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The keynote address for this year's Student Research and Creative Activity Showcase was delivered by two alums from the Class of 1986, Michael and Lori Lahn. The theme of their address was about the power of community. I was particularly touched by how they recalled that the community they built during their time at SUNY Oneonta laid a foundation for the rest of their lives. It was here that they learned how important being part of a community is, how they could positively impact their communities, and an awareness of their opportunities to contribute as both local and global citizens.
This edition of Notes from Netzer showcases a few of the many outstanding contributions from members of our university community. This time of year is full of awards ceremonies and recognitions, but I want to thank everyone for your contributions throughout the year. The commitment from individuals to dedicate their time and support activities, causes, programs, and initiatives that positively impact the entire university embodies the cooperative spirit that keeps SUNY Oneonta vibrant and successful.
Sincerely,
Alberto J.F. Cardelle
President
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Chilton Reynolds Honored with SUNY FACT2 Award
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FACT2 is an advisory body to the SUNY Provost that advocates for and supports technology use and innovation in the vital academic areas of pedagogy, research, and service. Chilton Reynolds, Director of the Faculty Center for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, has earned a 2024 FACT2 Excellence Award for Administrative Leadership.
FACT2 Excellence Awards are SUNY system‐level honors conferred to acknowledge and recognize consistently noteworthy achievement in the use of technology to support instruction, research, and service, and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence in these areas throughout the SUNY System. The Excellence Award for Administrative Leadership is given annually to only two individuals—one to represent all the state-operated campuses and one to represent all SUNY community colleges.
This prestigious award recognizes Chilton’s leadership on campus and across SUNY and is based on multiple measures of administrative impact. These measures include:
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fostering communities of learners, learning resources, and learning initiatives, including his development of the Global Commons Project, an online international service-learning experience for all SUNY students during the pandemic, and his leading of an Innovative Assessment task group and community of practice on alternative grading practices at the system and campus levels, respectively
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supporting professional development to inform and improve curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular experiences through technology for his achievements serving as SUNY Oneonta’s COIL Campus Coordinator and co-leading the Future Ready Fellowship which supported faculty efforts to create classroom learning experiences that students connect to their career readiness
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enabling staff to collaborate within an institution on shared goals and interests to effectively advance student success through technology, including supporting the Faculty Center staff in the exploration of Open Educational Resources platforms and bringing in over $50,000 in grants to further work in this area, as well as supporting Faculty Center staff applying for an Innovative Instruction Technology Grant to create a SUNY-wide website creation space called SUNY Create which in turn enabled Oneonta faculty to develop a spin-off site, “OpenLab,” for students
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advancing outcomes and partnerships among SUNY campuses and beyond, for example Chilton’s co-chairing of the Adaptive Learning FACT2 Task Group, a SUNY-wide group that explored different adaptive learning platforms and their uses in various disciplines
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providing and organizing resources to advance teaching and learning with technology, including not only his support of faculty colleagues seeking to enhance their use of technology in pedagogy and research, but also his establishing of teaching and learning focus areas for the Faculty Center based on AACU’s high-impact practices; facilitating the Talking Teaching series; and creating a Tips for Remote Instruction Playlist—a continuously evolving, curated YouTube playlist of best practices for remote instruction that has benefitted many faculty during and after the pandemic.
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EOP Students Recognized for Accomplishments
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EOP Counselor Maya Aponte-Whaley & Boubacar Jalloh
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Director of Access and Opportunity Programs
Two students in our Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) have recently been recognized for their hard work and academic achievement.
Boubacar Jalloh '24 was named a 2024 Norman McConney Jr. Student Excellence Award recipient. This award honors EOP students from across the SUNY system for their academic merit and perseverance. Boubacar was one of only 52 recipients and was recognized at a ceremony in Albany on April 18. Read more about the award.
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Aurora Semel-DeFeo '27 was accepted into the SUNY Pre-Med EOP Summer Program, where participants will learn about career opportunities in the health professions. Aurora will join a small group of peers at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Stony Brook University for five weeks this summer, during which they will attend workshops and discussions with various practitioners, complete shadowing, and volunteer.
Congratulations, Boubacar and Aurora!
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Employees Honored with Pillar Awards
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Each spring, graduating seniors have the opportunity to acknowledge a faculty or staff member (including State, OAS, Sodexo, and Research Foundation employees) who has had a meaningful impact on their time at SUNY Oneonta. This year, more than 65 employees were honored by the Class of 2024 and recognized at a reception on April 18. View the list of 2024 Pillar Award honorees.
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2024 Susan Sutton Smith & Faculty Awards
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More than 200 students and faculty were honored for Academic Excellence at the annual Susan Sutton Smith Lecture and Award reception on April 9.
Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Kiyoko Yokota received the Susan Sutton Smith Prize for Academic Excellence and delivered the 2024 Susan Sutton Smith Lecture. Adjunct Associate Professor of Theatre Carmela Marner received the Simphiwe Hilatshwayo Award for Outstanding Part-Time Instructor. Assistant Professor of Law Dr. Sean Shannon received the Innovative Pedagogy Award.
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Event Draws Thousands
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Campus was a popular spot for people to watch the solar eclipse that occurred on Monday, April 8. Approximately 3,000 students, employees, and visitors gathered at the President's Garden to watch as a community. The A.J. Read Science Discovery Center gave away 1,500 pairs of solar eclipse safety glasses and hosted eclipse-themed exhibits and activities. Faculty and students from the Physics department and Physics and Astronomy Club helped others view the eclipse through specially equipped telescopes and provided safety information. Read more about the eclipse viewing event.
Special thanks go to Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Valerie Rapson and Coordinator of Science Outreach Activities Anna Rutenbeck for their coordination as well as to staff from Grounds, Facilities, and University Police for supporting this significant event.
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ExCL Center Ribbon Cutting
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A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for the Extended and Community Learning (ExCL) Center was held on Monday, April 29. Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Senator Peter Oberacker, Assemblyman Brian Miller, Mayor Mark Drnek, Springbrook CEO Patricia Kennedy and SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor Donna Linderman attended and delivered remarks about the exciting programming and partnerships offered through the ExCL Center.
Senior Director of Extended and Community Learning Michelle Thibault and Associate Vice President for Facilities Management Lachlan Squair joined President Cardelle in giving remarks on behalf of SUNY Oneonta. Facilities Program Coordinator Scott Barton, Construction Site Representative Derek Jeffers, Carpentry Supervisor Doug Tessitore, incoming Director of Extended & Community Learning Misty Fields and Associate Director of Extended & Community Learning Rebecca Lynch were also recognized for their contributions to the establishment of the ExCL Center and participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Cabinet Meeting Notes
Notes from meetings of the President's Cabinet are shared with the university community monthly in Notes from Netzer. Questions can be directed to president@oneonta.edu.
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