Month: June 2022

SUNY Ulster Alumni Add Innovative New Classes to Art Department Curriculum             

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Alumni Arts students pose by their artwork and instruments

June 23, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – Curatorial Studies and Music of the World are two new classes being introduced at SUNY Ulster for fall 2022. Taught by arts department alumni Allison Constant ‘09 and Paul Chambers ‘11, both courses provide an introduction to their topics with hands-on experience.

Curatorial Studies address all aspects of curating a contemporary art exhibition using the College’s Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery as the classroom. Local artists together with students will research, discuss, reflect, and analyze information and works of art. Students will participate in artist studio visits, image collection and management, exhibition planning and layout, promotion and social media, and the organization of an exhibiting arts lecture and educational programming for students and community members. Students will also visit local galleries, museums, and art events and engage with the local art community. The culmination of this class will be an exhibition in the Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery.

Allison Constant graduated from SUNY Ulster with an Associate’s degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts in 2009 and continued her studies at SUNY New Paltz where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in both Painting and Drawing and Photography. She is the owner and founder of ARTBAR Gallery in Kingston where she has curated over 100 exhibitions. Allison loves the challenge of creating exhibits that are visually thoughtful with the viewers’ perspective in mind and is excited to share her skills and experiences as a curator and gallerist in the upcoming Curatorial Studies class.

Music of the World is an introduction to the concepts of ethnomusicology. It encompasses a range of musical styles from nonwestern regions of the world including Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East. An emphasis is placed on learning to perform and listen to various genres that will lead to an understanding of how music reflects influences from culture and society. Traditional instruments will be incorporated into the class as students learn to understand the cultural significance of music and how geography and historical events contribute to musical development.

Paul Chambers graduated from SUNY Ulster in 2011 with an Associate’s degree in Music. He then attained his Bachelor’s degree in music education and Master’s degree in percussion performance from SUNY Fredonia. In addition to his role as an adjunct instructor at SUNY Ulster, he is ensemble director of the championship-winning Arlington High School Marching Band and Winter Percussion Ensemble. He is in demand as a performer throughout the Hudson Valley in a variety of professional orchestras, musical theater organizations, and jazz ensembles, including principal positions with the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra and Woodstock Playhouse.

Other performance highlights include being selected as a member of the International Marimba Orchestra for the 2021 Percussive Arts Society International Convention. He won a position in the inaugural World Percussion Group of 2016, which is an ensemble, conceived to give wide-reaching exposure and experience to the most promising up-and-coming percussionists around the world. He is an avid performer, researcher, and clinician of traditional African music. He studied abroad in Ghana on three separate occasions and, in 2016, was awarded a Fulbright grant to document and study traditional music in South Africa. The resulting research is published in the academic journal, African Music.

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President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring 2022

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President & Dean's List illustration of block holding diploma

June 21, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster releases its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester.

Full-Time President’s List

A total of 104 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester, reported Dr. Alan P. Roberts, President, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.75 and higher, plus other requirements.

