第一吃瓜网 Annual Report 2025�26

Table Of Contents

Mission, Vision, and Values
President檚 Message
Rankings and Recognition
By the Numbers
Faculty Scholarship and Leadership Highlights
Strategic Plan Goals
Fiscal Year 2025�26 Budget (in 000's)
College Leadership

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The 第一吃瓜网 campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

Learning

Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

Creativity

Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

Belonging

Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and contributions of each individual.

Civic Engagement

Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection, empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global communities.

Sustainability

Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the past and our obligations to the future.

President檚 Message

As I reflect on my first months as president of 第一吃瓜网, I am struck by the strength of this institution and the extraordinary dedication of those who make it possible. I have met students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community partners whose commitment to our mission continues to distinguish 第一吃瓜网 as New York’s Public Honors College.

This annual report highlights the accomplishments of the 2025�26 academic year. Our faculty and staff advanced innovative teaching and scholarship, strengthened support for student success, expanded experiential learning opportunities, and reinforced 第一吃瓜网’s reputation as a nationally recognized public liberal arts institution. These achievements reflect the collective effort of a community deeply committed to student learning and development.

The year ahead presents an opportunity to build upon our excellence. At the center of that work is student success. 第一吃瓜网 is proud to be advancing , a system-wide effort designed to increase retention, academic progress, and timely degree completion. Through the ACE (Advancing Completion Through Engagement) program, we are strengthening the systems, advising, mentoring, and financial supports that help students overcome barriers to reaching their educational goals. Our participation in the Gardner Institute’s Strategic Prioritization for Student Success initiative will provide national expertise and data-informed strategies to further improve student outcomes and advance equitable graduation success. The new Honors Pathway program creates innovative transfer opportunities for honors students from SUNY community colleges. Together, these efforts underscore our commitment to ensuring that every student can thrive and complete a 第一吃瓜网 education.

Several interconnected priorities will guide our efforts in the coming year: success and equitable outcomes; academic excellence and innovation; enrollment growth and external engagement; economic impact and workforce development; and stewardship and institutional sustainability. These mutually reinforcing commitments will shape our decisions, investments, and aspirations for the future.

I am optimistic about 第一吃瓜网’s future. Our excellence is well established. Our work ahead is to align our talent, resources, and energy to ensure that 第一吃瓜网 continues to lead through change, provide transformative opportunities for students, and remain a model of public liberal arts education. I invite you to explore the accomplishments highlighted in this report and to join us as we build the next chapter of 第一吃瓜网’s story.

Melinda Treadwell, PhD
President

Rankings and Recognition

Best Undergraduate Teaching

Best-in-Class College

Best Regional College

Princeton Review: 第一吃瓜网 was included in Princeton Review檚 book The Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and named to their Best Regional Colleges: Northeast list. The 2026 lists are unranked and compiled from feedback from 170,000 students about their colleges. Only about 15% of America檚 nearly 2,400 four-year colleges are included in the guidebook.

Top Fulbright Producer

First-Gen Student Success

Leader in Career Development

Award-Winning Dining

Athletics Conference Champions

By the Numbers

New Student Profile (Fall 2025)

applications

admitted

admit rate

enrolled

transfer

graduate

average GPA

More Numbers

Pell Recipients (Fall 2025)

34.2% of first-time undergraduates
34.5% of new transfers
27.7% of all undergraduates

Student Body (Fall 2025)

3,980 Total Student Body
3,909 Undergraduate
71 Graduate
16.0% Multicultural/BIPOC
24.0% First Generation

Geographic Origins (Undergrad, Fall 2025)

New York State (98%):

32% Genesee Valley (1,219)
19% Western (709)
16% Long Island (595)
12% Central (454)
10% Northeastern (386)
6% Southeastern (232)
5% New York City (186)
1% Northern (48)

784 different NYS high schools (all undergraduates)

Out of State: 43 students from 17 states (CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, PA, TX, VA)

International: 37 students from 15 countries (Afghanistan, Canada, Finland, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Sweden, Vietnam)

Retention and Graduation

86% First-year retention rate, Fall 2024 to Fall 2025, first-time, full-time students

