College Overview - SUNY Cobleskill

College Overview
Real life. Real learning. The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at
Cobleskill (SUNY Cobleskill) is a nationally recognized educational institution offering over 50 associate
and baccalaureate degrees in agriculture, natural resources, business, and applied arts and sciences.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Schoharie County, SUNY Cobleskill is 40 minutes west of Albany, the state
capital, and three hours north of New York City, and is the only college of agriculture and technology
located in New York State’s Tech Valley. One of 64 higher education institutions in the State University
of New York (SUNY) System, SUNY Cobleskill will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2016. The
current strategic plan has 8 priorities: Student Success, Community Partnerships, Cultural Competence,
Effective Scholarship, Economic and Environmental Sustainability, Managed Enrollment, National
Recognition, and Solid and Diversified Financial Base. While we have made great strides towards
achieving the outcomes set forth in the plan, two of the top priorities the new president will need to
remain focused on are Managed Enrollment and Solid and Diversified Financial Base.
Academic programs at SUNY Cobleskill are experience-based, and students benefit from small class
sizes and individualized attention in a supportive learning environment. Students live and learn on a
modern, 782-acre campus with outstanding educational facilities that include a working farm and
specialized classrooms and laboratories. Partnerships with business and industry underscore the
College’s emphasis on “real life, real learning,” teaming with the local municipalities to seek solutions
for community issues. Additionally, the campus has advanced Shared Services, a SUNY initiative that has
generated significant savings/cost avoidance and facilitated collaborations which have created efficiencies
and enhanced services. With a nearly $100 million investment in physical facilities, thirty percent of
full-time faculty as recent hires, and new academic programs under development, SUNY Cobleskill has
great positive momentum that makes this point in its history exceptionally exciting and promising.
SUNY Cobleskill Mission Statement — With an emphasis on experiential education, SUNY
Cobleskill prepares students for successful
careers, advanced studies, and engaged citizenship.
“…experiential education”
Academic and co-curricular programs at SUNY Cobleskill emphasize the application of theoretical
principles and concepts to real-world situations. Programs of study include hands-on and project-based
learning plus field experiences and internships with industry, business, and agency partners. In addition,
opportunities for study abroad provide students a foundation for global citizenship.
“…career success”
Because of the experiential nature of the academic programs, students are equipped with knowledge
and skills that prepare them for successful entry into the work force. Problem-solving, critical thinking,
teamwork, and communication skills, crucial to success in college, are skills also highly valued by
employers. SUNY Cobleskill’s programs continually evolve to reflect current and emerging knowledge
and infuse new technologies into students’ academic experiences. Student success is reflected in the
consistently high work force placement rate of our graduates.
“…advanced studies”
Upon graduation from SUNY Cobleskill’s bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs, students who
choose advanced studies do so knowing they have a strong foundation for further education. SUNY
Cobleskill’s supportive environment includes small class sizes, individualized attention from highly
qualified faculty, and tutoring services.
“…engaged citizenship”
Personal growth and development are cultivated through participation in a wide range of student
organizations and initiatives, student leadership opportunities, significant engagement in service to the
community, and the option of participation in NCAA DIII intercollegiate athletics.
Points of Pride
Throughout its rich history, SUNY Cobleskill has been a hub for engaging academics, state-of-the-art facilities, and
dynamic faculty and staff. Our focus on being the best possible educational institution we can be has gained us
recognition on local and national platforms.
Recognition for Excellence
An array of local and national news outlets continually
acknowledge SUNY Cobleskill’s success inside and outside
of the classroom. The campus consistently has been ranked
among the Best Regional Colleges in the North by U.S News
and World Report, as well as named to President Obama’s
Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for four
consecutive years. Being a campus that is appreciative for
all those who have served in our Armed Forces, SUNY
Cobleskill is proud to be recently recognized as a Military
Friendly College by Victory Media Inc. As a testament to the
College’s dedication towards providing students with the
highest quality education that is not only affordable, but
garners life-long results, SUNY Cobleskill ranked highly as
a New York college offering Best Lifetime Return on Investment by AffordableCollegesOnline.org.
Cutting Edge Facilities and Programs
Noted accomplishments, facilities, and degree programs include:
• Two Fulbright Scholars, the U.S Government’s top
academic exchange effort.
• A United States Department of Agriculture certified meat processing facility, which is one of a kind within the SUNY system.
• The Beard Wellness Center, which is one of only twenty-college health centers in New York State to be accredited by the American Association of Ambulatory HealthCare.