The full-time Spring 2022 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Celeste Atkins, Connor Casey, Sophie McCarthy, Neva Suszczynski.
  • Amenia:  Rebecca Venezia.
  • Bloomington:  Rebecca Bradford.
  • Clifton Park:  Lance Eisele.
  • Cottekill:  Cali Kircher.
  • Ellenville:  Margaret Melanson, Jasmin Nunuvero, Janeliz Pellot-Hilerio, Jessica Yushuvayeva.
  • Flushing:  Kaja Deren.
  • Gardiner:  Brooke-Lynn Caso, Ariel Pazer.
  • Glasco:  Kylee Sullivan.
  • Goshen:  Michael Glick.
  • High Falls:  Lennon Bass, Hiroshi Sawka Hamaguchi.
  • Hudson:  Amanda Cuerbo.
  • Hurley:  Hannah Bear, Sarah Kiersted, Colter Mazur, Christina Osterhoudt, Nathaniel Parker, John Perry, Conner Quick.
  • Kerhonkson:  Jennifer Callan, Danny Fallaha, Berlin Koehler, Pavlo Mysak, James Thompson.
  • Kingston:  Jefferson Aguirre Urrutia, Megan Carpinelli, Kyra Hernandez, Gabrielle Keller, Mudasir Khan, Nina Milgrim, Hannah Ortman, Maruiam Razaque, Olivia Schmidt, Gabriella Sheth, Brandi Thomas, Madison Tuey, Jessica Whittle, Kaitlyn Zoller.
  • Lake Katrine:  Summer Donaldson, Mikyla Hough, Dominick Policastro.
  • Middletown:  Devon Pelton.
  • Mount Tremper:  Megan Sorbellini.
  • Napanoch:  Megan McGovern, Tessa Morris.
  • New Paltz:  Andrew Barrese, Shawn Becker, Alicia Hagen, Arianna Moore, Kelli Nielson, Ava Sarubbi, Andrew Sykut, Sarah Tanner, Maya Todd, Julia Whitworth.
  • Newburgh:  Jesus Martinez, Erik Sickler.
  • Olivebridge:  Cheyenne Newton.
  • Phillipsport:  Hannah Irwin.
  • Pine Bush:  Caterina Salazar, Lorelei Siegel.
  • Port Ewen:  Chase Deising, Matthew Wenzel.
  • Port Jervis:  Justin Drew.
  • Poughkeepsie:  Tierney Braden, Sierra Madison.
  • Rosendale:  Leah Dirks.
  • Saugerties:  Tiffany Appollonia, Meredith Becnel, Grace Donlan, Annika Fisher, Mary Kazolias, Seth Martin, Mateo Mercado, Ethan Montfort, Joshua Moon, Evan Olsen, Kaylie Quinn, Annike Rell, Susanna Svensson, Bryan Webber.
  • Shokan:  Catherine Stafford.
  • South Ozone Park:  Yasmeen Zaid.
  • South Richmond Hill:  Ayesha Ilyas, Maryam Ilyas.
  • Stone Ridge:  Michael Cisneros.
  • Tillson:  Austin Britten, Kaitlyn Curran, Devon Lanman.
  • Ulster Park:  Makayla Fryling, Georgia Johns, Natasha Wareham.
  • Wallkill:  Shana Hager, Yulissa Rosello.
  • West Hurley:  Brian Strenge.
  • Woodstock:  Asia Gross.

Part-Time President’s List

A total of 27 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester, reported Dr. Alan P. Roberts, President, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.75 or higher, plus other requirements.

The part-time Spring 2022 President’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Patrick Ruger.
  • Cottekill:  Ethan Koch, Gianna Koch.
  • Gardiner:  Caitlyn Saraceno.
  • High Falls:  Kate Larson.
  • Highland:  Ava Mazzetti.
  • Hopewell Junction:  Jennifer Elie, Melody Sanni-Thomas.
  • Hurley:  Thomasina Citron, Carol Ruffini.
  • Kerhonkson:  Catarina Lutin, Cassidy Shuman.
  • Kingston:  Heather Foster, Sadie Gordon, Kelsey Merrow, Jillian Pacheco, Julia Palmer, Heather Rubi.
  • Lake Katrine:  Linnea Detweiler.
  • Marlboro:  Dakota Wolff.
  • Rosendale:  Emily McDowell.
  • Saugerties:  Trevor Cashara, Gordon Vought.
  • Stone Ridge:  Amelia Capen.
  • Ulster Park:  Rileigh O’Brien.
  • Wallkill:  Vernon Parker.
  • West Hurley:  Meleah Danner.

Full-Time Dean’s List

 A total of 124 students who attended classes on a full-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