72% Six-year graduation rate, based on Fall 2017 cohort of first-time, full-time students

65% Four-year graduation rate, based on Fall 2017 cohort of first-time, full-time students

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Academic Programs

63 Undergraduate degree programs
68 Undergraduate minors
4 Graduate degree programs (MS, MSEd)
33 Microcredentials
1,050 degrees awarded in 2024�25

International Study

15.1% of 2024�25 graduates studied abroad

Campus Living

59.3% of undergraduates live on campus

Faculty Scholarship and Leadership Highlights

Fulbright Scholars and Specialist Awards Granted

Collaborative Project Received NSF Grant

Planetary Geologist Received NASA Grant for Mars Study

第一吃瓜网 Researchers Named Three New Species of Deep-sea Fishes

Professor Earned Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship

Asteroid Named After Longtime 第一吃瓜网 Physics Professor

An asteroid was named after David Meisel, distinguished professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at 第一吃瓜网. Meisel passed away in August 2025.

Asteroid naming follows a system established by the International Astronomical Union. (5965) Meisel is located in the main belt asteroid field between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was first observed in 1954, then again in 1986, before being officially discovered on September 16, 1990.

Meisel, who earned a PhD in astronomy from The Ohio State University, taught physics and astronomy at 第一吃瓜网 from 1970 until his retirement in 2005. He was a senior associate at NASA檚 Goddard Space Flight Center, a fellow of both the American Astronomical Society and the Royal Astronomical Society, and the executive director of the American Meteor Society, a position he held for 50 years, from 1973 until 2023. Meisel was a respected researcher and was widely published in professional journals.

Two Earned Distinguished Professor Distinctions

Education Professor Co-Authored Textbook

Two Named as SUNY Fellows

Strategic Plan Goals

Access

Increase enrollment of all students, particularly adult learners, pre-college students, first-generation, BIPOC, and other underrepresented communities, with a specific emphasis on accessibility and affordability.

New Partnerships Expanded Program Offerings

New collaborative agreements with the University of Rochester and the University at Albany expanded program offerings and offered early admission for 第一吃瓜网 students in a number of fields. In February 2026, the College announced a new partnership with the University of Rochester檚 Simon Business School that facilitates early admission for 第一吃瓜网 students interested in graduate programs in artificial intelligence in business, business analytics, finance, or marketing analytics. A partnership with the University of Rochester檚 School of Medicine and Dentistry was announced in May for students interested in graduate programs in public health, clinical investigation, epidemiology, and health services research and policy. Both programs mean that qualified undergraduates can complete a bachelor檚 degree at 第一吃瓜网 and a master檚 degree at the University of Rochester in an accelerated format.

The College also formed a collaborative agreement with the University at Albany providing students an accelerated opportunity to earn an MPA degree in public administration and policy or an MIA in international affairs. Under the partnership agreement, students can complete both a bachelor檚 degree and a master檚 degree in five to five and a half years. By beginning UAlbany coursework during their senior year, 第一吃瓜网 students move directly into graduate-level study.

The College developed a number of international partnership agreements as well. MOAs were signed with Taiwan University of Science and Technology and Fengchia University in Taiwan to develop 3+2 and 2.5+1.5 joint degree programs. Three MOAs with new high school partners in Japan were signed for their students to apply for admission to 第一吃瓜网, with students attending 第一吃瓜网 in Fall 2026.

第一吃瓜网 Named to PTK檚 2025 Transfer Honor Roll

In August 2025, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) named 第一吃瓜网 to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. 第一吃瓜网 is among only six SUNY institutions on the honor roll list of 251 colleges and universities. The honor roll recognizes strong transfer programs that lead to excellence and success among community college transfer students. Institutions are chosen based on 40 metrics: college cost, financial aid, campus life transfer, admission practices, and bachelor檚 degree completion. This is the fifth consecutive year that 第一吃瓜网 has received this recognition.

