Page 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...... 2 Origin of NYSMATYC ...... 3 Membership History ...... 6 NYSMATYC Executive Board ...... 7 Past Presidents ...... 7 Committees ...... 9 Curriculum Committee ...... 10 NYSMATYC Surveys ...... 11 Legislative Committee...... 12 Scholarship Committee ...... 13 Scholarship History ...... 14 Webmaster...... 16 NYSMATYC Conferences...... 17 Conference Attendance History ...... 18 Professional Development ...... 19 Summer Institute ...... 19 Professional Development Committee ...... 20 Fall Regional Meetings (Articulation committee) ...... 23 Newsletter ...... 24 NYSMATYC Mathematics League ...... 25 Awards ...... 27 NYSMATYC Recognitions ...... 29 Constitutional Changes ...... 29 National Organization Movement and Affiliation ...... 31 NYSMATYC Resolutions ...... 33 Appendix

I Constitution (June 1967 and April 2005) ...... 34 II Conference Information ...... 44 III Charter Members of NYSMATYC...... 48 IV Elected Board Officers ...... 50 V Proclamation by United States Senate ...... 52 VI State of New York Legislative Resolution ...... 53 VII NYSMATYC Anthem (1997) ...... 54 VIII NYSMATYC Regions ...... 55 IX History of regional Conferences ...... 56 X Acknowledgements ...... 60

Page 1 The 50th history is dedicated to the Memory of Kate Danforth Who Faithfully Served NYSMATYC We are Forever Grateful For her Wisdom and Guidance

Introduction

The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) was founded upon the following: • The mission of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) shall be to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics at the two-year college level through professional growth opportunities for its members, to promote and enhance the professional development of its members, and to maintain open communication among mathematics educators at all levels. • To maintain a continual rapport among all the Two-Year Colleges represented in this organization on all matters pertaining to the mathematics education at the Two-Year Colleges. • To continually improve the teaching of mathematics. • To promote and enhance the professional welfare of all members.

The purpose of this document is to show the growth of NYSMATYC and to identify many of the activities the organization has undertaken to fulfill the objectives mentioned above. Although the material presented is primarily in summary form, it is hoped that the reader will gain a feeling for the breadth and depth of the involvement of NYSMATYC in the betterment of mathematics education.

The history of NYSMATYC is a testimony to the efforts and energy of its members to "get the job done." Many of our members not only have played an important and vital role at the state level, but have also been recognized for their contributions and involvement at the national level, especially in the American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). Our history clearly demonstrates that our Association is an innovative and viable group dedicated to making mathematics education in New York State a satisfying and rewarding experience for students and faculty.

Page 2 Origin of NYSMATYC

Prior to 1966 AMTNYS did not have special sessions for the community colleges. However in 1966 they decided to have one session that was devoted to the community college math faculty. It was a session that featured a Cornell professor and he spoke on what CUPM (Committee for Undergraduate Programs in Mathematics) called “MATH 0”. It described what every high school graduate was supposed to know about math. “MATH 0” revealed how little CUPM knew about community college students (especially those who needed remediation in math). Herb Gross specifically remembers raising his hand and when recognized by the speaker, he simply said “Do you realize that what CUPM calls “MATH 0” is what Corning Community College refers to as MATH 950?” Herbs comment triggered a lot of approval from those of who were in the room at the time. Once the session ended those who had been at the session caucused and decided that it would be better served by having a statewide organization where community college math faculty could communicate directly with one another. The mathematical associations in existence in the late sixties were primarily serving the needs of elementary and secondary school teachers of four-year colleges and university personnel. The dramatic growth of two-year colleges during this period clearly justified the formation of a professional association devoted exclusively to the unique problems of teaching mathematics at the two-year college level. The movement to create such an organization in New York State began with a small nucleus of community college mathematics educators led by John Vadney of Fulton-Montgomery Community College. In early 1966, John Vadney organized a group of two-year college mathematics faculty to present a panel discussion at the Sixteenth Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) to be held in Syracuse on May 6-7, 1966. The section meeting was entitled "Mathematics in the Community College." The five panel members were:

John Vadney Fulton-Montgomery CC (Moderator) Anthony Behr Queensborough CC Robert Burghardt Rockland CC Deane Goodness Jefferson CC Calvin Lathan Monroe CC

Although the main topic of the panel discussion was to be placement of freshmen into mathematics courses, the following excerpts from the letter written by John Vadney to panel members shows the broader problem that would be addressed by the panel:

"...As of this time, one thing seems to be shaping up is the question of an organization of two-year schools, devoted exclusively to the problems of the mathematics curriculum. I have talked to other members of the panel..., and most of them think that this might be a good idea .... I would like to hear from you concerning this potential organization, as I would like to be able to offer some concrete suggestions at the time of the meeting."

That panel discussion, held in Syracuse on May 6, 1966, clearly marks the birth of NYSMATYC. The movement to create a statewide two-year college mathematics association had begun.

In order to continue the discussions regarding a new association with a larger audience, John Vadney made arrangements for a mathematics group meeting to be scheduled at the Annual Two-Year College

Page 3 Conference held at the Agricultural and Technical College in Delhi from June 15-17, 1966. Because of the late date of the decision, the mathematics group meeting was listed on the addendum sheet to the program. One of the topics listed for discussion at the group meeting was "Affiliation or Association?"

It became obvious at this meeting that there was a definite interest in creating a new association which would be independent of the mathematics organizations in existence at that time. A Constitution Committee, with John Vadney as chairman, was chosen at the meeting. Its mandate was to start work on a constitution and by-laws for the new group, as well as to develop a statement of purpose and a philosophy. As a starting point, the constitution of a newly formed Association of Physics Teachers was used.

During the summer of 1966, John Vadney invited Herb Gross of Corning Community College to become involved in this fledgling organization. John recognized that Herb Gross had the personality and style that would be very helpful in getting the organization started. Without hesitation, Herb joined in the movement. Although John Vadney would continue to play a leadership role in the formation of the organization, the impetus for action would now shift from John to Herb Gross, a position that Herb was to maintain through the early days of the association.

With the reopening of college in September, questionnaires and newsletters about the new association began pouring out of Corning Community College. During this time, Herb Gross developed a plan to hold a meeting in conjunction with the AMTNYS Convention in May 5-6, 1967. The meeting would take the form of a pre-conference beginning on Wednesday evening, May 3rd and would continue on Thursday with a full schedule of meetings/panel discussions. During this time period, the constitution for the new association would be considered.

Herb's double conference concept was well received. In November 1966, a letter outlining the plans for the two-pronged meeting in May 1967 was sent to two-year college mathematics educators throughout the state. Herb Gross enlisted Calvin Lathan of Monroe Community College to make the hotel arrangements for the-pre-conference. By February 1967, Calvin had made firm plans with the Hotel Syracuse to provide facilities for the Community College Teachers of Mathematics, the interim name of our new organization. In addition, the program for the pre-conference was complete.

In April 1967, John Vadney, Chairman of the Constitution Committee, sent the members of the Constitution Committee a copy of the revised constitution. The copy contained all the suggestions made by the members. The deadline for any further revisions was April 21. The Wednesday night panel of the pre-conference was designated as the time to present the proposed constitution for ratification. By this time, a second name appeared for the yet nonexistent association: New York State Mathematics Association of Junior Colleges.

On Wednesday evening, May 3, 1967, eighty two-year college mathematics educators representing twenty three of the state's two-year-colleges met at 9 p.m. in the Cavalier Room of the Hotel Syracuse. The meeting was called to order by John Vadney, who then gave a brief review of the beginnings of the organization.

A motion was made by Robert Meecham of Fulton-Montgomery Community College and seconded by Abe Weinstein of Nassau Community College to form an organization to be known as the Association of Mathematics Teachers of the Two-Year Colleges of New York State. The motion was carried unanimously. A second motion was made by David McNitt of Corning and seconded by Larry Claire of Monroe Community College that the constitution be accepted with, however, the name amended. The Page 4 motion passed unanimously and the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges, NYSMATYC, was born.

Before the Wednesday night adjournment, a nominating committee was chosen to present a slate of officers before the end of the NYSMATYC portion of the convention. On the following day the following were chosen to lead the new group:

President: Herb Gross Corning CC President-Elect John Vadney Fulton-Montgomery CC Secretary Deane Goodness Jefferson CC Treasurer John Walter Nassau CC

An ad-hoc Advisory Board was also chosen:

Irving Dodes Kingsborough CC James Eastham Queensborough CC Abraham Weinstein Nassau CC Allyn Washington Dutchess CC Calvin Lathan Monroe CC William Viertal SUNY, Canton (replaced by: Robert Burghardt, Rockland CC.)

The final stage in the formation of NYSMATYC occurred at the Annual SUNY Two-Year College Conference at the Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred on June 14-15. The main business item at this meeting was to consider changes to the NYSMATYC constitution as recommended by a committee which had been formed at the Syracuse meeting. Twenty-nine people from sixteen two- year colleges were in attendance. In addition to revising the constitution (see Appendix, Item I), it was decided at the Alfred meeting that everyone in attendance at the Syracuse meeting be considered a member of the association. A list of the sixty-six charter members is in the Appendix.

Therefore, the organization completed its first phase of existence thirteen months after the panel discussion held at the AMTNYS Conference in May 1966. Since then, NYSMATYC has grown from a small nucleus of charter members to a membership in excess of three hundred fifty, representing over fifty two-year colleges in New York State.

The essence of NYSMATYC is perhaps best characterized by the following statement by Robert Burghardt (Rockland Community College):

“The style of humor, friendliness, camaraderie, and enthusiasm first stamped on the association by Herb Gross and the charter members has been a constant feature of NYSMATYC to the present time."

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Page 6 NYSMATYC Executive Board

NYSMATYC is the organization it is because of the willingness of so many individuals throughout New York State to become involved at all levels of the organization. The accomplishments of the association are the result of a team effort.

A special group of individuals are those who have served on the Executive Board. NYSMATYC is very fortunate to have a seemingly endless source of truly dedicated, industrious, and talented people who are willing to serve. The job is not easy, the pay is terrible, and the time commitment is sometimes overwhelming. But, the sense of accomplishment and the friendships that develop among the board members is truly worth the sacrifice. A list of the officers of NYSMATYC from 1967-1997 is found in the Appendix.

NYSMATYC Presidents The driving force behind our organization has been the men and women who have served as president of the association. Beginning with Herb Gross, each president has provided the organization with strong leadership and has inspired all of us with a high degree of enthusiasm and dedication. Their contributions to the organization are just too numerous to list in this document. Suffice to say that the members of NYSMATYC wholeheartedly extend their deep appreciation and gratitude to the following past presidents of NYSMATYC.

Past Presidents

1967 - 68 Herbert Gross Corning CC 1968 - 70 John Vadney Fulton Montgomery CC 1970 - 71 Raymond McCartney Suffolk County CC 1971 - 72 John Walter Nassau CC 1972 - 73 Harold Hackett Alfred State College 1973 - 74 Donald Cohen SUNY Cobleskill 1974 - 75 Allyn Washington Dutchess CC 1975 - 76 Sam McInroy Corning CC 1976 - 77 Robert Burghardt Rockland CC 1977 - 78 Paul Earl Broome CC 1978 - 79 Allen Angel Monroe CC 1979 - 80 Gerald Lieblich Bronx CC 1980 - 81 Lawrence Trivieri Mohawk Valley CC 1981 - 82 Bruce Haney Onondaga CC 1982 - 83 Roy Cameron SUNY Cobleskill 1983 - 84 Karl Klee Alfred State College 1984 - 85 Carol Eaton (Kublin) SUNY Cobleskill 1985 - 86 Susan Forman Bronx CC 1986 - 87 Gerald Smith Cayuga CC 1987 - 88 Joseph Browne Onondaga CC

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1988 - 89 Dan Dodway Broome CC 1989 - 90 Ernie Danforth Corning CC 1990 - 91 Sadie Bragg Borough of Manhattan CC 1991 - 92 Leonard Malinowski Finger Lakes CC 1992 - 93 Richard Rupprecht Jamestown CC 1993 - 94 Judy Cain Tompkins Cortland CC 1994 - 95 Joan Page Onondaga CC 1995 - 96 Frank Mandery Finger Lakes CC 1996 - 97 Kate Danforth Corning CC 1997 - 98 Maryann Justinger Erie CC - South 1998 - 99 Rick Patrick Adirondack CC 1999 - 00 Jane Tanner Onondaga CC 2000 - 01 Dona Boccio Queensborough CC 2001 - 02 Beverly Broomell Suffolk County CC 2002 - 03 Maureen O'Grady Suffolk County CC 2003 - 04 Mary Beth Orrange Erie CC - South 2004 - 05 Jodi Cotten Westchester CC 2005 - 06 Jerilyn Fairman Jefferson CC 2006 - 07 Abe Mantell Nassau CC 2007 - 08 George Hurlburt Corning CC 2008 - 09 Sue Kutryb Hudson Valley CC 2009 - 10 Emad Alfar Nassau CC 2010 - 11 Tim Grosse Jefferson CC 2011 - 12 Raymond LaBounty Corning CC 2012 - 13 Abe Mantell Nassau CC 2013 - 14 Sophia Georgiakaki Tompkins Cortland CC 2014 - 15 Russell Penner Mohawk Valley CC 2015 - 16 Larry Danforth Jefferson CC 2016 - 17 Josh Hammond Jefferson CC

Rick Rupprecht (Past President 1992-1993) “The relationships I developed from the very beginning with members of NYSMATYC contributed more to my professional growth, development, and success, as a teacher and leader, than any other group or individual in my career."

