Kim Marie Boylan: From the Classrooms of SUNY Orange to the Courtrooms of Washington, D.C. Summer 2009 Kim Marie Boylan: From the Classrooms of SUNY Orange to the Courtrooms of Washington, D.C. Summer 2009 From the President’s Desk Ask my wife Helen and she will verify that I enjoy telling a good story. But when I’m out in the community, at meetings or events, I relish those times when I can recount the many wonderful success stories of our students and alumni. Many times, though, I wish more folks could hear these tales. That’s why I’m excited about this debut issue of “Carillon,” SUNY Orange’s new magazine. This annual publication, the latest of our outreach efforts, merges the College’s recent alumni newsletters with our former “Learning Alive” magazine (an on-campus academic affairs publication) into a glossy magazine that will be produced each summer. Like the carillon that chimes from Morrison Hall, this magazine “rings” with good news we wish to share with alumni, faculty, students, staff, friends and community members. Prominently featured in this issue of “Carillon” are three SUNY Orange alumnae who have found success following their days at the College. Each of these three women attended the College under different circumstances: one came directly out of high school; one attended as a young mother; and the other transferred here from another institution. Each ultimately acquired at least one advanced degree and, today, they serve as outstanding role models for young women and men alike. Our cover story (page 12) profiles 1979 graduate Kim (Kozaczek) Boylan, a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham and Watkins, an international law firm. She came to the College planning to study math and psychology, but ultimately earned a business management degree and transferred to Georgetown. Since graduating from Syracuse University’s College of Law, she has been a partner in two prominent D.C. firms. As our keynote speaker at this spring’s Commencement (page 16), Christine King ’73 offered what I suspect is her personal mantra: “Think Big! Aim High!” As chairman and chief executive officer of SMSC, a global semiconductor company, Christine was also a vital contributor to our inaugural Technology Summit (page 4) last January. Christine arrived at the College as a young single mother on welfare, yet graduated with a degree in electrical technology. In 2001, she was named CEO of AMI Semiconductor, becoming the first female CEO in an industry widely considered to be the toughest high-tech profession in terms of the advancement of women. Another of our own products, instructor Pam Rice-Woytowick ’98, is having a direct impact on our current students by injecting a vibrant and fresh vision into our architectural technology program. She has embraced technology, infused sustainability into our curriculum and encouraged her students to think beyond their designs (page 8). Kim, Christine and Pam symbolize how a community college education can serve as a launching pad for professional success and personal triumph. And we are blessed to have a new generation of students beginning their futures here, including Carlton Jay (page 17) who, after overcoming much personal adversity, is now making beautiful music on our campus. I trust you will enjoy this initial issue of “Carillon” and we intend to chronicle many more SUNY Orange success stories on these pages in the future. Dr. William Richards Carillon SUNY Orange Magazine Orange County Community College is a unit of the State University of New York. SUNY Chancellor Dr. Nancy Zimpher SUNY Orange Trustees Joan H. Wolfe, Chair Brutus Hodge, Vice Chair Sister Margaret Murphy, Secretary Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen Dr. Roberto Calderin Robert E. Krahulik Gertrude F. Mokotoff Stephen P. O’Donnell Corinna Stoker (Student) Helen Ullrich SUNY Orange President Dr. William Richards V.P., Institutional Advancement Vinnie Cazzetta Executive Editor/Writer Mike Albright Graphic Design Marc Tolen Principal Photography Nihal Mahawaduge Supplemental Photography Jeffrey MacMillan (Kim Boylan in Washington), Mike Albright (briefs), Jon Malinowski (Commencement), SUNY (briefs), SUNY Orange Archives (Final Bell), George Dusenberry (Newburgh) Printed by Maar Printing Service On the Cover Kim Marie (Kozaczek) Boylan ’79 (photo by Jeffrey MacMillan) is pictured in Washington’s Lafayette Square, across from the United States Court of Federal Claims where she clerked for Judge Robert J. Yock immediately after graduating from Syracuse University College of Law. Address comments, questions or ideas for future stories to: Carillon c/o Mike Albright 115 South St. Middletown, NY 10940 mike.albright@sunyorange.edu Orange County Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. www.sunyorange.edu Summer 2009 6 More Than Just a Design Instructor Pam Rice-Woytowick has injected a fresh and innovative array of ideas into SUNY Orange’s architectural technology program in just two short years as a full-time faculty member. 9 Newburgh Campus Taking Shape Progress continues toward completion of Kaplan Hall, which will become the centerpiece of SUNY Orange’s Newburgh campus. This fall the College will begin offering six full-degree programs in Newburgh. 10 Safety and Security Improvements New emergency alert message boards and public address speakers are the latest additions to the College’s roster of safety and security improvements. 17 Following the Music By discovering his love of music, Carlton Jay has given his life much-needed focus and direction. Both he and SUNY Orange have benefitted from his time on campus. 12Cover Story: A Smart Two-Year Deal Thirty years after graduating from Orange County Community College, Kim Marie (Kozaczek) Boylan is a successful partner in the Washington, D.C., office of an international law firm. Her story demonstrates how students can find their academic footing at a community college and reinforces SUNY Orange’s long-standing commitment to preparing students for the challenges that await them academically and professionally. Departments 2 In the News 16 Commencement 20 SUNY Orange Foundation 24 The Final Bell 6 10 17 Cert no. SW-COC-002437 Carillon SUNY Orange Magazine Orange County Community College is a unit of the State University of New York. SUNY Chancellor Dr. Nancy Zimpher SUNY Orange Trustees Joan H. Wolfe, Chair Brutus Hodge, Vice Chair Sister Margaret Murphy, Secretary Dr. Arthur C. Anthonisen Dr. Roberto Calderin Robert E. Krahulik Gertrude F. Mokotoff Stephen P. O’Donnell Corinna Stoker (Student) Helen Ullrich SUNY Orange President Dr. William Richards V.P., Institutional Advancement Vinnie Cazzetta Executive Editor/Writer Mike Albright Graphic Design Marc Tolen Principal Photography Nihal Mahawaduge Supplemental Photography Jeffrey MacMillan (Kim Boylan in Washington), Mike Albright (briefs), Jon Malinowski (Commencement), SUNY (briefs), SUNY Orange Archives (Final Bell), George Dusenberry (Newburgh) Printed by Maar Printing Service On the Cover Kim Marie (Kozaczek) Boylan ’79 (photo by Jeffrey MacMillan) is pictured in Washington’s Lafayette Square, across from the United States Court of Federal Claims where she clerked for Judge Robert J. Yock immediately after graduating from Syracuse University College of Law. Address comments, questions or ideas for future stories to: Carillon c/o Mike Albright 115 South St. Middletown, NY 10940 mike.albright@sunyorange.edu Orange County Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. www.sunyorange.edu Summer 2009 6 More Than Just a Design Instructor Pam Rice-Woytowick has injected a fresh and innovative array of ideas into SUNY Orange’s architectural technology program in just two short years as a full-time faculty member. 9 Newburgh Campus Taking Shape Progress continues toward completion of Kaplan Hall, which will become the centerpiece of SUNY Orange’s Newburgh campus. This fall the College will begin offering six full-degree programs in Newburgh. 10 Safety and Security Improvements New emergency alert message boards and public address speakers are the latest additions to the College’s roster of safety and security improvements. 17 Following the Music By discovering his love of music, Carlton Jay has given his life much-needed focus and direction. Both he and SUNY Orange have benefitted from his time on campus. 12Cover Story: A Smart Two-Year Deal Thirty years after graduating from Orange County Community College, Kim Marie (Kozaczek) Boylan is a successful partner in the Washington, D.C., office of an international law firm. Her story demonstrates how students can find their academic footing at a community college and reinforces SUNY Orange’s long-standing commitment to preparing students for the challenges that await them academically and professionally. Departments 2 In the News 16 Commencement 20 SUNY Orange Foundation 24 The Final Bell 6 10 17 Cert no. SW-COC-002437 Educational Gardens Taking Shape The Biology Department’s Educational Gardens, a collaborative project between the College and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners Program, have been taking shape this spring. In addition to beautifying the areas immediately adjacent to Hudson Hall, the Educational Gardens will also serve as a live learning laboratory for SUNY Orange students. Installation of a Woodland Garden area situated along the walkway between Hudson Hall and the Horton Gardens is currently under way. Kirsten Gabrielsen (left), SUNY Orange’s botanical conservator, and assistant biology professor Monty Vacura install an irrigation system in the Woodland Garden section of the College’s new Educational Gardens project alongside Hudson Hall. A meandering walk, lined with small boulders, and a teaching circle serve as the centerpieces of the Woodland Garden. Native woodland plants have been planted and an irrigation system installed. A Native Grassland area is planned between Hudson Hall and Morrison Hall while a Bird and Butterfly Garden will occupy space on the South Street side of Hudson Hall. All work has been done by volunteers, including students, faculty, staff and community members. Planting has been funded through grants and donations to the program’s “Adopt a Plant” fundraiser. Kirsten Gabrielsen, SUNY Orange’s botanical conservator, is coordinating the project. . IN THE NEWS Board Revises Strategic Course This summer, the College’s Board of Trustees placed its final stamp of approval on a new five-year strategic vision for SUNY Orange that will strive to make the College more accessible to the community and more environmentally friendly. Throughout the past calendar year, President Dr. William Richards and his administrative team have been formulating and refining the College’s Strategic Plan 2009-2014, a document spawned from an in-depth analysis of the College’s original Strategic Plan 2005-2010 that was conducted by the Trustees last summer. During their review, the Trustees were satisfied that two of the five original strategic priorities were satisfactorily achieved and no longer rose to the level of a strategic priority. They were: review and realign the missions, operations and staffing levels of all College departments in light of the (original) strategic priorities; and provide a clear, consistent and compelling presentation of the College, its programs and services. “Dr. Richards and the college community are to be commended for the great strides they’ve made over the past three years,” says Joan Wolfe, chair of the Board. “But the Trustees strongly believe that accessibility and sustainability are two areas where the College must sharpen its focus. Orange County is blessed with a remarkably diverse population and students from many different backgrounds and walks of life attend SUNY Orange. “Yet, there are still cultural, language, physical or economic barriers that stop people from attending the College. It is imperative that we work to eliminate obstacles that prevent a prospective