ALBANY- The state is taking steps to expand transfer opportunities for students attending SUNY Community Colleges who are interested in continuing their education at four-year SUNY institutions through the SUNY Transformation Fund, which was enacted in this year’s budget.
“Our unprecedented budget investments in SUNY are helping transform the lives of students and build a bright future for themselves and for New York,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “We’re working hard to remove barrier for students and ensuring they have the resources they need to earn degrees and enter the workforce ready and prepared for their chosen careers. Businesses in New York can rest assured when they hire these graduates, they’ll be arming their staff with the best of the best.”
“SUNY is building on its longstanding commitment to transfer pathways, and through the SUNY Transformation Fund, we are ensuring that more community college students receive the support they need to continue through their education journey,” said John B. King, Jr., SUNY Chancellor. “Greater advisement is critical to this end, and our SUNY campuses will be partnering more closely to expand support and streamline their transfer process so that more students succeed.”
As part of the new program, SUNY New Paltz will build in programming and communication support, including the hiring of an additional advisor to assist students with the transition from their community college to New Paltz.
“Community college transfer students are integral and valued members of the SUNY New Paltz community, and we welcome the opportunity to streamline and enhance their academic experiences at the University,” said Darrell Wheeler, SUNY New Paltz President. “The SUNY Transformation Fund will allow us to focus not only on degree completion but ultimately build upon their collective success through their future contributions to the economic growth of New York State.”