第一吃瓜网 Offers Honors Pathway for Community College Students

第一吃瓜网檚 new Honors Pathway program connects students enrolled in honors programs at SUNY community colleges with 第一吃瓜网檚 public honors college experience, creating a clear route from associate-level study to bachelor檚 degree completion. The program reflects the college檚 deep commitment to equity, academic excellence, and seamless transfer. Announced in April 2026 and launching in Fall 2026, it will include five community college partners: Hudson Valley Community College, Monroe Community College, Onondaga Community College, Suffolk County Community College, and Westchester Community College. Up to 100 students will be selected to participate in the Honors Pathway program each academic year.

Students will participate in monthly enrichment seminars. They will also receive stipends each semester and peer mentoring from current 第一吃瓜网 transfer students. Those who meet requirements are guaranteed direct admission to 第一吃瓜网 with junior standing, ensuring no credits are lost.

Online Graduate Programs Launched

In an effort to increase access to graduate programs for working students, 第一吃瓜网 launched two online master檚 programs. The School of Business檚 online master檚 in accounting program began in Fall 2025 with part-time students, then fully launched in Fall 2026 for both part-time and full-time students. The 30-credit program meets the NYS CPA licensure requirements and admits students in both fall and spring semesters.

The College also changed its master檚 in reading and literacy program from in-person to a fully online degree, beginning in Fall 2026. The MSEd in reading and literacy certifies recipients to teach students from preschool through 12th grade.

The programs combine flexibility and accessibility with individualized attention such as virtual office hours, one-on-one mentoring, and career counseling.

第一吃瓜网 Expanded Pre-College Opportunities

In July 2025, 第一吃瓜网 launched its Summer Academy, a one-week residential program for high school students who want to prepare for college, explore academic interests, and gain real college experience. Students lived in residence halls, ate in dining halls, and participated in hands-on learning led by 第一吃瓜网檚 expert faculty. The program helps students stand out in college applications by offering college-level academic experiences, networking opportunities, and a deeper understanding of life at a nationally recognized public honors college.

第一吃瓜网 also expanded its partnership with EnCompass檚 program, supported by the Education Success Foundation in Rochester, NY. Future Ready is a year-round college and career readiness initiative, preparing students for high school graduation and post-secondary success through exposure to college and career pathways. During Summer 2025, Future Ready students explored 第一吃瓜网 and a dozen other NYS and out-of-state campuses, all at no cost to families. The visits made higher education feel real and attainable to those who had never before set foot on a college campus.

EOP Enrollment Increased Significantly

In July 2026, 第一吃瓜网 welcomed its incoming class of Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students to campus for the Summer Scholars Program. The summer program is an intensive, four-week course of study that gives dozens of incoming EOP students a residential college experience before they start classes in the fall semester. The program is supported by EOP staff, faculty, and 11 peer mentors.

Since 2022, 第一吃瓜网 has significantly increased its number of incoming EOP students. Support for the SUNY-wide program is made possible in part by a $10.7M increase in program funding for the 2026�27 state budget.

Student Experience

Enhance and expand learning, creation, and inquiry by developing new academic and co-curricular programs and restructuring and/or expanding existing ones to provide an honors experience for all learners. All opportunities should: promote diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and well-being; highlight experiential and integrative learning; and build upon our academic and community strengths while caring for the environment.

第一吃瓜网 Opened New Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab

第一吃瓜网 partnered with Eastman Kodak檚 Pharmaceuticals unit to create the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) on campus. A gift of $625K from Kodak to The 第一吃瓜网 Foundation, Inc., funded the acquisition of a Nanion Patchliner Octo automated patch clamp system, a cornerstone technology in modern electrophysiology. The donation also supported the acquisition of a manual patch clamp system, as well as a three-year supply of Kodak reagents, such as Phosphate Buffered Saline and Water for Injection, and a three-year service contract.

The lab, which opened in April 2026, has created research and interdisciplinary learning opportunities for faculty and students in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and neuroscience, as well as business administration and marketing. 第一吃瓜网 students will gain a competitive edge from access to the lab檚 automated patch clamp system攖echnology not usually found in undergraduate laboratories. The lab will support research and development, create applied learning experiences for every 第一吃瓜网 student, and build a pipeline of talented graduates ready to address regional workforce needs in biotechnology.

