumpick Lesley Ives Ross Marcia Eaton Barbara Karge Maryann Seeley In addition, Beth and Mac Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Vera Kasson David Shapiro Edwards made contributions in FSA of SUNY Adirondack Doug Koos Kathleen A. Sherman memory of the following: Peter Girard Kathleen M. Ledo Frank Robert Smith Eva McCoy Bob and Pat Harris Christine Lisk Angela Spackmann Janette Furman-Zecchini Valerie Haskins Girard Marcino David Strainer Doug Speicher Steven Hibbard M. Tom and Michele Marcotte Sysco Corporation Diversity Patricia Steele Mary Rose Holzhauer Mary Anne Martindale John C. Tanner Janet Kasold Dr. Robert Judge Maynard D. Baker Kevin and Maura Kane The Chronicle Funeral Home Sandy Lewis Linda J. Kennedy Kim Thomas Joyce Miller Albert Huba Michael Kerman Rita J. Westoff Colleen Murray Patrick Massa Ross Klinck Bonnie M. Yanklowitz Jake Navatka Marcia Ziobrowski Kathleen M. Ledo Joanne Loftus Marjorie Kelly William Lansing Memorial Evelyn & Paul Robinson Joanne Malkani Mary Prunty LaPann William and Patricia Lansing Family Foundation Mary Beth Maranville Harry Lowe Evelyn & Paul Robinson Lillian Legault Memorial Family Foundation Colleen Massa Joanne Malkani Bernard Legault Dr. P. Kathleen McCoy Joyce Miller Beverly Ross Memorial Joyce Miller Maureen A. Reilly Gerald and Joanne Loftus Martha M. Davis Bernadette Monnier Connie L. Saltsman Gerald and Joanne Loftus Maureen A. Reilly John A. Morabito Angela Spackmann Walter McMenamin Frank J. Simione Memorial Ann and Jim Nash Leesa Stiller Memorial Maureen A. Reilly Catherine O'Hara Kim Thomas Faculty Association of Theresa and John O'Kane Sue Trumpick Adirondack Community Matthew Smith Memorial College Kathryn M. O'Sick Diana R. Williams SUNY Adirondack Culinary Joan Pantzer Charlene Woods Mohican Grange Arts Club John Pennachio Mohican Grange #1300 - D'Ella Auto Group Norm Stahlman Washington Anson S. Piper Queensbury NY County Association of Street Della Auto Group & Highway Officials George and Cathy Repicky Charles E. Morris Memorial Falls Region Chapter of Washington Co. Association Wendy L. Rhodes Bernice Ciampi New York State Women, Inc. of Street and Highway William Richardson Bethany Gooch Falls Region Chapter of Officials Edythe W. Robbins nyS Women, Inc. Joan Y. Morris Kelly Sullivan Memorial Amy C. Salvati Mr. and Mrs. Gary Morris Elizabeth Schukis Fitzgerald Brothers Darla Belevich Marketing & Business Rick Patrick Mary Beth Sclafani Tri-County Council of Vietnam Fitzgerald Bros. Beverages Sanford and Martha Rick Patrick Era Veterans and Goldstar Searleman Four Winds –Saratoga P.E.O. Memorial Award at Mothers John F. Strough III Four Winds Saratoga SUNY Adirondack Donald C. Amorosi Sue Trumpick Chapter BX P.E.O. Glens Falls Tri-County Council Vietnam Martin Wasserman Glens Falls Elks Lodge #81 era Veterans and Goldstar Glens Falls Elks Lodge #81 Robin Louise and Sasha Mothers Diane M. Wildey Pietropaolo Memorial Diana R. Williams Dennis Harris Dr. Patricia and USA Dance - Adirondack Chapter #3035 Christie's Culinary Arts Dennis Harris mr. James Pietropaolo USA Dance, Inc. Brett Lange William & Elsie Hill William T. Reilly Memorial Estate of William & Elsie Hill Margaret A. Bress