Page 8 NYSMATYC Committees

Much of the work of NYSMATYC has been accomplished through its committee structure. The first standing committees of the organization---formed in 1968---and their corresponding chairpersons were:

Curriculum Committee: Abe Weinstein (1968-70) Student Placement Procedures: Cal Lathan Publications: Frank Avenoso & George Miller Exchange Teacher Program: Robert Burghardt (1968-73) Articulation: Sam Mclnroy (1968-72) Employment Register: John McCreight

As the objectives and areas of concern of the organization became more clearly defined, some committees were abolished and others were created. By 1973, the following standing committees were created: Articulation, Awards, Curriculum, Legislative, Nominating, Scholarship, and Summer Institute Committees. Some of these committees were changed in 2007 – 2017, see constitution changes for more information. The Awards and Nominating Committees are chaired by the Past President. The chairpersons of the remaining committees are appointed on an alternating basis at the annual meeting by the incoming president and are members of the Executive Board.

A description of the current duties of each committee chairperson and the objectives/purpose of each committee is found in the NYSMATYC POLICY MANUAL, a publication of the NYSMATYC Executive Board. The following is a summary of the activities of the Curriculum, Legislative, and Scholarship Committees. The endeavors and accomplishments of the Articulation, Awards, Nominating, and Summer Institute Committees will be discussed later in this document.

Page 9 Curriculum Committee The goals of the Curriculum Committee were first articulated in a committee report by Chairman Ken Fogarty (1970-73, Bronx Community College). These included the following:

• to study and evaluate mathematics curricula in two-year colleges, • to call attention to innovative techniques of mathematics instruction and to new math programs, • to suggest the adoption of academic policies viewed as vital to the improvement of mathematics education.

The Curriculum Committee was very active under the leadership of Ken Fogarty. Perhaps the most important accomplishment was the development of a report of "Proficiency Levels of Mathematics of Junior College Graduates," in which core mathematics was defined. The committee recommended that no degree be granted to a student unless he/she had satisfactorily demonstrated mastery of core mathematics. The essence of the report was presented as a NYSMATYC resolution entitled Minimum Competency in Mathematics of Community College Graduates in 1980. A report on "Liberal Arts Mathematics" was also prepared during Fogarty's tenure.

A remedial math subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee (chaired by Dorothy Buerk, Genesee Community College) was established in 1973. When Kathy Herberman (1973) resigned as Curriculum Committee Chairwoman, Dorothy Buerk was appointed and the Executive Board suggested that remedial mathematics become the major concern of the Curriculum Committee. During the period 1973-1977, the committee published a highly informative remedial mathematics newsletter. The newsletter was called The Informat from 1976-1977. Dorothy Buerk and Jerry Lieblich (Bronx Community College) served as editors of the newsletter and committee chairpersons for consecutive two-year terms.

The Curriculum Committee has undertaken several surveys under the leadership of the following:

1978-1980 Norbert Oldani Mohawk Valley CC 1980-1984 Jerry Smith Cayuga CC 1984-1984 Sadie Bragg Borough of Manhattan CC 1989-1990 Carolyn Richbart SUNY Albany 1990-1992 Norayne Rosero Mohawk Valley CC 1992-1996 Denise Carter LaGuardia CC 1996-1998 Diane Phelps Sullivan CC 1998–2000 Carol W. Stewart SUNY Agricultural Technical College 2000–2004 Jodi Cotten Westchester CC 2004-2006 Sean Simpson Westchester CC 2006-2008 Timothy Grosse Jefferson CC 2009-2010 Mary Beth Hampshire Hudson Valley CC 2010-2014 Larry Danforth Jefferson CC 2014-2016 Chris Kemp Genesee CC

Page 10 NYSMATYC Surveys 1979 Mathematics Requirements for Elementary School Teachers 1980 Minimum Mathematics Requirements 1981 Mathematics Lab Calculator and Computer Usage Computer Usage and Instructors' Attitudes 1984 Mathematics Courses Required in the First Two Years of the Computer Science Curriculum 1985 Distinction Between College-Level and Pre-College Mathematics 1986 Use of Microcomputers in Mathematics 1987 College Offerings to High School Students 1988 Preparation of Junior High School Mathematics Teachers 1990 Calculator Use in Mathematics Courses 1991 How Individuals are Responding to the Mathematics Reform Movement Reaction to the AMATYC Proposal Concerning Minimal Competencies for Arithmetic 1993 Developmental Mathematics Courses Offered in New York State Two Year Colleges Hiring Practices of Part-time Mathematics Faculty 1995 How is the Membership Addressing AMATYC's Standards at Our Colleges 1997 Distance Learning 1998 New York State Board of Regents Initiative – Math A, Math B 1999 Mathematics requirements for Elementary Education Students 2001 Liberal Arts Math Courses 2002 Distance Learning Courses 2003 The Calculus Curriculum 2004 How do two-year college mathematics departments implement a comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes for various types of mathematics courses? 2005 Statistics Courses 2006 Developmental Mathematics 2007 Community College Mathematics Courses taught in High Schools 2008 Preparedness of traditional incoming students in mathematics 2010 Adjuncts used in Mathematics departments 2011 Identify concerns surrounding developmental mathematics

Many of these surveys resulted in NYSMATYC resolutions that were adopted by the membership and sent to the appropriate individuals. These resolutions are discussed later in this document.

In the spring of 1991, the Computing Curriculum subcommittee was formed to keep the Executive Board and NYSMATYC membership updated with the issues and recommendations of the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM). The Executive Board approved the appointment of Karl Klee to coordinate the activities of this subcommittee. John Impagliazzo has served with Karl on this important subcommittee.

In 2016 the Curriculum Committee became ad hoc. See Constitution changes for more information.

Page 11 Legislative Committee The Legislative Committee became a standing committee in April 1973 and was charged with the responsibility of updating the Constitution and By-laws. John Hanevy (SUNY Cobleskill, 1972-1975), did the formidable task of revising and clarifying the Constitution and By-laws so that the language was more in accord with language customarily used in such documents. The revision also detailed the duties and functions of NYSMATYC officers and committees. In 1973, the committee's charge was expanded to include the “management" (editing, presentation at annual meetings) of all resolutions. In 1974, the Executive Board gave John a vote of "appreciation for a monumental job."

In 1975, under the leadership of Robert (Charlie) Knapp (Herkimer Community College, 1975-1979), the committee was asked to aid the Executive Board in keeping abreast of influencing legislation and executive actions that directly affected the quality of mathematics education in New York State. The first activity was to investigate the mathematics requirements for certification in teaching K-12 in New York State.

Currently, the Legislative Committee is responsible for the meticulous task of maintaining and preparing updated copies of the NYSMATYC Constitution and By-laws, the NYSMATYC Personnel Directory and the Policy Manual of the Executive Board. A comparison of the current Constitution and By-laws with the original 1967 document (see Appendix) reveals the extensive evolution that this document has undergone. The Personnel Directory provides a valuable communication link between members of the organization.

One of the tasks of the Legislative Chair is to keep and update the policy manual, which contains a list of responsibilities and a time line for each board member. It also contains information about the annual and regional conferences, as well as scholarship and contest criteria.

The Legislative chair is also responsible for reviewing the Constitution and publishing the personnel directory in odd-numbered years. The following individuals are applauded for their service as Chair of the Legislative Committee: 1980-1984 Mary McCarty Sullivan CC 1984-1986 Adelle Wightman Clinton CC 1986-1987 Carol Mangefrieda Genesee CC 1987-1989 Carolyn Richbart SUNY Albany 1989-1991 Maryann Justinger Erie CC 1991-1993 Peter Herron Suffolk CC 1993-1997 Dona Boccio Queensborough CC 1997-1999 Westley Ostertag Dutchess CC 1999-2000 Anne Landry Dutchess CC 2000-2005 Trish Lanz Eric CC 2005-2007 Sue Kutryb Hudson Valley CC 2007-2009 Mary Beth Hampshire Hudson Valley CC 2009-2011 Dianna Cichocki Erie CC 2011-2015 Josh Hammond Jefferson CC 2015-2016 Jane Marie Wright Suffolk CC

In 2016 the Legislative Committee became ad hoc. See Constitution changes for more information.

Page 12 Scholarship Committee The Scholarship Committee was formed in the spring of 1972 and Alice Berridge (Nassau Community College) was appointed chairperson. The purpose of the committee was to develop a procedure to annually recognize outstanding two-year college students in New York State with a concentration in mathematics or a related field. In April 1973, four awards, each in the amount of $100, were awarded:

Phyllis Summer Rockland CC Robert Mendel Nassau CC Patricia DeRuyter Dutchess CC Glen Francisco Herkimer County CC

In October 1973, Robert Burghardt was appointed chairperson and continued to refine the selection process. When Robert was elected president-elect in 1975, Helen Siner became the chairperson---a position she held until 1983. The scholarship award program was greatly expanded and enhanced under Helen's leadership. In recognition of her longstanding dedication, Helen received the Outstanding Service to NYSMATYC Award in 1985. After her death in the early 1990’s the top NYSMATYC Scholarship Award was named in Helen’s honor.

Helen Siner Scholarship Award Helen Siner taught mathematics at Staten Island Community College, which later became the College of Staten Island a 4-year CUNY unit. In 1975 Helen was honored by NSYSMATYC for Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education. During the 1970’s and 1980’s Helen chaired the Scholarship Committee almost continuously.

The number and amount of the awards have increased significantly over the years. In 1986, a total of $1900 was awarded to nine students. In addition, RIT, RPI, University of Rochester, Syracuse University, Clarkson, SL Lawrence University, and Union College have agreed to match our scholarship award for any recipients who attend their institutions. During the 1990s, the total amount of scholarships steadily increased from $1,900 to $4,000 by 1996. In 1996, nine students were awarded scholarships in recognition of their achievements in mathematics. Our membership should be very proud of the organization's effort in this very important endeavor.

In 1994, the NYSMATYC Executive Board created the Dan Dodway award. This special scholarship is to be used to recognize and honor the top mathematics student with an interest in teaching mathematics. The first recipient, in 1995, was Teresa Letkiewicz, Onondaga Community College.

Dan Dodway Scholarship Award Dan Dodway was a professor of mathematics at Broome Community College. He served as NYSMATYC’s 21st president. Dan also served the organization as Articulation chair as well as working with Paul Earl on some very successful Summer Institutes, the forerunner to our Professional Development Committee. In the mid 1990’s Dan was killed in a tragic ultra-light plane accident. To honor his memory, the highest scholarship given annually to a student with intentions of pursuing a career in mathematics education was named in Dan’s honor.

Page 13 NYSMATYC has been very fortunate to have individuals willing to serve as the Scholarship Committee chair with great zeal and enthusiasm. Special thanks are extended to each of the following:

1983-1985 Dan Hoover Corning CC 1985-1988 Ernie Danforth Corning CC 1988-1993 Joan Page Onondaga CC 1993-1997 Rick Patrick Adirondack CC 1997-1998 Jane Covillion Onondaga CC 1998-1999 Ralph Bertelle Columbia-Greene CC 1999-2001 Terri Gauthier Finger Lakes CC 2001-2003 Abe Mantell Nassau CC 2003-2005 Sheela Whelan Westchester CC 2005-2007 Howard Sporn Queensborough CC 2007-2009 Kimberley Martello Monroe CC 2009-2010 Richard Moscatelli Nassau CC 2010-2011 Don Willner Mohawk Valley CC 2011-2015 Julie Croteau Corning CC 2015-2017 Patty Owens Onondaga CC

NYSMATYC has awarded a total of $155,150 in scholarships from 1973 to 2017. The following chart shows the distribution of scholarship amounts by campus.

Amounts Awarded since 1973 Adirondack CC $5,475 Mohawk Valley CC $8,350 Alfred State College $1,650 Monroe CC $6,100 Borough of Manhattan CC $8,150 Monroe College $800 Bronx CC $4,400 Morrisville State College $1,000 Broome CC $3,300 Nassau CC $6,550 Cayuga CC $1,300 Niagara CC $2,700 College of Staten Island $800 NYC College of Technology $100 Columbia-Greene CC $400 Onondaga CC $10,900 Corning CC $14,475 Orange County CC $3,050 Dutchess CC $4,100 Queensborough CC $7,000 Erie CC $1,350 Rockland CC $4,800 Finger Lakes CC $6,450 Suffolk County CC $8,050 Fulton-Montgomery CC $550 Sullivan County CC $2,050 Genesee CC $12,350 SUNY Canton $1,800 Herkimer County CC $1,100 SUNY Cobleskill $850 Hudson Valley CC $6,375 SUNY Delhi $800 Jamestown CC $4,975 Tompkins-Cortland CC $1,525 Jefferson CC $3,200 Ulster County CC $1,500 LaGuardia CC $1,925 Westchester CC $4,900 Totals Scholarships awarded 155,150

Page 14 Past President Push From 1967 - 2008 NYSMATYC had awarded over $92,000 to students continuing their education in a math related field. It was John Vadney’s idea to raise money for the scholarship fund to award the $100,000th scholarship dollar in spring 2009. In addition, John hoped to pass forward a healthy endowment balance to assist in funding future awards. The Past President Push (P3) was created for this purpose. John contacted Past Presidents of NYSMATYC to consider a donation of $100 or more to the NYSMATYC Scholarship Fund. As a result of John’s efforts a new named scholarship was created for high achievers called the Past Presidents’ Award. It was renamed in 2011 as John Vadney Past Presidents’ Award. The Past President Push was conducted prior to the 2009, 2013 and 2017 Conferences

John Vadney Past Presidents’ Award John Vadney was one of the founding fathers of NYSMATYC, but what set him apart from the rest of the founders was his continuous attendance at conferences for more than 40 years. His final contribution to the organization was to the Scholarship Fund. He pushed his fellow past presidents to contribute to the Scholarship Fund to push the total scholarship awards given by NYSMATYC to students to over $100,000. As a result of his efforts a new scholarship was created in 2010 for high achievers called the Past Presidents’ Award and was renamed in 2011 to the John Vadney Past Presidents’ Award.