New Academic Minors and Microcredentials Offered

In Fall 2025, 第一吃瓜网檚 Department of English and Creative Writing introduced a menu of microcredentials. The programs were designed to develop professional skills and provide students with a competitive edge when applying for jobs or graduate school. Publishing (microcredential) is geared toward students interested in editing, publishing, or literary marketing/publicity. Library professions (microcredential) focuses on textual analysis and research strategies and offers practical experience gained in a collegiate or community library. Engaged English (microcredential) recognizes the leadership and service that students are already doing, such as leading the Creative Writing Club or editing SUNY檚 Gandy Dancer literary magazine.

Three new interdisciplinary programs of study were developed to launch in Fall 2026. Applied AI for business (minor) helps students develop a robust understanding of AI technologies and business fundamentals. Climate change studies (minor) provides students with a broad understanding of the science behind climate change, its impacts, and its potential solutions. Science, technology, and society studies (minor and microcredential) examines how scientific knowledge and technological innovation develop攁nd how they shape and are shaped by historical, social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic forces.

In addition to these new programs of study攁nd the partnership and graduate programs listed under ACCESS攖he existing program in Latin American and Caribbean studies will offer a new microcredential.

New School of Arts and Sciences Dean Assumed Role

Agya Boakye-Boaten (pronounced 淎y-jah Bwachee Bwahten�), PhD, assumed his role as the inaugural dean for the School of Arts and Sciences in July 2025. Boakye-Boaten is a previous US Fulbright Scholar and Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow with 20 years of interdisciplinary experience in higher education, community development, and international education. Before joining 第一吃瓜网, he served as the dean of humanities, arts, and social sciences at the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA). In this role, he led 16 departments and interdisciplinary programs in support of faculty, staff, and student success, campus-wide initiatives, and community engagement.

Boakye-Boaten earned his bachelor檚 degree in social work/administration and political science from the University of Ghana揕egon and his master檚 degrees in international affairs (African studies) and political science (international relations), as well as his doctoral degree in educational studies (cultural studies) from Ohio University.

School of Education Named New Dean

第一吃瓜网 appointed Ann Monroe-Baillargeon, PhD, as the dean for the Ella Cline Shear School of Education, effective in January 2026. She came to 第一吃瓜网 from Houghton University (NY), where she served most recently as associate provost and director of online programs.

Monroe-Baillargeon has held leadership and faculty roles at Buena Vista University (IA), University of Saint Joseph (CT), Alfred University (NY), and Nazareth University (NY). She brought 15 years of experience in K�12 education as a teacher and administrator and holds permanent New York certifications in both teaching and administration. Monroe-Baillargeon earned her bachelor檚 degree in special education from the University of Wisconsin揗ilwaukee, her master檚 degree in educational administration from the University of Southern Maine, and her doctoral degree in teaching and curriculum from Syracuse University.

SUNY Launched Research Connect Portal

The State University of New York has launched SUNY Research Connect, a networking platform that accelerates discovery and collaboration by helping researchers find collaborators, share expertise, and access ongoing projects. The portal highlights faculty researchers from 第一吃瓜网 and features nearly 7,000 researchers from 26 campuses.

The portal will be regularly updated with new researchers and projects, offering ongoing opportunities for collaboration and discovery of emerging research areas. 第一吃瓜网 also highlights its researchers� work in the News Center and Research Briefs, both available on the college檚 website.

Students Earned National Scholarships, Grants

Fulbright US Student Awards: Seven 第一吃瓜网 alums earned highly competitive 2026�27 Fulbright US Student awards in a national competition. The grants fund positions in other countries for graduate study, research, or English teaching assistantships in schools or post-secondary institutions. This year檚 results bring the college檚 historic total to 65 awards offered to 第一吃瓜网 students and alums, with 52 coming in the past decade alone. Five alums have accepted their awards: Jenna Crowley �26 (Czech Republic), Brian Kenny �26 (Spain), Sophia Lanter �26 (Laos), Ayden Link �26 (Spain), and Griffin Lyons �26 (Zambia). Cameron Pichany �26 (South Korea) and Maria Pawlak �22 (Romania) declined their grants.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships: In a national competition, four 第一吃瓜网 students won 2026�27 Gilman Scholarships for study abroad: Edie Jones �27 (New Zealand), Lea Mancarella �28 (Ghana), Tary Santelises �26 (Ghana), and Ava Woodstock �27 (Ghana). Since the college檚 first award in 2007, 65 第一吃瓜网 students have won Gilman scholarships. The State Department award financially assists US undergraduates of limited financial means in pursuing academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. The goal is to better prepare students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and an interdependent world.