• A 3200 square foot cold water hatchery with an
adjoining laboratory and a warm water hatchery area
for shellfish, tilapia, and tropical fish.
• The Histotechnician Program, the only program
Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences in New York State.
• Winner of the 2013 Designer’s Studio Professional Competition at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the
largest flower show in the world.
• SUNY’s only accredited Landscape Contracting degree
accredited by the Professional Landcare Network.
• The recipient of the 2014 American Culinary
Federation Northeast Region Chef Educator of the Year.
• A John Deere certified Associate in Applied Science program.
• The only mounted patrol in the SUNY police
system.
• A Culinary Arts program accredited by the Accrediting
Commision of the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
• An Early Childhood program accredited by the National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Capital Improvements
In 2008, SUNY Cobleskill embarked
on a nearly $100 million multi-year
facilities planning and constrution
cycle. Planning included a ten year
Facilities Master Plan to inform
decision making through 2023. Each
construction project aligns with our
emergence as a leader in agricultural
and experiential education.
Highlights of the construction that
has transformed the SUNY Cobleskill
campus include:
Center for Agriculture and Natural
Resources: When completed in August
2014, the new CANR will provide
distinctive facilities for animal science, plant science, and fisheries and
wildlife including 8,000 square feet of
greenhouses, a conservatory, a USDA
meat processing lab, cold and warm
water fish hatcheries, and laboratories for animal science, mammalogy,
herpetology, ornithology, botany, soil
science, and plant pathology.
Alumni Commons Suite and
Townhouse Complex: Opening in Fall
2014, Alumni Commons will be a 158bed housing complex offering juniors
and seniors the option of suite or
townhouse style living on campus.
Site Infrastructure Upgrades: This
project involves improvement and
reconstruction of campus green
spaces, plazas and walkways and
includes a critical upgrade in ADA
accessibility. This work has transformed the area around Knapp Hall,
extending through the campus core
to the historic quad and involves
extensive upgrades around Prentice
Hall.
Water and Storm Sewer
Improvements: Refurbishment of the
campus water storage tank and the
replacement of many of the main water lines throughout the campus will
improve and enhance necessary fire
flow rates and improve water quality.
Frisbie Hall Renovation: One of the
oldest buildings on campus dating
back to 1928, Frisbie Hall was completely renovated, restoring much of
its architectural history.
Wheeler Hall Addition and
Renovation: Renovation of Wheeler
Hall was completed in 2012 and a
new 25,000 square foot addition housing a state of the art biotechnology
laboratory and classroom space was
constructed.
Center for Environmental Science
and Technology: Built to house a
grant funded experimental gasifer, this
building also includes classrooms,
labs, and office space.
Veteran’s Plaza: Designed by a
Landscape Contracting alumnus, the
Veterans’ Plaza graces the entrance
to the main campus. This $50,000
investment is a tribute to military
veterans and features bluestone markers with seals from the five military
branches plus a bluestone bench
inscribed with the words, “In honor
and memory of all those who served
and for the freedom to educate,
inspire, and learn.”
Library Upgrades: The Jared
VanWagenen Library renovation
involved upgrades to building
systems, energy usage enhancements
and cosmetic improvements.
Dairy Complex Upgrades: A new Dairy
Complex lagoon project was constructed, along with a new barn, to house
up to 85 heifers.
$93.6 M in construction since
2008 has transformed the
SUNY Cobleskill campus.
Key Projects Include:
$45 M
Center for Agriculture and
Natural Resources
$10.5 M Alumni Commons
$3 M
Site Infrastructure
Upgrades
$2.7 M
Water and Storm Sewer
Improvements
$6.7 M
Frisbie Hall Renovation
$15.1 M Wheeler Hall Addition and
Renovation
$3.9 M
Center for Environmental
Science and Technology
$2.4 M
Library Upgrades
$2.3 M
Dairy Complex
Bachelor Degrees
Agricultural Business Management (B.T., B.S.)
Agricultural Equipment Technology
Animal Science (B.T., B.S.)
Applied Psychology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Communication in Technology
Culinary Arts Management
Early Childhood Studies: Birth – Age 5
Environmental and Energy Technologies
Financial Services
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Graphic Design Technology
Information Technology
Landscape Contracting
Plant Science
Turfgrass Management: Golf Turf
Turfgrass Management: Sports Turf
Wildlife Management
Associate Degrees
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Academics
Agricultural Engineering Technology:
Agricultural Power Machinery
Applied Learning: The Core of
SUNY Cobleskill
Agricultural Science
Animal Industry
Animal Science: Beef and Livestock Studies
Animal Science: Dairy Production and
Management
Animal Science: Equine Studies
Biological Technology
Business Administration (A.A.S., A.S.)