student from pursuing an education,” Wolfe adds. “And the topic of sustainability speaks for itself. We all PTK Chapter Receives Award SUNY Orange’s Alpha Nu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa received that organization’s Pinnacle Award in November. The Pinnacle Award recognizes Phi Theta Kappa chapters and regions for successfully enhancing their recruitment and orientation strategies, as measured by the number of new members reported to PTK headquarters in a given year. The Pinnacle Award promotes increased awareness of Phi Theta Kappa, and is designed to ensure that the benefits of Society membership are fully understood by all eligible students. To reach Pinnacle status, chapters and regions must increase the number of members inducted by at least 10 percent over the previous year. In all, more than 100 SUNY Orange students joined Phi Theta Kappa this past academic year. New members were inducted in April. Membership in the organization requires at least a 3.5 grade point average. The College’s Alpha Nu Chi chapter is coordinated by Instructor Linda Fedrizzi-Williams. . must do our part to be good stewards of the environment, from a personal perspective and a College perspective.” In December 2008, the Trustees approved a draft version of the new strategic plan and asked Richards to provide a final version in time for their June 2009 retreat. After a few minor adjustments, the plan is now complete. The three remaining priorities from that initial Strategic Plan— implementation of an academic master plan, with supporting plans for technology, facilities, enrollment management and resource development; increasing the effectiveness of planning and resource allocation for all College operations; and providing adequate resources for the College to realize its strategic goals—will continue to receive SUNY Orange’s full attention over the next five years. . SUNY Orange Magazine Students from the Engineering Club swap batteries in the club’s solar car during the College’s Earth Day festivities, which capped the first semester of SUNY Orange’s “Global Initiative: Sustaining the Earth” program. Student organizations, local vendors and utilities, and food cooperatives hosted displays on the Alumni Green on Earth Day. This current Global Initiative is a yearlong educational program designed to examine issues of environmental stewardship, explore measures to sustain a healthy environment for years to come, and celebrate local and global solutions to environmental problems. Global Initiative and Lyceum events from the Spring semester included lectures on geothermal heating and cooling, teaching children to care for the environment, making green consumer choices and “greening” community colleges. In addition, during his March appearance at the College, Tim Spring, CEO of Marcal Paper, discussed his company’s “Small Steps” program designed to raise awareness regarding ways to reduce consumption of paper goods. Global Initiative will resume in the Fall semester with another full slate of environmental lectures, presentations and workshops. . Students from the Engineering Club swap batteries in the club’s solar car during the College’s Earth Day festivities, which capped the first semester of SUNY Orange’s “Global Initiative: Sustaining the Earth” program. Student organizations, local vendors and utilities, and food cooperatives hosted displays on the Alumni Green on Earth Day. This current Global Initiative is a yearlong educational program designed to examine issues of environmental stewardship, explore measures to sustain a healthy environment for years to come, and celebrate local and global solutions to environmental problems. Global Initiative and Lyceum events from the Spring semester included lectures on geothermal heating and cooling, teaching children to care for the environment, making green consumer choices and “greening” community colleges. In addition, during his March appearance at the College, Tim Spring, CEO of Marcal Paper, discussed his company’s “Small Steps” program designed to raise awareness regarding ways to reduce consumption of paper goods. Global Initiative will resume in the Fall semester with another full slate of environmental lectures, presentations and workshops. . SUNY Orange Trustee Arthur Anthonisen (right) chats with newly appointed Secretary of Education Arne Duncan during an educational summit in Washington, D.C. SUNY Orange Trustee Serving as ACCT Chair Thanks to his role as chairman of the Association of Community College Trustees, Arthur Anthonisen is representing SUNY Orange at the highest levels of community college leadership. Anthonisen ranks as the senior member of SUNY Orange’s Board of Trustees, having been appointed to the Board in 1989. A past president of the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT) organization as well, Anthonisen will lead the ACCT Board of Directors until the group’s annual Leadership Conference in San Francisco this Oct. 7-10. With the nation in the midst of a destructive economic downturn this past February, Anthonisen presided over the ACCT’s annual National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Newly appointed Secretary of Summer 2009 Education Arne Duncan joined the nearly 1,000 community college trustees to discuss how community colleges could assist in stabilizing the economy. “Our colleges are on the front lines of ensuring that students of all ages have the skills and training necessary to find jobs to sustain themselves and their families. Never have community colleges been more important to our nation’s future,” Anthonisen said during the summit. During his tenure, Anthonisen hopes to unify the ACCT membership so community colleges nationwide “can engage in global education, public diplomacy and cultural exchange.” A four-page profile of Anthonisen appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of the ACCT’s publication “Trustee Quarterly.” . Students Earn SUNY Chancellor’s Award SUNY Orange students Patrice Wiley and Philip Dreyhaupt were among 238 State University of New York students selected to receive the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence this past spring. In recognition of their outstanding academic performance, Wiley and Dreyhaupt each received a framed certificate and medallion, which is traditionally worn at Commencement, during a luncheon in Albany April 7. The Chancellor’s Award is among the most prestigious awards distributed to students within the SUNY system. Wiley, of Middletown, completed her associate’s degree in mathematics this past May. She was president of the Student Senate and chair of the student Board of Activities. She represented the College as a Student Ambassador and was a new student orientation leader for the College’s Student Activities Office. She volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and SUNY Orange’s annual Adopt a Family campaign. Dreyhaupt, of Greenwood Lake, graduated in May from SUNY Orange’s renowned Physical Therapist Assistant program. He, too, was an orientation leader and Student Ambassador. He was president of the PTAcer’s, a club comprised of students within the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Dreyhaupt is an active member of the Greenwood Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where he was named “Junior Member of the Year” in 2007. He holds the rank of Eagle Scout and mentors younger Boy Scouts. The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence was created 12 years ago to recognize students who have best demonstrated, and been recognized for, the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement. . Professor to Study in Senegal this Summer Two years after visiting Korea, SUNY Orange English professor Kathleen Wright has another international trip on her calendar this summer as she received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study in Senegal from June 24 through July 27. The Fulbright Summer Seminar program is designed to help scholars in the social sciences and humanities improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. Wright, among a dozen scholars tabbed to tour the West African republic, will absorb the country’s history and culture, attend seminars and meet with Senegalese professors. Her trip includes visits to Dakar, Touba, Saint-Louis and Gore Island. Upon her return to SUNY Orange, Wright will incorporate what she learned into a pair of sophomore-level literature courses: International Literature during the Fall semester and Contemporary Literature in the Spring semester. International travel is nothing new to Wright, who spent four weeks in the summer of 2007 investigating Korean culture and society as part of a selective faculty development program sponsored by the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii. She spent two years teaching English in Korea as a Peace Corps volunteer in the 1970s, and has also traveled extensively through Latin America and Asia. . Tech Summit Looks to the Future Demand for skilled workers, technicians and managers is far outpacing supply in many technological sectors nationally, yet SUNY Orange is uniquely positioned to address those needs regionally thanks to its ability to provide both academic and continuing education programming. Those were the overarching messages delivered by panelists this past January during the College’s inaugural Science and Technology Summit, conducted to help SUNY Orange shape the future of its science and technology curriculum while also preparing for the planned construction of an on-campus Science, Engineering and Technology Center. Panel presentations from Maggie Wilderotter, chairman and CEO of Frontier Communications; Christine King ’73, president and CEO of SMSC; and Vincent Cozzolino, CEO of The Solar Energy Consortium, accompanied the keynote address by Edward M. Cupoli, Ph.D., professor and head of the Nanoeconomics Constellation of SUNY Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Maggie Wilderotter discusses telecommunications at the College's Technology Summit while the University of Albany's Edward Cupoli looks on. Attendees departed the summit armed with industry-specific perspectives on the future growth potential of technology-based industries in the Hudson Valley, and beyond, as well as workforce development needs necessary to generate workers capable of keeping pace with new and emergent technologies. Feedback from the summit, along with future discussions, will fuel design considerations for the new building, to be located on the site of the current Sarah Wells Building on the Middletown campus. . Grant Helps College Grow Internship Program Preparing college graduates for a professional career has recently grown to encompass much more than traditional classroom academics by blending “experiential learning” tools such as internships and cooperative work agreements with community businesses and organizations into the curriculum. Thanks to a recent New York Department of Labor grant, SUNY Orange has hired Brenda Capuano, a part-time internship broker, who will be tasked with cultivating new paid internship opportunities and to monitor students’ progress once they’ve been assigned to an internship site. Sixty percent of employers nationally report making job offers to students who completed internships with their company. Two-thirds of businesses who employ college graduates say they pay those with internships on their resumés approximately nine percent more in salary than graduates without experience. And at SUNY Orange, where most of the College’s two-year degree programs are aimed at preparing graduates for immediate entry into the workforce, internships become even more vital. The College's Career and Internship Services office assists students and alumni with career assessment and exploration, and career decision-making skills. Additionally, the College maintains an up-to-date online “Career Portal” and has recently invited alumni to