NYSMATYC Scholarships Awarded

$8,000 $7,500 $7,000 $6,500 $6,000 $5,500 $5,000 $4,500 $4,000 $3,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0

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Webmaster At the 1998 annual conference, Abe Mantell of Nassau Community College approached the executive board suggesting that NYSMATYC have its own webpage, and volunteered to create and maintain the page. The board agreed, and a short time afterward the NYSMATYC web-page was born. The webpage was hosted on a server located at Nassau CC (www.polar.ncc.edu/~nysmatyc) until 2002 when Ken Mead of Genesee CC became co-webmaster. Ken registered the URL www.nysmatyc.org and moved the host server to his campus at Genesee CC. Ken's expertise in webpage design and web hosting made him the logical choice for webmaster. In 2003 Ken became the sole webmaster and has done a wonderful job ever since!

Page 16 NYSMATYC Conferences

Since the first "earth-shattering" NYSMATYC conference in the spring of 1967, as described by Herb Gross, the annual spring conference has become regarded by many as the pinnacle of the academic year. The conference provides the opportunity for the renewal of old friendships and the making of new ones. Conference participants always enjoy the high degree of congeniality that has become a trademark of NYSMATYC.

Of course, the most important reason for a state conference is to provide the opportunity to communicate with colleagues from other two-year colleges---to share experiences and to discuss new ideas and areas of concern. NYSMATYC conference presentations, panel discussions, and workshops have been traditionally highly informative and enlightening. Participants generally come away from the conference highly motivated and enriched by their experiences.

From 1967-1987, most conferences were organized around a central theme which reflected the issues/topics of the day. For example, the theme for the first conference was The 'New' Education, which focused on the problems of the "modem" math educator and the progress already underway at the two-year colleges toward the solution (or at least easement) of some of these problems.

Other themes include: 1972 Coming Directions of Mathematics Programs 1973 A Workshop in Mathematics 1974 Focus on Teaching and Current Trends in Mathematics 1975 Mathematics For All 1976 Mathematics in the Bicentennial Year 1981 Mathematics for the 80's 1983 Unity in Mathematics 1984 The Future of Mathematics 1985 Mathematics: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe 1986 Mathematics, Technology, and Society 2002 The Future is Now- Accepting the Challenges of the New Millennium 2003 Connections 2004 Building Bridges 2005 Building Foundations

The third conference held at Grossinger's in October 1967 was the first "solo" effort since the first two meetings were in conjunction with meetings of other organizations (May 1967 - AMTNYS, June 1967 - SUNY Two-Year College Conference). The meeting was held Sunday through Tuesday with approximately sixty participants. The success of the conference and the level of involvement of those in attendance, as reflected by minutes and correspondence between members, indicated that NYSMATYC was to become a vital force in the state concerning the problems of mathematics education. This conference also has the distinction of being the only fall conference.

The president-elect has the responsibility of making the arrangements for the annual conference, including the program schedule, the printing of all materials, the hotel accommodations, and the book exhibitors. Each president-elect has undertaken this laborious task with great dedication. The conferences just seem to get better and better. The conference site is selected by the executive board. The board has made a sincere effort to "move" the meeting site around the state by alternating regions. Page 17

The conference site as well as the conference date, theme, and banquet speaker, of each annual meeting is listed in the Appendix.

Conference Attendance History

Page 18 Professional Development Summer Institute In April 1970, Allyn Washington (Dutchess Community College) initiated the idea of developing a Summer Institute sponsored by NYSMATYC. The original concept was to develop a 4-5 week credit- bearing institute. Finally, it was agreed that a 3-4 day workshop was more feasible and that the granting of credit was not of major concern. This marked the creation of the Summer Institute Committee with Allyn as chairman.

The efforts of Allyn were realized in the summer of 1973 when the first Summer Institute was held at SUNY Binghamton. The three-day workshop centered on the use of computers in various mathematics courses. Twenty members of NYSMATYC and PSMATYC took part in the program. Each summer thereafter a stimulating and informative three-day workshop has been offered to the members of NYSMATYC.

Beginning in 1976, the Summer Institute has been held at the same campus for two consecutive years. The only exception to this was during the period 1984-1987 in which the three-day early-June event took place at Broome Community College under the leadership of Paul Earl. In 1988, Paul received the Outstanding Contributions to NYSMATYC award primarily in recognition of his work with the Summer Institute. The following is a summary of the Summer Institutes from 1973-1997:

1973 Use of Computers in Mathematics Courses 1974 Individualized Instruction 1975 Teaching Remedial Mathematics 1976 Statistics 1977 Teaching Techniques 1978 Discussions of Liberal Arts Mathematics 1979 Computers in Education 1980 What's Ahead for the Two-Year College Classroom? 1981 Teaching the Means and Extremes 1982 Three Geometries 1983 The Math Teacher in 1983 1984 Mathematics in 1984 1985 Intro to IBM Computer Teaching Strategies 1986 Mathematics: Preparation, Generation, and Application 1987 Computers to Statistical Applications 1988 Statistical Process Control Seminar and Mathematics Curriculum in Local High Schools 1989 Remedial Mathematics Curriculum and HP-285 Programmable Calculator 1990 Non-traditional Approaches to the Classroom 1991 Teaching a Multi-Cultural Audience, Women in Mathematics, Using CAS and ISETL to teach Discrete Mathematics 1992 Problem-solving and Critical Thinking Throughout the Mathematics Curriculum 1993 Enhancing Mathematics Teaching through Technology 1994 Using Technology in Laboratory and Classroom Settings 1995 Developmental Mathematics 1996 Teaching Calculus as a Lab Course and Implementing the AMATYC Standards 1997 Implementing AMATYC's CROSSROADS (cosponsored with AMATYC)

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Historical Note: To celebrate the twentieth anniversary (1967-1987), a commemorative emblem was created to recognize the special features of our organization - Integrating Information, Interaction, Inspiration.

The summer institutes became poorly attended and a new way to provide professional development to NYSMATYC members was needed. In 2007 under the leadership of Ernie Danforth the Professional Development Committee was formed. This committee was created to work with the Executive Board to identify Professional Development needs of the membership and work to provide the appropriate development opportunities.

The Professional Development Committee formed a Program Subcommittee to assist the president in putting together a balanced, quality program for the annual conference. To this end ten strands were identified; Assessment, Developmental Mathematics, Statistics, Distance Learning, Teaching with Technology, Tech Math, Articulation, AMATYC, Teacher Prep, and Mathematical Content. The program subcommittee works with the President-elect to recruit talks for the conference. The goal is to produce a diverse, quality program for the membership.

In 2008, Ernie Danforth, created a new mentoring program targeting new teachers, Future Two Year College Mathematics Education Leaders, to be known as Team FTYCMEL. The purpose would be to help integrate new two-year college faculty into what it means to teach mathematics at community colleges and to be a member of NYSMATYC. The rationale for creating this program was that each year long-time leaders in two-year college mathematics education find that their careers have come to an end. Often these people are replaced by younger people who lack experience in teaching and/or experience dealing with community college students. FTYCMEL would act as a support group, to provide a network of colleagues going through the same experience and mentors who would be willing to share their experiences and advice. Furthermore, this group would learn about NYSMATYC as an organization; what it has done, what it is doing, and opportunities to become involved.

Ernie did not like the name Team FTYCMEL, so Ray LaBounty came up with Enhancing Relationships to Nurture and Inspire Educators, known as Project ERNIE. The board approved the title change. The program helps integrate new two-year college faculty into teaching mathematics at community colleges and to develop them as active members and future leaders of NYSMATYC. Participants of Project Ernie are expected to attend several targeted sessions at the annual conference and participate in general conference activities when not in their own sessions.

For each of the Project ERNIE fellows, NYSMATYC has been able to provide scholarships to the fellows which includes the annual conference registration fee, the current year’s paid membership to NYSMATYC, and up to $100 of conference expenses. To be considered for inclusion in the program, applicants are asked to submit an application, a brief vita, and a letter of support from his/her college.

Page 20 There is an expectation that the home campus of each participant will provide support, specifically to release participants from teaching responsibilities to attend the annual conference by noon on Friday, and to help financially support the member's attendance at this conference.

At this time, PROJECT ERNIE chairs have been NYSMATYC Past Presidents as it is felt that they can provide guidance and support to the new faculty based on their personal experiences. Chairs so far include: Ernie Danforth 2009 Kate Danforth and Mary Beth Orrange 2010 – 2012 Ray LaBounty and Mary Beth Orrange 2013 – 2017

Project ERNIE Participates

2009 Christine Brady Suffolk CC 2009 Linda Carson Monroe CC 2009 Tricia Clark Mohawk Valley CC 2009 Tara Cope Adirondack CC 2009 Larry Danforth Jefferson CC 2009 Laurie Davis Erie CC 2009 Emily Hantsch Mohawk Valley CC 2009 Kevin Martz Corning CC 2009 Jean Nicholas Pestieau Suffolk CC 2009 Bert Rawert Adirondack CC 2009 John Urrea-Roque Broome CC 2009 Mary Stella Van Waems SUNY Morrisville 2010 Marca Bruff Corning CC 2010 Michael Higgins Erie CC 2010 Max Lee Westchester 2010 Brian Milleville Erie CC 2010 Stephanie Olstad Columbia-Greene 2010 Tairi Roque-Urrea Broome CC 2010 Abby Todd Broome CC 2011 Mark Bellavia Monroe CC 2011 Patrick Burdick Corning CC 2011 Ruth Crammond Fulton-Montgomery CC 2011 Barbara Fisher Orange County CC 2011 Chi Giang Westchester CC 2011 Wadiha Haddad Monroe CC 2011 Josh Hammond Jefferson CC 2011 Lynn Hayes Corning CC 2011 Chris Kemp Genesee CC 2011 Joel Morocho Orange County

Page 21 Project ERNIE Participates Continued

2011 Shaun Rajan Westchester CC 2011 Mei Xing Orange County 2012 Trevor Bradish Jefferson CC 2012 Mary Cameron Monroe CC 2012 Hatesh Radia Corning CC 2012 Venessa Singhroy Queensburough CC 2013 Donna Avery Orange County CC 2013 Laura Bond Monroe CC 2013 Jennifer Eddy SUNY Morrisville 2013 Mary Ellen Ensign Tompkins Cortland CC 2013 Jaclyn Labozzetta Suffolk County CC 2013 Heather Liggett Onondaga CC 2013 Susan Rothwell Erie CC 2013 Amelia Stein Broome CC 2013 Matthew Williams Monroe CC 2014 Joseph Bernat Nassau CC 2014 Christina Cornejo Erie CC 2014 Erin Langdon Erie CC 2014 Matthew Matcovich SUNY Rockland 2014 Patricia Owens Onondaga CC 2014 Kaitlin Reissig Orange County CC 2014 Kristen Zugibe SUNY Rockland 2014 Suzanne Zybert Bronx CC 2015 Bennie Alannah Westchester CC 2015 Thomas Heidt Monroe CC 2015 Philip Loud Corning CC 2015 Rachael Millings Suffolk CC 2016 Daniel Groom Finger Lakes CC 2016 Ashley Martin Jamestown CC 2016 Ryan McCann Columbia-Greene CC 2016 Erin Newton Onondaga CC 2017 Elizabeth Carris-Swan SUNY Orange 2017 Jason Furney Onondaga CC 2017 Elizabeth McGrath Broome CC 2017 Jodi Merklinger Finger Lakes CC 2017 Christine Quinn Finger Lakes CC 2017 John Rion SUNY Orange 2017 Crystal Varlaro Morrisville 2017 Patty Zabel Onondaga CC

Page 22 Articulation Committee - Fall Regional Meetings It was originally intended to have a fall as well as a spring statewide conference. After the 1967 fall and 1968 spring statewide conferences, the Executive Board eliminated the fall meeting. It was difficult for faculty to get away from classes, travel money was limited, and planning two statewide conferences a year was next to impossible. In 1972, Dennis Johnson (Alfred) was appointed the chairman of the Articulation Committee. The Executive Board suggested to Dennis that a priority of the committee was to encourage fall regional meetings in each of the four state regions. Since then, the primary responsibility of this committee has been the organization of such meetings.

It should be noted that Sam Mclnroy served as chairperson of the Articulation Committee from 1968- 72. During his term, the committee made significant progress in identifying problems of articulation from high school to two-year colleges to four-year colleges. His work on this committee as well as his contributions as a member of the Executive Board earned him the NYSMATYC award for outstanding contributions to the organization in 1973.

Although meetings have not been held in each of the four regions every year, the one-day meetings have proven to be very popular and successful. Two-year colleges within a region rotate the responsibility of hosting the fall meeting. Some meetings have been held jointly with area high school teachers. Attendance at these meetings ranged from an average of thirty to over one hundred. The meetings provide an important link in that line of communication between mathematics faculty.

It is a testimony to the willingness of our membership to give freely of their time and energies when four campuses volunteer each fall to host a regional meeting. Although there is usually a single campus coordinator of each regional meeting, it generally takes a team effort to plan and execute the one-day event. Of course, the catalyst for all of this to take place is the chair of the Articulation Committee. Dan Dodway, chair of the committee from 1982-1986, exemplifies the style with which these individuals have served.