Child and Family Services
Communications
Computer Information Systems
Culinary Arts
Diesel Technology
Early Childhood
Environmental Studies
Fisheries and Wildlife Technology
Food Service Administration:
Restaurant Management
Graphic Design Technology
Health Science Studies
Histotechnician
Landscape Development
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science
Paramedic
Sustainable Crop Production
Turfgrass Management
Certificates
Financial Planning
Paramedic
At SUNY Cobleskill we encourage our
students to learn beyond the traditional classroom setting. The College is
renowned for its “real life” state-of-theart facilities and laboratories: a dairy
barn, equestrian center, greenhouses,
heavy equipment lab, fish hatcheries,
restaurant, catering and production
kitchens, child care centers, histotechnology laboratory, television studio,
Paramedic Simulation Center, livestock
barn, biotechnology lab, plant and animal science labs, and computer labs.
Our curricula combines the theoretical
knowledge gained in a traditional classroom setting with real world experience
to provide students with an optimal
educational experience. Students at
SUNY Cobleskill participate in internship opportunities, practicum experiences, clinical rotations, and volunteer
activities in multiple local, national,
and international settings. Connecting students with possibilities for real
world participation within their field
of study while providing them a strong
academic support system is what
makes our institution so successful.
With twenty baccalaureate degree and
thirty-two associate degree programs
to choose from, students with a degree
from SUNY Cobleskill are poised for
a seamless transition into graduate
study or the professional work force.
Distinguished SUNY Faculty and
Staff Highlights:
• Four SUNY Distinguished Teaching
Professors
• One Distinguished Service Professor
• Four SUNY Chancellor Awards for
Excellence in Librarianship
• Two Chancellor’s Awards for
Excellence in Faculty Service
• Two Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Scholarship and
Creative Activities
• Two Chancellor’s Awards for
Excellence in Classified Service
• Ten Chancellor’s Awards for
Excellence in Professional Service
• 27 Chancellor’s Awards for
Excellence in Teaching
Center for Environmental Science
and Technology (CEST)
Applied Learning
Inspiring Students to Be Engaged
SUNY Cobleskill students are involved in undergraduate research, internships and service learning opportunities to ensure students can be confident,
well-rounded, and highly knowledgeable members within their professional
fields.
Student Research Projects
Internship Opportunities
Research projects give our students
opportunities to dive into academic
material in a way a textbook never
could. SUNY Cobleskill students are
engaged in research projects often
found at large research universities
and often within their first few years
of study. Some examples of student
research projects include:
SUNY Cobleskill understands how
important internship opportunities
are to students seeking to apply their
academic knowledge in a hands-on,
real-world setting. Students participate in internship opportunities
during the summer or the academic
semester. Opportunities exist locally,
regionally, nationally and internationally. Examples of past student
internships include:
• Students in the Biotechnology
program executed a quantitative
and qualitative assessment of tobacco mosaic virus production in tobacco plants.
• The Fisheries and Wildlife students
researched stream ecosystem changes in the Schoharie Creek tributaries following Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
• Students in the Department of
Natural Sciences studied the
speleo genesis, also known as
the origin and development of caves, of Secret Caverns in
Schoharie County, New York.
• The Turfgrass Department
performed a mini-sod plot root transplant study.
• Students in the Fisheries and Wildlife program built and tested
an electrified trawl net used to sample benthic fish in areas they can’t go.
• Disney World, Florida
• Kitoi Bay Hatchery, Alaska
• New York State Assembly
• Equine Research Park,
Cornell University
• Green Beginnings Child Care Centre & Kindy, Australia
• Yellowstone National Park
• Trump Plaza, Atlantic City
• Smithsonian Gardens
• Cottom Tree Lodge, Belize
• Bar American Restaurant
• Case New Holland
• John Deere
• Army Corps of Engineers,
Upstate New York Section
In the Center for Environmental
Science and Technology, SUNY
Cobleskill faculty from a variety
of diverse academic departments
work with industry scientists and
technicians, farmers, government
officials and agency professionals
alongside SUNY Cobleskill students. This collaborative effort has
resulted in the CEST becoming
a campus hub for environmental
resources, services and actions.
As a premier center for research
and development, the CEST is the
home of several research ventures,
such as the bioenergy gasification
project. Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and Department
of Energy, this project investigates
gasification as a means to power
engines and produce electricity.