join a Career Advisory Network in which the College and its alumni can partner to advance the career placement and guidance for students. Alumni interested in joining the Career Advisory Network can call (845) 341-4444. . SUNY Orange Magazine Two Faculty Members Cited for Teaching Excellence SUNY Orange professors Halpern, to the College’s student to reach his or her challenging every dedication to classroom and to fairness in the style, commitment enthusiastic teaching widely known for his department. He is Jean Halpern and Thomas an adjunct instructor in 1990 2008, started as Magazine” in “Hudson Valley professionals by leading nursing the region’s 50 cited as one of nursing curriculum. Stack received the 2009 “Life-like” Chancellor’s Award for simulation Teaching Excellence, one of manikins allow the highest faculty honors educators to use bestowed upon community current technology college faculty by the State in implementing University of New York. training scenarios that cover before becoming a full-time virtually every potential potential. Halpern, a nursing professor in 1996. Halpern medical situation, providing professor, and Stack, an In keeping with the is renowned for her ability students with “real life” accounting professor in evolution of technology to enlighten students about experiences before they the College’s business in the business sector, their capacity for continued acquire proficiency in the department, were nominated Stack has “web enhanced” growth and guiding them clinical setting. for the statewide award after his accounting, business toward realizing their full being tabbed to receive SUNY During his nine years at and finance courses and potential. Orange’s “President’s Award SUNY Orange, Stack has teaches some classes as fully for Teaching Excellence.” Most recently, she has quickly risen to prominence developed distance learning worked tirelessly to bring as a respected educator offerings. . “simulation technology” in the College’s business College Dedicates New Student Wins On-Campus Softball Field at Beacon Conference In June, Thomas Quinn became SUNY Orange’s Mary B. Diana was the driving force in first “Best of Category” award recipient at the creating women’s sports programs during prestigious Beacon Conference, a gathering of the SUNY Orange’s formative years and the College top community college students from the Mid-honored her lasting legacy in April when it Atlantic states. dedicated its new on-campus softball field in her name. The Beacon Conference showcases the achievements of outstanding two-year college The new field, located behind the Physical students in academic research and writing. Students Education Building near Wawayanda Avenue, work with mentors from their colleges to prepare allows the softball team to play on campus urging of Diana and others, the College’s and submit papers that demonstrate outstanding for the first time in decades after holding its Board of Trustees approved a petition for a scholarship and originality. contests for years at Middletown’s Fancher-girl’s activity program. In 1956, Diana formed Davidge Park. and coached the College’s first women’s The topic of Quinn’s winning paper was “Primates basketball team. Over the years she also and the Way they Learn,” with special emphasis “Not only was Mary a respected educator, she coached or advised the cheerleaders, bowling on chimpanzees. Instructor Dr. Cory Harris was his was a revered coach, thoughtful administrator team, twirling club, tennis team and field mentor on the project. Quinn, of Slate Hill, N.Y., and staunch community activist,” says SUNY hockey team, as well as several student clubs. graduated in May with a degree in liberal arts. Orange President Dr. William Richards. “We She was also a campus leader who was Presentations were judged on originality and quality think it is only fitting that this new on-campus heavily involved in the Faculty Association of research, written work and the oral presentation. softball field bear the name of the woman most and Community Services. Winners and their mentors each received a $100 responsible for not only organizing women’s honorarium. sports at the College but also for creating the In addition to naming the softball field in framework for their growth and success.” her honor, the College has also established Quinn was only the second SUNY Orange student a Mary B. Diana Fund to be administered to participate in the conference, following Kathryn Diana was a part-time professor at SUNY by the SUNY Orange Foundation. For more Defazio a year ago. The conference, founded in 1993, Orange from 1953-56 before being hired full- information on the fund, or to make a will be held at SUNY Orange on June 4, 2010. . time in 1956. She remained at SUNY Orange contribution, contact the Foundation at until retiring in 1982. In February 1954, at the (845) 341-4769. . Summer 2009 Second-year players from SUNY Orange’s softball team unveil the sign dedicating a new on-campus softball field in honor of former professor and coach Mary B. Diana. More SUNY Orange Magazine ven today, Stacey Moegenburg is a tad sheepish about revealing her initial reaction last summer when implementation of sustainable practices to non-traditional projects such as the tent competition and a solar beach house design. Rice-Woytowick admits it took time for her to develop her own style in the classroom. “I was approaching teaching with all EFor SUNY Orange professor Pam Rice-Woytowick, architecture is ... Than Just a Designven today, Stacey Moegenburg is a tad sheepish about revealing her initial reaction last summer when implementation of sustainable practices to non-traditional projects such as the tent competition and a solar beach house design. Rice-Woytowick admits it took time for her to develop her own style in the classroom. “I was approaching teaching with all EFor SUNY Orange professor Pam Rice-Woytowick, architecture is ... Than Just a Design a recently hired young faculty member unveiled an unusual idea for a Fall semester competition among second- year architecture students at SUNY Orange. The challenge, the brainchild of instructor Pamela Rice-Woytowick, was for the students to design and, more importantly, build a one-person tent in which the student would camp overnight at the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingman’s Ferry, Pa. “I think I would have had a different reaction if I was strictly her peer,” Moegenburg , interim associate vice president, says of Rice-Woytowick’s proposal. “My reaction as an administrator was, ‘Oh my. Students off campus, overnight, at a campground?’ But once I took my administrator’s glasses off and thought about it, my reaction was, ‘Wow, this is so great. They are designing it, they are building it and they are using it. What could be a better experience than that?’” For Rice-Woytowick, it is important for students to understand that architecture encompasses not just design, but also form, space, materials, functionality, sustainability and social impact. In two short years as a full-time faculty member, Rice-Woytowick has injected a fresh and innovative array of ideas into the architecture curriculum, from creative utilization of the latest available software to thoughtful Summer 2009 “All the tents stayed up, everyone was dry, no one got sick or attacked by a bear,” Rice-Woytowick jokes. “When we came back, the students all said, ‘Let’s do it again at the end of the year.’ It was a nice experiment, but I could not have done it if I had only known these students for one semester. I’ve known them for a while so I trusted them and they trusted me. That’s a luxury I have here that allowed me to do that.” Rice-Woytowick has quickly developed a strong bond with the nearly 40 students she instructs within the architectural technology program, but it was her rapport with Moegenburg and other administrators that alleviated any concerns regarding the overnight camping excursion. Although a “short-timer” on the faculty, Rice-Woytowick is no stranger to the SUNY Orange architectural technology program. She graduated from the College in 1998, returned to tutor several SUNY Orange students in 200405 and served as an adjunct instructor for one year before being hired full- time in the Fall of 2007. It’s no surprise Rice-Woytowick’s resumé rose to the top of the candidates list when the College went looking to replace a long-time faculty member who was retiring in 2007. She fit the bill perfectly then, and she hasn’t disappointed. Her immediate success within the program may create the appearance that her transition to full- time instructor was seamless. However, of my past professors in the back of my mind. I’d think, ‘(Konrad) VonAppen taught a certain way, and (Harvey) Berg taught a certain way,’” Rice-Woytowick says of two long-time architecture professors at the College. “I was trying to find which of their methods worked for me. But, I feel like just recently I’ve found my own way, which is completely different from anyone else’s. That was the key, but it took a while.” “Pam’s number one strength is that she is passionate about architecture. And she’s passionate about teaching. That’s a great combination. You can overcome any problems with those two traits,” adds Moegenburg, who still teaches classes in the architectural technology department in addition to her administrative duties. “She is also passionate about sustainability. She tries to live it herself. I wouldn’t say she preaches it, but it is infused throughout her classes and throughout her course material. “And thanks to Pam’s leadership, we’ve taken a big leap forward in how we teach our students to communicate graphically,” Moegenburg says. SUNY Orange students continue to study hand drafting because it remains a foundational architectural skill, but now a new state-of-the-art computer lab allows them to utilize the internet as well as PhotoShop, SketchUp, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point and other software programs to augment 7 traditional AutoCAD usage. And when students leave the College, they now take with them a “digital portfolio” that accompanies—or in some instances replaces—the classic paper portfolio. The lab, which has “changed the program tremendously” according to Rice-Woytowick, is located adjacent to the architecture studio, creating a highly efficient space in which students can generate ideas and follow them to completion. The laboratory has been instrumental in creating what Rice-Woytowick calls a “studio culture” in which students learn to work collaboratively in the studio environment. They also learn to self-criticize as well as critique the work of fellow students, enabling the group as a whole to progress much faster than if students worked alone. “What I’ve learned most from Pam is that I tend to change my ideas too much. She’s encouraged me to stick with my ideas and to fight for them,” says Tracy Decker, who graduated this past May. “She encourages us to develop our own styles. I think we’ve all grown as architects because of Pam. She is young, accepts fresh new ideas and is very supportive. And she is always trying to lead us into thinking about sustainability.” Beyond technology and sustainability, Rice-Woytowick has brought a focus on social architecture to the program. Much like her own investigation into the former Borden Creamery on Canal Street as an undergraduate, Rice-Woytowick has had her students analyze older buildings in Middletown, and they were asked to design a library in an urban setting. “I’m interested in architecture, how it affects people and what it can do for the community. “I like students to look at urban planning because it gets them thinking beyond the building itself and looking at architecture within “And thanks to Pam’s leadership, we’ve taken a big leap forward in how we teach our students to communicate graphically.” “She’s a really good colleague and very open to learning. She’s a good person to talk things over with. She possesses a high degree of respect for the students here, probably because she was one. She knows this population well,” Moegenburg says. Perhaps it was that familiarity with the program that prompted Rice- Woytowick to follow through on the Her students say Pam Rice-Woytowick is approachable, accepts new concepts, willingly collaborates with them and encourages them to develop their own design styles. the community,” she explains. “It requires them to ask, ‘What can we do with these old structures?’ rather than building something new. It’s a nice lesson because it’s making them think differently, other than, ‘Let me just build something that is my own creation.’” Armed with a healthy understanding of the basic tenets of architecture, Rice-Woytowick’s students also leave SUNY Orange with a grasp of how sustainability and social concerns will impact their work in the future. Rice- Woytowick is undoubtedly leaving her mark on students, but she has also significantly contributed to the College in her short tenure. tent project. She knew it would help strengthen students’ design experience by seeing a project come full circle to completion. And they would learn that materials are as important as design, utility and application. Looking back on the tent project, Moegenburg says, “I can’t believe I had those (initial) reservations. Pam took a risk. She put herself out there on the hook. Being a veteran, I probably would not have done it. I would have thought it was too much or too unconventional. New teachers sometimes look outside the box, and that’s good.” At SUNY Orange, Rice-Woytowick is not only thinking outside the box, she’s helping reshape how students design that box. . SUNY Orange Magazine Newburgh Campus Snow complete and aite preparation work at SUNY Orange’s Newburgh campus is vigorous 15-month construction phase for Kaplan Hall is set to begin this August as the College continues moving forward with plans to double its student capacity in Newburgh. Construction of The artist's rendering of the Newburgh campus shows Kaplan Hall, an Kaplan Hall (background) framing a beautifully landscaped 87,000-square-foot plaza in the center of the campus. Washington Center building to be located at the intersection (foreground, right) will be closed to traffic and turned into eTakingShap of Grand and First a pedestrian walkway. Excavation work at the streets, is targeted Newburgh campus is complete. for completion by electricity. The College mid-November 2010 The photo above is looking will install energy so the College can west toward Grand Street, efficient heating and offer classes there cooling systems in with First Street on the right. during the Spring the building and will Construction of Kaplan Hall 2011 semester. The use recycled content and the installation of an three-story building in building materials underground parking garage will house the and finishes. The campus library; will begin in August. building is expected to student services offices; classrooms; and state-of-the-art laboratories to support the nursing, biology and science programs. Office space, conference rooms, tutorial labs and a large community room will fill out much of the remaining indoor space. In addition, a beautifully landscaped plaza will adorn the interior of the campus. The plaza will serve as the roof of a 300-space underground parking garage and is among a number of “green” initiatives the College will be implementing to make the Newburgh campus as environmentally friendly as possible. Cisterns will capture roof rainwater for use in irrigating plaza plantings. Photovoltaic cells to be installed on the Kaplan Hall roof will provide 2.5 percent of the building’s required Summer 2009 use 36.7 percent less energy, which will yield approximately $115,000 in annual energy savings. The College is anticipating receiving a $450,000 NYSERDA incentive grant for incorporating green design features into Kaplan Hall. In preparation for the building’s opening, SUNY Orange has begun a three-year phased hiring process to add the faculty and support staff personnel necessary to handle the projected increase in student enrollment in Newburgh. The Newburgh campus received “branch campus” status from the state Education Department this past fall, meaning students in selected academic programs will be able to complete all of their degree requirements in Newburgh without commuting to Middletown. When classes begin Aug. 31, six academic degree programs will be available for students to complete solely in Newburgh: business management, criminal justice, criminal justice-police, human services, liberal arts and individual studies. The first nursing classes will be available in the Spring 2010 semester. All laboratory space for the nursing program will be located in Kaplan Hall. The College is still assessing what additional programs may be offered entirely in Newburgh. “Excavation went very smoothly this past winter and we anxiously await the days when we begin to see Kaplan Hall taking shape,” says SUNY Orange President Dr. William Richards. “Students in the greater Newburgh area are clamoring for educational opportunities. Enrollment surges in Newburgh have far outpaced our enrollment increases in Middletown, and this campus will allow us to significantly increase educational opportunities for prospective students in eastern Orange County.” When completed, the Newburgh Branch Campus is expected to accommodate the equivalent of 1,100 full-time students per semester. Presently, the College can handle the equivalent of nearly 600 full-time students. . College Continues With 10 SUNY Orange MagazineThe Middletown campus that welcomes SUNY Orange students this fall will be drastically different than the one that greeted them one year ago, and will be markedly improved from the campus they left behind for the summer now that installation of an on-campus emergency alert system is complete. The presence of emergency message boards—as well as interior and exterior public address speakers—across campus is just the latest step in the College’s continuing efforts to preserve the safety and security of all who utilize the Middletown campus. A similar initiative is under way to outfit the Newburgh campus’ Tower Building during its upcoming renovation process, and construction plans for the new Kaplan Hall in Newburgh include state-of-the-art alert systems. The new system in Middletown includes scrolling message boards placed indoors in high traffic areas as well as speakers that broadcast alerts inside buildings and across exterior areas, including parking lots. When necessary, pre-formatted alert messages will be transmitted in English and Spanish. Customized text and audio alerts can also be sent through the system, but will only be available in English. “We weren’t prepared to quickly communicate information as an emergency unfolded or was in its critical beginning stages,” explains Ed Kiely, assistant director of Safety and Security. “This new messaging system allows us to do that. Once we’ve assessed a situation, we can immediately blanket the entire campus with critical information.” Over the past 12 months, SUNY Orange administrators have implemented a myriad of measures aimed at enhancing campus safety, organizing responses to potential emergencies and improving communications with students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. “Recent campus tragedies have shown us that no one is immune from potential danger,” says SUNY Orange President Dr. William Richards. “As we analyzed our own emergency management plan, we realized there were areas in which we could improve and we set out to do so. The College’s preparedness level has risen significantly, yet we will continue to be vigilant in our commitment to making the College environment as safe and secure as possible.” In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy in April 2007, the College began an intensive review of its emergency management Safety and Security Improvements SUNY Orange Magazine Right: Security guard Anthony Jacklitsch tracks on-campus activity via the College's new video surveillance and monitoring system. Summer 2009Summer 2009 Summer 2009Summer 2009 plan, working in concert with the Orange County Office of Emergency Management. In addition, members of the College’s Emergency Management Team completed three levels of certified Incident Command System (ICS) training to help them better understand emergency response procedures and to allow them to successfully integrate with local emergency responders who may be called to the campus during a crisis. A “tabletop” exercise with county officials last November led to additional improvements in the College’s preparedness. The College has beefed up the presence of security personnel over the past 18 months, including outfitting a sedan and SUV with security lights and paint schemes, drastically stepping up patrols, and creating standard uniforms for security staff (blue shirts and jackets) and parking lot attendants (red jackets and shirts) to make them easily identifiable to the campus community and general public. Four video surveillance cameras have been installed that deliver a live feed to the Safety and Security Office. Additional cameras will be placed elsewhere on campus in the coming months. Last summer, emergency flip cards were installed in classrooms and offices. These cards outline responses to certain emergencies and can serve as a quick-check reference guide for people during a crisis. The College also improved its “realtime” emergency communications by requiring faculty, students and staff to enroll in New York Alert, a statewide alert system that can “blast” messages via land line telephone, cell phone, FAX, e-mail and text messaging. More than 6,000 people from SUNY Orange registered for NY Alert during both the fall and spring semesters. The College has successfully tested the system with its Emergency Management Team and plans a full-scale, College-wide test this fall. Additionally, staff and faculty have formed a roster of Building Safety Volunteers who, when necessary, may be asked to disseminate information within their building, assist with orderly evacuations or perform other non-emergency functions. These volunteers, along with many others on campus, underwent CPR and AED certification training this past spring and summer after the College Association purchased 20 automatic external defibrillators that were placed throughout both campuses. To proactively address inappropriate or questionable behavior issues before they rise to crisis levels, SUNY Orange officials established a Behavior Intervention Team this spring and partnered with the Orange County Department of Mental Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs at Castle Point for training and counseling services. “We’ve learned from other tragedies that people on campus most often are the first to be aware of unusual behavior. We need to learn how to recognize that behavior, be prepared to share it internally and develop ways to address it,” says Paul Broadie, vice president for student services and head of the BIT. Should a crisis situation arise in the future, SUNY Orange is more prepared than ever to respond, yet College officials will continue to evaluate their plans and improve when necessary to maintain a safe and secure learning environment. . Kim Marie Kozaczek was a stellar student at Marlboro High School and could have earned admission to virtually any college or university in the country in 1977. But, her parents felt very strongly that Orange County Community College would prepare her for a successful future just as it had for three of her older cousins. Today, 30 years after Kim’s graduation from the College, it’s obvious her parents were correct and that she made the right decision. It was a straightforward deal that Stanley and Julia Kozaczek offered their high-school-age daughter Kim Marie in the late 1970s: attend any