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Academic Achievements

ASC students competed at the 2009 SkillsUSA Postsecondary Nationals Kansas City, MO.
David Drosendhal, Jr., East Aurora (ASC), won a bronze medal in the Diesel Equipment Technology.
Ryan Machus, Java Center (ASC), won a bronze medal in the CNC Milling Technology.
Josh Feltz, Schroon Lake (ASC), won a silver medal in the Computer Maintenance Technology. read more

First Place in National Basic Utility Vehicle Competition -2008
Five baccalaureate-level mechanical engineering seniors, under the guidance of their project advisers, SUNY (State University of New York) Distinguished Service Professor Dr. Edward Tezak, and Ray Gleason, instructional support technician, captured first place in the eighth annual national BUV (basic utility vehicle) competition held in Indianapolis. read more

Second Place in National BUV Competition -2009
The BUV Team overcame enormous adversity and achieved a second-place finish in the Ninth Annual National Basic Utility Vehicle Competition. read more

Helping US National Arboretum "Go Green"
Alfred State College is making the US National Arboretum greener! Five students enrolled in the electrical construction and maintenance electrician program, accompanied by Assistant Professor Jeffrey Stevens, spent their spring break in Washington, DC, conducting a four-day workshop. read more

Recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land Management
Three surveying engineering technology students were recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Santa Fe Office for their exemplary work and willingness to learn while filling surveying internship requirements through that entity. read more

Architectural Students Won the Storm Housing 2008 TCA/PCA National Design Competition
The junior class of architectural technology students participated and placed first in a National Design Competition sponsored by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and the Portland Cement Association. read more

Construction Management Engineering program is the only ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) accredited bachelor's degree in NYS.

Alfred State has the highest Breed Age Average (BBA) score of all public owned daily herds in the nation.  That means the Holstein Association has deemed ASC's cows as the prettiest in the United States. read more

Humphrey Fellowship Program
Alfred State College, in conjunction with Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is participating in the Humphrey Fellowship program, which brings to the United States accomplished mid-level professionals from designated countries that have a wide range of development needs.  read more

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Faculty and Staff Achievements

President Dr. John M. Anderson Invited guest to the Clinton Global Initiative 2008
Organized by President Bill Clinton and primarily underwritten by ASC Alum Tom Golisano, '62, the CGI annual meeting brings world leaders together to address major global problems. It is a call to action seeking commitments from people who have the ability to make change happen. learn more

Professor Jonchhe Named Fulbright Grantee
Professor Yogendra (Yogi) Jonchhe, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, has been selected as a Fulbright scholar grantee to Nepal.  He is the third Alfred State College professor in the 60-year history of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship program to receive this honor. read more

Melissa Blake, instructor, Business Department, is a co-author on a revision of The Complete Court Reporter's Handbook and Guide for Realtime Writers. read more

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor of psychology, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of Paperback Parade, a quarterly magazine published by Gryphon Books of Brooklyn. Titled "Philip Wylie's Final Dream," the article notes that author Philip Wylie (1902-1971) was writing about global warming, contamination of our air and water, and the grave risks of nuclear power long before these issues reached public consciousness. read more

Spencer Peavey and Antonio-Philip Lytle Honored at NODA Conference
Director of Student Activities and Orientation, Spencer Peavey, and Assistant Director of Student Activities and Orientation, Antonio-Philip Lytle, were honored at a National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) conference. read more

Williams Elected Chair of Engineering Technology Division of ASEE
Dr. John C. Williams, associate professor and chair, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, was elected chair of the Engineering Technology Division (ETD) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), which functions to support individual member interests related to the field of engineering technology. read more

Michelle Green Named Among the Top 10 in HIM
Michelle Green, MPS, RHIA, FAHIMA (NY), CMA (AAMA), CPC, PCS, SUNY (State University of New York) Distinguished Teaching Professor, Physical and Life Sciences Department, was named among the Top 10 in HIM (health information management), as published in the Advance for Health Information Professionals newsmagazine. read more

John Garippa Receives National Award
At a technician recognition awards banquet held in San Diego, CA, John Garippa, Wayland, associate professor, Automotive Trades, was honored as the NATEF/ASE (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation/Automotive Service Excellence) Instructor of the Year.  read more

Garippa Named the 2008 Educator of the Year at NACAT Conference
John Garippa, associate professor, Automotive Trades Department, was named the 2008 Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. read more

Gene Doorley Named Coach of the Year
Volleyball coach Gene Doorley has earned two national Coach of the Year awards.  For the third straight season Doorley has been named the American Volleyball Coaches Association Northeast Coach of the Year and for the second straight season he has been named the NJCAA Division III District A Coach of the Year. read more

Dr. Steven J. Tyrell Named by ACPA as a 2009 ACPA Foundation Diamond Honoree
Dr. Steven J. Tyrell, vice president for student affairs, was among 15 student affairs professionals recently honored by the ACPA (American College Personnel Association) Educational Leadership Foundation as a 2009 ACPA Foundation Diamond Honoree, for his outstanding and sustained contributions to higher education and student affairs. read more

Michelle Green Receives 2008 FORE Triumph Educator Award
Michelle Green, MPS, RHIA, CMA(AAMA), CPC, FAHIMA (NY), SUNY (State University of New York) Distinguished Teaching Professor, Physical and Life Sciences Department, received the 2008 FORE Triumph Educator Award from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). read more

Stephen Richard Authors Workbook
Stephen Richard, assistant professor, building trades, has authored a workbook:  Workbook to Accompany Masonry Skills, 6th ed., published by Thompson Delmar Learning to be used in high schools, colleges, and training centers throughout the United States. read more

