College welcomes new director of AC2 program
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Nancy Campos as director of the AMP & CSTEP Community Program (AC2), which combines the
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Institutional
State-of-the-art living & learning spaces opening across campus
Improvements to the SUNY New Paltz campus continue this year, with highlights including the opening of the new Science Hall, a
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ELEANOR CANDEE (Center for
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
President Donald P. Christian’s January 2017 report to the Academic and Professional Faculty: Welcome to the start of the spring
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Fall 2016 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn at
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College mourns passing of Donald Schiff, professor emeritus of psychology
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Professor Emeritus Donald Schiff, who taught
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College mourns passing of Professor Emeritus John Alphonso Karkala
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of John Alphonso Karkala, who taught courses
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College announces appointment of John Reina as Chief Information Officer
SUNY New Paltz has appointed John Reina to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Vice President for
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: ANDREW BRUSO (Communication &
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College mourns passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Arthur H. Cash
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Distinguished Professor Emeritus professor Arthur H.
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New Paltz President is signatory on climate change letter from higher ed leaders
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has signed onto a “Letter from Higher Education Leaders on Climate Action,” organized
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SUNY New Paltz earns Military Friendly® Gold Status
SUNY New Paltz has been awarded Military Friendly® Gold Status by G.I. Jobs, a new recognition of the College’s dedicated
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President Christian joins college and university presidents in support of DACA
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian is among the more than 500 signatories to a “Statement in Support of
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s December 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. As we enter the final days of a
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Go paperless! NYS Payroll Online coming to SUNY New Paltz
The New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has developed a new service, called NYS Payroll Online, designed
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Faculty convening discussion forums to bolster General Education
SUNY New Paltz faculty from across the disciplines have begun meeting to discuss an array of potential improvements to General
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Dr. Steven Jones returns to campus to talk Diversity and Inclusion Plan implementation
SUNY New Paltz welcomed organizational psychologist and diversity thought leader Dr. Steven Jones on Nov. 30 for an interactive discussion
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SUNY New Paltz’s accreditation reaffirmed
President Donald P. Christian has announced that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed SUNY New Paltz’s accreditation
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JANE GALLUCCI (Human Resources)
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College mourns passing of Irma Goldknopf, who helped found Women’s Studies at New Paltz
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Emerita English Professor Irma Goldknopf, 95,
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UPD and Telecommunications roll out new mass notification system
University Police and other SUNY New Paltz safety officers have a new tool for alerting students, faculty and staff to
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SUNY New Paltz is Military Friendly®, says G.I. Jobs
G.I. Jobs, the leading publication and resource for U.S. service members entering the civilian workforce, has again named SUNY New
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s November 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I wish to open this month’s report, coming
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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Community and family members gather to memorialize President Emeritus Neumaier
SUNY New Paltz faculty, staff and students, past and present, and family members came together on Nov. 5 to remember
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: WALTER COUTANT (Facilities Operations)
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SUNY New Paltz hosts historic delegation of Cuban education officials
Representatives from the Cuban Ministry of Higher Education and from the Universidad Tecnológica de la Habana visited the College on
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Division of Administration & Finance convenes budget forum for faculty and staff
Members of the SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff met in an open forum on Oct. 14 to discuss the
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s October 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I hope that each of you is settling into
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Classified staff celebrate at annual gathering
Members of the SUNY New Paltz classified staff who were hired or promoted in the past year were recognized at
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: OUADIE AKAABOUNE (Business) has
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College announces new changes to the spring Undergraduate Commencement ceremony
Beginning May 2017, SUNY New Paltz will split Undergraduate Commencement into two main ceremonies, with the College of Liberal Arts
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College and community join to cut ribbon at reopened Wooster Hall
More than 100 students, faculty, staff and community members convened on the concourse outside the newly-renovated Wooster Hall for a
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Black Studies Department hires visiting lecturer to join two new full-time tenure-track hires
A third new faculty member has joined the Department of Black Studies this fall. Bula S. Wayessa, who earned his
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New Paltz again among SUNY leaders in M/WBE purchasing
Continuing a pattern of partnering with New York State-certified minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) and women-owned business enterprises (WBEs), SUNY New
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: TERESA ADAMCZYK (Communication &
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Princeton Review ranks SUNY New Paltz on best regional colleges list
SUNY New Paltz has once again been named to Princeton Review’s annual list of “Best Colleges: Region by Region” in