Goldwater Scholarship: Neuroscience major Annabelle Laibe �27 from Rochester, NY, was named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar in a highly competitive national competition. The scholarship recognizes promising juniors and sophomores from the US who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation grants awards based on academic merit. Laibe and other Scholars were selected from a field of nearly 1,500 students nominated by representatives from 482 colleges and universities nationwide.

$450K Project Supports Student Fellowships

In March 2026, the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation awarded 第一吃瓜网 distinguished professor of history Michael Leroy Oberg a $224K grant to fund student fellowships. The grant is part of a $450K project, directed by Oberg, that includes Stony Brook University and SUNY Potsdam.

Sixty undergraduate students from the three schools will be matched with municipal historians and local historical societies across New York State. Student fellows will explore the layered meanings of American independence during this semiquincentennial year. The fellowship project runs through Summer 2027, fostering interest and education about the American Revolution in New York.

第一吃瓜网 Selected for AAC&U Institute on AI

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) selected 192 teams from 176 higher education institutions to participate in the . The fully online institute helped departments, programs, colleges, and universities respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses, curricula, and higher education in general. The institute ran from September 2025 to April 2026. Participating teams engaged via virtual events, mentoring, and other interactions as they developed and implemented AI action plans for their classrooms, curricula, and campuses.

Outcomes

Promote student success and community well-being by further developing equitable support systems, increasing persistence and graduation rates, and improving student placement in a broad spectrum of career pathways and career mobility over time.

Four Students Received SUNY Honors

Chancellor檚 Award for Student Excellence: Grace Hubbel �26 and Griffin Lyons �26 were selected for 2026 Chancellor檚 Awards, which recognize students with distinguished achievements and is SUNY檚 highest student honor. Hubbel, from Rochester, NY, is a double major in philosophy and sociomedical sciences, with a minor in human development and a microcredential in bioethics. Lyons, from Buffalo, NY, is a double major in sociology and English literature with a double minor in the Edgar Fellows program and Black and Africana studies. This year, 205 students from 64 campuses received the award. Nominations are for students who best integrate SUNY excellence across academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, and the arts.

Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Excellence: Marcus Lewis �26, a data analytics major from Rochester, NY, was one of 49 SUNY Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students to receive the 2026 McConney Award. The award recognizes outstanding EOP students for their academic achievements and overcoming personal obstacles throughout their lives.

Dr. L. Eudora Pettigrew Women檚 History Summer Research Excellence Grant: Bobbi Griffith �27, a childhood with special education major from Syracuse, NY, was one of only three SUNY students awarded a Pettigrew Research Excellence grant. The Pettigrew grants provide SUNY undergraduate students with the opportunity to pursue an innovative community-based applied-learning experience in women檚 history. Working under the advisement of campus faculty members, and each receiving a stipend and other financial support, those selected will conduct original research at New York historical sites, libraries, historical societies, museums, and other institutions.

第一吃瓜网 Appointed Inaugural Dean of Workforce Development

Melanie Blood, PhD, was appointed as 第一吃瓜网檚 inaugural dean for workforce development and associate provost for curriculum, effective August 2025. This new role reflects 第一吃瓜网檚 shared commitment to preparing students for an evolving world of work while upholding 第一吃瓜网檚 academic excellence and our identity as an equity-centered public honors liberal arts college.