four-year State University of New York school she wanted—but only a state school—or go to nearby Orange County Community College for two years, get a car and transfer to any four-year school in the country, regardless of price or location. Kim’s decision was simple. She took the black 1977 Monte Carlo and enrolled at Orange County Community College. “Money wasn’t flush in those days,” says Julia, who still resides in the Orange County hamlet of Middle Hope where she and Stanley raised Kim. Stanley operated Kozaczek Brothers, his family’s fuel-injection and diesel repair business along Route 9W near the Ulster County line. Julia, until retiring in her 70s, worked for many years as a coronary care nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh. Stanley and Julia did their best to instill in Kim a commitment to education and a strong work ethic. “Our family was oriented toward education,” Julia adds. “The only way you get anywhere is with an education. The College was rated number two in the country for community colleges back then and that was a deciding factor as my sister and I researched schools. (Attending SUNY Orange) was nice for Kim because she was able to keep her job, earn money and get her schooling. She didn’t have to struggle.” As the youngest of nine brothers and sisters, Julia knew a bit about struggling. She was one of just two siblings in her family to attend college, having graduated from Fordham University’s nursing school. By the time Julia—with the help of her oldest sister Olga Shumake—began researching college options for Kim, her extended family had already beaten a well-worn path between the apple orchards of Marlboro and the College’s Middletown campus. All three of Olga’s children, who were significantly older than Kim, had graduated from the College and were already entrenched in successful careers as Kim was approaching her high school graduation. Patricia (Shumake) Allen was among the College’s earliest graduates, accepting her degree in social sciences in 1953. She went on to graduate from the University of Delaware in 1955 and later received her master’s from Tufts University. After starting her Ph.D. at the University of California at Berekely, Allen ultimately received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Steven Shumake graduated from SUNY Orange in 1961, followed one year later by James Shumake. Steve, like his sister Patty, also earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D.in psychology (his from Florida State University in Tallahassee). Jim went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry at Florida State and a master’s degree from Oregon State University. “That was the paradigm, at least as far as college was concerned, that my mom worked in,” Kim says, adding that, in all, her extended family has seen many members either attend or graduate from the College. Because Kim’s cousins had embarked upon their successful academic and professional careers at Orange County Community College, Julia was convinced her daughter could also parlay a two-year degree into something much greater. And she did. After completing her degree in business administration in 1979, Kim transferred to Georgetown University—one of 11 schools to which SUNY Orange Magazine A Smart Two-Year Deal Summer 2009 Summer 2009Summer 2009 she applied and was accepted—where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1981. Two years later, she passed her Certified Public Accountant exam and promptly enrolled in the Syracuse University College of Law, earning her law degree, cum laude, in 1986. Later, she returned to law school, this time to Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned an LLM in tax law, with honors. Today, 30 years after departing SUNY Orange, Kim (Kozaczek) Boylan is an accomplished tax lawyer in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation from law school, she clerked for a judge on the United States Court of Federal Claims and then went into private law practice. In 1995, she became a partner at Mayer Brown and since 2002 she has been a partner at Latham and Watkins, an international law firm that employs more than 2,100 lawyers in 27 offices worldwide. Boylan specializes in tax controversy, international tax and, because of her accounting background, accounting policy matters. Over her career, she has represented the technology industry before Congress, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regarding important accounting policy issues such as the expensing of employee stock options, the elimination of pooling accounting and the proper accounting treatment for in-house research and development. When she represented United Parcel Service in its fight against the Internal Revenue Service—relative to whether certain insurance transactions would be respected by the IRS—the case became a major “economic substance” case in the tax world. When questions arose about the valuation of stock issued to the original founders of Hotels.com prior to the company’s IPO (initial public offering), Boylan successfully represented the company. As a respected Washington lawyer with a strong background in accounting and tax, Boylan has been asked at times by lobbyists to assist in their efforts. “Much of my lobbying work has centered on tax or accounting-related issues,” she says. “Usually I’ve been the ‘substantive’ person who accompanies On a recent return to Orange County to visit her mother, Kim Boylan strolls through the hills and apple orchards that she called home as a youngster growing up in the tiny hamlet of Middle Hope. the lobbyist who already has the personal relationships and contacts on Capitol Hill.” Away from the office, Boylan serves on the Board of Advisors for Syracuse University College of Law and sits on the Board of Directors of “Friends of Dresden,” an international non-profit organization that raises money to reconstruct significant artistically and architecturally historic buildings and monuments in Dresden, Germany, that were decimated by the Allied Bombing of that city in 1945. These days, much of Boylan’s professional time is spent litigating or otherwise attempting to resolve tax cases for major corporations and handling the administrative duties of a law partner. But, three decades ago, accounting and law were not on her radar. As she was tracking in the footsteps of her cousins by attending Orange County Community College, she also aspired to follow several of them into psychology. “Four people in my family had Ph.D.’s in psychology. This is going to sound strange, but when I was in high school, my dream job was to work with the criminally insane. I suppose I thought I could show them the error of their ways,” she recalls. Her cousin Patty eventually ended up working for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and would later be assigned the task of determining whether mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer was insane. However, as happens with some college students, Boylan’s dream and her reality proved incompatible. “I started in math and psychology but I quickly learned that I didn’t want to be an engineer or math teacher and SUNY Orange Magazine felt that psychology and I really didn’t mesh very well. I remember coming home depressed and in tears, because that was all I’d wanted to do and I didn’t like it. “Had I gone to a four-year school, like Georgetown where you apply to a particular (undergraduate) school, it would have been hard to transfer between schools. That was not the case at Orange County,” she explains. “I met with counselors and they suggested business. I hadn’t thought about business because no one in my family had studied business. But Orange County gave me the flexibility to stay within my program (math and psychology) but to take courses within business to test it out. Once I got into the business classes, I loved it. “Where I’ve ended up is a complete 180 from what I thought I wanted to do when I went to the College. But I think the ability to experiment, to test the business courses before I made a decision, was very helpful to me,” she adds. “I don’t know where my life would be if I had not attended Orange County Community College. It gave me a chance, at a very early age, to find what I liked. That allowed me to be focused on a goal and achieve that goal.” From her youthful days working at Baldwin’s Farm in Middle Hope to arguing cases in some of the highest courts in the land, Boylan has always been driven, focused and goal-oriented. “At Georgetown, I loved the tax accounting classes and determined pretty quickly that I wanted to be a lawyer rather than an accountant. During my senior year, I had an internship with a Big Eight Accounting firm (Ernst & Whinney then, now Ernst & Young), and I saw that the lawyers were involved in all of the really interesting issues and tax work, and that the accountants mostly prepared the returns.” Boylan enjoyed interning at Ernst & Whinney, and accepted the company’s offer of a full-time job over proposals from six other Big Eight firms. “Even though I was pretty sure I wanted to go to law school, I thought it was silly to go through an entire accounting curriculum without getting certified (as a CPA), so I delayed entering law school for two years and took the job at Ernst & Whinney,” she explains. “I decided upon Syracuse Law because its tax program had a good reputation and I got a lot of scholarship money.” Boylan’s academic prowess at Syracuse, which mirrored her success at SUNY Orange and Georgetown, made her a hot commodity coming out of law school. But, a summer associateship with a New York City law firm proved to Boylan that she did not want to practice in the City, even though it would keep her close to home. Since she had thoroughly enjoyed Washington during her days graduation, welcomed daughter Catie to their family. As a busy law partner, committed wife and mother of a preschooler, Boylan still appreciates the importance of education. And she is quick to tout the strength of her SUNY Orange degree. “Georgetown has helped me out a lot because it has a great reputation and a large and active alumni group. But while the experiences at Orange County Community College were different than at Georgetown, the education was truly as good as it was at Georgetown,” she says. “In some ways, Georgetown was similar because it is a small school with small classes. But the quality of the professors at Orange County was equal to Georgetown. Although the professors there may not have been as ‘academically noted’ as those at Georgetown, they were just as good. “I don’t know where my life would be if I had not attended Orange County Community College. It gave me a chance, at a very early age, to find what I liked. That allowed me to be focused on a goal and achieve that goal.” at Georgetown, she applied for judicial clerkships in the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Within two weeks, she had landed a clerkship with Judge Robert J. Yock on the Court of Federal Claims. That led to a job with Dow, Lohnes and Albertson in which Boylan represented companies that were dealing with the IRS. A little more than two years later, she set her sights on “the firm with the best tax controversy reputation,” so she applied and was hired by Mayer Brown, beginning a 13year tenure that included her ascension to partner. In 2002, she left Mayer Brown for Latham and Watkins. In 2005, Boylan and her husband Scott, whom she met at Syracuse and married one week after her And they were caring and accessible. “Even though I got some pressure from my high school teachers and guidance counselor to not attend a community college, it was hard to argue with my parents because three of my cousins who went to (SUNY Orange) did very well. They all became highly regarded in their fields.” Likewise, Kim Marie (Kozaczek) Boylan has become highly regarded as a tax attorney. And while she hasn’t driven that 1977 Monte Carlo for a long time, her degree