1982-1986 Dan Dodway Broome CC 1986-1988 Len Malinowski Finger Lakes CC 1988-1990 Tony Scardato Nassau CC 1990-1992 Frank Mandery Finger Lakes CC 1992-1994 Ted Moore Mohawk Valley CC 1994-1996 June Gaston Borough of Manhattan CC 1996-1998 Ralph Bertelle Columbia-Greene CC 1998-2000 Shantha Krishnamachari Borough of Manhattan CC 2000-2002 Helen Hanak Corning CC 2002-2004 Kenneth Mead Genesee CC 2004-2006 Lilia Orlova Nassau CC 2006-2008 Emad Alfar Nassau CC 2008-2009 Patrick DeFazio Onondaga CC 2009-2010 Ken Mead Genesee CC 2010-2014 Ida Klikovac Nassau CC 2014-2016 Joseph Bernat Nassau CC

In 2016 the Articulation Committee became ad hoc. See Constitution changes for more information.

Page 23 NYSMATYC Newsletter

An important communication tool of the organization has been the NYSMATYC Newsletter. The first issue, entitled New York State Mathematics Newsletter for Two Year Colleges, was published in September 1967 under the direction of Frank Avenoso (Nassau Community College), Chairperson of the Publication Committee. The letter contained transfer and career information along with a puzzle column, an article entitled “Truth Tables in Set Theory," and a computer program to be worked out by students. The newsletter was to be published semiannually and to be prepared at Nassau Community College.

The newsletter quickly began to evolve into a journal type publication. By the third issue (fall 1968), over one thousand individuals were receiving the newsletter in seventeen different states. Under the leadership of Frank Avenoso and George Miller (Nassau Community College), the format of the newsletter was expanded to include student articles, faculty articles, NYSMATYC information, and a NYSMATYC President’s Column. Note: The newsletter was not published in the spring of1969.

In the fall of 1969, the newsletter was renamed the NYSMATYC Journal and was published in a journal format. At the spring Executive Board Meeting of NYSMATYC, a motion that the journal become “the national arm of NYSMATYC” was passed. It was also recommended that the name of the journal be changed so as to not include New York State in order to encourage other states to support the publication. A motion to make the journal “independent” (handle its own finances) was passed at the annual business meeting held at the 1970 Annual Spring NYSMATYC Conference. However, NYSMATYC would continue to sponsor the journal and membership would include subscription to the journal.

The newly named publication – The Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges Journal (MATYC) – revamped its policies in 1970 to include nationwide editorial representation and input. It should be noted that the MATYC Journal board members were the driving force for the first national meeting of two-year college mathematics educators that was held in April 1974 in New York City. This meeting was in conjunction with the Annual Spring Conference of NYSMATYC.

Although there were numerous efforts to clarify the “nature” of the relationship between NYSMATYC and the MATYC Journal, especially in the area of the editorial policies of the publication, NYSMATYC sponsorship of the MATYC Journal was discontinued in 1975. However, organization members have continued to have the option of subscribing to the MATYC Journal (currently called the MACE Journal) with their membership subscriptions.

In the fall of 1972, the NYSMATYC Executive Board charged the members-at-large with the responsibility of publishing a spring and fall newsletter. The objective of the publication was to keep members abreast of the current events of the organization and of two-year college mathematics. The first newsletter was published in March 1973 by Allen Angel (Monroe Community College) and Harold Hackett (SUNY Ag & Tech College at Alfred).

The NYSMATYC Newsletter provides an important line of communication among the membership. The publication contains messages from the officers of the Association, as well as news about conferences, regional meetings, and summer institutes. The newsletter keeps members informed of the activities of the standing committees and services of the Association. Winners of the NYSMATYC elections, scholarships and awards are announced as well as results of the NYSMATYC Math League. A popular feature of the newsletter is the "Epsilons and Deltas" column which contains news about colleagues throughout the state.

Page 24 NYSMATYC Mathematics League

After a panel discussion on mathematics competition at the 1970 Annual NYSMATYC Conference, eight New York State community colleges agreed to hold a math contest in the spring of 1970. A total of fifty students participated in the contest. The winning team was from Jamestown Community College. This event represented the beginning of the Two-Year College Mathematics League.

The 1970-71 academic year was the first full year of competition. Four contests were to be administered each year. Carmine DeSanto (Nassau Community College) was coordinator of the League, a position he would maintain until 1977. Expenses incurred by the League (mailing, prizes, printing, etc.) were paid by NYSMATYC and the MATYC Journal.

Unfortunately, only four New York State community colleges participated in the 1970-71 competition. It was agreed that in order to arouse greater interest and competition, membership in the League be extended to all two-year colleges in the nation. The name was changed to the National Student Two- Year College Mathematics League.

Over the next several years, membership in the Math League increased slowly but steadily. By 1977, twenty one two-year colleges were participating in the Math League including seven New York State colleges. In 1978, the sponsorship of the National Math League was assumed by AMATYC.

In 1980, the NYSMATYC Executive Board decided to form a Mathematics League for New York State two-year colleges. Such a league would provide a challenge and inspire interest in mathematics as well as provide friendly competition among the two-year colleges in the state. Colleges could elect to participate in the national competition, as well. Don Cohen (SUNY Cobleskill) agreed to coordinate the state competition.

The 1980-81 academic year was the first year of activity. Two contests were administered-- the first in the fall and the second in the spring. The combined scores of the top five scorers from each college comprised the total team score. This format has continued to the present. Seven two-year colleges participated, with Corning Community College emerging as the winner. The winning team received a plaque and members of the winning team received t-shirt awards. The top five scorers received a pen set.

Under the leadership of Don Cohen from 1980-1982 and subsequent direction given by Tom Enderli (Alfred, 1982-1983), Richard Rupprecht (Jamestown Community College, 1983-1986), Paul O'Heron (Broome Community College, 1986-1990), Joan Shack (Hudson Valley Community College, 1990-1992), Don Willner (Mohawk Valley Community College, 1992-2009), and Abe Mantell (Nassau Community College, 2009-present), the Math League has grown to over five-hundred students (and sometimes over seven-hundred!) from twenty-seven two-year colleges participating in the competition. One of the highlights of the Annual Spring Conference is the announcement of the winning team along with the individual winners.

A traveling team plaque resides at the campus of the winning team each year. Prizes for the ten top- scoring individual contestants (combined fall/spring contest scores) have included mathematics software (such as Maple, MathCAD, Derive, Scientific Notebook, and Minitab), calculators (Texas Instruments) and selections from mathematics, science, and computer books.

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The winning teams of the NYSMATYC mathematics contests are:

1980-1981 Corning Community College 1998-1999 Cayuga Community College 1981-1982 Monroe Community College 1999-2000 Onondaga Community College 1982-1983 Monroe Community College 2000-2001 Hudson Valley Community College 1983-1984 Monroe Community College 2001-2002 Broome Community College 1984-1985 Monroe Community College 2002-2003 Onondaga Community College 1985-1986 Ulster Community College 2003-2004 Monroe Community College 1986-1987 Broome Community College 2004-2005 Westchester Community College 1987-1988 Hudson Valley Community College 2005-2006 Nassau Community College 1988-1989 Hudson Valley Community College 2006-2007 Nassau Community College 1989-1990 Corning Community College 2007-2008 Monroe Community College 1990-1991 Broome Community College 2008-2009 Genesee Community College 1991-1992 Onondaga Community College 2009-2010 Queensborough Community College 1992-1993 Onondaga Community College 2010-2011 Hudson Valley Community College 1993-1994 Queensborough Community College 2011-2012 Queensborough Community College 1994-1995 Hudson Valley Community College 2012-2013 Queensborough Community College 1995-1996 Mohawk Valley Community College 2013-2014 Queensborough Community College 1996-1997 Cayuga Community College 2014-2015 Queensborough Community College 1997-1998 Borough of Manhattan CC 2015-2016 Queensborough Community College

Page 26 NYSMATYC Awards

One of the NYSMATYC's important services is to recognize and acknowledge exceptional professional dedication by individuals in the New York State two-year college mathematics community. In 1971, it was decided that awards be given in the following areas:

1. Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education at the National Level 2. Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics Education at the State Level 3. Outstanding Contributions to NYSMATYC

In 1972, the national as well as state award for distinguished contributions to two-year college mathematics was given. The Executive Board decided thereafter to recognize only individuals at the state level. In 1974, the Executive Board decided to have the state and NYSMATYC awards combined into a single award "for outstanding contributions to the field of two-year college mathematics." This practice was continued until the early 1980's when the NYSMATYC award was reinstituted. It should be noted that individuals who have served as NYSMATYC officers are eligible for the service award for contributions made to NYSMATYC beyond their service as an officer.

Outstanding Contributions to NYSMATYC

1971 Frank Avenoso Nassau CC 1972 Michael Sentlowitz Nassau CC 1973 Sam Mclnroy Corning CC 1985 Helen Siner Staten Island CC 1988 Paul Earl Broome CC 1989 Roy Cameron SUNY Cobleskill 1990 John Impagliazzo Hofstra University 1991 Karl Klee Jamestown CC 2001 Don Willner Mohawk Valley CC 2002 Maryann Justinger Erie CC 2003 Ernie Danforth Corning CC 2004 Kate Danforth Corning CC 2005 John Vadney Fulton Montgomery CC 2006 Ken Mead Genesee CC 2007 Mary Beth Orrange Erie CC 2009 Raymond LaBounty Corning CC 2010 Abe Mantell Nassau CC

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1972 George Pedwick Executive Director of CUPM 1972 James Eastham Queensborough CC 1973 Erwin Just Bronx CC 1974 Norm Schaumberger Bronx CC 1975 Leon Ablon Staten Island CC 1975 Helen Siner Staten Island CC 1975 Calvin Lathan Monroe CC 1976 Lawrence Trivieri Mohawk Valley CC 1977 Herb Gross Corning CC 1978 Allyn Washington Dutchess CC 1979 Peter Lindstrom Genesee CC 1980 James Baldwin Nassau CC 1980 Sheldon Gordon Suffolk CC 1981 Warren Page New York City Technical College 1982 Gerald Lieblich Bronx CC 1983 George Miller Nassau CC 1983 Geoffrey Akst Manhattan CC 1986 Allen Angel Monroe CC 1987 Don Cohen SUNY Cobleskill 1990 Joe Browne Onondaga CC 1991 Richard Schwartz College of Staten Island 1992 Mona Fabricant Queensborough CC 1994 Susan Forman Bronx Community College 1995 Sadie Bragg Borough of Manhattan CC 1996 Rick Patrick Adirondack CC 1997 Philip Cheifetz Nassau CC 1999 Rose Tan Westchester CC 2000 James K. Baker Jefferson CC 2005 Dona Boccio Queensborough CC 2011 Ernie Danforth Corning CC 2012 Roy Cameron SUNY Cobleskill 2015 Paul Seeburger Monroe CC

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NYSMATYC Recognitions

The fortieth anniversary of NYSMATYC was officially recognized by the United States Senate on April 20, 2007. The proclamation written by the Honorable Charles E. Schumer is found in Appendix IV of this document.

On May 21, 2001, the New York State Assembly passes a resolution to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of NYSMATYC. The resolution is found in Appendix V of this document.

Constitutional Changes

Under the leadership of NYSMATYC President Dona Boccio, the stated mission of the organization was changed at the annual business meeting in Lake Placid on April 28, 2001. Article II previously stated three objectives of the organization. These three objectives were: To maintain a continual rapport among all the Two-Year Colleges represented in this organization on all matters pertaining to the mathematics education at the Two-Year Colleges; To continually improve the teaching of mathematics; and To promote and enhance the professional welfare of all members. The article was changed to include the mission statement:

The mission of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) shall be to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics at the two-year college level through professional growth opportunities for its members, to promote and enhance the professional development of its members, and to maintain open communication among mathematics educators at all levels.

After a three-year comprehensive study of NYSMATYC membership and its needs, it was recognized that professional needs of the membership have changed over the years. The membership of NYSMATYC voiced a need for professional development opportunities that were not met by the Summer Institute. Therefore, upon the recommendation of the Task Force on Faculty Issues, NYSMATYC membership passed a constitutional change that re-defined the Summer Institute Chair board position as a Professional Development Committee chairperson, who is charged with providing NYSMATYC members with a variety of professional development opportunities. This proposal was voted on at the business meeting on in Utica, NY.

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Constitutional Changes (continued)

Since the 40th history of NYSMATYC, a need for legislative and executive change was realized. The desire to reach more faculty across the state in a more effective way was clear and, need for better, more modern communication was at the forefront. During the business meeting at the 47th conference in Owego a motion was approved to look at the restructuring of the organization’s Constitution and By Laws.

The Legislative Committee chaired by Josh Hammond, with members Jacob Amidon, Ernie Danforth, Mary Ann Justinger, Patty Owens, Sean Simpson, and Jane-Marie Wright, began work on the Legislative changes in the fall of 2014. Ernie, Josh, Jake and Patty met at Onondaga Community College to begin reworking the single document containing the Constitution and By-Laws into two separate documents. The executive board membership was changed. Senior and Junior Member at Large became 4 Regional Members at Large. The Curriculum and Legislative committees became ad hoc. A Communications Committee and Conference Committee was formed. At the AMATYC Conference in Nashville, Josh, Jane-Marie, Mary Ann, and Sean continued work to fine tune the documents and edited them for presentation at the business meeting of the 48th Conference in Rochester.

Some of the changes are highlighted as follows: The Legislative committee duties have been undertaken by the Secretary and should these duties become ‘large’ (as determined by the board) a Legislative Committee will be appointed. Also, should the membership request, a Curriculum Committee can be formed. The former duties of the Articulation Committee (primarily regional conferences) have been absorbed by regional members at large. The regional members at large are also responsible for maintaining a data base of campus representatives. The Communications Committee is responsible for NYSMATYC’s presence on social media and also maintains the newsletter. The Conference committee is made up the President-Elect (chair) President, Professional Development Chair, and Regional Members at Large.