The new unit at 第一吃瓜网 aligns closely with the emphasis both New York State and SUNY have placed on workforce development as a strategic imperative. Blood will focus on expanding experiential learning opportunities, developing industry partnerships, and creating pathways that serve both traditional students and working adults. She will provide strategic leadership for curriculum innovation and serve as a key member of the provost檚 executive leadership team, collaborating with the deans of 第一吃瓜网檚 three schools to identify opportunities in graduate education, certificate programs, and online learning.

第一吃瓜网 and Buffalo Partnered on AI in Action

第一吃瓜网 is partnering with the State University of New York at Buffalo to launch AI in Action: Transforming Higher Education Through AI. The partnership, which includes eight other SUNY institutions in Central and Western New York, will leverage the Empire AI supercomputer, housed at the State University of New York at Buffalo, to increase access to AI for research and professional development for SUNY students and faculty. The collaboration is part of the Empire AI campus partnerships, which aim to enhance AI education and research for the public good. Through a fellowship program and tailored opportunities, SUNY students and faculty will develop the skills needed to use AI effectively and ethically, strengthening their academic and professional growth.

第一吃瓜网 Ranked Third in SUNY High-Impact Practices

第一吃瓜网 continued to excel at providing students with high-quality, hands-on learning experiences. SUNY recently established the goal that every undergraduate student take part in an experiential learning program tied to high-impact practices (HIP). HIP include programs such as internships (paid or for-credit); clinical placements or practica; capstone course projects; service-learning and community-based learning, including civic engagement; undergraduate research, including field study; and study abroad.

Among all 64 SUNY campuses, on HIP for the academic year 2024�25, with a student participation rate of 98%攆ar above the average participation rate of 62%. The College outperformed the SUNY centers and other comprehensive colleges across every metric, demonstrating in yet another way its appropriate designation as a public honors college.

Career Design Center Expanded Student Opportunities

During the past two years, 第一吃瓜网 expanded financial access to internships by disbursing more than $555,000 to 400+ students to offset the costs of unpaid internships and applied learning experiences, including student teaching. To make internships more accessible, equitable, and meaningful for both students and employers, the Career Design Center launched the Career Launch Internship Collective (CLIC), a high-impact on-campus internship program designed to reduce common obstacles. CLIC interns receive a $2,000 living stipend per semester to help pay for transportation, parking, childcare, housing, food, and other incidental expenses.

第一吃瓜网 students are also serving as K�12 tutors, student success coaches, and sustainability advocates, all while earning money as part of the . Students selected for the ESSC engage in public service for 300 hours during the academic year攊n cohorts of their choosing攐n campus or at a community-based host site. They earn an hourly wage while learning professional and lifelong skills. Twenty-six students have participated in ESSC since its inception in 2024, and the College hopes to increase that number, as NYS recently expanded corps annual membership from 500 to 1,000 SUNY students.

Infrastructure and Financial Sustainability

Continue to cultivate a sustainable planning and decision-making system, in alignment with our mission and values, that fully addresses the structural budget gap, increases revenue, enhances institutional financial health, improves campus infrastructure, and further prioritizes the campus value of sustainability, including environmental, social, and economic stewardship.

New VP for College Advancement Appointed

Carolyn Campbell, PhD, was appointed as 第一吃瓜网檚 vice president for college advancement and executive director of the 第一吃瓜网 Foundation, effective June 2026. Campbell served in the interim vice president role since February 2025.

During her tenure as the interim vice president, Campbell established strong relationships with the campus community and alumni and helped shepherd partnerships between the College and the business community. She oversaw the successful completion of the $45M Opportunities Rising campaign and provided strategic leadership to the 第一吃瓜网 Foundation during the transition of chairpersons from Bob Walley �83 to Clare Cusack �96. She also facilitated crucial partnerships, including the Deloitte Foundation study room in Milne Library and the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab.

第一吃瓜网 Foundation Board Appointed New Chair

The 第一吃瓜网 Foundation Board of Directors appointed Clare M. Cusack �96 as its next chair with a three-year term that began in July 2026. Cusack, who served as vice chair since 2023, succeeded Robert Walley �83, who retired after 12 years of service on the board, including the last three as chair.