Warren County Council Joseph A. Cutshall-King of Chambers Jane M. Murphy Sherry and Kevin Ankeny Beth Lauren Karhan Warren County Council Ann and Jim Nash Roseann Anzalone Taber Alderman of Chambers Darla Belevich Maureen A. Reilly Michelle Lafontaine Eric Wilkins Memorial L. Paul Bouton The Barton Group Memorial Nursing S & R Construction Inc. J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. The Adirondack Runners Dr. Norman A. Enhorning Dwight Greenlee Creating a Legacy of Giving

The SUNY Adirondack Foundation recently created the Garnet Society to recognize those visionary donors whose support secures future opportunity for the local region. Their bequests, trusts, assets and life insurance gifts ensure that upcoming generations of students achieve their educational dreams. For more information on this legacy giving opportunity, There is no minimum gift for inclusion in the Garnet Society; simply contact Rachael Hunsinger Patten at (518) 743-2243 or designating the SUNY Adirondack Foundation for a planned gift [email protected]. enrolls you as a member. Gifts to the J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. ACC ‘87, ‘94, Regional Higher Education Center The following supporters made gifts to the J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. ACC ‘87, ‘94, Regional Higher Education Center in 2012-2013. Please note that the supporter level listed reflects the donor’s total commitment to the project, not the amount receipted in 2012-2013:

Trustee Society Kathie and Brian Duncan ($100,000 and above) Paul and Suzanne McPhillips J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. in the name of Joe and marge McPhillips Richard J. Bartlett Susan M. Perry President’s Circle J. Lawrence Paltrowitz ($50,000 - $99,999) Professor Michael Carpenter Mary and Benjamin R. Pratt, Jr. Joan and Alan Rhodes Glens Falls National Bank Al and Maryann Faller Cynthia Schenone and Trust Co. Student Level Barbara Green Patricia E. Watkins Thomas Lapham in honor of ($5,000 - $9,999) Kelli Hatin Mountaineer maurice Hoopes and Paul and Tammy Dowen Wendy L. Johnston polly Beeman ($500 - $999) Faculty Association of ACC Dr. and Mrs. Robert Judge Thomas J. and Michele P. Ross Paula Nadeau Berube W. Joseph McPhillips David and Patricia Kruczlnicki George and Eileen Haynes Charles R. Wood Foundation Insurance Terry P. Lawrence in memory Robert S. McMillen Dr. Bob and Sisty Westcott of Earl Jennings Dean’s Club Mark and Lisa Lebowitz Friend of ACC ($25,000 - $49,999) Timberwolf William F. Long, III (below $499) AngioDynamics, Inc. ($1,000 - $4,999) Dr. D. H. Minkel Stefanie DiLallo Bitter ACC Faculty 4 Higher Ed Matthew Muller Nancy and Rick Wilson Professor Level Laura M. Albert ($10,000 - $24,999) Dari and Richard Norman Kevin Ankeny For a list of all J. Buckley Bryan, Jr. Behan Communications, Inc Gloria and Mal O'Hara ACC '87, '94 Regional Higher Dr. Chandler Atkins Sandra and Nick Buttino Education Center supporters from 2008-2012 please visit: sunyacc.edu/foundation The Wilton Campaign Special thanks to the donors of the Wilton Campaign who raised funds in 2012 and 2013 for the fixtures, furnishings and equipment for SUNY Adirondack’s new Wilton Center.

