Month: August 2023

SUNY Ulster to Offer Training this Fall in Reiki Certification Beginning September 18

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

August 29, 2023 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education is offering Reiki classes to be held at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster at 94 Mary’s Avenue beginning Monday, September 18.

Reiki Certification Training will create careers and holistic practices for students who complete all Reiki certification courses. Reiki certification adds an additional dimension to all healing modalities. It is recommended that students complete all three certification courses but a student may join any level as long as they have met the prerequisite requirements and has the instructors and SUNY Ulster’s approval.

In recent years complementary health and wellness have grown in popularity. People used to consider these approaches outside of the mainstream or “alternative”–not part of conventional medical training; but now many patients and health care providers use alternative treatments together with conventional therapies. Complementary health and wellness provides natural remedies and healthy solutions for your health concerns as well as practical ideas for self-care and prevention.

To register for Reiki please visit https://www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_education/life-leisure-youth/health-wellness.php or you can call 845-339-2025.  For more information or questions contact Karina Harrison-Espada at harrisok@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7188.

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SUNY Ulster Offers Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor Training

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SUNY Ulster Offers Training in Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) beginning September 11

August 28, 2023 – Kingston, NY – SUNY Ulster’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education is offering Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor training this September. CASAC courses are all remote and Section I: Basic Knowledge of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse begins Monday, September 11.

The CASAC Program curriculum is approved by New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Upon completion, students are issued the OASAS 350 Hour Certificate of Completion, providing all the coursework necessary to apply for the CASAC Trainee status. In addition to providing the entire 350-hour training, SUNY Ulster’s program can be individualized for students who already possess approved hours through previous academic study. Renewal courses are also offered for those holding full CASAC credentials. A payment plan is available for students who wish to pay monthly.

With a projected 22 percent employment growth rate by 2031 in New York State, CASAC’s specialized clinicians are on the front lines helping in the recovery of those suffering with substance use disorders. CASACs fill a need in a wide variety of clinical settings and the relevance of their training extends to professionals working in schools, hospitals, human service advocacy agencies, and beyond.  SUNY Ulster has trained hundreds of CASAC counselors through a curriculum that addresses diagnostic assessment, evaluation, intervention, referral, alcoholism, and substance abuse counseling in both individual and group settings.

To register for CASAC please visit https://www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_education/health/casac.php or you can call 845-339-2025. For more information or questions contact Karina Harrison-Espada at harrisok@sunyulster.edu or 845-802-7188.

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Expert and Author, Tia Brown McNair helps kick-off Opening Day

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SUNY Ulster Opens Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day with
National Higher Education Equity Expert and Author, Tia Brown McNair

August 28, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – To kick-off SUNY Ulster’s 2023-2024 academic year, SUNY Ulster President, Alison Buckley, Ed.D., invited Dr. Tia Brown McNair, Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success and Executive Director for the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, DC, to join the College community for professional development and engagement centered on equity and purposeful action.

Focusing on Am I a Student-Ready Leader? Vision, Purpose, and Practice for Student Success, McNair highlighted promising strategies for designing and leading student success efforts that are guided by the question, “What does it mean to be a student-ready leader, and why does it matter?” The goal is for SUNY Ulster to promote a shared vision with a defined purpose that translates into practices that are relevant, transparent, and effective for our students who represent a diversity of identities.

“I am honored to have Dr. Tia Brown McNair join us as our keynote speaker.  I know she will help our institution focus our work this academic year on strategic planning, accreditation and diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice, through the examination of: Are we doing the right thing?; Are we doing it well?; and Why does it matter?, said, Alison Buckley, Ed.D., President.

SUNY Ulster’s community of faculty and staff had access to two of McNair’s publications, “From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education” and “Becoming a Student Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success,” for advanced reading and reflections.