A political science and communication dual major at 第一吃瓜网, Cusack is president and CEO of the New York Bankers Association (NYBA). She has been frequently recognized for her leadership in the banking industry and in non-profit association management. In 2020, she became the first woman to serve as president and CEO of NYBA in its 131-year history. In 2024, Cusack was named Chief Executive of the Year by the New York Society of Association Executives. In November 2025, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) honored Cusack with its highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

The Foundation Board also welcomed six alumni as new members: Leslye Burleson �13, Steven Mattus �92, Rizwan (Rizzy) Qureshi �03, Ken Rende �86, Andrea Reynolds �96, and Jill Abbate Sulkes �93.

Governor Appointed New Chair of College Council

In December 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Christian Valentino �95, P’29, Esq., as the chair of 第一吃瓜网檚 College Council. Valentino has served on the College Council since 2008 and succeeds Robert Wayland-Smith, who served in the position for 24 years before resigning in August.

媼Valentino majored in sociology and minored in legal studies at 第一吃瓜网 before earning a JD from Dayton Law School in 2000. He currently works as a litigation attorney at Pullano & Farrow PLLC, in East Rochester, NY, and has received numerous professional awards and recognitions. Valentino also served as a member of two presidential search committees, for Denise A. Battles and Melinda Treadwell, the latter also as chair.

Annual Giving Exceeded Goals

This year, thousands of alumni affirmed the strength of the 第一吃瓜网 community攇iving back through volunteerism and philanthropy, reconnecting on campus, gathering with fellow alumni across the country, and exploring the world together. The Great Give Back, 第一吃瓜网檚 annual day of giving, was a notable success with 1,020 donors contributing $318,000, providing vital resources for scholarships, research, student enrichment, and other initiatives and programs. This year檚 Great Give Back totals exceeded last year檚 by more than $65,000 and 114 donors.

For all of 2025�26, the College raised nearly $4.6 million in unrestricted and designated gifts from 4,744 donors, including 2,620 alumni donors�135 more alums than last year攁 reflection of their enthusiasm and commitment to support affordability, equity, and academic excellence. Reunion Weekend welcomed nearly 900 alumni and friends to campus, while regional events throughout the year introduced many to President Treadwell and the college檚 exciting next chapter.

Facilities and Infrastructure Projects Progressed

第一吃瓜网 continued to make significant investments in its physical campus and long-term infrastructure planning. Funding was secured for the renovation of Blake Hall, with planning and design now underway. The project will create offices, conferencing space, and a new home for the Multicultural Center, while eliminating unneeded spaces and improving the building檚 overall functionality.

The Sturges Hall renovation remained on schedule, with reopening anticipated in Fall 2027. The modernized facility will become a central hub for academic and student support services.

The College also continued to develop a residence hall master plan, assessing current conditions, aligning facilities with evolving student needs, and establishing a vision for future residential spaces.

Additional improvements included site enhancements at Mary Jemison Dining Hall and the near-completion of major North Campus infrastructure upgrades, which replaced 45-year-old underground electrical systems and installed a new communications bank. This strengthened reliability, improved service continuity, and will support the campus for years to come.

Fiscal Year 2025�26 Budget (in 000’s)

第一吃瓜网檚 financial portfolio is approximately $143.5 million, with base operating funding of $83.5 million. Presented here is a condensed, multi-year, cash-based view of operations by fund. The number of our full-time employees represents actual filled positions.

Printable PDF of 2025�26 Budget

Revenue

Revenue Type	FY 2024�25 Actual Totals	Fund Type (Unaudited): State擟ore Administrative and Academic Accounts	Fund Type (Unaudited): 顿滨贵搁搁别蝉颈诲别苍肠别 Hall Operations	Fund Type (Unaudited): IRF擣ees and Fines Accounts	Fund Type (Unaudited): SUTRA擲ummer Session, Winter Session, and Overseas Academic Programs	FY 2025�26 Actual Totals* (Note 1)
Campus-Generated Revenue (net tuition, room, fees, scholarships)	$ 58,901.5	$23,520.0	$24,636.5	$14,864.7	$2,095.3	$65,116.5
State Support	17,201.9	17,761.1	�	698.2	�	18,474.3
Subtotal Revenue	$76,103.4	$41,296.1	$24,636.5	$15,562.8	$2,095.3	$83,590.8