The full-time Spring 2022 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Logan Erlwein, Alexandra Gil.
  • Averill Park:  Jordan Kennedy.
  • Beacon:  Nicholas Anzovino.
  • Bloomingburg:  Saige Mae Reisert.
  • Bloomington:  Alexandra Traina.
  • Brooklyn:  Jack Fernandez.
  • Cottekill:  Daniel Harkin.
  • Ellenville:  Sergio Gomez, Kyle Guiney, Douglas Lewis, Hasan Lewis, Jacquelyn Nunuvero, Henry Spencer, Renee Spencer.
  • Gardiner:  Avani Schmeltz.
  • Glasco:  Madison Suardy.
  • Glenford:  Grace Van Dyke.
  • Highland:  Austin DiValentino, Ashley Morrow, Samantha Wimberly.
  • Highland Mills:  Alice Rodriguez.
  • Hurley:  Travis Decker, Ana Homer.
  • Kerhonkson:  Italia DeGrote, Audrey Fitzmaurice, Cade Keil, Kendra Lake, Gillian Marcel.
  • Kingston:  Rowann Abosharr, Lea Avery, Robert Benson, Garrison Benz, Erika Berardi, Stacy Boice, Ashley Campbell, William Conner, Jillian DiToro, Alexander Dixon, Ryan Dixon, Cameron Drake, Honey Dugueles, Ashly Felter, Syndell Foster, Nicole Goins, Isabella Harrell, Jacobus Hockx, Vera Hrab, Sophia Kearney, Allen Kozlowski, Danny Martinez, Jared Mataraza, Hannah Mathe, Casey Ngo, Damian Nunez, Samantha Olson, David Osterhoudt, Elvira Rodriguez, Francis Sargenti, Ian Sickler, Ava Simonini, Enma Villacis.
  • Lake Katrine:  Brian Lopez, Collin Smith, Jonathan Traver.
  • Marlboro:  Cooper Ross.
  • Middletown:  Bruce Barclay, Samantha Maurizzio.
  • Millerton:  Tyrone Lawson.
  • Modena:  Karley Badner.
  • Mount Marion:  Justin Winkleman.
  • Napanoch:  Nicklos Alvarado.
  • New Paltz:  Peyton Goldleaf, Jason Harding, Alexander Hill, Mark LaBorde, Marann Langlois, Ethan Moskow, John Ritzel, Antonio Stevens, Sophie Sullivan.
  • New Windsor:  Jacqueline Hernandez, Geovanni Villalon Conejo.
  • Olivebridge:  John Kurz, Chasity Wilber.
  • Port Jervis:  Justin Morgan.
  • Red Hook:  Jenna Coddington.
  • Ruby:  Bre-ann Versace-Amoresano.
  • Saugerties:  Cameron Bark, Joann Bathrick, Dudley Fyffe, Crystal Gerace, Jackson Hindes, Santosh Magar, Riley Merritt, John Monaghan, Nicole Moorhus, Theodore Morrow, Ava Salem, Kerstyn Shultis, Evan Sullivan, Kasey Thomas, Derek White.
  • Shandaken:  Samantha Berryann.
  • Staatsburg:  Damien Hurn.
  • Stone Ridge:  Felicia Legge, Margaret Priest.
  • Tillson:  Logan Volk.
  • Tivoli:  Jessica Perry.
  • Ulster Park:  Colin Secore.
  • Walden:  Trysta Riggins.
  • Wallkill:  Daniel Matthews, Aidan McCartney, Jermaine Page, Malvin Rivas, Willie Smith.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Alexandria Natonio.
  • West Hurley:  Julia Flamenhaft, Stella Trent.
  • Woodstock:  Joandino Celedon, Greta Gottardello, Sonny Luchmee.
  • Wurtsboro:  Caroline Duran.
  • Wynantskill:  Brian Chapple. 

Part-Time Dean’s List

A total of 47 students who attended classes on a part-time basis at SUNY Ulster have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester, reported Kevin R. Stoner, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster.

The list, compiled each semester, is comprised of students whose final average for the period of all courses taken is at least 3.30 or higher, plus other requirements.

The part-time Spring 2022 Dean’s List, by area, is as follows:

  • Accord:  Daniel Milov.
  • Clintondale:  Lukas Magee.
  • Cuddebackville:  Amber Martine.
  • East Greenbush:  Heather DeRosa.
  • Ellenville:  Ireland Travis.
  • Highland:  Riya Shenoy.
  • Hurley:  Murphy-Kate Longendyke.
  • Kerhonkson:  Jessica Broekema, Laura Heath.
  • Kingston:  Shaina Blas, Tracy-Ann Daley, Colleen Ferry, Angelica Hall, Mason Mac Isaac, Juan Neri-Ramos, Catherine Ray.
  • Lake Katrine:  Olivia Hoben, Krystal Schlanger.
  • Massapequa Park:  Jack Murphy.
  • Modena:  Kyle Merritt, Georgia Sprauer.
  • Monroe:  Thomas Gomez.
  • Monticello:  Scott Brett.
  • Napanoch:  Ashley McQuillan.
  • New Paltz:  Mallory Fromm, Cynthia Glynn-Dindial, Jeremy Warg, Abraham Wiedenkeller.
  • Newburgh:  Aliza Astacio, Mya Mills.
  • Pine Bush:  Brianna Eagan.
  • Port Jervis:  Natalie Hayes.
  • Red Hook:  Kelly Schloemer.
  • Rosendale:  Drebra Sterling.
  • Saugerties:  Noah Doyne, Jarod Ferran, Goldie Gayne, Sierra Ovel.
  • Shandaken:  Isabelle Helm.
  • Shokan:  Asher Mapstone.
  • Stone Ridge:  Liam Rosakranse.
  • Ulster Park:  Aneesa Pettway.
  • Wallkill:  Mark Crowder, Carlos Graves, Antonio Morales, Joseph Patterson.
  • Wappingers Falls:  Yanire Mozzone-Wickers.