Following her address, college-wide discussion groups reviewed key principles from the second edition of Becoming a Student-Ready College and From Equity Talk to Equity Walk. Faculty and staff then identified key steps for examining and establishing equity-centered goals that support student engagement, retention, and success.

As the College enters its 60th anniversary year this September, utilizing Dr. McNair’s work among our resources for strategic planning as we plan for the growth and future of the College will provide a wealth of information in the area of DEI and facilitate more robust conversations with colleagues.

President Buckley stated, “SUNY Ulster serves as an important public higher education partner in Ulster County, and it is paramount that we meet the changing workforce needs in emerging industries by serving the citizens of Ulster County through upskilling and on and off-ramps to affordable access to higher education, leading to successful employment in a career with family-sustaining wages. We look forward to supporting students as they attain their educational degrees/certifications and meet their employment goals.”

For more information, contact Jenn Zell, Chief of Staff at 845-687-5049, or zellj@sunyulster.edu.

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SUNY Ulster Seeks Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations!

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

August 11, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster invites the community to send in nominations for its Alumni Hall of Fame, which recognizes those alumni who have achieved success and have made a lasting impact on their community.

Introduced in 1994 to identify a few who exemplify the achievements of many, SUNY Ulster and the Ulster Community College Foundation inducted the first class of honorees. We are proud to honor these special individuals who have distinguished themselves in a wide variety of professional fields in which they made their start at SUNY Ulster.

Selection for induction into SUNY Ulster’s Alumni Hall of Fame is based on professional and personal accomplishments, community service, and/or special or unique situations which qualify the individual as distinguished.

Please nominate an outstanding candidate(s) for our consideration of recognition by filling out the following online ALUMNI HALL OF FAME ONLINE NOMINATION FORM  to submit a nominee for consideration by August 20, 2023.

For more information and a list of past Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, please visit our website.

Criteria for nominations include:  The nominee must have attended Ulster County Community College.  Diversity of candidates is welcomed and encouraged.  Posthumous nominations will not be considered.  Upon receipt of the nomination form, the selection committee will consider each nominee, and the Foundation will personally notify the nominees who have been selected. The award will not necessarily be given every year.

Established in 1976 and incorporated in 1996, the Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to raise funds to collaborate with SUNY Ulster to promote academic excellence, accessibility to higher education and economic vitality in Ulster County. Under the leadership of its Board of Directors and College staff, the Foundation promotes and manages philanthropic giving for student success through developing scholarships and student support funding, assisting in capital and technological advancements for the college, forging partnerships with businesses and local school districts, and by fostering strong community awareness and engagement.

For more information, contact Heather Eckardt, Alumni Specialist at 845-687-5293, or eckardth@sunyulster.edu.

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Done in 1 Days: August 15 and 16 for Students to Complete Enrollment

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SUNY Ulster Press Release

SUNY Ulster Announces Done in 1 Days on August 15 and 16
for Students Who Want to Start or Complete Their Enrollment

August 7, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – Done in 1 Days at SUNY Ulster on Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 16 will be held on the Stone Ridge campus from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for those who want to attend college this fall but haven’t applied or finished the enrollment process.

Interested students should come to SUNY Ulster’s Enrollment & Success Center in Vanderlyn Hall, Rm. 119 where enrollment counselors stand ready to help students through the admissions process. Attendees will be able to quickly apply, take placement assessments (if applicable), meet with Financial Aid, register and pay for classes, get their student ID/parking pass, and sign up for Campus Connect, our new student orientation.

Students should bring their official high school transcript, original GED certificate, or IHIP Letter of Substantial Equivalency, as well as any official college transcripts (if applicable).

If students complete their FAFSA prior to coming, financial aid will be able to provide an award status.

SUNY Ulster offers students nearly 60 academic programs that lead to either transfer to a four-year college or entry into the job market. To best help students afford college, the Ulster Community College Foundation awards $1 million in scholarships each year to entering, continuing, and transferring students.