from Orange County Community College has helped carry her from the scenic hills of Middle Hope to the courtrooms of our nation’s Capital, and beyond. . Summer 2009 N ursing professor Jean Halpern offered “Three P’s” f keynote speaker Chr ’ inspired graduates to “think big and aim high” when each addressed the nearly graduates in attendance during SUNY Orang ’ 59th Commencement Ceremony May 16 on Alumni Green. King spoke of attending SUNY Orange while welfare and of earnin two degrees. She discussed overcomin obstacles she faced w attempting to climb the corporate ladder during her 23-year career at IBM. King was hired to run SMSC—which maintains operations in North America, As and Europe—this past 2009 Graduates Encouraged to Speaking on behalf of the , Halpern urged each graduate to instill the “ ’ grow to meet nd helped me ad along the very job I have Christine King '73, chairman and CEO “Think Big, N ursing professor Jean Halpern offered “Three P’s” f keynote speaker Chr ’ inspired graduates to “think big and aim high” when each addressed the nearly graduates in attendance during SUNY Orang ’ 59th Commencement Ceremony May 16 on Alumni Green. King spoke of attending SUNY Orange while welfare and of earnin two degrees. She discussed overcomin obstacles she faced w attempting to climb the corporate ladder during her 23-year career at IBM. King was hired to run SMSC—which maintains operations in North America, As and Europe—this past 2009 Graduates Encouraged to Speaking on behalf of the , Halpern urged each graduate to instill the “ ’ grow to meet nd helped me ad along the very job I have Christine King '73, chairman and CEO “Think Big, of SMSC, a global semiconductor October after more than company headquartered on Long six years as the CEO of Island, delivered an inspiring AMI Semiconductor. keynote address at this spring's When she was named Commencement. “SUNY Orange gave us an opportunity for success. The College was an unlocked door. All we had to do was turn the handle.” Patrice Wiley, 2009 Graduate ”—perseverance, patience and passion—into their ly habits. “The first job you ve may not be perfect one. very first job s weeding and topping onions for cents an hour. I learned time nagement and ganizational lls from that job at I still utilize oday. Each and y has helped to ant the seeds the challenges of the next one. I can finally say I have my dream Aim High” to the top post at AMI in 2001, King became the first female CEO in an industry that was widely considered to be the toughest high-tech profession in terms of the advancement of women. “I ask you, ‘What are you going to do?’ … with ’do’ being the operative word. Life is about stepping up, meeting challenges and never backing down. Failure often offers you your best opportunities for success,” King said. “My message to you is, aim high, think boldly, don’t let failure get in your way, go around when you can’t get through, learn from your opportunity. Action, attitude and aim high. The sky is the limit for you.” job here at SUNY Orange. It takes time and patience.” “If we remember the lessons we learned here, they will follow us into old age,” said student speaker Patrice Wiley, who earned her degree in mathematics and was a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence. “I know I am not the only one who faced adversity and found a way to succeed. We had hope that all of this hard work would pay off for us, and that’s what inspired us to get up for that 8 a.m. class. Today, we have learned the worth of our efforts. We are all success stories.” Board of Trustees Chair Joan Wolfe encouraged the graduates to continue on a path toward lifelong learning. “I’m hopeful that today is simply a checkpoint on your journey to greater successes, and not your final destination. Today, you leave SUNY Orange, but I hope that SUNY Orange never leaves you. You now join a long line of alumni who have found that the educational roots they established here have nourished and invigorated their future endeavors.” “SUNY Orange gave us an opportunity for success,” Wiley told the crowd. “The College was an unlocked door. All we had to do was turn the handle.” . SUNY Orange Magazine Followingthe Music C C arlton Jay’s entire face lights up when he talks about music. You can see the passion in his eyes and the energy he possesses. Then, when you watch him at the piano, you are overwhelmed as that passion comes bursting forth from the notes he plays. But, spend any time with Carlton Jay and you are struck by two prevailing thoughts: “what a terrific young man” and “this kid is going places.” Yet, by his own admission, there were long stretches during his adolescent years when he was going nowhere. He floundered in school. He wasn’t interested in much. As a young teenager—and earlier—he found his share of trouble on the streets of the Bronx. While he never ran afoul of the law, it always seemed as if mischief was his sidekick. Today, the 21-year-old Jay has a new companion: music. Summer 2009 Summer 2009Summer 2009 This spring, Jay completed his second year as a student in SUNY Orange’s music program. He plans on returning to the College for the 2009-10 academic year in preparation for transferring to SUNY Purchase or SUNY Oneonta. Still unsure of his future career path, he is investigating becoming either a music teacher or a music producer. For Jay, simply having established personal goals is a sign of his maturation in the past three years. But, while his personal story could be a cautionary tale about the perils of “growing up on the streets,” Jay is much more a testament to the boundless opportunities afforded to students of all academic levels by a community college. It took Jay five years to complete his high school education. He spent time in three different schools. He attended two separate middle schools. He did not take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). He simply never saw college in his future. For a long time, he couldn’t envision much of a future at all. As a youngster, his family moved often and didn’t have much money. And Jay had even less direction. The two constants in his family’s life were music and church. His mother Cheryl (gospel) and stepfather Richard Corley (jazz) always listened to music. His mother sang in the church choir and often sang around the house. His older brothers Curtis and Christopher were into music; Curtis played piano and bass guitar. Christopher is an aspiring rapper. But Jay had never developed much of an interest in music. For many years, the family has worshipped at the Miracle Provider Church in the Bronx, where Jay cultivated a relationship with pastor Carrie Huggins, who resides in Montgomery, N.Y. Over the years, Huggins has adopted and raised many children. So close is Huggins’ relationship with Jay today that he calls her his “aunt.” Carlton Jay has thrust himself into the SUNY Orange music program, taking every opportunity to perfect his performing skills. Above he accompanies vocalist Kelsey Byrne during a student art show reception in Orange Hall Gallery. Midway through Jay’s freshman year at Evander Child High School, he and his mother decided Jay needed a change of scenery, so he moved in with Huggins and enrolled at Pine Bush High School. “When I moved up here, I thought I’d do better (in school), but I failed all of my classes,” he says. So it was back to the Bronx, this time to Adlai E. Stevenson High School to repeat his freshman year. It was at this point that Jay unearthed his own love of music, and began spending a bit less time on the streets. “I started to change and mature a bit, and I started to see that the way I was going wasn’t as positive as I wanted my life to be.” Two of Jay’s best friends, Joshua Velazquez and Daquain Davis, played bass guitar and drums, respectively. Whenever Jay was thinking of “going out” or “seeing a girl,” Valazquez and Davis would convince him to put his music ahead of hanging out and going to parties. Jay also started practicing his keyboard skills at church, often stealing time on the organ when no one was around. During his junior year, Jay realized his life needed more direction. “I didn’t really care for school when I was 16 or 17. The only reason I went was because my friends were there and we had our music,” Jay recalls. “But, my friends weren’t on track to graduate and I didn’t want to be left back with them. That’s why I came back to Pine Bush.” In the summer of 2006, Jay moved in with Huggins once again. His second time at Pine Bush was much different and he graduated in 2007. Armed with a high school diploma, Jay wondered what was next. That’s when Huggins’ daughter-in-law Nadine suggested he investigate SUNY Orange’s music program. SUNY Orange Magazine ”From where I came from, running the streets and getting into a lot of trouble, I never thought I’d be able to go to college,” Jay explains. “I thought it would be too hard. I didn’t think I needed it.” When Jay arrived at SUNY Orange, he was placed into developmental “I feel like everybody here at the College is looking out for me. I know that if I ever need help, there is somebody here at the College that I can go to, somebody who will help.” One of the reasons Jay has yet to leave SUNY Orange is that he does not read music. He plays songs “by ear.” He listens, practices and perfects songs, keeping each chord and note in his head. Reading music is a skill he must develop before Professors at SUNY Orange laud not only Carlton Jay's emerging musicianship but also his exceptional people skills. Jay is widely respected by his peers, brings a passion for performing to the music department and is eager to improve. Above, he discusses a recent performance with a fellow student. ”From where I came from, running the streets and getting into a lot of trouble, I never thought I’d be able to go to college,” Jay explains. “I thought it would be too hard. I didn’t think I needed it.” When Jay arrived at SUNY Orange, he was placed into developmental “I feel like everybody here at the College is looking out for me. I know that if I ever need help, there is somebody here at the College that I can go to, somebody who will help.” One of the reasons Jay has yet to leave SUNY Orange is that he does not read music. He plays songs “by ear.” He listens, practices and perfects songs, keeping each chord and note in his head. Reading music is a skill he must develop before Professors at SUNY Orange laud not only Carlton Jay's emerging musicianship but also his exceptional people skills. Jay is widely respected by his peers, brings a passion for performing to the music department and is eager to improve. Above, he discusses a recent performance with a fellow student. classes to help him improve his reading, writing and math skills. Dr. Kathleen Malia instructed Jay in his developmental writing class and saw a young man with a wealth of potential. Upon learning of Jay’s musical desires, she reached out to Mark Strunsky, chair of the Arts and Communication Department. “I called Mark and said, ‘You will want this young man in your program,’” Malia recalls. “I don’t think Carlton had ever been asked to do much reading or writing. He struggled at times but his writing was always thoughtful. But what I noticed most was that Carlton is good with people. He is respectful and appreciative of everything. He has extraordinarily good listening skills, which I’m sure he’s developed via his music.” he can move on to a four-year school. Jay credits Strunsky and music faculty Dave Miele and Chris Parker with improving his all-around musical skill and understanding. “Classical pianists practice all day and then play. For me, I always wanted to play first and then practice,” Jay says. “I don’t know how I’ve gotten this far. I still have a lot of work to do. But, I’m looking at music every day now. I’m learning notes and how to read music. And I’m getting good teaching here. “The teachers work with you and they are nice. And that’s what I appreciate most