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SUNY Names New President
The State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Nancy L. Zimpher the 12th chancellor of SUNY, the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country. Zimpher is the first woman to be named chancellor in SUNY’s 60-year history. Zimpher is currently president of the University of Cincinnati. Her appointment as chancellor is effective June 1, 2009. “Nancy Zimpher brings to SUNY an outstanding national reputation earned through her many accomplishments in public higher education,” said Carl T. Hayden, who chairs both the SUNY Board of Trustees and the chancellor search committee. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome her to SUNY as chancellor.” “I extend my deep appreciation to the members of the search committee whose tireless efforts have achieved such an outstanding result.” Hayden said. SUNY Trustee and search committee member H. Carl McCall said, “Nancy Zimpher is an educator, scholar and administrator of the highest quality. She possesses the intelligence, determination and experience SUNY needs for the challenging times that confront us. I could not be more pleased with the results of our search.” “Nancy Zimpher’s impressive career has been devoted to keeping public higher education high quality, affordable and accessible, which aligns with SUNY’s mission,” said search committee member Milton Johnson, president of the Faculty Council of Community Colleges. “On behalf of my colleagues at the 30 community colleges, I welcome Nancy to SUNY and I look forward to beginning our work together.” “Nancy Zimpher’s considerable skills in managing complex institutions of higher education will enable her to advance the SUNY system to new heights,” said Cornell University President David J. Skorton, a member of the search committee. “SUNY and all of New York are most fortunate to have such a capable leader. I congratulate Nancy on becoming SUNY Chancellor and look forward to working with her as we strengthen higher education in the Empire State.” “Congratulations are well in order for Nancy Zimpher and the SUNY system,” said former NFL Commissioner and search committee member, Paul Tagliabue. “Nancy Zimpher possesses all of the essential qualities a leader needs to overcome obstacles and achieve results. I expect her tenure as SUNY chancellor to be most successful.”
Vol. 57 Issue 15
March 9, 2009
Lady Spartans Fall By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor
Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher New SUNY Chancellor “Creative ideas and energy combined with wisdom and a strong set of problemsolving skills mark Nancy Zimpher as a remarkable leader,” said President and CEO of the Asia Society and search committee member Vishakha Desai. “Nancy Zimpher is an ideal candidate for SUNY and I congratulate her on becoming the next chancellor.” My deep appreciation and gratitude go out to the Chancellor Search Committee, Chairman Hayden and the SUNY Board of Trustees for their support and for placing their trust and in confidence in me,” said Chancellor Zimpher. “Together with Governor Paterson, the state Legislature, the Board of Trustees, campus presidents, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends, we will advance the educational, research and public service missions of the State University of New York and I look forward with great anticipation and excitement to beginning our work.” During the spring of 2009, Zimpher anticipates traveling to Albany on several occasions to ensure a smooth and effective transition. In addition to campus presidents and SUNY senior staff, she expects to meet with constituency groups, faculty and student governance leaders, and state legislators, among others. Dr. Zimpher succeeds former SUNY Chancellor and United States Navy Vice Admiral John R. Ryan, who stepped down May 31, 2007 to become the president of the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Next Issue: Find Out How These CCC Students are Making a Difference
The Lady Spartans of Cayuga Community College ended their season on a low note, with yet another loss versus Broome Community College. After starting out with one of the best seasons in school history the Lady Spartans were crippled by injuries and suspensions all season long. After last week’s embarrassing loss to Finger Lakes Community College in the Mid-State Athletic Conference Tournament by a score of 82-45, Cayuga traveled to Tompkins Cortland Community College on Friday, February 27th, to take on Broome Community College in the Division 3 Regional tournament. The Lady Spartans struggled early on in the game to find the bottom of the net, but great first half defense kept them in the game. At halftime Cayuga trailed by 5 points, 2217. The 17 points were the Lady Spartans lowest output in a half this season. In the second half the Lady Spartans scoring woes continued and, unfortunately for Cayuga, Broome started to find the bottom of the net. Outscoring the Lady Spartans 31-22 in the
second half, Broome took the easy win as Cayuga couldn’t get going offensively. In her second game back since a severe ankle sprain suffered in Cayuga’s last game versus Broome, the nation’s leading scorer, Caitlin Dillard, managed just 8 points. Also pitching in for the Lady Spartans were Shakeema Green with 9 points and 6 rebounds, and in her last game Corissa Quattrini scored 5 points to go with 11 rebounds. The loss was the fourth straight for Cayuga, the worst stretch all season long, with two losses coming to Finger Lakes and another two coming to Broome. The Lady Spartans started the season off 18-4 before losing six of their final eight games, but still managed the third best season in school history with a final record of 20-10. Dillard and Quattrini were both named to the All-Conference team and to the AllRegion team respectively. Dillard finished the season averaging 24.2 points and 4.6 steals per game. Quattrini averaged 17.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
Attempt to Help Local Students Denied By Andy Brown, Assistant Editor The economy is in shambles, tuition is up, and living expenses are a pretty penny as well. If students need assistance where can they go? If all of student’s money is going toward a place to live and tuition, what will they do for books and food? How can a student whose financial situation isn’t the greatest, prior to paying for college, be expected to live? These are questions that Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Jackie Darquea, wants to address. “These students need a place to go where they don’t have to worry about the financial struggles that every student face,” explained Darquea. “This place being a food pantry.” Darquea knew that if she wanted to get something started for the students that she had to get the executive staff of Cayuga’s Auburn and Fulton campuses to help her in helping students. This didn’t go as smoothly as Darquea would’ve hoped. In trying to get assistance from upper level, executive staff, Darquea was shut down. The staff of Cayuga discussed the problem, and although it is a “great humanitarian gesture,” the staff was confused about the message that would be sent out to the students. Plus, the fact that some students might be allergic to certain foods in the pantry was too much of a risk to start one here in the college. Instead of having a food pantry here, the staff here at Cayuga has resorted to giving students a long list of different food pantries around the community
that are easily accessible. In the financial aid office here at the Auburn campus, there is a list of some places on Darquea’s door. Also, Darquea is accepting perishable goods that she brings down to the local food pantries herself. So no worries Cayuga students, if you need help, it is out there.
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