ALISON BUCKLEY, ED.D. NAMED SUNY ULSTER PRESIDENT

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ALISON BUCKLEY, ED.D. NAMED SUNY ULSTER PRESIDENT

The SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees has named Alison Buckley, Ed.D. as the College’s seventh president, according to Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Alan Lomita.  The announcement follows confirmation by the State University of New York Board of Trustees at its monthly meeting held today.  Buckley will assume the helm of the 59 year-old college after Dr. Alan P. Roberts retires at the end of July after seven years as president. During Roberts’ tenure, he established the President’s Challenge Scholarship program with the College’s Foundation, and due to the many contributions of faculty and staff, SUNY Ulster was named the #1 Community College in New York State for two consecutive years in a row (2020 and 2021) by BestColleges.com.

Buckley is currently Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Connecticut State Community Colleges in New Britain, CT. In this role, she is responsible for establishing the strategic enrollment management direction for the state’s community colleges and also leads the reform efforts for student affairs to ensure all community college students, regardless of location, have the support and resources needed to be successful.  She previously served as Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. During her tenure, Howard was consistently recognized for best practices in the field of enrollment management and had the strongest enrollment among Maryland’s community colleges.

Dr. Buckley earned a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership Studies from Northeastern University in Boston, MA; a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park in College Park, MD; a Master of Philosophy in Women’s Studies from the University of Dublin, Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland; a Master of Arts in History and a postgraduate certificate in museum studies from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE; and a Bachelor of Arts in Classics and History from Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA.

Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and SUNY Ulster Vice Chair, Deborah Briggs says, “Dr. Buckley brings a focus on student success and a track record in enrollment management, with over 20 years of experience in both college and university settings in executive leadership, enrollment management, marketing, recruitment, and program and budget management, which is vital as we enter the next chapter of SUNY Ulster’s commitment to serving students and the community.”

“Dr. Buckley’s expertise comes at a critically important time in the landscape of community colleges, which are rapidly evolving due to the unprecedented challenges as a result of COVID-19 abound with many opportunities to offer new and traditional programs that provide career, transfer, and economic development opportunities to the region,” said Chairman of the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees, Alan Lomita.

“Dr. Buckley has incredible leadership qualities and an unwavering belief in the importance of community colleges and how they can propel students to further educational opportunities and successful careers,” said Interim Chancellor Stanley. “We trust Dr. Buckley will apply her knowledge and aptitude to her presidency and strive to push equity and inclusion efforts in all decision-making at SUNY Ulster. Many thanks to SUNY Ulster’s Board of Trustees and the search committee for bringing forth such a stellar candidate and to President Alan Roberts for his dedicated service to the SUNY Ulster community since 2015.”

Incoming President Dr. Buckley said, “Community colleges are well-positioned to set students on a trajectory for higher education, and to pursue their goals and that is why I am excited to join SUNY Ulster as their next president. I share the goals of the SUNY Ulster community to provide a safe and welcoming academic experience and will focus on ensuring students enroll and stay on track to get their college education. I look forward to working with the campus’s faculty and staff to create educational opportunities for our students and will look to mitigate any barriers in their path. My thanks to the SUNY Board of Trustees, Chancellor Stanley, and the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees for this opportunity.”

Lomita said the selection of Buckley concluded a six-month search process conducted by a search committee comprised of the college’s students, staff, faculty, community leaders, and board members, through the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), led by Julie Golder, J.D., Vice President of Search Services. The committee recommended four finalists who visited the college in April through a series of in-person and virtual sessions.  The college’s board of Trustees considered feedback from these sessions when making the final selection, Lomita said.

“On behalf of the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees, I commend the College community for their participation in the presidential forums.  All feedback was reviewed and greatly valued as part of the process,” Lomita said.  Deborah Briggs, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee and Vice Chair of the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees, said, “The search committee did an outstanding job of understanding the level of leadership the college needs and selecting appropriate candidates to consider further.  They set high standards, asked insightful questions, and worked collaboratively to enrich the process.  I’m very grateful for everyone’s time, dedication, and commitment to SUNY Ulster.”

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