Page 30 National Organization Movement and Affiliation

A document outlining the history of NYSMATYC would be incomplete without a discussion of the Association's involvement with the national organization movement. The issue of a national organization has been before the NYSMATYC Executive Board throughout the first twenty years of its existence. In the early years, the issue was whether or not to "go national." Once a national organization was formed, the issue was whether or not to affiliate. The following is a chronology of events relating to the issues described above:

1. The possibility of establishing a national math association of two-year colleges was discussed at the NYSMATYC Executive Board Meeting held on June 10, 1968. The decision was made to organize on a regional basis first before going national.

2. The fall 1968 Issue of the NYSMATYC Newsletter contained a message from NYSMATYC President John Vadney calling for "...a panel composed of a national cross-section to discuss the question of the vehicle of adequate representation for T.Y.C.'s..." on a national level. Newsletter sent out nationally and contained a questionnaire on this issue.

3. A panel discussion was held at the 1969 spring NYSMATYC Annual Conference entitled "Go National".

4. NYSMATYC took an active role in the early 1970's in assisting neighboring states which were forming their own associations of two-year college mathematics teachers. (New England, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania).

5. In 1970, the NYSMATYC Newsletter becomes "the national arm of NYSMATYC" and the name is changed to the Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges Journal. MATYC Journal becomes independent and incorporated.

6. The editors of the MATYC Journal become strong proponents of the formation of a national organization.

7. In 1973, a national meeting at Grossinger's in April 1974 was proposed by George Miller (MATYC Journal). He asked for NYSMATYC cooperation and support. It was decided that the national meeting be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference of NYSMATYC in April 1974 in New York City, to avoid having the two meetings compete with each other .

8. The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges was formed at the 1974 April meeting. Herb Gross, then at Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts, was elected its first president. Note: Subsequently, the MATYC Journal became the official journal of AMATYC, until 1979 when AMATYC severed its association with that journal.

9. As a representative of NYSMATYC, Donald Cohen attended a meeting in Denver, Colorado, in October 1974 to name the national organization and to develop a constitution.

10. In October 1975, representatives of the NYSMATYC Executive Board (Sam Mclnroy and Robert Burghardt) were sent to the AMATYC Conference in Chicago. In March 1978, the Executive Board decided not to take an "official" position with regard to the national organization. Page 31

11. For the next several years, the issue of whether NYSMATYC should affiliate with AMATYC was discussed with no consensus.

12. In 1979, the NYSMATYC Constitution was amended to provide for affiliation with other organizations.

13. During the 1981- 82 academic year, the NYSMATYC Executive Board decided to take the issue of affiliation with AMATYC to its membership. Past President Larry Trivieri was to prepare the affiliation materials as prescribed by the constitution and to conduct the balloting. Due to unforeseen discrepancies in the balloting procedure, the Executive Board declared the 1982 ballot vote null and void and called for a new ballot to be taken. Past President Bruce Haney conducted the balloting. The vote resulted in non-affiliation. Editorial Comment: The NYSMATYC Executive Board had spent a great deal of time and energy over the issue of affiliation with AMATYC. The 1982 vote was more against affiliation than a vote against AMATYC. The 1982 vote was perhaps an indication of the spirit of independence that NYSMATYC has demonstrated throughout its history. Clearly, the national organization was maturing and growing into an effective, well-organized voice of two-year-college mathematics educators at the national level. Affiliation was inevitable.

14. At the 1987 spring NYSMATYC Executive Board meeting in Albany, New York, the Executive Board voted unanimously to conduct an affiliation vote with AMATYC in the spring of 1988.

15. At the annual NYSMATYC Conference held in Syracuse in April, 1987, the Executive Board voted 11- 1 to support affiliation with AMATYC.

16. According to the NYSMATYC constitution, the 1988 spring vote would be preceded by a list of all the obligations to both NYSMATYC and AMATYC as well as statements of advantages and disadvantages of affiliation.

17. The affiliation vote was conducted in the spring of 1988. A total of 251 ballots were cast. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of affiliation: 222 in favor, 20 against, and 9 abstentions.

18. In the spring of 2005, a vote regarding a possible affiliation with the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) was conducted. The result of that vote was that NYSMATYC did not affiliate with AMTNYS. The rationale for re-visiting affiliation with AMTNYS was that affiliating with that organization would provide NYSMATYC a strong connection between community college professors and high school teachers, along with services provided by AMTNYS. At the annual conference, there was an open session for people to discuss the resolution. At this session, there was considerable opposition to the resolution. The concerns focused around NYSMATYC losing focus on the uniqueness of teaching at two-year colleges, and losing our voice at the state level on items that are unique to two-year colleges. During the Friday dinner at the conference, John Vadney spoke on the history of NYSMATYC, what NYSMATYC has meant to him, and why he thought affiliating with AMTNYS would be a step in the wrong direction for NYSMATYC. As per the constitution, a paper ballot was sent to all NYSMATYC members. The resolution to affiliate with AMTNYS was rejected.

Page 32 NYSMATYC Resolutions

Throughout its history, the Association has taken a public position on several issues related to the improvement of mathematics education and to the welfare of the membership. At the 1972 annual business meeting, it was unanimously approved that the members of NYSMATYC authorize the Executive Board to take public positions on behalf of NYSMATYC on issues related to Mathematics Education. The following is a list of the most significant resolutions and actions taken by NYSMATYC:

1972 NYSMATYC endorsed the American Association of University Professors Statement on Academic Freedom and Tenure. 1973 NYSMATYC supported the SUNY policy of giving preferential treatment in hiring to retrenched faculty members and recommended that its member institutions adopt this policy. 1973 NYSMATYC took a position of opposition to the New York Assembly Bill 11744 and to the appropriate New York Senate Bill. 1974 NYSMATYC supported the April 22, 1974 action of the new Board of Higher Education of City University of New York in rescinding the tenure quotas imposed by the previous Board of Higher Education on October 29, 1973. 1974 NYSMATYC recommended that the New York State Teacher Certification Board increase the number of hours for certification of high school mathematics teachers from 18 to 24 hours with the equivalent of one full year of calculus. 1977 NYSMATYC organized a combined effort with MAA, AMS, AMTNYS, and NCTM to appeal to the State Education Department of NYS to reconsider the minimum college mathematics requirements for both Elementary (K-6) and Junior High School (7-9) Teacher Certification. 1979 NYSMATYC called for improving the standards for statewide certification of elementary teachers by adding a mathematics requirement of at least six credit hours of college level mathematics. 1981 NYSMATYC endorsed the "Core Mathematics" definition as contained in the report entitled "Minimum Competency in Mathematics of Two-Year College Graduates" prepared by the Curriculum Committee of NYSMATYC (April 1981). 1982 Established NYSMATYC as an advisory source for state and city organizations responsible for mathematics-related issues in New York State. 1982 NYSMATYC endorsed the establishment of a comprehensive statewide program for the identification and education of mathematically gifted students. 1985 NYSMATYC passed a resolution recommending that mathematics courses offered at two-year colleges at a level below intermediate algebra (or Course III) be classified as remedial courses. 1988 NYSMATYC passed a resolution concerned with the offering of Calculus for college credit in high schools. 1988 NYSMATYC called for increasing the requirements for certification of elementary teachers of grades K-6, for elementary teachers wishing to be certified to teach mathematics in grades 7- 9, and for secondary mathematics teachers, grades 7- 12. 1996 NYSMATYC endorsed a position statement on the hiring of part-time mathematics faculty at two-year colleges.

Page 33 Appendix I Constitution

NYSMATYC CONSTITUTION June 1967

ARTICLE I NAME 1. The name of this organization shall be the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC).

ARTICLE II OBJECTIVES 1. To maintain a continual rapport among all the Two-Year Colleges represented in this organization on all matters pertaining to the mathematics that is taught or should be taught at the Two-Year Colleges. 2. To make ourselves available in any area pertaining to mathematics where we may be of assistance. 3. To continually improve the teaching of mathematics. 4. To promote and enhance the professional welfare of all members.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP The membership shall consist of five classes; regular members, associate members, honorary members, emeritus members, and junior members.

ARTICLE IV ELECTIONS The elections shall be held annually as prescribed in the by-laws.

ARTICLE V OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD The officers of the Association shall be president, vice president, secretary, treasurer. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers, two members at large and the chairman of each section.

ARTICLE VI GOVERNMENT The Association shall be governed by the Executive Board

ARTICLE VII MEETINGS This organization shall have two regular meetings each year. These meetings will be held during the spring and fall.

ARTICLE VIII BY-LAWS By-laws to carry out the provisions of this constitution may be adopted.

ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS This Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting of the association providing proper written notification has been issued by the officers to the membership.

ARTICLE X REVOCATION OF PRIOR CONSTITUTIONS All Prior Constitutions and amendments thereto are here revoked and shall become null and void immediately upon the adoption of this Constitution.

Page 34 NYSMATYC CONSTITUTION Revised April, 2005

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be the New York State Mathematics Association of Two- Year Colleges (NYSMATYC).

ARTICLE II. MISSION

The mission of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) shall be to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics at the two-year college level through professional growth opportunities for its members, to promote and enhance the professional development of its members, and to maintain open communication among mathematics educators at all levels.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

1. The membership shall consist of six classes defined as follows:

a. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Teachers of mathematics or mathematics related fields employed by a two-year college in the State of New York or any college in the State of New York that traditionally grants at least 50% of its degrees at the associate level shall be eligible for regular membership. Any person who has been a regular member shall always be eligible for regular membership. b. RETIRED FACULTY MEMBERSHIP: A NYSMATYC member who has retired from his/her academic position. This level of membership will be at a rate of $5.00 less, per year, than the dues for a regular membership. c. ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERSHIP: Individuals teaching part-time at a two-year college shall be eligible for adjunct membership. Adjunct members will not be permitted to vote in elections, but would be eligible for a reduced membership rate. d. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Other individuals interested in the objectives of the Association, but not eligible for regular membership, may be designated associate members. e. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP: Persons nominated by the Executive Board and elected by a three- fourths majority of those voting at the Annual Meeting shall be given honorary membership. f. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Upon the approval of the Executive Board, institutional membership status may be granted to groups interested in the objectives of the Association.

2. VOTING MEMBERSHIP. The voting membership shall consist of all regular members whose current dues to NYSMATYC have been paid.

ARTICLE IV. DUES AND FEES

1. Dues shall be established by a majority of the voting membership in attendance at the Business Meeting upon recommendation by the Executive Board, and shall continue until revised at a subsequent Business Meeting. The general membership must be notified, through campus representatives or general mailing, of a proposed change in dues at least two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. 2. There shall be no dues for honorary members. 3. All other dues and fees shall be determined by the Executive Board.

Page 35 ARTICLE V. OFFICERS

The officers of the Association shall be:

1. President 2. President-Elect 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 5. Two Members-at-Large 6. Past-President

ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS

1. Elections shall be held annually as prescribed in this Article. 2. All officers shall be elected by a mail ballot of the voting membership. 3. The nominating committee shall present its slate of candidates to the voting membership by mail prior to December 1. 4. The election ballot will contain the names of all candidates nominated and who have agreed to run. For each office in the election, space shall be provided on the ballot for a write-in candidate. 5. Ballots shall be mailed by the Past-President prior to February 12th. Ballots shall be mailed only to those voting members whose dues have been received by the Treasurer by January 31 or the first business day thereafter. 6. Those ballots received by the Past-President on or before March 8, or the first business day thereafter, shall be the only ones counted. 7. Election shall be by plurality. 8. The Secretary shall inform the candidates of the results of the balloting prior to the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE VII. TERM OF OFFICE AND VACANCIES

1. The term of office for the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, and Members-at-Large shall be two years. 2. The individual elected as President-Elect shall serve a three-year term: one year as President-Elect, one year as President, and one year as Past-President. 3. New officers, except Treasurer, shall take office at the end of the Business Meeting following their election. The Treasurer shall take office on July 1 following election. 4. Vacancies: a. If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the President-Elect shall assume that office for the remainder of the year and then complete his/her own elected sequence of office. The Past- President shall serve an additional year as Past-President. b. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the President-Elect, that office shall remain vacant with members of the Executive Board performing the duties of this office at the request of the President until the next election at which time a President (2 year term) and a President-Elect (3 year term) shall be elected. c. If more than one vacancy occurs between yearly elections in the positions of President-Elect, President, and Past-President, the Executive Board shall determine the feasibility of a special election to fill the vacancies or appoint members to the positions until the next election. d. If a vacancy occurs in any other position, the Executive Board shall appoint a successor to serve until the next election.

