“Coming to Alfred State I was nervous about making friends, but it was super easy to meet new people and learn about people from across the country.”
Rachel Hooper
Rachel Hooper (Eden, NY) knew she wanted to go into diagnostic medical sonography, and she found the perfect fit at Alfred State.
“My professors are student oriented. They make you very comfortable asking questions. They go above and beyond to help you and make sure you understand things. I have never felt like I couldn’t go to my professor for something.”
After earning general education credits at a college closer to home, Gianna Gotte (Whitesboro, NY) found the perfect match with the diagnostic medical sonography program at Alfred State.
Gianna is part of a family that works in healthcare and was searching for an ultrasound program. “I want to help people and be a difference in their experience in health care. I know it can be scary for a patient. I also like talking to people and learning their stories.”
“She is such a positive teacher that keeps our entire class going especially on the harder, more overwhelming days. She is like a mother and is our biggest supporter getting through this challenging program.”
Student Advocate Award nominator
Alfred State College (ASC) recognized Jenna Zetwick, assistant professor in the Allied Health Department, as the recipient of the Student Advocate Award.
Presented to a college employee who has made a profound impact on students. Each fall, a student advocate is honored from nominations of just first-year students.
“She is such a positive teacher that keeps our entire class going especially on the harder, more overwhelming days,” commented one of Zetwick’s nominators. “She is like a mother and is our biggest supporter getting through this challenging program.”
“It is a small tight-knit class. We all know each other, and we all have bonded not only over the degree but our own personal experiences. We go through the difficult times together and celebrate the positive times.”
Chelsea came back to Alfred State after deciding to change career paths. After working as a veterinary technician, she was looking for a new challenge.
“I previously graduated from Alfred State and earned a degree in veterinary technology. I have always loved the imaging field so I decided to come back for ultrasound."
“Alfred State is known for preparing graduates to hit the ground running with career skills and has a reputation for how our caring community of faculty and staff go above and beyond to support students.”
Dr. Craig Clark, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Economic Development.
Alfred State Online Learning launched a new microsite designed to match personal career goals with the key skills that make employers eager to hire. Upskilling is talked about as if it’s a new trend, but Alfred State College (ASC) has focused on job-ready graduates with hands-on career skills since its inception.
“Any time we come together with people in the field and share the opportunities we have to strengthen the professional workforce is beneficial. We were able to outline the educational programs we have to offer here ...”
Alfred State College (ASC) hosted a forum that focused on enhancing the local healthcare workforce. Administrators from three local hospitals, St. James, Noyes, and Jones Memorial, along with Elderwood learned more about the educational opportunities available at the college.
“I’ve learned many things about different cultures in healthcare, different systematic processes that healthcare businesses and facilities use, and also how to excel as a leader in my career.”
Raeha Dixon
When searching for a college major that was right for her, Raeha Dixon knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare.
Alfred State students and faculty will be involved in the Remote Area Medical (RAM) free clinic at Genesee Valley Central School on September 24-25.
Alfred State College (ASC) recognized Sarah Claud, clinical coordinator for diagnostic sonography in the Allied Health Department, as the recipient of the Student Advocate Award.
Alfred State College is excited to announce the addition of two new certificate programs in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), both of which are designed to help working imaging professionals advance their careers and skills sets.
Alfred State College is excited to announce the addition of two new certificate programs in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), both of which are designed to help working imaging professionals advance their careers and skills sets.
The new MRI program is set to launch in the spring of 2022, while the CT program is slated to launch in fall 2022.