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February 3, 2022 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster announces the extension of a 1.5 million grant from the NoVo Foundation to continue its innovative New Start for Women Program that assists women in Ulster County who are living on poverty-level incomes to obtain an education, skills, and the professional network needed for family-sustaining careers. This extension will be disbursed in $500,000 increments over three years.

The program, now in its third year, awards a Certificate in General Management upon completion. The program has a graduation rate of over 70 percent with half of these graduates choosing to continue their education by enrolling in an Associate Degree program at SUNY Ulster or at local four-year colleges.

Breanna Simmons, a current student of New Start who will be graduating in May, says she is already using some of the skills she has learned in her current position working with people who have developmental disabilities. “My plan after graduation is to continue my studies at SUNY Ulster. I would like to pursue a career in nursing.”

“SUNY Ulster has a longstanding commitment to the education of adult students looking to enhance or change their career paths. New Start helps talented women in our community who do not have access to or cannot take advantage of educational opportunities as a result of economic circumstances, overwhelming barriers, or life challenges,” adds Jordan Scruggs, Director for New Start. “And, we are so appreciative to both the NoVo Foundation and to long-time SUNY Ulster donor, Darlene L. Pfeiffer who saw the potential of New Start and invested the first $100,000 in seed money to kickstart this program.”

According to the US Census Bureau, nearly 14% of the population live below the poverty line. The largest demographic group living in poverty is females aged 25-34, followed by females 18-24, and then females 35-44. New Start provides an education, combined with added community support and services to empower participants to succeed, leading to employment within the community.

The program’s success is shared with the community partnerships among the college, local nonprofit organizations, community services, and businesses that provide the tools and services students need such as home-based internet services, childcare, transportation, tutoring, counseling, and more.

 About SUNY Ulster

SUNY Ulster, established in 1963, is a comprehensive two-year community college. The college is ranked as the Best Community College in New York State for 2020 and 2021 by BestColleges.com. Offering over 60 academic programs, students are prepared to succeed in a wide variety of careers and industry-specific credentialing programs. Committed to student success, SUNY Ulster offers value and opportunity for all members of the Ulster County community. Visit www.sunyulster.edu.

About Ulster Community College Foundation, Inc.

The Ulster Community College Foundation raises funds to promote academic excellence, accessibility to higher education, and economic vitality in Ulster County in collaboration with SUNY Ulster. In 2021-22, the Foundation created over $4M in revenue and invested nearly $1.2 M in scholarships, programs, and other support for SUNY Ulster and its students.

About the NoVo Foundation

Established in 2006 by Jennifer and Peter Buffett, the NoVo Foundation supports a holistic, interconnected, and healing vision for humanity. For further details about the mission and vision of the NoVo Foundation, please visit www.novofoundation.org.

November 1, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – Registration for the Spring 2022 semester will begin on November 1 for continuing students and November 8 for new students. The majority of classes will be taught in-person on the Stone Ridge campus and the Kingston Center with an array of online and remote options, as well.

Continuing students should set up an appointment with their advisor for registering. Newly accepted students will receive a link from the Enrollment & Success Center once all the necessary steps for admissions have been met.

For those interested in attending SUNY Ulster this spring, there is still time to apply. Visit sunyulster.edu/admissions. To attend an admissions event, get a tour of campus, or schedule a one-on-one appointment with an admissions representative, visit sunyulster.edu/visit.

SUNY Ulster is excited to welcome students back to campus safely. There is a vaccine mandate in place for all students. Students are provided information on how to provide proof of vaccination and how to obtain their SUNY VAX Pass in their acceptance packet. In addition, the College maintains strict protocols for all on campus. Face masks are required and social distancing is observed.

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Support For The Whole Community

SUNY Ulster recognizes that students and their families can’t always locate the services they need quickly enough.  Although many resources can be found throughout our student portal and website,  sunyulstersupports.me serves as the one-stop-shop for every in-house and local resource available to our students!

SUNY Ulster Supports.me

SUNYUlsterSupports.me is a highly intuitive online resource available to everyone with a computer or cell phone.  From academic resources, campus resources, student life, transportation,  and so much more- this website is full of resources to help you every step of the way to graduation.

Clearly marked headings and subheadings make it easy to search for the content you need, and direct links take you straight to the page that you need.

As a SUNY Ulster student myself, I gave this new asset a thorough going-over to be able to provide others with my first impression of the site. Overall opinion: I found it to be exceptionally easy to navigate with eye-catching graphics and colors. And, I learned about resources available on campus that I never knew existed! The site is super user-friendly with an abundance of available information with direct links that open in new windows, so you don’t have to maneuver back to the actual site every time you need to look for new resources. So, make sure to check it out and click on every interface to learn about everything from Ulster’s emergency messaging system to Ulster’s Food Pantry, Clubs, Athletic events, and more!

Although it’s not technically an app, you can download a direct link to your phone’s home screen. The website adapts to ANY device’s screen size.