 For more information, contact the Enrollment & Success Center at esc@sunyulster.edu or 845-687-5022.

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SUNY Ulster Holds Fall 2023 Campus Connect Orientations this August for Incoming New Students

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August 1, 2023 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster will hold three Campus Connect Orientations this August for all incoming new students including transfer students and students with some college. The orientation dates are Friday, August 18 from 9 am – 12 pm., and Monday, August 21 from 1 – 4 pm and will be held on the Stone Ridge Campus. The last orientation date will be held on Tuesday, August 22 from 5 – 8 pm at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster on 94 Mary’s Avenue in Kingston.

Campus Connect is an invaluable experience and provides students with the opportunity to become familiar with campus and all SUNY Ulster has to offer.  Join one of our Campus Connect Orientations and meet SUNY Ulster’s President, Alison Buckley, ED.D., and our Campus Connect Student Leaders. Enjoy a tour of the campus and learn some valuable information as you make connections with faculty, staff, and fellow students. This three-hour orientation is a great start to begin your fall semester. Fall classes begin Monday, August 28, 2023.

Registration is required for one of the Campus Connect Orientation dates. For more information, please contact SUNY Ulster Admissions at admissions@sunyulster.edu or call 845-687-5022.

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Fall Open House August 14 Showcases In-Demand Career Programs

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Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster Fall Open House on August 14
to Showcase In-Demand Career Programs

July 31, 2023 – Kingston, NY – The Continuing and Professional Education department of SUNY Ulster is holding an Open House on Monday, August 14 from 4-7 pm at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster, 94 Mary’s Ave. All info sessions are free and open to the public. It will highlight many of the career programs and courses offered this fall.

Advanced Manufacturing Info Session – SUNY Ulster has developed a series of Microcredentials for those pursuing an advanced manufacturing career. These Microcredentials can be taken by those new to manufacturing or by those looking to gain a credential in a specific area. They are designed to embrace the neurodivergent population and prepare them for credentials and employment in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. Instructors will present how new technology is changing the skill set needed for those interested in an Advanced Manufacturing career. Join us for a question and answer period on how SUNY Ulster can help you achieve your career goals. Scholarships are available for this program, use our Online Application to apply.

Cut & Sew Info Session – Join us as we unveil our Cut and Sew Microcredential. This Microcredential consists of three courses; Commercial Sewing, Patternmaking, and Fit Analysis. These classes are perfect for those who want to become employed in one of the many Cut and Sew manufacturing companies located in the Hudson Valley as well as for those who want to start their own business. Full scholarships are available for this program, use our Online Application to apply.

Certified Clinical Medical Info Session – Interested in a short-term Healthcare credential? Join us for an information session on our Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program. During this session we will give an overview of the program and highlight the skills taught. Learn about some of the local employers hiring in this field.  Full scholarships are available for this program, use our Online Application to apply.

CASAC Info Session – For those interested in becoming an addictions counselor or for professionals who wish to specialize in addiction counseling, this session will address the training, education, and competencies needed.

High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) – Come and meet our instructors and learn about our comprehensive GED review classes designed for students wanting to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma.

Water & Wastewater Info Session – Information about careers in water and wastewater will be discussed. Courses offered for different operator certifications will be explained as well as the new pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship program. Careers in this field are found locally with DEC, DEP, and local municipalities.

Many scholarships and grants are available to enable those in the community to train for a manufacturing career at little to no cost. Courses include CNC Programmer, CNC Operator, Advanced CNC, Fundamental Concepts of Metrology, Certified Production Technician, and Electrical Theory. Barbara Ann Livermore Reer, Assistant Dean for Workforce will be on hand to discuss scholarships and answer questions.

            Program Coordinators will be on hand to assist potential students with questions on programs and registration for fall courses.

            For more information, call the CE office at 845-339-2025. To register for one or more of these info sessions, visit https://www.sunyulster.edu/continuing_education/info_sessions.