Dr. Kellogg is Published
Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor of psychology, is the author of an article appearing in the most recent issue of Newsletter of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, a publication of the American Psychological Association. read more

Gregory Sammons, chief of police, had an article published in Campus Law Enforcement Journal, March/April 2008 edition. The article, "Do You Need More Officers? A Comprehensive Benchmarking Formula that Can Help You Make the Case," delineates the differences between campus and municipal police forces when determining the need for staffing. read more

Dr. Choichiro Yatani, Yatani Speaks at Oxford Round Table
Dr. Choichiro Yatani, professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, attended the 20th anniversary meeting of the Oxford Round Table where he presented his paper, "With Us or Against Us:  American Images of the Enemy." read more

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor of psychology, is the author of an article appearing in The Baker Street Journal. Titled "The Case-Book of Prince Zaleski," the article reviews the life of British writer M. P. Shiel and discusses his most famous literary creation, the brilliant detective Prince Zaleski. read more

Otto Berliner Writes "Cobbler of Normandy"
Otto Berliner, ASC professor of psychology emeritus, who escaped the Nazis in his native Hungary during World War II, has written a historical novel that has premiered to terrific reviews. read more

Kellogg Publishes Book
Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor of psychology, is the author of a book published by Gryphon Books titled Vignettes of Sherlock Holmes. read more

Anselm Tshibangu Certified ASQ Quality Engineer
Anselm Tshibangu, assistant professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology, has completed requirements to be named an ASQ-certified quality engineer (ASQ-CQE) by the Certification Board of the American Society for Quality. read more

Deborah Goodrich, associate vice president for enrollment management was selected for SUNY Leadership Initiative.

Dr. Gary Lounsberry Moderates Panel
Dr. Gary Lounsberry, associate professor, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, moderated a research panel presenting a series of papers on the theme "Evidence-based Practice in Public Health Social Work" at the annual conference of the American Public Health Association meeting in Washington, D.C., Nov. 3-7, 2007. read more

Tezak Receives Frederick Berger Award
Edward Tezak, SUNY (State University of New York) Distinguished Service Professor of mechanical engineering technology received the Frederick J. Berger Award from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) at a special awards ceremony at the organization's annual conference and exposition in Honolulu. read more

Kathy Feldman, director of athletics named NJCAA Women's Region III Director

Mick Caba, head football coach: president of the NJCAA Football Coaches Association

Gene Doorley, head volleyball coach: president of the Region III Volleyball Coaches Association

Gary Moore, head track and field & cross country coach: president of the NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association

Our faculty and staff consists of:

  • 26 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award winners
  • 14 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence in Professional Service Award winners
  • Two SUNY Distinguished Service Professors
  • Seven SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professors
  • Two NYS/United University Professions Excellence Award winners
  • Two SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence in Librarianship Award holders
  • Four SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence in Faculty Service Award winners
  • Two SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities Award winners
  • One Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service winner

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Campus Achievements

U.S. News & World Report ranks Alfred State College in top 45 best baccalaureate colleges in the North
Rosati attributes this ranking to a number of positive initiatives taking place on campus, including the establishment of a Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture, the development of specialized baccalaureate degree programs such as digital media and animation, financial planning, and information technology/network administration, as well as new townhouse-style residence halls, to name just a few. read more

ASC's Office of Communications Recipient of Three Awards in the 24th Annual Admissions Advertising Awards Competition, sponsored by the Admissions Marketing Report publication. Winning entries were the Alfred State College total recruitment package (gold); Alfred State College direct mail advertising visit post card (merit); and Alfred State College Web site (merit). read more

ASC to Serve as Lead College of SUNYGREENSNY
Alfred State College (ASC), seven partners including six NYS community colleges, and the Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC) - Empire State Chapter - have formed SUNYGREENSNY. This initiative grew out of the efforts and recommendations of NYS Gov. David Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force. As a result, SUNYGREENSNY has been awarded a $2M grant from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) to develop clean energy technology training across the state. read more

Communications Office a Captures Awards in Recent MarCom Award Competition
The Communications Office of Alfred State College captured a coveted Platinum Award in the recent MarCom award competition, while the view book garnered a Gold Award, and Invitation Tuesday Tours and the Web site home page each won an Honorable Mention. read more

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Alfred State College in Top 50 Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North  -2008
Alfred State College is ranked in the Top 50 of Baccalaureate Colleges in the North in the 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report, the nation's leading source of service journalism and news. This is the second consecutive year that Alfred State has appeared in the America's Best Colleges rankings. read more

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Athletic Achievements

Alfred State Hosted Track National Championships
Twenty-five NJCAA institutions traveled to Alfred State College to participate in the 2009 National Outdoor Track & Field Championships read more

Three Pioneers Earn Cross Country All-American
Three cross country runners earned All-American honors at the NJCAA Division III National Championship in Lincoln, RI.  John Sweeney (Barker) earned Second Team honors with a ninth place finish (28:32).  Ashley Fung (Greenwich) and Kaleigh Ligoci (Cicero-North Syracuse) each earned Honorable Mention with 12th place (21:09) and 13th place (21:12) respectively. read more

Lady Pioneers Make it Back to Back Championships
It took 30 years for the volleyball program to return to the NJCAA National Championships but with a highly competitive victory over Jamestown CC (30-28, 25-22, 25-13), the Lady Pioneers returned to Rochester, MN for the second straight season.  ASC will enter the tournament with a 36-3 mark. read more

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