Another CEST-based research
project is helping to uncover ways
to capture the energy released
during composting for purposes
such as heating buildings or water.
The CEST building was built with
sustainabilty in mind. For example,
storm water collected from the
building’s roof is stored and used
for flushing the building’s toilets.
SUNY Cobleskill is proud to house
the CEST and continues to establish additional environmentally
friendly practices through other
sustainability projects.
Study Abroad – International Opportunities
At SUNY Cobleskill, we encourage our students to participate in the many unique and life changing study abroad
programs that are offered both directly though our campus, as well as through 600 opportunities offered throughout the
SUNY system. Recent programs led by SUNY Cobleskill faculty include opportunities to study in France, Hungary, Costa
Rica, Turkey, Italy, South Africa and Peru. With the assistance of our dedicated and highly knowledgeable study abroad
coordinator, students longing to immerse themselves in another culture can find an opportunity that fits their budget,
timeframe, and desired goals. Faculty-led winter and summer programs, or independent semester or full academic year
programs give students a wide variety of options in regards to the duration of their international endeavors. Students
may fulfill internship requirements through international internship placements.
For students approaching an international experience with a more humanitarian mindset, SUNY Cobleskill offers opportunities for service learning and volunteer work abroad. Here, students are able to attain valuable hands-on experience
while helping others in locations such as Ghana, India, Kenya, Anguilla, and China.
Global Ambassador Network
The SUNY Cobleskill Global Ambassador Network is a program that is exclusively offered through the campus. It
connects past and present SUNY Cobleskill students who studied abroad and international students with current
students who desire to learn about international travel and study.
Civic Engagement - Community Outreach
Connecting the Campus to the Community
At SUNY Cobleskill, we believe it is essential to give back to the
greater community. Through our Center for Community Engagement,
SUNY Cobleskill students, faculty, and staff join community partners
to develop and assist with service projects and educational initiatives
that provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students and
tangible benefits for our partners. The Center for Community Engagement serves as a focal point that sources projects, allocates resources, and promotes the value of community engagement. Highlights of
this volunteerism include:
Community Engagement Day: Teams
of student volunteers complete local
service projects such as: re-roofing
the community garden shed, painting
fire hydrants on Main Street, washing police cars, volunteering at the
animal shelter, and working at the
Landis Arboretum.
Feed the Need: The annual campus
wide community food drive partners with three local businesses –
Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Sterling
Insurance and FAM Funds (Fenimore
Asset Management) to collect food to
donate to area food pantries.
Boxville: A student led initiative, Boxville is an overnight event in support
of the homeless. The evening includes
a documentary on the homeless, card
making for homeless children, and
the creation of personal care/hygiene
kits. Students spend the night sleeping in boxes to gain an appreciation
for people living on the street. Funds
were also raised for the Interfaith
Partnership for the Homeless. There
was also sandwich preparation for a
Mission in the city of Schenectady as
a joint endeavor to this event.
Alternative Spring Break: Students
devoted spring break to serving
disadvantaged youth at the Boys
and Girls Club in Newark, NJ. The
United Way sponsored programming
provided students an opportunity to
connect with inner city youth.
Martin Luther King Six Days
of Service: The MLK Day Celebration
is six days of service, which includes
delivery of frozen dinners to a local
homeless shelter, a trip to process
food donations at the Northeast
Regional Food Bank, craft projects for
sick children, and a partnership with
the Student Government Association
sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive.
Empty Bowls: This event is supported through the collaborative efforts
of the Student Government Association, Cobleskill Auxiliary Services,
culinary arts students and faculty,
and community organizers and
restaurants. It is a community-wide
fundraiser for area food pantries.
Online Farmer’s Market
Originally developed through
a collaboration of SUNY
Cobleskill, Schoharie County
Planning and Development,
and Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Schoharie County,
with assistance from Central
NY Resource Conservation and
Development and NY Farms,
Schoharie Fresh makes buying
farm fresh produce easy.
This unique experience offered through SUNY Cobleskill
marries the traditional farmer’s
market with the power and
efficiency of the Internet. Once
a week, anyone interested in
purchasing fresh local produce and food products from
Schoharie County farms can
do so with a simple click of
a mouse. Orders are placed,
local producers prepare
desired purchases and customers pick-up their farm-fresh
fare at SUNY Cobleskill every
Friday.
schoharie
fresh
online farmers’ market
Athletics
The Fighting Tigers – Hear the Roar of Athletic Success
The SUNY Cobleskill Athletics Department is dedicated to giving students the best athletic experience possible while
continually emphasizing academic success, appropriate lifestyle choices, sportsmanship, respect, diversity, equity and
leadership. Through a coaching staff that is committed to making sure each athlete succeeds in the classroom and on
the field, our student athletes represent a rich history of regional and national success. SUNY Cobleskill competes at
the NCAA Division III level within the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) and Eastern College Athletic Conference
(ECAC).