Adding A Link To Your Home Screen

The process to add a link to your phone is simple.

How to create a website link on your Home Screen:

For all I Phone Products

1. Launch Safari on your device.
2. Navigate to SUNYUlsterSupports.me
3. Tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow pointing out of the top) which is usually located at the bottom of your screen.
4. Scroll down to the list of actions and tap Add to Home Screen (if you do not see this then scroll further and tap Edit Actions, Add, Add to Home Screen).
5. Type a name for your new shortcut (this will appear under your shortcut on your Home Screen).
6. Tap Add in the top-right corner of the screen.

For all Android Products

1. Launch Chrome on your device.
2. Navigate to  SUNYUlsterSupports.me
3. Tap the Menu icon (3 dots in the upper right-hand corner) and tap Add to Home Screen.
4. Enter a name for your shortcut which will appear under it on your Home Screen.
5. Tap Add after creating a name and it will be added.

Go And Explore!

SUNY Ulster prides itself on its ability to serve the community at large.  So remember, SUNYUlsterSupports.me serves as the one-stop-shop for every in-house resource available to students! This is just one more way to make higher education available to all!

Check it out…

 

 

August 9, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster has organized two methods to finalize enrollment for the fall 2021 semester, one for continuing students and one for new students. Classes for the fall 2021 semester begin August 23, 2021.

For new students who are ready to register as well as those who still need to begin or finish steps in the enrollment process, Finalizing Enrollment Days will run from August 9 through August 16. Virtual appointments can be made online and an admissions representative from the Enrollment & Success Center will help people complete the enrollment process.

For continuing students, Final Registration for the fall 2021 semester will take place on Monday, August 16. Virtual appointments are available from 9 am to 6 pm. On Campus, in-person appointments are available from 9 am to 4 pm. Current students should set up an appointment to register with a faculty member from the department in which they are enrolled.

Many Ulster County residents begin their college experience at SUNY Ulster, going on to transfer to four-year colleges and universities or entering the workforce upon graduation. It is a smart strategy that allows students to gain an excellent education without incurring extraordinary debt. For those transferring, the money saved in the first two years helps finance the last two.

For questions or for more information on applying or registering, call (845) 687-5022 or email esc@sunyulster.edu.

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May 14, 2021 – Stone Ridge, NY – SUNY Ulster is proud to announce that the following faculty and staff members have been awarded the 2021 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.

They are: Keri A. McArdle, Assistant Professor of Human Services in the Criminal Justice & Human Services Department – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching; Dr. Louis C. Thomason, Adjunct Faculty member in the STEM/Computer Science Department – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching; Marie Kropp, Assistant Director of Workforce & Career Development – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service; and Jeffrey Nerone, Stock Clerk in the Central Services Department – Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service.

The Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence are system-level honors conferred to acknowledge and provide system-wide recognition for consistently superior professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence. These programs underscore SUNY’s commitment to sustaining intellectual vibrancy, advancing the boundaries of knowledge, providing the highest quality of instruction, and serving the public good. Through these awards, SUNY publicly proclaims its pride in the accomplishment and personal dedication of its instructional faculty, professional, and classified staff across its campuses.

For more information, contact Deborah Kaufman at kaufmand@sunyulster.edu or by phone at (845) 687-5261.

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(Feature image:  Clockwise from left: Jeffrey Nerone, Dr. Louis C. Thomason, Marie Kropp, and Keri A. McArdle)

 

Where Shall I Go…How Do I Get There?

Entering the world of Higher Education is daunting. Choosing who you want to be at the end is confusing, to say the least. But remember, at the end there is a ray of light beckoning you ever onward.

You have questions, we all do. We are here to help you answer those questions!

If you aren’t sure of your exact path, it’s ok. Get your foundation set at SUNY Ulster and then transfer to your 4- year school armed with everything you need to succeed.

It seems challenging to transfer. As a student, it seems like it is a lot of confusing paperwork and effort.

Do not fear!

SUNY Ulster Makes It Easy!

SUNY Ulster participates in SUNY’s “Seamless Transfer”. This allows students to transfer from any community college to any SUNY campus with all of your General Education requirements and the courses needed toward your major.

This provides thorough guidance to students on what classes to take in order to make a “seamless” transition with minimal deterrents. Most importantly, consult with your advisor regularly to confirm you are on the right track.

Here To Help

Advisors are trained to follow set “paths” to ensure a “Seamless Transfer” for each student. Even if you aren’t entirely sure what route you want to take, your advisor can assist you in completing your General Education requirements and assessing where your interests lie in order to provide the best guidance on your path of learning.

And if you’re just applying to SUNY Ulster, any of our Admissions counselors  can get you started in the right direction. If you’re not sure exactly what that path is, they can help you find it!

Don’t hesitate because hesitating too long can cause missed opportunities!

Visit the SUNY Ulster website for more information and get started on your future today!