Page 36 ARTICLE VIII. DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

1. PRESIDENT: It shall be the duty of the President to: a. Chair all business meetings and all meetings of the Executive Board. b. Name all committees and appoint the chairs and members of all committees unless otherwise provided for in these By-Laws. c. Serve on the Awards Committee. 2. PRESIDENT-ELECT: It shall be the duty of the President-Elect to: a. Assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. b. Assume responsibility for the Annual Meeting. c. Serve on the Awards Committee. 3. SECRETARY: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to: a. Keep the minutes of all business meetings and all Executive Board meetings, making timely reports of same at the following business meeting. b. File and maintain all records and official correspondence of the Association, with the exception of the Treasurer's books. c. Report to all candidates, upon confirmation by the Executive Board, the result of the election prior to the Annual Meeting. d. Coordinate the activities of the Campus Representatives and aid the Treasurer in all membership drives. e. Prepare correspondence for the Association at the direction of the President or his/her designee. f. Serve on the Scholarship Committee. 4. TREASURER: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to: a. Keep and maintain the financial records of the Association. b. Pay all bills of the Association as authorized by the Executive Board. c. Collect all dues of the Association. d. Forward to the Past-President by February 5th a list of members who have paid their current dues on or before January 31st. e. Deliver a Treasurer's Report at each Executive Board meeting and at the Annual Meeting. f. Organize all membership drives of the Association. g. Coordinate closely with the efforts of the Secretary in Article VIII, Section 3 d, and of the Past-President in Article VIII, Section 6 b. h. Prepare a summary report at the end of his/her term, as of June 30, when there is a new treasurer. 5. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE: It shall be the duty of the Members-at-Large to: a. Collect, edit and prepare for publication (fall and spring of each year) in the Association NEWSLETTER articles and items of interest to the Association. b. Serve as co-chairpersons of the Publications Committee. c. Serve on the Awards Committee. d. Review the Treasurer's books once yearly. e. Serve on the Scholarship Committee. 6. PAST-PRESIDENT: It shall be the duty of the Past-President to: a. Chair the Nominations Committee and the Awards Committee. b. Prepare a ballot for the annual election of officers of the Association, to be mailed by February 12th: I. enclosed in each envelope shall be the ballot, a brief biography of each candidate, and a return envelope addressed to the Past- President. II. the ballot shall provide space for write-in candidates. III. the ballots shall remind the electorate that to be valid all return envelopes must be received by the Past President by March 8th or the first business day thereafter. c. Receive and keep all ballots (with envelopes) cast in the annual election until tallies are verified and confirmed by the Executive Board. d. Serve on the Scholarship Committee. e. Execute an affiliation vote, at the direction of the Executive Board, from the mailing of ballots through the determination of the results, even though the Past-President's term expires during this period. f. Propose sites for future Annual Meetings to the Executive Board at its fall meeting (two years in advance). Page 37 ARTICLE IX. COMMITTEES

1. The Standing Committees of this Association shall be:

a. Articulation Committee b. Awards Committee c. Curriculum Committee d. Legislative Committee e. Nominating Committee f. Scholarship Committee g. Professional Development Committee h. Publications Committee

2. It shall be the duty of the chair of each standing committee to: a. Chair the meetings of the committee. b. Coordinate the activities of the committee. c. Report to the Executive Board on the functions and activities of the committee. d. Prepare the annual report of the activities of the committee. e. Prepare the annual budget of the committee.

3. The chairs of the articulation, curriculum, legislation, scholarship, and professional development committees shall be appointed at the Annual Meeting by the incoming President (present President-Elect) following the announcement of the annual election results. The slate of committee chairs shall have been submitted for approval to the elected members of the Executive Board at their meeting prior to the Annual Meeting.

The term of office for each standing committee chair shall begin at the close of the Business meeting at which he/she is appointed and shall be for two years. The chairs of the committees on articulation and curriculum shall be appointed in even- numbered years and the chairs of the committees on legislation, scholarship, and professional development shall be appointed in odd-numbered years.

The maximum number of consecutive two-year terms for appointed committee chairs is two, not including a partial two-year term served to complete the vacated term of a previous chair. If a vacancy occurs in the position of a standing committee chair, the President will appoint a replacement, with the approval by mail vote of the Executive Board, to fill out the remainder of the vacated two-year term.

ARTICLE X. EXECUTIVE BOARD

1. The Association shall be governed by the Executive Board. 2. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of the Association and the Chairs of the Standing Committees 3. The Executive Board shall: a. Determine the dates and sites of all meetings. b. Make the arrangements for all meetings, including the selection of guest speakers and the determination of all registration fees. c. Authorize all expenditures of the Association. d. Prepare the charge for each standing committee. e. Confirm the results of all elections. f. Fill all vacancies provided for under Article VII. 4. An Executive Board meeting called by the President shall have a quorum if a majority of the Executive Board members are present. 5. To pass a decision by a telephone vote, the approval of a majority of the Executive Board shall be required.

ARTICLE XI. MEETINGS

1. This Association shall have one regular meeting each year, referred to as the Annual Meeting. Other Page 38 meetings may be arranged by the Executive Board as required. 2. The Executive Board shall determine and distribute the agenda for all meetings. 3. At each Annual Meeting there shall be a Business Meeting. 4. A quorum of each business meeting shall consist of the voting membership present at the business meeting. 5. The voting membership shall be notified of all business meetings at least two weeks prior to the meeting.

ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS

The Constitution and By-Laws of this Association may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting membership in attendance at any business meeting.

ARTICLE XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern this Association in all cases to which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any special rules of order which the Association may adopt.

ARTICLE XIV. FINANCIAL CHARACTER OF THE ASSOCIATION

1. As a non-profit organization, no part of the net income of the Association shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to nor shall there be the right to receive or be lawfully entitled to receive any pecuniary profit from the operation thereof to its members, directors, officers or other private persons except the Association shall be powered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered in affecting one or more such purposes and to make payments and distribution in furtherance of the purposes set forth above.

2. Upon the dissolution of the Association, the Executive Committee shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the just debts, obligations and liabilities of the Association, dispose of all of its assets by transfer to such other nonprofit organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational, charitable or scientific purposes as shall, at the time, qualify as an exempt organization of organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) as in the judgment of the Executive Committee is best qualified and competent to promote the purposes listed in the Constitution of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges.

ARTICLE XV. PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AFFILIATION VOTE

1. The proposal for Affiliation, together with accompanying information and ballots, will be sent to the membership at least three (3) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. The information sent with the ballots must contain a statement of all obligations to NYSMATYC and the proposed organization resulting from affiliation, including those financial and constitutional. There shall also be included statements pro and con the proposed affiliation; these statements will be written at the request of and approved by the Executive Board.

2. The balloting will be supervised by the Past-President of NYSMATYC. Only mailed ballots will be counted and must be postmarked no later than three (3) weeks after the close of the Annual Meeting in (1).

3. The vote for affiliation must carry by a two-thirds majority of the legal ballots completed and returned.

4. The procedures for conducting a vote to disaffiliate with an organization will follow steps (1)-(3) above.

Page 39 NYSMATYC CONSTITUTION Revised April, 2016

ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this organization shall be the New York State Mathematics Association of Two – Year Colleges (NYSMATYC).

ARTICLE II. MISSION The mission of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) shall be to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics at the two-year college level through professional growth opportunities for its members, to promote and enhance the professional development of its members, and to maintain open communication among mathematics educators at all levels.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP 1. The membership shall consist of six classes defined as follows: a. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Regular membership is reserved for teachers in New York State whose current dues to NYSMATYC have been paid. Teachers of mathematics or mathematics related fields employed by a two-year college, or any college level mathematics teacher teaching coursework typically taught in the first two years shall be eligible for regular membership. (NOTE: We intend to include any college math teachers who are interested in involvement in our organization.) Any person who has been a regular member shall always be eligible for regular membership. b. RETIRED FACULTY MEMBERSHIP: A NYSMATYC member who has retired from his/her academic position. c. ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERSHIP: Individuals teaching part-time at a two-year college in New York State shall be eligible for adjunct membership or any college level adjunct mathematics teacher teaching coursework typically taught in the first two years. d. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Other individuals interested in the objectives of the Association, but not eligible for regular membership, may be designated associate members. e. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP: Persons nominated by the Executive Board and elected by a three- fourths majority of those voting at the Annual Meeting shall be given honorary membership. f. INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP: Upon the approval of the Executive Board, institutional membership status may be granted to groups interested in the objectives of the Association. 4. Voting members shall consist of all Regular Members of the organization.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS The officers of the Association shall be: 1. President 2. President-Elect 3. Secretary 4. Treasurer 5. Four Regional Members-at-Large, one from each of the four regions 6. Past-President

Page 40 ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS – regionally prepared ballot (members at large) 1. Elections shall be held annually as prescribed in this Article. 2. All officers shall be elected by a ballot of the voting constituent membership. 3. The slate of candidates shall be presented to the voting membership prior to December 1. 4. The election ballot will contain the names of all candidates nominated and who have agreed to run. For each office in the election, space shall be provided on the ballot for a write-in candidate. 5. Ballots shall be distributed by the Past-President prior to February. Ballots shall be distributed only to those voting members whose dues have been received by the Treasurer by January 31 or the first business day thereafter. 6. Those ballots received by the Past-President on or before March 8, or the first business day thereafter, shall be the only ones counted. 7. Election shall be by plurality. 8. The Secretary shall inform the candidates of the results of the balloting prior to the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE VI. TERM OF OFFICE AND VACANCIES 1. The term of office for the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, and Members-at-Large shall be two years. a. The Secretary and Members-at-Large from Region 1 and Region 3 shall be elected in ODD years. b. The Treasurer and Members-at-Large from Region 2 and Region 4 shall be elected in EVEN years. c. Upon ratification of the NYSMATYC Constitution and Bylaws, ALL four Members-at-Large will be elected to the Executive Board in the next election. Initial terms will be limited to one year for the two Members-at-Large elected out of sequence. 2. The individual elected as President-Elect shall serve a three-year term: one year as President-Elect, one year as President, and one year as Past-President. 3. New officers, except Treasurer, shall take office at the end of the Business Meeting following his/her election. The Treasurer shall take office on July 1 following the election. 4. Vacancies: a. If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the President-Elect shall assume that office for the remainder of the year and then complete his/her own elected sequence of office. The Past- President shall serve an additional year as Past-President. b. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the President-Elect, that office shall remain vacant with members of the Executive Board performing the duties of this office at the request of the President until the next election at which time a President (2 year term) and a President-Elect (3 year term) shall be elected. c. If more than one vacancy occurs between yearly elections in the positions of President-Elect, President, and Past-President, the Executive Board shall determine the feasibility of a special election to fill the vacancies or appoint members to the positions until the next election. d. If a vacancy occurs in any other position, the Executive Board shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the term.

Page 41 ARTICLE VII. EXECUTIVE BOARD 1. The Association shall be governed by the Executive Board. 2. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of the Association and the Chairs of the Standing Committees 3. The Executive Board shall: a. Determine the dates and sites of all meetings. b. Make the arrangements for all meetings, including the selection of guest speakers and the determination of all registration fees. c. Authorize all expenditures of the Association. d. Prepare the charge for each standing committee. e. Confirm the results of all elections. f. Fill all vacancies provided for under Article VI. 4. An Executive Board meeting called by the President shall have a quorum if a majority of the Executive Board members are present. 5. For any vote required between executive board meetings, the approval of a majority of the Executive Board shall be required.

ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS 1. This Association shall have one regular business meeting each year, held at the Annual Conference. 2. The Executive Board shall determine and distribute the agenda for all meetings. 3. The voting members present at a business meeting shall constitute a quorum. 4. Under special circumstances, the Executive Board can call a vote of the membership with three weeks’ notice. This vote may be conducted electronically.

ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS 1. Proposed amendments to the Constitution of this Association must be presented at the Annual Business Meeting, and voted on no sooner than the next Annual Business Meeting. Proposed amendments must be submitted to an elected member of the Executive Board at least six weeks prior to the Annual Business Meeting. 2. The Constitution of this Association may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the Regular Members who participate in the vote. 3. Adopted amendments go into effect upon conclusion of the voting process, unless the amendment specifies otherwise.

ARTICLE X. FINANCIAL CHARACTER OF THE ASSOCIATION 1. As a non-profit organization, no part of the net income of the Association shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to nor shall there be the right to receive or be lawfully entitled to receive any pecuniary profit from the operation thereof to its members, directors, officers or other private persons except the Association shall be powered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered in affecting one or more such purposes and to make payments and distribution in furtherance of the purposes set forth above.

Page 42 2. Upon the dissolution of the Association, the Executive Committee shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all the just debts, obligations and liabilities of the Association, dispose of all of its assets by transfer to such other nonprofit organizations organized and operated exclusively for educational, charitable or scientific purposes as shall, at the time, qualify as an exempt organization of organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) as in the judgment of the Executive Committee is best qualified and competent to promote the purposes listed in the Constitution of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges.

ARTICLE XI. PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING AN AFFILIATION VOTE 1. The proposal for Affiliation, together with accompanying information and ballots, will be sent to the membership at least three (3) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. The information sent with the ballots must contain a statement of all obligations to NYSMATYC and the proposed organization resulting from affiliation, including those financial and constitutional. There shall also be included statements pro and con the proposed affiliation; these statements will be written at the request of and approved by the Executive Board. 2. The balloting of the entire voting membership will be supervised by the Past-President of NYSMATYC. Ballots must be completed and returned no later than three weeks after the Annual Business Meeting. 3. The vote for affiliation must carry by a two-thirds majority of the legal ballots completed and returned. 4. The procedures for conducting a vote to disaffiliate with an organization will follow steps (1)-(3) above.

