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Introduction to SUNYIntroduction to SUNY

Dr. John Ryder

Director Office of International ProgramsJune 2008

The State University of New York

The State University of New York

OverviewStr ct re of SUNYStructure of SUNY

Administrative StructuresCampus Type

Relations Among SectorsRelations Among SectorsArticulation AgreementsAcademic Support Services

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The State University of New York64 campuses across New York State427 398 students – from every NYS county427,398 students from every NYS county, every U.S. state, and over 160 foreign countriescountries83,547 employees and faculty17,362 research employeesMore than 7,669 degree and certificateMore than 7,669 degree and certificate programs

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The State University of New YorkMi iMission

The Mission of the State University of NewThe Mission of the State University of NewYork is to provide the highest level of highereducation and research, and to contribute to theeconomic social and cultural development ofeconomic, social and cultural development ofNew York State

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OverviewStr ct re of SUNYStructure of SUNY

Administrative StructuresCampus Type

Relations Among SectorsRelations Among SectorsArticulation AgreementsAcademic Support Services

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Structure of the State University ofN Y kNew York

Administrative Structures1. The Board of TrusteesThe SUNY System is directed by a Board of Trustees thatThe SUNY System is directed by a Board of Trustees that consists of prominent individuals from across the state who are appointed by the governor and approved by the state pp y g pp ylegislature. The Trustees approve the annual budget, advocate for the university with the state government, appoint and supervise the chancellor, and coordinate a number of the university’s special projects and activities

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Administrative Structures

2. System AdministrationOversees Distribution of the state share of the annual budgetUndertakes regular mission review with each campusRepresents SUNY interests with the state governmentCoordinates academic program developmentDevelops international programs and relations

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3. Research FoundationManages major research and other grants g j greceived by the campuses and by SUNY faculty and staffyLegally not a state agency, though subject to some state oversight and supervisionsome state oversight and supervision

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Campus Types4 University Centers and 9 Specialized Doctoral Degree Granting InstitutionsDoctoral Degree Granting Institutions13 University Colleges

8 Technology Colleges

30 Community Colleges

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1. University Centers and Doctoral Degree Granting Institutions:Degree Granting Institutions:

Large research centersS i li d d di l i tit tiSpecialized and medical institutionsStatutory colleges at Cornell University and Alfred UniversityFaculty have strong research expectationsFaculty have strong research expectationsEvery level of study and researchHundreds of outstanding academic programs including liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, engineering, business, and pre-professional curriculumDistinctive programs in a range of such fields as pharmacy, p g g p yarchitecture, nano-science, interdisciplinary studies, environmental studies, and landscape architecture

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2. University CollegesB h l d M tBachelors and Masters programs

Faculty have primarily teaching expectations but alsoFaculty have primarily teaching expectations, but also research and service

All lib l ll b h l hAll are liberal arts colleges, but many have large teacher education and other professional programs

Many began in the 19th century as Normal Schools

SUNY’s 13 University Colleges are recognized throughout the country as leaders in undergraduate instruction

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2 U i it C ll2. University Colleges

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered inBachelor s and master s degrees are offered in liberal arts and sciences, and professional disciplines

These 13 campuses are found primarily in small cities and towns

Together the University Colleges offer some 973 baccalaureate and 350 master’s programs, including disciplines from

i laccounting to zoology

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3. Colleges of Technology

Associates and Bachelors programs

Focus on Technical and in some cases agricultural disciplines

F lt h i il t hi d i t tiFaculty have primarily teaching and service expectations

300 academic program choices in career areas that are300 academic program choices in career areas that are in high demand

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3. Colleges of Technology

From engineering to agriculture to naval architecture, these eight campuses offer hands-on education and cutting-edge g p g gtechnologies. The programs they offer include business and computer science, hospitality management, auto trades, construction, manufacturing and industrial and health , gand medical technologies.

Th ll ff tifi t i t dThe colleges offer certificate programs, associate and bachelor’s degree programs in engineering, science and technology and numerous vocational-technical offerings th t h i ti l l ithat emphasize practical learning.

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4. Community CollegesTh 30 it ll i th SUNYThere are 30 community colleges in the SUNY system, enrolling more than 209,000 full-time and part-time students, about half of SUNY’s studentsp ,Associates programsIncludes Fashion Institute of TechnologygyFaculty have teaching and service expectationsPartially funded by local countiesy yTuition tends to be less than at institutions in other sectorsStudents tend to be local

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4. Community CollegesH i i f i l lHave strong mission component for meeting local needs – workforce development and training; industry needs; classes are offered at various times to allowneeds; classes are offered at various times to allow students flexibility in meeting local people’s needs and interestsand interests

A number of our community colleges offer residentialA number of our community colleges offer residential living, and several have campuses in more than one location Students often benefit from smaller classlocation. Students often benefit from smaller class sizes and the opportunity to explore different interests during their first two years of college.