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Community and campus climate among themes of 2016 State of the College Address
President Donald P. Christian delivered the 2016 State of the College Address before hundreds of attending faculty and staff on
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College announces continuing appointments and promotions
Academic Affairs announces the following continuing appointments and promotions for academic faculty: Awarded continuing appointment and promoted to Associate Professor
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College welcomes new faculty members for 2016-17 academic year
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of 30 new full-time faculty in advance of the fall 2016
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Child Protection Policy keeping campus visitors safe
A Child Protection Policy developed at SUNY New Paltz in 2015 has now been fully implemented by the Office of
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College to welcome more than 1,900 new students this fall
More than 1,100 first-year students and nearly 800 transfer students will begin their SUNY New Paltz careers in the fall
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New-look School of Education debuts more efficient structure
The SUNY New Paltz School of Education reorganized from a four-department to a two-department structure during the summer of 2016,
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College mourns death of emeritus biology professor Heinz Meng, known for recovery of peregrine falcon
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing on Aug. 13 of emeritus professor of
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Faculty and staff awards, honors and publications
SUNY New Paltz congratulates faculty and staff on their notable awards, honors and publications. Do you have news to share
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Mark Rumnit ’93 hired as director of the Scholars Mentorship Program
Mark Rumnit ’93, a proud SUNY New Paltz alumnus, has been hired as the director of the Scholars Mentorship Program.
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Manufacturing support organization relocates to Ulster County
SUNY New Paltz students are gaining real-world, hands-on experience thanks to a partnership with the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center
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Mohonk-College partnership providing experiential learning opportunities
For more than 15 years, SUNY New Paltz has maintained an Institutional Agreement and partnership with Mohonk Preserve, New York
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: LORIN BASDEN ARNOLD has
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SUNY New Paltz brings home three UCDA Awards of Excellence
The University & College Designers Association (UCDA), a collective of design professionals from more than 1000 member colleges and universities,
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New Ulster County position addresses sexual violence on college campuses
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian joined Ulster County Executive Mike Hein and SUNY Ulster President Alan Roberts at
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New Paltz Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges for 2016
SUNY New Paltz has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best colleges and universities in the nation.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and inaugural Ottaway Professor at New Paltz, Sydney Schanberg, dies
SUNY New Paltz joins the international journalism community in mourning former New York Times correspondent Sydney Schanberg, following his death
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College mourns the passing of Pierre Francois, emeritus professor of French
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Pierre Francois, emeritus professor of French,
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: BRUCE CHAMBERS (UPD) has
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Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Appointed
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Wayne Brumfield as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, effective July 8. He will serve in
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President Christian to serve on steering committee for SUNY TeachNY
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian has been invited to serve on a steering committee that will recommend new
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College appoints first Emergency Manager
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Scott Schulte as its first Emergency Manager. The new position will be
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JUDY FERRITER (School of
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College mourns the passing of President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier
SUNY New Paltz President Emeritus Dr. John J. Neumaier, who led the College from 1968-1972, has passed away. He was
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Faculty approves General Education revision
The SUNY New Paltz faculty voted by a margin of 217-14 to pass a revision of the College’s General Education
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Faculty and staff congratulate award-winning colleagues at spring picnic
The annual SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff Appreciation Picnic was held May 17 at the Athletic & Wellness Center
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Partnership with NYPA will bring cutting-edge solar power storage system to campus
SUNY New Paltz has announced a partnership with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to construct a state-of-the-art solar energy
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Green Revolving Fund invites students to develop smart sustainability measures on campus
SUNY New Paltz is announcing the chartering of a new Green Revolving Fund, a student-driven investment fund that will be
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College names valedictorian and salutatorian for Undergraduate Commencement
Margaret Hack ’15 (English), of New Windsor, N.Y., has been named the valedictorian for the 2016 Undergraduate Commencement at SUNY
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College appoints Chief Diversity Officer, establishes Diversity & Inclusion Plan Task Force
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanhena Pacheco Dunn as Chief Diversity Officer. Pacheco Dunn was
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New Paltz employees recognized with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Five SUNY New Paltz academic, professional and classified staff members have been honored with the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s May 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. The pace of events and activities as everyone races
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: JOANNE BERNARDO (International Programs)
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Black Studies appoints two new full-time tenure-track faculty
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of two full-time, tenure-track faculty in the Department of Black Studies.