Page 43 Appendix II Conference Information

May 3 - 4, 1967 Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, New York Conference Note: Pre-conference to the annual AMTNYS Conference – NYSMATYC is born! Theme: The “New Education” Keynote: Dr. Marvin A. Rapp, President of Onondaga County Community College June 4, 1967 Agricultural and Technical College at Alfred Conference Note: The NYSMATYC “Conference” was the mathematics section of the Annual Conference of SUNY Two-Year Colleges – Final stage in the formation of NYSMATYC

October 15-17, 1967 Grossinger’s, Grossingers, New York Keynote: William Zlot, Baruch School, CUNY Topic: Some Comments on Real Number System 1. May 1 - 2, 1968 Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, New York Keynote: Jack Forbes, Purdue University 2. April 17 - 19, 1969 Holiday Inn, New York City Keynote: Edmund Glaezer, Executive Director of the American Association of Two-Year Colleges 3. March 15 - 17, 1970 Grossinger’s, Grossingers, New York Keynote: Paul H. Cornell, Assistant Director of the Div. of College Support, Bureau of Higher Education 4. April 25 - 27, 1971 Grossinger’s, Grossingers, New York Keynote: Herbert I. Gross, Lecturer at the Center for Advanced Engineering Study, M.I.T. 5. April 20 - 22, 1972 Sheraton-Syracuse Motor Inn, Syracuse, New York Theme: Coming Direction of Mathematics Programs Speaker: Joseph Seidlin, Teaching Consultant at SUNY at Alfred 6. April 13 - 15, 1973 Pleasant View Lodge, Freehold, New York Theme: A Workshop in Mathematics Keynote: Norman Schaumberger, Bronx Community College Topic: The Soap Bubble Problem 7. April 26 - 27, 1974 Mamott’s Essex House, New York City Conference Note: The conference was held in conjunction with the First National Convention of Two-Year Mathematics Educators sponsored by the MATYC Journal Theme: Focus on Teaching and Current Treads in Mathematics Keynote: Moms Kline, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University Topic: Mathematics in the Community College 8. April 11 - 13, 1975 Flagship Inn, Rochester, New York Theme: Mathematics for All Keynote: Norman Gunderson, University of Rochester Topic: Stamp Out Math Boredom 9. April 9 - 11, 1976 Pleasant View Lodge, Freehold, New York Theme: Mathematics in the Bicentennial Year Keynote: Stephen Willoughby, New York University Topic: Mathematics Education from 1776 to 1976 10. April 15 - 16, 1977 Treadway Hotel, Binghamton, New York Keynote: Herb Gross Topic: If It’s Not “Quality” Can It Be Education?

Page 44 11. April 7 - 9, 1978 Pleasant View Lodge, Freehold, New York Theme: Mathematics – The Universal Language Keynote: Lipman, Bers, Professor of Mathematics, Columbia University Topic: How Not To Teach Mathematics 12. April 27 - 29, 1979 Corning Hilton, Corning, New York Keynote: Norman Schaumberger, Bronx Community College Topic: Mathematicians Are People Too! 13. April 25 - 27, 1980 Pleasant View Lodge, Freehold, New York Keynote: Malcolm Pownall, Colgate University Topic: Mathematics Today – Problems and Concerns 14. April 24 - 26, 1981 Johns Niagara Hotel, Niagara Falls, New York Theme: Mathematics for the 80’s Keynote: Ross Honsberger, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario Topic: Some Mathematical Morsels 15. April 23 - 25, 1982 Pleasant View Lodge, Freehold, New York Theme: The World of Mathematics Keynote: Harold Shapiro, Courant Institute of Mathematics Topic: Thinkers To Whatevers But No Chance 16. April 22 - 24, 1983 Sheraton Inn, Utica, New York Conference Note: First meeting held jointly with Seaway Section of MAA Theme: Unity in Mathematics Keynote: Captain Grace Hooper, U.S. Navy Topic: Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People 17. April 27 - 29, 1984 Holiday Hills Conference Center, Pawling, New York Theme: The Future of Mathematics Keynote: Alan Hoffman, Thomas J. Watson Research Center, IBM Corporation, Topic: Linear Programming and Other Parts of Mathematics 18. April 26 - 28, 1985 Rochester Hilton, Rochester, New York Conference Note: Second meeting held jointly with Seaway Section of MAA Theme: Mathematics: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe Keynote: Raymond Smullyan, Oskar-Ewing Professor at Indiana University Topic: Logic and Infinity 19. May 2 - 4, 1986 Stevensville Country Club, Stevensville, New York Theme: Mathematics, Technology, and Society Keynote: John Truxal, SUNY Stony Brook 20. April 23 - 25, 1987 Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, New York Keynote: Norman Schaumberger, Bronx Community College 21. April 22 - 24, 1988 Concord Resort Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, New York Conference Note: Joint meeting with the Metropolitan Section of MAA Keynote: Elinor Ford Topic: Mathematics as a Focus of All Education 22. April 14 - 16, 1989 Albany Hilton, Albany, New York Keynote: Herb Gross, Bunker Hill Community College 23. April 20 - 22, 1990 Holiday Inn Arena, Binghamton, New York Keynote: Joseph Malkevitch, New York College, CUNY 24. April 26 - 28, 1991 Buffalo Hilton, Buffalo, New York Keynote: Thomas Tucker Topic: Calculus and Technology – a Point of Application

Page 45 25. April 3 - 5, 1992 The Nevele Hotel, Ellenville, New York Conference Note: Silver Anniversary Conference Keynote: Pamela Matthews, Mount Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon Topic: The Poetry of Mathematics 26. April 23 - 25, 1993 Radisson Hotel, Utica, New York Keynote: James Rubillo, Bucks County (PA) Community College Topic: Linking the Classroom to the Public’s Mathematics 27. April 15 - 17, 1994 Holiday Inn Arena, Binghamton, New York Keynote: Peter Hilton, SUNY Binghamton Topic: Perspectives of Mathematics 28. April 21 - 23, 1995 Radisson Hotel, Corning, New York Keynote: Stephen West, SUNY Geneseo Topic: Mathematics Education: What it was! What it is! What it should be! 29. April 19 - 21, 1996 Concord Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, New York Keynote: Peter Brancazio, Brooklyn College Topic: Just a Second! Discoveries from the Sciences of Sports 30. April 4 - 6, 1997 Gideon-Putnam, Saratoga Springs, New York Keynote: John Conway, Princeton 31. April 24 - 26, 1998 Hotel Syracuse, Syracuse, New York Keynote: Jim Matthews, Sienna College, AMTNYS President Topic: The Education of TC MacLAUD 32. April 16 - 18, 1999 Radisson Hotel, Niagara Falls, New York Keynote: Alain Schremmer, Community College of Philadelphia 33. April 7 - 9, 2000 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York Speaker: Edward Burger, Williams College Title: The Y2.1K Problem: What Can We Do To Inspire a Song Other Than "Math Suks" Speaker: William Dunham, Muhlenberg College Title: Much Ado About Everything: The Mathematics of Leonhard Euler 34. April 27 - 29, 2001 Lake Placid Hilton, Lake Placid, New York Speaker: Colin Adams (a.k.a. Mel Slugbate), Williams College Title: Real Estate in Hyperbolic Space: Investment Opportunities for the New Millennium 35. April 12 - 14, 2002 Holiday Inn Arena, Binghamton, New York Theme: The Future is Now- Accepting the Challenges of the New Millennium Speaker: Herbert Gross, Bunker Hill Community College 36. April 11 - 13, 2003 Radisson Hotel Rochester Airport, Rochester, New York Theme: Connections Speaker: Catherine Roberts, College of the Holy Cross Title: Modeling Whitewater Rafting Patterns on the Colorado River 37. April 23 - 25, 2004 Holiday Inn, Kingston, New York Theme: Building Bridges Speaker: Ed Laughbaum, Ohio State University Title: Building Life Bridges 38. April 8 - 10, 2005 Hotel Utica, Utica, New York Theme: Building Foundations Speaker: James K. Baker, Jefferson Community College Title: Building Mathematical Foundations 39. April 7 - 9, 2006 Holiday Inn Cortland, Cortland, New York Theme: Mathematics for Fun and Profit Pedagogy Speaker: James Tanton, St. Mark’s Institute of Mathematics Title: A Dozen Proofs that 1=2: A Misguided Review of All of Mathematics Page 46 40. April 20 - 22, 2007 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Niagara Falls, New York Theme: Mathematics for the Young and Young at Heart Speaker: Sam McInroy Title: Mathematics, Mother Nature and Mensch en Werk 41. April 4 – 6, 2008 Holiday Inn, Suffern, New York Theme: Teaching Mathematics: Our Past, Our Future Speaker: Dr. Jeff Suzuki Title: The Changing Nature of 'College Algebra': Lessons From the Nineteenth Century 42. April 17 – 19, 2009 Holiday Inn, Albany, New York Theme: Mathematics and the Arts Speaker: Dr. Anne Burns Title: Recursion in Nature, Mathematics and Art 43. April 16 - 18, 2010 Clarion University Hotel, Ithaca, New York Theme: Mathematics from Order (of Operations) to Chaos Speaker: Herb Gross Title: The Calculus of Everyday Living; or Today is the Tomorrow You Worried About Yesterday" (http://www.adjectivenounmath.com/) Speaker: Dr. Susan M. Barnett Title: Women and the science career pipeline: What happens? 44. April 8 - 10, 2011 Radisson Hotel, Corning, New York Theme: Functions to Explore Speaker: David Nicosia Title: Math: The Language of Meteorology 45. April 20 - 22, 2012 Honor’s Haven Resort and Conference Center, Ellenville, New York Theme: Mathematics for Fun and Profit Pedagogy: Part Deux Speaker: Dr. Alfred Posamentier, Mercy College Title: Enlightening Students about Mathematics...It's Power and Beauty 46. April 12 - 14, 2013 The Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls, New York Theme: Everything You Can Imagine Is Real Speaker: Dr.Kahn, Title: Believing in the Greatness of Students and Conquering Algebra Math Song By Steve Krevisky 47. April 4 – 6, 2014 The Treadway Inn, Owego, New York Theme: The Career Journey Speaker: Patrick Honner Title: Two Views on the Future of Math Education 48. April 17 – 19, 2015 Holiday Inn - Rochester Airport, Rochester, New York Theme: The Mathematical Garbage Plate Speaker: Julie Miller Title: Marrying Mathematics and Media for Humor and Relevance 49. April 8 – 10, 2016 Best Western Plus Inn and Conference Center, Kingston, New York Theme: Three Days of Peace and Math Speaker: Larry Josbeno Title: Mathematics Through the Ages 50. April 7 – 9, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Syracuse, New York Theme: History Speaker: Maria Anderson Title: Harmonizing the Opposing Forces in Teaching and Learning Mathematics

Page 47 Appendix III CHARTER MEMBERS

Ag and Tech College at Alfred Fulton-Montgomery Community College Harold Hackett Robert Meacham John Vadney Ag and Tech College at Canton Dean McCreight Mel Tomaltz John Sharlow Jamestown Community College William Viertel Ted Stapleford Elaine Johnson Ag and Tech College at Cobleskiil John J. Hanevy Jefferson Community College Donald Cohen Deane Goodness

Ag and Tech College at Delhi Kingsborough Community College Charles Johnson Irving Dodes Merrill Lofthouse Mohawk Valley Community College Joseph Weaver Edward Warner William Gable Ag and Tech College at Farmingdale George Brunish Roy Young Robert Dolan Michael Laudante Joseph Murray Monroe Community College LeRoy Young Peter Blomenley Herbert Haefner Adirondack Community College Robert Berry Jean Perkins Stuart Porter John McCreight T. Dellaquila Calvin Lathan Auburn Community College Robert Fratangelo Barbara David Larry Clar

Corning Community College Nassau Community College James A. Poeth Abe Weinstein Lawrence E. Carr George Miller Herbert Gross John E. Wood Samuel F. Mclnroy Joseph Carlino David H. McNitt Frank Avenoso Edward Hynard Dutchess Community College Lewis Berenson Gail Brittain John Walter Steve Lang Allyn J. Washington New York Community College Frank Parisi

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Niagara County Community College Rockland Community College Charles Seely Emile Feldman Jeanette Lenczyk Ross G. Penna Larry Law Robert Burghardt

Onondaga Community College Staten Island Community College George Dmohwski Maurice Richter Richard Hartt Rupert McGrath Suffolk County Community College Raymond McCartney Queensborough Community College Richard Paul James Eastham Ulster County Community College Fred Misner

Page 49 Appendix IV Elected Board Officers:

Past Year President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Members-at-large President 1967-68 Herbert Gross John Vadney Deanne John Goodness Walter Harold John James Eastham 1968-69 John Vadney Ray McCartney Hackett Walter Don Cohen Harold John 1969-70 John Vadney Ray McCartney Gail Brittain Hackett Walter Harold Elaine Johnson 1970-71 Ray McCartney John Walter Don Cohen Hackett Bruce King Elaine Aaron Seligman 1971-72 John Walter Harold Hackett Don Cohen Johnson Robert Sackett Elaine Aaron Robert Sackett 1972-73 Harold Hackett Don Cohen Johnson Seligman Allen Angel Allyn Martin Aaron Peter Lindstrom 1973-74 Don Cohen Washington Berman Seligman Allen Angel Allyn Martin Aaron Peter Lindstrom 1974-75 Sam McInroy Washington Berman Seligman Paul Earl Robert Aaron Calvin Lathan 1975-76 Sam McInroy Sarah Brooks Burghardt Seligman Paul Earl Robert Roy Gail Brittain 1976-77 Paul Earl Sam McInroy Sarah Brooks Burghardt Cameron Calvin Lathan Robert Roy Dan Hoover 1977-78 Paul Earl Allen Angel Karl Klee Burghardt Cameron Gail Brittain Roy Dan Hoover 1978-79 Allen Angel Gerald Lieblich Paul Earl Karl Klee Cameron Bruce Haney Lawrence Roy Bruce Haney 1979-80 Gerald Lieblich Allen Angel Karl Klee Trivieri Cameron Robert Knapp Lawrence Gerald Shirley Robert Knapp 1980-81 Bruce Haney Karl Klee Trivieri Lieblich Stanley Roy Cameron Shirley Karl Klee 1981-82 Bruce Haney Roy Cameron Larry Trivieri Carol Kublin Stanley Susan Forman Shirley Susan Forman 1982-83 Roy Cameron Karl Klee Bruce Haney Carol Kublin Stanley Rose Tan Joseph Diane John Impagliazzo 1983-84 Karl Klee Carol Kublin Roy Cameron Browne Geerken Richard Meili Joseph Diane John Impagliazzo 1984-85 Carol Kublin Susan Forman Karl Klee Browne Geerken Richard Meili Joseph Diane John Impagliazzo 1985-86 Susan Forman Gerald Smith Carol Kublin Browne Geerken Richard Meili Richard John Impagliazzo 1986-87 Gerald Smith Joseph Browne Susan Forman Judy Cain Rupprecht Nancy Call Richard Nancy Call 1987-88 Joseph Browne Dan Dodway Gerald Smith Judy Cain Rupprecht John Impagliazzo Joseph Richard John Impagliazzo 1988-89 Dan Dodway Ernie Danforth Judy Cain Browne Rupprecht Len Malinowski Richard Len Malinowski 1989-90 Ernie Danforth Sadie Bragg Dan Dodway Judy Cain Rupprecht Kay McKiernan Leonard Ernie Richard Kay McKiernan 1990-91 Sadie Bragg Judy Cain Malinowski Danforth Rupprecht Jorge Perez