about the music department,” Jay says. “I feel like everybody here at the College is looking out for me. I know that if I ever need help, there is somebody here at the College that I can go to, somebody who will help.” “Carlton is a natural player. He’s got a God-given talent. His understanding of theory and his sight reading (of music) have come a long way since he came to us. His musicianship has improved dramatically as well,” Strunsky says. “He has stepped in and done anything we’ve asked. He’s also a good role model and is popular with his peers. We are lucky to have him in our program.” Jay has become part of the music “scene” at SUNY Orange. He has joined the Jazz Ensemble. He’s played at art show receptions in Orange Hall, performed in the College’s “Music for Meals” concerts and mentored students from the New York School of Music. He recently became the musical director at his church and is in charge of organizing rehearsals and teaching songs to the choir. Much as his discovery of the piano gave him confidence to move his life in a new direction in high school, Jay’s tenure at SUNY Orange is instilling in him the confidence to set goals and plan for his future. Six years ago, Carlton Jay’s future was bleak. Today it is bright, expansive, filled with hope and full of music. . Summer 2009 College Foundation Foundation SUNY Orange Foundation Established in 1987 as a means of supporting the College, The Educational Foundation of Orange County Community College is presently undergoing a metamorphosis. Having recently absorbed the Alumni Association, the Foundation is committed to its newly minted mission “to generate funds and build resources to enhance learning opportunities for students and the community.” Today, the Foundation stands ready to become a leader within the State University of New York in generating funds to enhance the learning experience. During its early years the Foundation focused on an annual fund drive in the business community, raising funds for academic equipment, scholarships and a distinguished lecture series. Today the Foundation awards more than $150,000 annually in scholarships to graduating, current and new students. The Foundation is a volunteer-based organization comprised of alumni as well as leaders in the business community of Orange County. As it continues to investigate new and creative ways to assist the College in bringing top-notch educational opportunities to residents of Orange County, the Foundation is also looking to the community for assistance. If you are interested in working with the Foundation or the newly formed Alumni Council, contact Vinnie Cazzetta, vice president for Institutional Advancement, at (845) 341-4726. To show your support for SUNY Orange, you may contribute an annual gift to the SUNY Orange Foundation. Gifts can be sent to the Office of Institutional Advancement, 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940. Board of Directors Officers Chairman: Nicholas Illobre First Vice Chair: Richard Rowley Second Vice Chair: Brenda Harburger Treasurer/Secretary: Paula Osenni Board Members Vinnie Cazzetta (Executive Director) John D'Ambrosio Ruben Estrada Brian Fuoco Dennis Greenwald Robert Hatfield, Jr. David MacFarland Ralph Martucci, Jr. Cathy McCarty Karen C. Miller Kunwar Nagpal William Pendergast Dr. William Richards (College President) Terry R. Saturno Bill Vacca Jill Varricchio Derrik Wynkoop Jodie Yankanin Emeritus George Shepard Trustee Representative Gertrude Mokotoff SUNY Orange Staff Glen Connoly Pat Cregar Russell Hammond Sustaining Ambassadors Friends of SUNY Orange Over their lifetime, donors in this listing have given Gifts to the College are vital to SUNY Orange meeting its mission. to the College gifts totaling more than $100,000. We thank the following for their support of the College between Jan. 1, 2008 Advance Testing Estate of Luella Delavan Estate of Mildred Delavan Estate of Thomas C. Walts Frontier Communications Alan Gerry Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation Kaplan Family Foundations and April 30, 2009. Eugene and Jean Morrison ABC Therapy Services Paul Auerbach Karen J. Bende John Morrison, Jr. Barbara Abel Robert P. Augello Bennett Kielson Storch DeSantis Orange County Industrial Development Agency Phillip J. Adamson ADC Anne F. Austell Rhett Austell Louise M. Biasi Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Orange County Trust Company Paul Adler Brian S. Austin Nicholas Biondi James H. Ottaway, Jr. Richard B. Rowley Christopher Schmid Affinity Health Plan Agassiz Society Candace Ahrenholz Diego Aviles Lillian Ayling Mary E. Baiers Joanne M. Blersch Claudia Bocker Karen E. Boeckman-Sterner Thomas E. Alford Henry Baker Carol A. Bokan American Society for Industrial Security Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Bank of America Stephen L. Barber Linda Barboni Bon Secours Community Hospital Bonacic, Krahulik & Associates, LLP Terri E. Borden Anaconda Sports Kim Andrew Armistead Mechanical, Inc. Thais L. Ashkenas Judith A. Bard Demir Barker Leon Barkman Helen K. Bartlett Kim and Scott Boylan Helen M. Boyle Marilyn Brosi Anita Brown ATT Mobility Louise Belfiglio Robert T. Brown SUNY Orange Magazine Benon Budziak Valentina Desmedt-Wells Michael H. Gilman Shahla Javdan Diane M. Burlison Joseph C. Devenuto Kenneth Giuntoli JMZ Architects and Planners, PC Mary M. Bury Harold Diamond James Givant John Herbert Company Colline M. Busher Dorothy M. DiBello Roberta K. Glinton Elizabeth P. Johnson Christopher J. and Ellen Byrne Edith E. Dill Maurice Goldman Johnson & Johnson Howard W. Cadmus Janet Doran Douglas Gomez Patti J. Jones Gail A. Cali Dowd Battery Co. Inc. Susan T. Goodreds Wilma T. Joyce Elizabeth O. Cantline Barbara J. Downey Janet S. Gorgone Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, PC Jo-Ann Capozella Eileen Drabik Andrea Gould Joan P. Kain Juletta C. Carey Barbara U. Dreyhaupt Kaitlyn S. Gould Marjorie Kakeh Shirley M. Carlton Dennis S. Dudley Barbara Graff Timothy Kanan Chris Carr Eileen Duffy Nicholas Gravanis Helene Kaplan Pamela Carr Marie A. Dulzer Donald Green Jeanne C. Katucki Mary E. Carroll E. A. Morse & Co., Inc. Antoinette Griffin Barbara A. Kay Shermane Carter Edward Jones Joseph Guardino Carol E. Keesler Matthew Casserly Gesine H. Ehlers Frank J. Guarini Eileen Kelly Alfred F. Cavalari Kenneth El-Sherif Frank Guarino Joan M. Kemble Central Hudson Gas & Electric Kenneth J. Elder George S. Hadden Catherine Kennedy Corporation Elliott Brothers Office Interiors Jo Ann Hamburg Jean M. Kenny George J. Chessare Empire Savings Bank Anita M. Hanley Doris Kessler Chester Printing Co. Empire State Bank Linda J. Haring-Robinson Russell A. King Harriett E. Clark Jean M. Eppinger Judith Harkavy Sandra King Jeanne K. Clark Karen Epstein Harry F. Rotolo & Son, Inc. Antoinette E. Knabl Alberta Clouse Faculty Association of Kelly Haskin-Tenenini Lois A. Knapp Steve Coccia SUNY Orange Mary E. Havens Knapp Consultants, Inc. Irving Codron Catherine Faller Eleanor Hedin Marie Knibbs Kent R. Cofer Joseph M. Famellette Edward Helt James W. Knox Silvia C. Colella Dennis Fanton Richard Heppner Julie Koehn Rhoda Collins Kathryn Feeney Celia C. Herman David Kohn Pat Colville Fellenzer Engineering Frances Higgins Nickolas Kokenos Joseph P. Como Donald Ferguson Richard M. Higgins Pericles Kokenos Computer Network Solutions Lawrence J. Ferrier Kenneth S. Hirschel Martin Koksvik (Cornwall Hospital) Concept Promotions Construction Contractors Assoc. Cooper Electric Supply Co. Esther L. Coopersmith Melody Festa Patricia Fibel Helen M. Finn First Impressions Printing Sharon Fitzgerald William A. Hite Wendy Hobbs Hoffman Walker Homebuilders Holt Construction Linda M. Horan Nancy Kolacz Alice D. Krawcyk Abigail Kreitzer Norman J. and Marge Kriney Suzanne Krissler Mary Jane Corry Pamela M. Crawford Crystal Run Village Foundation, Inc. Barbara Flanagan Lucinda Fleming Kathleen E. Flessa Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. Martha A. Host Ira Kroun Margaret Kujawski J. Kuklis Frances and John F. Cummins Shirley Flynn Robert A. Howerter James Kulisek Jodi L. Currier Diane Fotino HSBC-North America Barbara Kwiecinski Peter Cutty Friends of Music Richard W. Hull Laborers Local 17 Deborah A. Czubak Fusco Engineering & Land Helen L. Hulle Joan Ladik D&D Mailing Services Surveying, PC Michael J. Hulse Melanie J. Lanc Bonnie D’Jovin D-Ben Security Systems, Inc. Kirsten Gabrielsen Livio Galazzo Frank V. Hunt Andrew P. Hunter Carolyn A. Lantelme Michael A. Lanzano Darlind Construction Company Kate Gallaher Thomas H. Hunter Janice K. Lavine Sadia I. Dave Veronica Galletly William B. Hunter C. A. Le Monier Dean P. Gleeson - Insurance GE Foundation IBM J. A. Lemarie Donald L. Deans Katherine Decker Dianne M. Gersbeck Salena R. Gertzkis Innovative Engineering Edmund J. Irlbacher Liberty Pest Control & Environmental Management Linda Dederick GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media Ironworkers Local 417 Lifelink MD Center Robert J. Dederick Patricia Giannoccaro John Ivankovic Salvatore C. Ligotino Marie Defazio-Schultz Patricia Gilchrest Jacobowitz & Paz, Esqs. Lynne Lindh Ursula M. Degenhardt Margaret Gillespie Daniel P. Jantzen Irving Lipner Joseph P. Deserto David P. Gillikin Kristine Jaroka Marie Liu Lockheed Martin Corporation Walter Lockwood David Logan Barbara J. Lord David P. Loyas Mary Ellen Lucero Arthur Lund Dennis Luzon Tammy L. Mackin Gertrude MacLeod Linda F. Madoff Leigh A. Maginniss Robert Malin Alicia Maloney Eleanor W. Mamelok Mansfield Commercial Real Estate Ruth Manyin Marist College Teacher Education Dept. Martin Markovits Samuel Markovits Roslyn Marks Linda E. Martini Masci & Hale, DDS & DMD Kenneth J. Masten Ann M. Matte Richard S. Matteo Matthew Street - GSA LLC Cynthia E. Maycrink McAleer and Associates Douglas McBride David M. McCarey Robert McCartney M. J. McCaughin James McCaul Elaine McClung Robert J. McGarry John C. McGiff Mary Ann McGinnis-Adamo McGoey, Hauser and Edsall McLaren Engineering Group John D. McMahon John J. McMahon Elizabeth E. McNamara-Hermida Carolyn Meere Kenneth A. Mennerich Jennifer C. Merriam Mid-City Transit Corp. Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Middletown Lions Club Madeline M. Mignore Lorraine Miller Mary L. Miller Andrew H. Mills Louis V. Mills Grace J. Minkus Summer 2009 Monica T. Mitchell Gertrude Mokotoff Jane Monnich Cynthia Montemurro Katherine R. Mooney Marge Morales Eileen F. Morey Patricia A. Morgan Monica M. Morrow Robert Moson Mount Saint Mary College Mary Mulrooney Raymond P. Murphy Thomas Murray Mary Myruski Nagpal Dental Associates, PC Robert Nelson Robert A. Nichols Arlene Nicholson Diana Noger North Plank Contracting, Inc. Nugent & Haeussler, PC John E. O’Brien Clark Monroe Olver Orange County Chamber of Commerce Orange County Economic Development Orange County Equipment Rental, Inc. Orange County Town Supt. Association Orange Regional Medical Center Catherine G. Otto Kim Paffenroth Elizabeth M. Palen Ray S. Pantel Maria A. Paquin Michele A. Paradies Ann B. Pardy Alice Parry Susan Parry Partnership for Economic Development in Sullivan County Paul Congelosi Sales, Inc. Pamela M. Pease Pella Windows & Doors Pendergast & Terach, Associates in Architecture Michael A. Penik Flora E. Pennell Joseph Pesola Patricia Petty Michael A. Phillips Dolores Phoel Prestige Financial Prestige Land Rover Provident Bank Betty Puyear Quality Bus Service, LLC R. J. Smith Enterprises Corp. David Rabinowitsch Wayne Ragone Chad T. Rasmussen Erich Raynor Michael A. Reich Patricia Reid Carolyn N. Reynolds Sharon Rice Ronald R. Rider Debra Ridgeway Carol S. Roe Michael Roe James T. Rogers Ingeborg Rogge Joseph P. Romanowski David Ronson Arnold Rosen Karyn H. Rosen Phillip A. Rosen Jayne Rosenhagen Roberta S. Rosenthal Rotary Club of Middletown Jennifer Roth Benjamin Roujansky Ruby Construction Services, LLC Anne Ruscher Virginia D. Rushey Ruth B. Ottaway Revocable Trust Sister Ann Sakac Lorraine Santacroce Barbara Sardone