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4. Community CollegesE h it ll id tEach community college provides open access to educational programs and services offered to the entire population of New York State. Their broadentire population of New York State. Their broad mission includes providing excellent transfer and career education, and degree programs, supported by

h i t d t icomprehensive student services

M t d t l t A i t d thMany students complete Associates degree then transfer to Bachelors granting university or college, either within SUNY or elsewhere. More than half ofeither within SUNY or elsewhere. More than half of our graduates transfer to four-year colleges and universities

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Academic Year

Students from SUNY CC

Students from CUNY CC

Undergraduate Enrollment State

Operated

Percentage

Operated

Fall 2007 7,687 340 172,891 4.64%

Fall 2006 7,930 426 168,409 4.96%

Fall 2005 7,893 380 165,443 5.00%

Fall 2004 7,413 352 162,931 4.77%

Fall 2003 7,080 362 162,852 4.57%

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OverviewStr ct re of SUNYStructure of SUNY

Administrative StructuresCampus Type

Relations Among SectorsRelations Among SectorsArticulation AgreementsAcademic Support Services

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Relations Among SectorsGraduate Programs: Masters and PhD

Doctoral programs are highly competitive and attract first-rate students from around the world

In most cases there is no articulation agreement between SUNY Bachelors or Masters programs and Doctoral programsprograms

Masters programs are more numerous, and can be either p g ,professionally or academically oriented. For example, all school teachers in New York State must hold a masters degree after 5 years of teaching

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Bachelors programs recei e a large proportion of transfer st dents e er

Undergraduate Programs: Associate and Bachelors

Bachelors programs receive a large proportion of transfer students every year, most from other SUNY institutions

The most important relationship is the Transfer and ArticulationThe most important relationship is the Transfer and Articulation Agreement between community colleges and Bachelors institutions

It is SUNY policy that any student who successfully completes an AA orIt is SUNY policy that any student who successfully completes an AA or AS degree at a SUNY community college will be admitted to one or another of SUNY’s Bachelors granting institutions

Many community colleges have explicit agreements with specific bachelors programs at other SUNY campuses, which ease the admissions process for students who successfully complete the AA or p y pAS degree

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Agreement between a specific community college and a specific

Articulation Agreementsg p y g p

Bachelors granting campus

bli h l d i i d i l d i hiEstablishes a Dual Admissions Program; students matriculated in this program can receive an Associate degree at a community college and continue their studies at a four year campus to complete a baccalaureate degree. Also called 2+2 Programs

Student Selection ProcessStudent Selection Process

List of Baccalaureate degree programs to be selected by the student, g p g y ,including major and degree, i.e Accounting, BS; Computer Science, BS; Finance, BA

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List of Associate degree programs for students planning to

Articulation Agreementsg p g p g

transfer to a four-year institution

GPA and other req irementsGPA and other requirements

Student Academic AdvisementStudent Academic Advisement Curriculum guides Transfer Academic Planning GuideDegree Audit SheetsDegree Audit SheetsOpportunities for Advanced Studies

Articulation Procedures and Information Sharing

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Learning Center located in campus, usually in the library

Academic Support Services

Testing Services – placement test and schedule development

l l C d i di id li d i iDevelopmental Courses - group and individualized instruction

Tutoring Services – labs, writing and math centers

Career Centers

Advisement and transitionAdvisement and transition

Some examplesMonroe Community CollegeMonroe Community CollegeSUNY DelhiSUNY New PaltzUniversity at Albany

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University at Albany

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Office of International Education at a SUNY Campus

President of the University or College

Vi P id Vice President Provost and Vi P id Vice President Vi P idVice President

for Research

Vice President for External

Affairs

Vice President for Academic

Affairs

Vice President for Student

Affairs

Vice President for Finance

Vice Provost for Instruction

DeansVice Provost,

Dean or Director of International

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Education

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Office of International Programs at SUNY SystemSUNY Board of Trustees

SUNY Chancellor

SUNY Board of Trustees

Campus Presidents

Vice Chancellor for Finance

Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs

Provost and Vice Chancellor

for Academic

Vice Chancellor for Government

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Vice Chancellor for Research for Finance

Affairs Relations Foundation

Vice Provost Vice ProvostVice Provost

International Programs

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