Page 50 Leonard Richard Kate Maryann Justinger 1991-92 Sadie Bragg Judy Cain Malinowski Rupprecht Danforth Jorge Perez Richard Leonard Kate Kenneth Maryann Justinger 1992-93 Judy Cain Rupprecht Malinowski Danforth Witt Jorge Perez Richard Frank Kenneth Jorge Perez 1993-94 Judy Cain Joan Page Rupprecht Mandery Will Ann Smallen Sharon Kenneth Ann Smallen Charlotte 1994-95 Joan Page Frank Mandery Judy Cain Testone Will Grossbeck Maryann Kenneth Ann Smallen Charlotte 1995-96 Frank Mandery Kate Danforth Joan Page Justinger Will Grossbeck Maryann Frank Ann Smallen Pauline 1996-97 Kate Danforth Helen Hanak Ken Mead Justinger Mandery Graveline Maryann Pauline Graveline 1997-98 Rick Patrick Kate Danforth Dona Boccio Ken Mead Justinger Beverly Broomell Maryann Beverly Broomell 1998-99 Rick Patrick Jane Tanner Dona Boccio Ken Mead Justinger Pauline Graveline Ralph Bertelle 1999-00 Jane Tanner Dona Boccio Rick Patrick Joan Shack Ken Mead Maureen O'Grady Beverly Johanna Maureen O'Grady 2000-01 Dona Boccio Jane Turner Joan Shack Broomell Halsey Mary Beth Orrange Beverly Maureen Sheela Johanna Mary Beth Orrange 2001-02 Dona Boccio Broomell O'Grady Whelan Halsey Michael Helinger Maureen Mary Beth Beverly Sheela Johanna Michael Helinger 2002-03 O'Grady Orrange Broomell Whelan Halsey Jerilyn Fairman Mary Beth Maureen George Johanna Jerilyn Fairman 2003-04 Jodi Cotten Orrange O'Grady Hurlburt Halsey Abe Mantell Mary Beth George Ray Abe Mantell 2004-05 Jodi Cotten Jerilyn Fairman Orrange Hurlburt LaBounty Ken Mead George Ray Ken Mead 2005-06 Jerilyn Fairman Abe Mantell Jodi Cotten Hurlburt LaBounty Peter Collinge Jerilyn Mary Beth Ray Peter Collinge 2006-07 Abe Mantell George Hurlburt Fairman Orrange LaBounty Jane Marie Wright George Sophia Ray Jane Marie Wright 2007-08 Sue Kutryb Abe Mantell Hurlburt Georgiakaki LaBounty Les Frimerman George Sophia Ray Les Frimerman 2008-09 Sue Kutryb Emad Alfar Hurlburt Georgiakaki LaBounty Sean Simpson Sophia Ray Sean Simpson 2009-10 Emad Alfar Tim Grosse Sue Kutryb Georgiakaki LaBounty Kimberley Martello Sophia Richard Kimberley Martello 2010-11 Tim Grosse Ray LaBounty Emad Alfar Georgiakaki Moscatelli Lynette Meslinski Sophia Richard Lynette Meslinski 2011-12 Ray LaBounty Abe Mantell Tim Grosse Georgiakaki Moscatelli Russ Penner Sophia Michael Richard Russ Penner 2012-13 Abe Mantell Ray LaBounty Georgiakaki Riedinger Moscatelli Jacob Amidon Sophia Michael Richard Jacob Amidon 2013-14 Russ Penner Abe Mantell Georgiakaki Riedinger Moscatelli Jayashree Hurlburt Sophia Michael Richard Jayashree Hurlburt 2014-15 Russ Penner Larry Danforth Georgiakaki Riedinger Moscatelli Heather Huntington Michael Richard Heather Huntington 2015-16 Larry Danforth Josh Hammond Russ Penner Riedinger Moscatelli Hatesh Radia Lori Barrett Josh Larry Michael Richard Trevor Bradish 2016-17 Hammond Danforth Riedinger Moscatelli Crystal Hesmat Joseph Bernat Page 51 Appendix V United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

The Honorable Charles E. Schumer

PROCLAMATION

Whereas: On April 20th, two thousand and seven the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges will celebrate its 40th Anniversary; and

Whereas: The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges was established in 1967 to serve as a community for mathematic educators from two-year colleges throughout the State of New York; and

Whereas: The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges is comprised of approximately 350 members representing 51 bodies of higher education; and

Whereas: The dedication and devotion of all members greatly advances the field of mathematics while contributing to the students understanding of this science with greater proficiency; and

Whereas: The New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges publishes a semiannual newsletter, hosts an annual statewide conference, awards scholarships to meritorious students, confers honors upon outstanding educators, and conducts a statewide Mathematics League Competition in a multi-pronged effort to promote achievement and improve teaching in the discipline of mathematics; and therefore

Be it Known: That I, Senator Charles E. Schumer, do hereby recognize the significant accomplishments and effort put forth by the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges to foster excellence in the field of mathematics.

Signed this 20th Day in April in the Year Two Thousand and Seven

Charles E. Schumer Charles E. Schumer United States Senator

Page 52 Appendix VI State of New York Legislative Resolution Assembly No. 1102

BY: M. of A.E. Sullivan

ACKNOWLEDGING the hard work and commitment of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) and recognizing its Awards Program conferred upon students and teachers

WHEREAS, NYSMATYC was founded in 1967 to establish a dialogue among Mathematics faculties of two year colleges to improve the teaching of mathematics; and WHEREAS, NYSMATYC currently has 350 members from 51 colleges, representing counties throughout New York State; and WHEREAS, NYSMATYC publishes a semiannual newsletter with articles regarding annual conferences, information about mathematics education, and new innovations for teaching mathematics; and WHEREAS, NYSMATYC hosts an annual statewide conference to promote participation in mathematics by students in New York, and to encourage continuing education of teachers of mathematics; and WHEREAS, Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students of mathematics each year to acknowledge their achievements; and WHEREAS, A statewide Mathematics League Competition is conducted each fall and spring, attracting over 450 students from 25 campuses statewide each semester; and WHEREAS, Awards are given to teachers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in mathematics education; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (NYSMATYC) and recognizing its Awards Program conferred upon students and teachers; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the NYSMATYC commitment to excellence in teaching mathematics; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the NYSMATYC on its hard work, commitments and accomplishments in promoting participation in mathematics; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York State Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges.

ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY ON By Order of the Assembly June 11, 2001 Karen L. McCann, Acting Clerk

Page 53 Appendix VII NYSMATYC ANTHEM 1997 – Revised Version By Robert Burghardt

Sung (loosely) to the tune of “On Top of Old Smokey”

In 19 and 66 Roy Cameron and Klee In ole Syracuse The last of the old boys Jack Vadney brought us together ‘Til Carol we welcomed To talk was his excuse. As prexy with joy.

He promised us whiskey Sue Forman continued And a new primrose path With her charm from the Bronx If we’d start and association Jerry Smith with his computer For teachers of Math. Tucked into his trunk.

Then just 12 months later Joe Browne from Onondaga We gathered anew Served in the twentieth year To pool our resources Then Dodway and Danforth And see what we could do. Both men of good cheer.

We fussed and we argued Sadie Bragg from Manhattan ‘Til dawn’s early light Then Len from the Lakes And wrote a Constitution Next ‘twas our Rickie That proved to be just right. In races, prizes he takes.

Then for our first president Now these years later From Corning out west We sing anew Herb Gross came to tell us Of five more leaders That his jokes were the best. All noble and true.

Next there was Vadney Next came two ladies Who served for two years To take o’er the reins Then McCartney and Walters Judy and Joan And Hackett sipping beers. Led us with no pains.

Don Cohen and Washington Mandery and Katie Sam Mac elected duly For the next two years Then Bob Burghardt Now Mary Ann from Erie Proudly doing his duty. Greeted with cheers.

Paul Earl and the Angel So here’s to NYSMATYC From Rochester upstate Of the tales I have told Jerry Lieblich with his t-shirts As the years slip by us He thought were just great. May it stay good as gold

Trivieri who brought The shirts for his tribe And now Bruce Haney Who affiliation must describe.

Page 54 Appendix VIII Colleges by Region

REGION I REGION II Corning Community College Broome Community College Erie Community College Cayuga Community College Finger Lakes Community College Jefferson Community College Genesee Community College Onondaga Community College Jamestown Community College SUNY College of Technology at Canton Monroe Community College SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Niagara County Community College SUNY Morrisville State College SUNY Alfred State College Tompkins Cortland Community College

REGION III REGION IV Adirondack Community College Borough of Manhattan Community College Clinton Community College Bronx Community College Columbia-Greene Community College Dutchess Community College Fulton-Montgomery Community College Fashion Institute of Technology Herkimer County Community College Hostos Community College Hudson Valley Community College Kingsborough Community College Mohawk Valley Community College LaGuardia Community College North Country Community College Medgar Evers College Paul Smith’s College Monroe College Sage College of Albany Nassau Community College Schenectady County Community College NYC College of Technology SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Orange County Community College Queensborough Community College Rockland Community College Suffolk County Community College Sullivan County Community College SUNY at Farmingdale Ulster County Community College Westchester Community College

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Appendix IX THE History of Fall Regional Conference

Region I

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Corning XXX Erie City Erie North XXX XXX Erie South Finger Lakes XXX Genesee Jamestown XXX Monroe XXX Niagara SUNY Alfred XXX XXX

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Corning XXX XXX Erie City Erie North XXX Erie South XXX XXX Finger Lakes XXX XXX Genesee XXX XXX Jamestown XXX Monroe XXX XXX Niagara XXX SUNY Alfred XXX XXX

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Corning XXX XXX XXX Erie City XXX Erie North XXX Erie South Finger Lakes Genesee XXX XXX XXX Jamestown XXX Monroe XXX XXX Niagara SUNY Alfred

Region 2

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Broome XXX Cayuga XXX XXX Jefferson Onondaga XXX XXX XXX SUNY Canton SUNY Delhi XXX SUNY Morrisville Tomkins-Cortland XXX

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Broome XXX XXX XXX Cayuga XXX XXX XXX Jefferson XXX Onondaga XXX XXX SUNY Canton XXX SUNY Delhi XXX SUNY Morrisville XXX Tomkins-Cortland XXX XXX XXX

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Broome XXX XXX XXX Cayuga XXX Jefferson XXX Onondaga XXX SUNY Canton XXX SUNY Delhi SUNY Morrisville Tomkins-Cortland XXX XXX

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1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Adirondack Clinton Columbia-Greene Fulton-

Montgomery Herkimer Hudson Valley XXX Mohawk XXX North Country Sage Jr. College Schenectady XXX SUNY Cobleskill XXX XXX

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Adirondack XXX XXX Clinton XXX Columbia-Greene XXX Fulton- XXX XXX XXX Montgomery Herkimer XXX Hudson Valley XXX Mohawk XXX North Country Sage Jr. College XXX XXX Schenectady XXX SUNY Cobleskill XXX

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Adirondack Clinton Columbia-Greene XXX Fulton- XXX Montgomery Herkimer Hudson Valley XXX XXX Mohawk XXX XXX North Country Sage Jr. College XXX Schenectady XXX SUNY Cobleskill

Region 4

1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Borough of Manhattan XXX Bronx Dutchess Fashion Institute LaGuardia Nassau XXX NYC Tech XXX Queensborough Rockland Suffolk (Ammerman) XXX XXX Suffolk (West) SUNY Farmingdale Westchester XXX

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 Borough of Manhattan XXX XXX Bronx XXX Dutchess XXX Fashion Institute XXX LaGuardia XXX Nassau XXX XXX NYC Tech XXX Queensborough XXX Rockland XXX Suffolk (Ammerman) Suffolk (West) XXX SUNY Farmingdale XXX Westchester XXX

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Borough of Manhattan XXX Bronx Dutchess XXX Fashion Institute LaGuardia XXX XXX Nassau XXX XXX XXX NYC Tech XXX XXX Queensborough Rockland Suffolk (Ammerman) XXX XXX Suffolk (West) SUNY Farmingdale Westchester XXX XXX XXX

Page 59 Appendix X Acknowledgements

50th History (April 2017) • Revised by Ray LaBounty (Corning Community College) • Edited by George Hurlburt (Corning Community College) • Contributions made by o Ernie Danforth (Corning Community College) o Herb Gross (Corning Community College) o Josh Hammond (Jefferson Community College) o Abe Mantell (Nassau Community College) o Mary Beth Orrange (Erie Community College)

40th History (March 2007) • Revised: by Mary Beth Orrange (Erie Community College) • Edited by Kate Danforth (Corning Community College)

30th History (March 1997) • Revised by Roy Cameron (SUNY Cobleskill)

20th History (April 1987) • Written by Roy Cameron (SUNY Cobleskill) • Contributions made by o Gail Brittain (Dutchess CC) o Robert Burghardt (Rockland CC) o John McCreight (Columbia-Greene CC)

Historians • 1985 – 1999 Roy Cameron (SUNY Cobleskill) • 1999 – 2003 Joe Browne (Onondaga Community College) • 2003 – 2016 Kate Danforth (Corning Community College)

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