Men’s Sports
Women’s Sports
Basketball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cross Country
Equestrian Hunter Seat
Equestrian Hunter Seat
Equestrian Western
Equestrian Western
Golf
Golf
Soccer
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Softball
Track and Field
Swimming and Diving
Lacrosse
Track and Field
Volleyball
Athletic Highlights 2013 - 2014
• Sixth Overall Finish in North Eastern Athletic Conference 2014 Presidents Cup Standings
• Five Fighting Tiger Student-Athletes Honored with 2014 SUNY Chancellor’s Scholar-Athlete Awards
• Fifth consecutive NEAC Championship in 2013 by the Women’s Cross Country Team
Intramurals and Campus Recreation
Through the dedicated coordination of staff and student
assistants, SUNY Cobleskill offers students engaging
intramural and campus recreational opportunities. The
College is proud to present students with occasions that
exercise their bodies and initiate enjoyable social interaction
with peers. Our campus recreational opportunities include
open pool hours as well as opportunities for students to use
our gym facilities or on-campus bowling alley. Our highly
popular intramurals are organized team events that include
flag football, volleyball, and bowling tournaments.
Student Mix - Demographics
A diverse student population makes SUNY Cobleskill a stimulating
and lively environment in which to work, learn and live. Students have
the opportunity to connect and engage with others who have different
ideas, perspectives and experiences. While students primarily come
from New York State, 18 other states and 11 countries are also
represented.
Fall 2013 Student Profile
Total undergraduate enrollment: 2,470 Associate Degree Students: 1291 (53%)
Bachelor’s Degree Students: 1130 (47%) Full-time: 2321 (94%)
Part-time: 149 (6%)
Geographic origin of New York residents:
Capital Region: 47%
New York City: 15%
Male: 1181 (48%)
Central Region: 12%
Female: 1289 (52%)
Hudson Valley: 12%
Long Island: 8%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 11 (.5%)
Asian or Pacific Islander: 28 (1%)
Black, non-Hispanic 283 (11%)
Hispanic: 167 (7%)
International: 39 (1.5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown: 124 (5%)
White, non-Hispanic: 1818 (74%)
60% live in college-owned housing
40% live off-campus or commute
Average Age: 20.9
10% are 25 years or older
Students employed on-campus: 470
Number of student-athletes: 276
Freshman Class Profile
Average SAT (Bachelor’s Only): 1001
High School GPA (Bachelor’s Only): 86
High School GPA (Associate Only): 80
Western Region: 4%
SUNY Cobleskill College Council – Ensuring the Best for Our Campus
The SUNY Cobleskill College Council, in accordance with provisions of New York State Education Law, consists of ten
members – nine appointed by the Governor and one elected by and from the student population. A member designated
by the Governor serves as the Council’s Chair. These individuals, who are appointed to seven year terms, exercise
numerous duties that ensure SUNY Cobleskill is an academic institution with the very best to offer its students,
faculty and staff. Responsibilities entrusted within the SUNY Cobleskill College Council are:
• Recommending candidates to the SUNY Trustees for appointment
as president of the college
• Reviewing all major plans of the president and making relevant
recommendations before submission to the Trustees
• Making regulations regarding campus faculty
• Reviewing and recommending institutional budgets
• Fostering development of Citizen Advisory Committees
• Naming buildings and grounds
• Making regulations regarding student conduct
• Exercising supervision of student housing and safety
SUNY Cobleskill College Foundation
The Foundation is a private, non-profit corporation, which exists
solely for the benefit of SUNY Cobleskill. The Foundation directs
the College’s annual fund, major and planned gift fund-raising
activities, and works directly with the College to uphold
educational excellence at SUNY Cobleskill. The Foundation’s
endowment is valued at over $3.6 million and they awarded over
$300,000 in scholarships in 2012-2013.
The State University of New York
SUNY Cobleskill Alumni Association
The SUNY Cobleskill Alumni Association, officially established in
1975 is governed by a board of directors and is a registered 501(c)
(3) corporation with a charter and bylaws. Its purpose is to promote
the College and cultivate communication and fellowship among our
alumni, thereby fostering and maintaining alumni loyalty. The Alumni Association works directly with the College to support academic
and scholastic needs determined by the College. Most recently, the
Alumni Association partnered with the College to build the newest
residence hall, the Alumni Commons, slated to open in fall of 2014.