Winner’s Circle At the Rail The Paddock Mrs. Joanne Loftus ($100,000 and above) ($5,000 to $9,999) ($500 to $999) Keith and Kelley McAfee Stewart’s Shops and SUNY Adirondack R. Harry and JoAnne Booth Ray and Cheryl McKinney the Dake Family Student Senate Faculty Association of Paul and Suzanne McPhillips Diane M. Wildey SUNY Adirondack Top of the Stretch John Morabito D. Michael Niles and ($50,000 to $99,999) Gloria and Mal O'Hara Starting Gate connie Gerarde Niles Faculty-Student ($1,000 to $4,999) Rachael Hunsinger Patten Association of SUNY Paul and Tammy Dowen The Backstretch Patricia Pietropaolo, PhD Adirondack in memory of (below $500) professor Annina M. Carter Kathie and Brian Duncan Paul and Judy Pontiff Kevin and Sherry Ankeny The Wright Family Robert and Priscilla Joy Michael and Katilyn Tim Badger Foundation, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Judge prutsman in memory of harry C. Prutsman Erinn and Dean Kolligan Mark Bulmer Ron Stewart Clubhouse By and Joan Lapham Patrick M. Canavan ($25,000 to $49,999) John F. Strough III J. Lawrence Paltrowitz Barbara W. DeSantis The Saratoga Foundation Kim L. Thomas Alan and Dorie Redeker Brian and Shawn Durant Jason Tommell Grandstand Sue Trumpick Robert A. Francomano ($10,000 to $24,999) Arleen V. Girard Jill and Fred Vogel The Glens Falls Foundation Dr. Ronald C. and Diana R. Williams Laurie Heacock The 24th Annual JMZ Architects and Anonymous Karen Ryan Mosher Lyman A. Beeman, Jr. planners, P.C. Arrangement Shoppe North Main Gallery Golf Tournament Lake George RV Park Aunt Sally's Catering Otesaga Hotel was held on June 14, 2013 Marvin and Company Laura Baker Panera, LLC and netted a record $26,725. Shoreline Boat Sales Stu Bartow Price Chopper Thank you to our golfers Bella Ridge Salon & Spa Ray Supply and the following generous Donor ($100 and up) Bentley Seeds, Inc. Revitalize Aquadetox Spa sponsors: North Country Janitorial, Inc. Blackburn Gallery Rob & Deb's Frozen Dreams Tournament Broadway Lanes Sarah Rose Designs ($5,000 and up) Prize Sponsors C & J Auto Service Saratoga & North Creek RBS Citizens Adirondack Cotton Co. Pat Canavan Railway Country Meadows Capital District Sports Saratoga Stress Reduction Post-Doctoral Program Cronin's Golf Resort Carl R's Café ($4,000) Tim Shea Jewelry Hiland Golf Club Cayman Tanning Jaeger Flynn and Associates Shoreline Cruise, Inc. McGregor Links Champlain Canal Master country Club tour Boats, LLC Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe ($2,000) Mead Landscape Nursery Creative GUMBO Stella & Dot & Garden Center Bartlett, Pontiff, Stewart Culinary Arts Club Sterling and Company & Rhodes PC Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf Karen Curlis Ron Stewart Queensbury Country Club SUNY Adirondack Foundation Bachelor Lâle Davidson SUNY Adirondack Directors and College Board ($1,500) Book Store deBlasiis Chamber of Trustee Members Ames Goldsmith Corp. music Series, Inc. The Sagamore Resort SUNY Adirondack $$ Ladies: Downtown City Tavern Bette & Cring Construction Top of the World maureen Reilly and Group Dry Brooks Sugar House nancy Palangi Glens Falls National Bank Volunteers: Maureen Dye Telescope Casual Furniture and Trust Co. Kevin Ankeny, Cher Bolton, Elizabeth Huntley The Boathouse Restaurant National Grid Denise Brucker, Kevin Crider, Feigenbaum Cleaners The Chocolate Mill Tech Valley Communications Beth Faller, Kim Hughes, & Furriers The Docksider Restaurant Fort William Henry Resort Associate Nancy Palangi & The Fun Spot ($1,000) Patricia Pietropaolo Bob Francomano The Glens Falls Empire BlueCross Fusion, The Salon Symphony Orchestra EXPO McGregor Village Gardenworks Farm, LLC The Hyde Collection Development Corp. After a three year hiatus, Gift World Gooney Golf The New York Football