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 18, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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Longtime VP for Student Affairs announces retirement
Dr. L. David Rooney has announced his retirement as Vice President for Student Affairs, effective June 30, 2016. Rooney will depart SUNY
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CECILY BROWN (Payroll) has
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Addendum: President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
April 4, 2016 ADDENDUM to the President’s Report for the Academic and Professional Faculty Meeting of April 1, 2016 I
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s April 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. I hope that everyone had a spring break that
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Attorney, advocate and best-selling author Regina Calcaterra ’88 to speak at SUNY New Paltz Undergraduate Commencement
Regina Calcaterra ’88 (Political Science), an attorney, advocate and best-selling author of the memoir “Etched in Sand,” will deliver the
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Men’s Volleyball hits number one in NCAA D3
The New Paltz Hawks are the number one team in NCAA Division III Men’s Volleyball, according to the week eight
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Campus construction update, spring 2016
While the past year has seen the completion of major construction at the Sojourner Truth Library, the new student residence
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College making progress toward Governor’s energy use reduction directive
SUNY New Paltz is acting to respond to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 88 (EO88), which mandates a 20% improvement
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s March 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. This report contains a few updates on the heels
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College names dean from Rowan University as new provost and vice president for academic affairs
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorin Basden Arnold as the College’s new provost and
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New Paltz wins 2016 SUNYAC Women’s Basketball Championship
SUNY New Paltz captured its second-ever State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) title and an automatic bid into the
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: STACEY BUSH (Custodial) has
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College Council schedules its next meeting
The College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, in the Haggerty Administration Building,
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s February 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Although there is no faculty meeting this month, I
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New Paltz named to best public colleges list
The Business Journals has ranked SUNY New Paltz among America’s 75 best public colleges and universities in the most recent
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College mourns passing of Salvatore Anastasio, professor emeritus of mathematics
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the passing of Salvatore Anastasio, professor emeritus of mathematics, on Feb. 11, 2016,
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Town Hall encourages conversation on inclusion
At a Town Hall-style event, organized by the Office of the President and moderated by renowned diversity thought leader Dr.
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SUNY New Paltz receives funds to expand Educational Opportunity Program by 100 students
SUNY New Paltz will receive $290,000 of recurring funding to expand its Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) by 100 students, above
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News from Human Resources
Congratulations to the following employees who have been hired, promoted or given permanent or continuing appointment: CRUZ BUENO (Black Studies)
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Anthony Winn ’92 assumes new role in Black Studies Department
SUNY New Paltz Alumni Advisory Council member Anthony Winn ’92 (Business Administration) has been appointed as Special Assistant to Black
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Town Hall on Inclusion with President Christian, Feb. 10
Many students and other members of the SUNY New Paltz community have asked for opportunities to be heard about their
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Kyle Clancy Named Head Men’s Soccer Coach
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of Kyle Clancy as its new head men’s soccer coach. Clancy, a former
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Fall 2015 Dean’s List announced
SUNY New Paltz has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Dean’s List designation is reserved for students
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SUNY New Paltz President, staff from Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center at SUNY New Paltz present Ulster County Executive with 3D-printed model of county office building
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian visited the office of Ulster County Executive Mike Hein to present him with
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President’s Report to Academic and Professional Faculty
Read President Donald P. Christian’s January 2016 Report to Academic and Professional Faculty. Welcome to the start of spring semester. I
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SUNY New Paltz names new director of alumni relations
The State University of New York at New Paltz announces the appointment of Shana Circe ’02 ’08g as the College’s director
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New professor of Black Studies becomes first faculty resident at Ridgeview Hall
SUNY New Paltz has appointed Cruz Bueno as visiting assistant professor of Black Studies. Bueno, who holds a Ph. D.
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College appoints new directors of three key student services
SUNY New Paltz has announced the appointment of new directors of the Career Resource Center, the Scholars Mentorship Program (SMP)
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New bill promotes equity and stability for university police
The University Police Department (UPD) at SUNY New Paltz is celebrating the passage of the SUNY Police Pension Equity Bill,
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