Howard Schaefer Laura Schellschmidt Earlene C. Schoonmaker Herta M. Schrom Faye P. Schuerholz Lois Schwab Judith Schwartz Seekamp Lumber Co. Seely & Durland, Inc. Gilda Sesti Donald E. Shaddock Audrey Andrews O. Sheeley Charles E. Sheridan Marianne Shoemaker-Shorter Patricia M. Shuart Marion Sicina Steven F. Silva Rick Silverman Margaret J. Simpson Gregory C. Sitler Allan G. Skellett Patricia Slesinski In Memory and Honor The College is thankful for the thoughtful individuals who have chosen to remember a family member, colleague or friend by virtue of a gift in their memory or honor. Since January 2008, gifts to the College have been made in honor or memory of the following individuals: Peter Alberghini Thomas Alford Lillian Barbone George “Bucky” Bartlett Roberta Bernstein Catherine Boeckman Walter Brown Vincent Casserly Linda Connolly Isa Deluca Mary B. Diana Diane Fernandes Sears Hunter Roberta Slockbower Fred C. Smith Michael A. Smith Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Homes Joel Solonche Sovereign Healthcare, Inc. Sarah A. Spannagel Irene P. Spaulding Roberta Spitzer St. Anthony Community Hospital St. Thomas Aquinas College Staff and Chair Association of SUNY Orange Anthony Stasio State Farms Companies Foundation Fern S. Steane Irving S. Steenrod Arlene F. Stefane Christina Stern Stewart Regional Consulting, LLC Lisa A. Stivers Sharon Strojnowski Linda Stroms Mark Strunsky Sullivan County Partnership Nancy Swaine Helen R. Swanwick James Tarvin James Taylor Taylor Biomass Energy, LLC TD Banknorth Christine King Telefus and Jack Telefus Corinne Tetz Judi Jaffe James Lynch Frances C. Marks Marchessa Morrison Robert Novak Ruth Ottaway Shep and Edna Pryluck Harold Ripley Ingeborg Rogge June Simpson Moses Stivers Ruth and Steve Taffin Charles Toole Joan E. Tetz The Bank of New York Mellon The Children’s Place The Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center The Rug Store, Monroe Mary Theodore David Thiel Thomas P. Stein DDS & Associates Tool Factory Outlet Elaine Torda Debra J. Treinen Lorraine Triola Virginia H. Tubaugh Nicholas A. Tulve UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants Solveig M. Umbach United Way of Orange Michael Vaczi Douglas Van Cook Fred Van Der Meulen Jerry M. Van Duzer Celeste Van Fleet Cheryl C. Van Syckle Harvey Vechery Verla International Ltd. Verticon LTD Paul Vignola Carmelo Virgillo Volusia County Attorney’s Office Josephina Vondras Christine A. Voorhis Josephine Vuolo Kenneth H. Wait Ruth C. Wait Walden Federal Susan Walker Brenda L. Walsh Sharon Warantz Cheryl Ward Simons Sandra Wardell Colleen Warren John B. Warren Washington Mutual Wausau Paper Foundation Susan Webber Petra Wege Beers Jed Weiner Rosemarie Werkman Margaret E. Weymer Wild Ones Melvin B. Wilkin Stephen Winter David Witkowski R. M. Worden Dottie (Dorothy) Wormser WVT Communications Joyce P. Wyka Xerox Corporation Jodie Yankanin Lorraine A. Yorke John G. Youngs Margaret R. Zettle Joseph G. Zurovchak Anonymous SUNY Orange Magazine Defining Moments SUNY Orange Embarks on First Comprehensive Capital Campaign In 2007, SUNY Orange President Dr. William Richards discussed his vision and thoughts behind the College’s undertaking of a comprehensive capital campaign. “The potential for our ‘Defining Moments’ campaign is enormous. It is actually hard to overestimate. The campaign is one way we feel that our really good college can become a great college” In that same interview, Richards also touched on the promise of the campaign. “We can demonstrate great potential for new programs, revisions of current programs, upgrades to current facilities and enhancements to student activities. We should be offering at least 10 times as much scholarship support. The only way we can address these things is through a rigorous, thoughtful and never-ceasing campaign.” Thus, the “Defining Moments” campaign was born, with three priorities established: scholarships, a Science and Technology Innovation Fund and enrichment of the Newburgh campus. By the “official public launch” in October 2008, a fourth priority was added: a new Science and Technology Center planned for the Middletown campus. To date, through the tireless efforts of the volunteer Lead Gift Team, under the direction of chair Rich Rowley, the Campaign has raised more than $16.3 million in gifts and pledges with a targeted goal of $25 million. Nick Illobre ’73, chair of the SUNY Orange Foundation, states “At the Foundation we are most proud of the fact that the Campaign represents so much more than raising money. These gifts are catalysts for change for the College, our community, and the fulfillment of many personal dreams for our students.” Gifts have impact. The Kaplan Family is turning the Newburgh campus vision into reality. Students have benefitted from new Honors and Athletic scholarships, and program innovation includes the F.E. Devitt Family Horticulture & Sustainability Program. “There is still much to be accomplished,” states Illobre. “We invite our alumni and the community to join us as we seize this exciting opportunity and moment in time.” The 2008 SUNY Orange Leadership Awards were presented at the “Orange Goes Green” Campaign Launch Gala in October. The winners were: back row, from left: Rich Rowley (Leadership in Community); and Dan McCarthy, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Frontier Communications (Frontier received the Leadership in Business award). Front row, from left, Marianne Rowley (Leadership in Community), Sister Ann Sakac (Leadership in Education), and Roberta Glinton (Leadership in Community). Transforming Gifts – $1 Million + Frontier Communications Kaplan Family Foundations Jean & Eugene Morrison Rich Rowley and Marianne Murray Empowering Gifts – $100,000 – $499,999 Advance Testing Orange County Industrial Development Agency Orange County Trust Company James H. Ottaway Jr. Summer 2009 Synergizing Gifts – $50,000 – $99,999 The F.E. Devitt Family Estate of Charlotte Race Beryl & Christopher Schmid Altering Gifts – $25,000 – $49,999 Margaret & Peter Botti Key Bank Estate of Bohdan Staniewski Walden Savings Bank Motivating Gifts – $10,000 – $24,999 Frances & Dr. Ansel Marks John D. McMahon Evelyn & John H. Morrison III Selkowitz Foundation Enriching Gifts – $5,000 – $9,999 County Executive Edward A. & Maria G. Diana First Federal Savings of Middletown Herbert Gareiss Mrs. Heins Marshall & Sterling Karen C. Miller Enhancing Gifts – $1,000 – $4,999 Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone Dr. & Mrs. John D’Ambrosio Robert E. & Barbara A. Hatfield Jr. Ralph & Debra Martucci Cathy S. McCarty Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas W. Illobre Paula Osenni Riverside Bank Terry & Carl Saturno Times Herald-Record William Vacca William A. Smith & Son Joan & Jim Wolfe Sharing Gifts – up to $999 Arthur Anthonisen Jonah Brock Roberto Calderin Brian J. Fuoco Brutus Hodge Sr. Margaret Murphy Jill Varricchio Partnering Gifts – College Administrators, Faculty & Staff Paul Basinski Assoc. Prof. Diane Bliss J. Daniel Bloomer Paul & Immaculada Broadie Gerianne L. Brusati Vincent & Roseanne Cazzetta Dr. Catherine Chew & Mr. Howard Stier Pat & Don Cregar Anthony Cruz James M. Dutcher Michael Gawronski Russell Hammond Wendy Holmes Maryann & Tom Raab William & Helen Richards Mindy Ross Roberta Smith Roslyn Smith Frank Traeger Christine Work THE FINAL BELL The College building expansion entailed a library, student center, biomedical arts building and physical education building. Before construction could begin, more property had to be purchased. It was once again Mrs. Christine Morrison who came to the rescue, giving the College $70,000 for the purchase of seven parcels of adjacent land. Although construction took longer Construction was completed just in time as Novak’s predictions of increased enrollment proved correct. The College experienced record enrollment in September 1975 with more than 2,250 students attending day classes. Economic inflation, leveling enrollment, increased energy costs and taxpayer concerns brought the College’s three-decade period of meteoric growth to a halt in the late 1970s, but not before A Towering Giant By Mary Ann Van Benschoten, College Archivist Forty years ago the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a proposed building expansion for Orange County Community College that called for more than $15 million to construct four buildings. It was hoped that construction would be completed in four years although many considered the target date of 1972 to be optimistic. The driving force behind this extensive building plan was President Dr. Robert T. Novak, who had arrived at the College in 1965 following a successful tour as president of Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Md. Novak’s push to complete the sizable expansion project by the early 1970’s was the result of many factors. First, a population surge was anticipated to double Orange County’s population in just 20 years. Secondly, due to the baby boomer bubble, the number of college- age students in the county would be increasing dramatically. Finally, it was estimated that by 1975 three out of every four college-bound students in the nation would be entering two-year schools. than anticipated, the library opened in the spring of 1974 and the College Commons followed later that fall. During the convocation ceremony at the start of the Fall 1974 semester, State University of New York Chancellor Dr. Ernest Boyer proclaimed Novak to be a “towering giant among presidents in the State University of New York.” He went on to state that “all of us have been deeply impressed by his wisdom, his good humor, his insight and his commitment to the cause.” Official dedication of the new buildings took place during the College’s Silver Anniversary celebration on Sept. 3, 1975. More than 400 people attended the ceremony and even President Gerald Ford sent remarks. the College was able to expand to meet the community need. Today, SUNY Orange enrollment stands at more than 6,500 students. Similarly, the College’s branch campus expansion in Newburgh and proposed Science, Engineering and Technology Center in Middletown have arisen out of a need to address increased enrollment spurred by another population surge in Orange County. Forty years ago, Dr. Novak foresaw the future and guided the College through its largest construction project ever. Today, four buildings still stand as a testament to a towering giant’s vision for a community and its college. . 24 SUNY Orange Magazine ENHANCING MIDDLETOWN • EXPANDING NEWBURGH • EMPOWERING ORANGE COUNTY My scholarship continues to be my driving inspiration to do well in my studies. Andrew Green, President’s Scholarship Recipient We have a great opportunity to take SUNY Orange to a new level of excellence, moving from great to greater. Rich Rowley, Chair, Lead Gift Team My life could have been very different without the availability of higher education right here at home. Terry R. Saturno ‘96, ‘97 ENHANCING MIDDLETOWN • EXPANDING NEWBURGH • EMPOWERING ORANGE COUNTY My scholarship continues to be my driving inspiration to do well in my studies. Andrew Green, President’s Scholarship Recipient We have a great opportunity to take SUNY Orange to a new level of excellence, moving from great to greater. Rich Rowley, Chair, Lead Gift Team My life could have been very different without the availability of higher education right here at home. Terry R. Saturno ‘96, ‘97 To learn how your gift can lead to a Defining Moment for SUNY Orange and its students, email Russell Hammond, Capital Campaign Director, at Russell.Hammond@sunyorange.edu or call 845-341-4337 SUNY Orange 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940 If you have the dream... we have the way! SUNY ORANGE Discover... opportunity excellence affordability student success Study for your associate’s degree, transfer to a four-year college, or train for a career. See what SUNY Orange can offer you! www.sunyorange.edu