Giants NBT Bank the SUNY Adirondack Glens Falls National Bank The Queensbury Hotel SimplexGrinnell Foundation reinstituted the and Trust Co. The Style Lounge The Adirondack Trust Co. end of the year celebration Gore Mountain Sue Trumpick known as EXPO on May 3, Stan Gursky Amy Traverso Hole in One 2013, and raised $17,884. John Hampshire ($500) Yankee Publishing, Inc. Event Chairs: Professor Journey - A Private Spa D'Ella Auto Group YMCA Camp Chingachgook Kevin Ankeny and SUNY Lake George Steamboat Co. Garvey Hundai Cindy Zielaskowski Adirondack Chief Information By and Joan Lapham Prize Officer Sue Trumpick. Leeder Furniture, LLC ($300) Ed Levin Jewelry Special thanks to our Trustco Bank Jennifer Madison silent auction donors: massage Therapy Tee Sign Achenbach's Jewelers Martha's Dandee Crème ($150) Adirondack Quilts Maryann Faller McDermott's Harley Adirondack Trust Co. McGregor Links Davidson Airway Meadows Golf Club country Club McPhillips Insurance Edward Allard McLaughlin Photography O'Brien Insurance Algonquin Restaurant Will Moses/ Jim Girard Landscape Kevin Ankeny mt. Nebo Gallery 2013-2014 SUNY Adirondack WARREN COUNTY WASHINGTON COUNTY SUNY Chancellor Executive Leadership BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher Brian Durant, Ron Conover Robert Henke, Vice President for Academic Frederick H. Monroe chair, Community College and Student Affairs Committee SUNY Board of Trustees Daniel Girard Catherine “Cassie” Fedler H. Carl McCall, Chair Ann Marie Somma, Peter McDevitt George D. Gang Joseph Belluck Vice President for Harold ‘Bud’ Taylor Daniel B. Shaw Eric Corngold Administrative Services James Brock Darlene Dumas Henrik Dullea William H. Kenny Rachael Hunsinger Patten, Mitchell C. Suprenant Ronald Ehrenberg Executive Director of Edna Frasier Matthew Hicks Angelo Fatta Development, Alumni Matthew J. Simpson Relations, and SUNY Sara Idelman Tina Good Ronald Vanselow Adirondack Foundation David K. O’Brien Stephen Hunt Dennis Dickinson Dana “Ted” Haff Eunice A. Lewin Sue Trumpick, Eugene J. Merlino Brian Campbell Marshall Lichtman Chief Information Officer Rachel Seeber Alan R. Brown John Murad Matthew Sokol David Smith, James Lindsay Peter Knuepfer Director of Planning, Douglas Beaty John R. LaPointe, Tremayne Price Research & Evaluation Mark Westcott Vice Chair, Linda Sanford John F. Strough III Board of Supervisors Dari Norman, Richard Socarides Executive Assistant Frank E. Thomas Seth Pitts Carl Spielvogel to the President Evelyn Wood Robert E. Shay Cary Staller Kevin Geraghty, George S. Armstrong Gerri Warren-Merrick chair, Board of Supervisors Debbie R. Prehoda, Joan Sady, clerk of the Board clerk of the Board of Supervisors SUNY Adirondack Kevin G. Hayes, Board of Trustees Frank O’Keefe, chief Finance county Administrator R. Harry Booth officer and Treasurer Albert Nollette, Mark Bulmer, Chair Paul B. Dusek, county Treasurer Robert E. Judge, Ed. D. county Attorney Roger A. Wickes, John Morabito county Attorney Patricia Pietropaolo, Ph.D. Vice Chair Alan Redeker, Secretary Dan Roberts, Student Trustee John F. Strough III, Treasurer Kristine D. Duffy, Ed.D. Dari Norman, Recording Secretary to Board of Trustees

Working Toward A Tobacco-Free Campus

The College is supporting the State University of New York’s These efforts are coordinated by the College’s: initiative to transform all 64 of its campuses into tobacco-free • Student Senate • The Counseling Office institutions. This spring, SUNY Adirondack will host tobacco • Student Affairs • The Fitness Center cessation classes and other educational events to assist students, faculty and staff in their efforts to eliminate the • Student Activities • The Wellness Committee use of tobacco products.

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