The State University of New York Sytem is
dedicated to providing the highest quality
educational services with the most expansive access through a comprehensive range
of academic, professional and vocational
post-secondary programs. As the largest
university system in the United States,
comprised of 64 campuses, there are
468,000 students participating in more
than 7,500 degree and certificate programs – resulting in nearly 3 million SUNY
alumni worldwide. To discover more about
SUNY and its opportunities, please visit
www.suny.edu.
Presidential Search
The State University of New York (SUNY) and the Cobleskill College Council invite applications for the position of President at
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. Seeking a visionary leader and skilled administrator committed to
academic excellence, technology, innovation, and community engagement, SUNY Cobleskill has, throughout its nearly 100 year
history, been known for its commitment to experiential education, career readiness, and promoting the engaged citizenship of its
students. The hallmark of a Cobleskill education is the commitment of faculty and staff to students’ personal and professional
success. The College’s “Real Life. Real Learning” motto expresses that commitment. SUNY Cobleskill has been ranked by US
News and World Report as one of the top public schools/regional colleges in the North division in 2013 and 2014. Cobleskill was
named to President Obama’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for four consecutive years and the Association
for Promotion of Campus Activities presented the College its Award for Community Engagement in 2014. In addition to these
awards, SUNY Cobleskill has been nationally recognized for its dedication to military service members and is one of Princeton
Review’s 286 Greenest Colleges in the United States.
SUNY Cobleskill is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and completed its Middle
States Self-Study in 2010-2011. The College currently offers 32 associates and 20 bachelors degree programs on a modern
campus featuring outstanding educational facilities, including a working farm with a new equestrian center and a 200-cow dairy
facility. Top attracting programs include Agricultural Business, Animal Science, Business Administration, Culinary Arts, Early
Childhood Education, and Wildlife Management. These programs and others at Cobleskill fill a unique educational niche that is
essential to a successful future for New York State. The new Center for Environmental Sciences and Technologies, the new Center
for Agricultural and Natural Resources (a $38.7 million facility, scheduled to open Fall 2014), and the new Alumni Commons
(158-bed housing complex for upper-level baccalaureate students, scheduled to open Fall 2014) symbolize the College’s dedication to providing state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to challenge themselves inside and outside the classroom. Students
can participate in a full array of intramural and intercollegiate athletics, as well as more than 50 student organizations. For more
information about SUNY Cobleskill, please visit www.cobleskill.edu.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong allegiance to the College’s overall mission, support diversity,
and reinforce a student-focused environment. S/he must demonstrate strategic planning and implementation skills, be familiar
with the accreditation process, and be committed to academic excellence. The new president will be entrepreneurial and creative.
Additionally, the successful candidate must possess a history of sound financial management, an interest in engaging alumni and
donors, and the ability to create a feeling of collegiality and shared inquiry. This person will be part of an environment committed
to shared governance and transparency; the ability to effectively communicate with the campus, SUNY system administration,
sister institutions, and community leaders is vital. A proven track record of academic and professional experience is required to
lead this public institution of higher learning. A terminal degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Location: SUNY Cobleskill is situated on a modern, 782-acre campus in Schoharie County. The Town is home to about 7,000
residents and the County, which is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area, is home to about 32,000
residents. Much of the southern portion of Schoharie County lies within the Catskill Mountains, a region known for an abundance
of recreational options, the dramatic landscape, and various historic destinations. Most of the County’s residential population,
including the Town of Cobleskill, resides in the northern part of the County. Schoharie County captures classic American living in
a scenic setting like nowhere else in Upstate New York. Cobleskill is located less than 45 minutes from the New York State capital
of Albany, yet offers relaxed living options in a bucolic, rural setting.
Application: Interested candidates should submit only a cover letter and resume to RPA Inc. at
SUNYCobleskill@rpainc.org. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to make a
nomination, please call Brandy Collins, Director for Executive Recruitment, or Dr. Jim Heffernan,
Senior Consultant, at 800-992-9277. The first review of candidates will begin on August 11, 2014,
and first round interviews will commence shortly thereafter. SUNY Cobleskill is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Opportunity Employer building a culturally diverse and pluralistic community of
faculty, staff, and students.
For a confidential discussion
call 800-992-9277
www.rpainc.org