Open forums, held on April 1 and 2, provided opportunities for the campus community to respond to the initiatives outlined in the draft strategic plan, which was previously circulated by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. The draft strategic plan will guide many of the decisions and planning for the College over the next three-to-five years. Feedback on the plan may still be submitted by emailing strategicplan@newpaltz.edu. A PDF of the draft is available for review here.
Campus News
- New Paltz selects Interim Dean of the School of Business
- SUNY New Paltz picked as site for Governor Cuomo’s NYS Master Teacher Program
- Dr. Hamilton Stapell Named 2012-13 Teacher of the Year for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- New Paltz ranked second in list of top 50 affordable colleges
- New Paltz names Nicolette Glebatis as class of 2013 valedictorian
What’s New
Spring fitness classes for faculty and staff
Spring into shape at the Athletic & Wellness Center with a series of classes being offered specifically for faculty and staff by Workplace with Heart and the Department of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation. The classes will be taught by adult-certified fitness professionals and are designed to be safe, attainable, fun, and empowering for adults. For more information, including a schedule of classes, click here or email Christina Cordier.
New Paltz cleans up
Thank you to all who participated in the College’s 6th Annual Cleanup Day on April 3. Organized by the Residence Hall Student Association (RHSA) and Circle K, the event drew together volunteers who pitched in to pick up stray trash on campus. Learn more about Cleanup Day and see photos of student, faculty, staff, and community volunteers at work here.
Hugo wins Mascot Madness
Hugo the Hawk has been declared the winner of the first annual GenerationSUNY Mascot Madness contest! Responding to the announcement, President Christian said, “It’s a great testament to the tremendous amount of pride our community has for the school and our distinguished athletics program.” Read more about it here.
Spring workshop series at the Career Resource Center
The Spring 2013 Wednesday Workshop Series is underway at the Career Resource Center. Workshops are held in Student Union 209 each Wednesday from 12:15–1:15 p.m. and a different career-related topic is discussed each week. Upcoming topics include “Resume Writing,” “Major to Career,” “LinkedIn,” “Dress for Success,” and “Interviewing Skills.” Let your students know!
Reminder: Feedback sought for draft strategic plan
A draft strategic plan, which will guide many of the decisions and planning for the College over the next three-to-five years, has been circulated by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. The Committee is asking for feedback at strategicplan@newpaltz.edu. In addition, meetings have been organized for the campus community to respond to the initiatives outlined in this plan. A meeting for classified staff only will be held at 9 a.m. April 1 in Student Union 100. Meetings for the entire campus community will be held at 3 p.m. April 1 and April 2in LC 100. A PDF of the draft is...
Draft strategic plan circulated
A draft strategic plan, which will guide many of the decisions and planning for the College over the next 3-5 years, has been created and is available for review here. The plan, which is the result of interviews, committee meetings, and a day-long retreat, has been circulated by the Strategic Planning Steering Committee. The Committee is asking for feedback at strategicplan@newpaltz.edu. In addition, meetings have been organized for the campus community to respond to the initiatives outlined in this plan. A meeting for classified staff only will be held on April 1 at 9 a.m. in Student Union 100....
New Play Festival takes the stage
The annual New Play Festival, hosted by the Department of Theatre Arts MainStage is on stage at Parker Theatre through March 17. Upcoming readings, directed by Robert Miller, will be held March 14-16 at 8 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. The Festival is designed to provide a setting for playwrights to have their works heard with an opportunity for feedback. This year’s plays are written by or about women by local playwrights, current students, and alums. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here or call 845-257-3936.
Nine New Paltz students accepted to present faculty-mentored research projects
Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (RSCA) has announced that nine New Paltz students have been accepted to present the results of their faculty-mentored research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. NCUR is very competitive and New Paltz students had a 100 percent acceptance rate. The conference will be held April 11-13, 2013. The students who have been chosen to participate are: Lani Nelson ’13 (Asian Studies), Remy LeDily ’13 (Communication Disorders), Maria Ortiz ’15 (Biology), Francy Hernandez ’14 (Biochemistry), Anastasia Psaras ’13 (Linguistics) Chen Zhou (Linguistics), Kathleen Brousseau’13 (Art History), Miriam...