Expenses

(with significant expense controls in place for financial health)

Expense Type	FY 2024�25 Actual Totals	Fund Type (Unaudited): State擟ore Administrative and Academic Accounts	Fund Type (Unaudited): 顿滨贵搁搁别蝉颈诲别苍肠别 Hall Operations	Fund Type (Unaudited): IRF擣ees and Fines Accounts	Fund Type (Unaudited): SUTRA擲ummer Session, Winter Session, and Overseas Academic Programs	FY 2025�26 Actual Totals* (Note 1)
Personal Service Regular	$51,784.6	$42,850.0	$7,117.3	$2,399.0	$262.8	$52,629.2 (Note 2)
Temporary Service	4,852.5	3,471.8	215.3	977.7	662.5	5,327.4
Other Than Personal Service	14,352.9	5,965.9	3,206.3	5,499.8	403.2	15,075.1
Utilities	3,417.0	2,670.5	1,639.1	�	�	4,309.6
Interfund Transfers	�	(11,532.8)	�	11,532.8	�	0.0
Subtotal Expenses (allocated)	$74,407.0	$43,425.4	$12,178.1	$20,409.2	$1,328.5	$77,341.4
Indirect Costs (fringe benefits and admin. overhead)	$6,838.6	�	$4,101.3	$1,883.7	$651.6	$6,636.6
Debt Service/DASNY/Rehab and Repair	5,640.8	�	5,041.1	�	�	5,041.1
Unallocated Expenses	$12,479.4	�	$9,142.3	$1,883.7	$651.6	$11,677.7
Total Expenses	$86,886.4	$43,425.4	$21,320.4	$22,292.9	$1,980.2	$89,019.0
Net Funding (Expense)	($10,783.0)	($2,129.3)	$3,316.1	($6,730.1)	$115.1	($5,428.3)

Notes

Per preliminary close due to publication deadline.
Cash basis攆or example, does not include employee contractual-earned raises that were not yet paid
at fiscal year end.

Full-Time Employees*

Division	Instructional FTE	Non-Instructional FTE	Total
Academic Affairs	207	133	340
Finance and Administration***	0	191	191
College Advancement	0	19	19
Enrollment Management	0	26	26
Office of the President; Communications and Marketing; Multicultural Affairs; Office of Diversity and Equity**	0	18	18
Student and Campus Life**	0	92	92
Totals*	207	479	686

*Based on actual filled, not budgeted, positions as of April 2026
**Includes special funding for new one-year temporary positions and staffing changes due to cross-divisional reorganizations
***Does not include 153 FTE in Campus Auxiliary Services

Portfolio Summary擴naudited (in 000’s)

Funding	Amount
State Support	$18,474
Campus-Generated Revenue (net tuition, room, fees, scholarships)	65,117
Subtotal Revenue (excludes prior-year adjustment)	$83,591

Other Related Funds (Not Included Above)	Amount
Debt Service擡ducational Facilities	$12,216
Fringe Benefits (State Purpose Fund)	24,865
Campus Auxiliary Services	15,779
第一吃瓜网 Foundation*	4,390
Sponsored Research	2,697
Subtotal Other Funds	$59,947
TOTAL CAMPUS PORTFOLIO	$143,583

Campus Portfolio Funding Sources	Amount
Campus-Generated	$87,983
State	55,555
TOTAL CAMPUS PORTFOLIO	$143,538

*Pre-closing, annual expenses net of contributed services

College Leadership

As of June 30, 2026

Melinda Treadwell, PhD

President

Julie Buehler ’89, MBA, CPA

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Carolyn Campbell, PhD

Vice President for College Advancement

Rodmon King, PhD

Chief Diversity Officer

Wendi Kinney, MEd

Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Costas Solomou, EdD

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Michael Taberski, EdD

Vice President for Student Life

Mary C. Toale, EdD

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Leadership Transitions 2025�26

Denise A. Battles, PhD, President (through August 2025)
Kerri Howell �97, MS, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (through October 2025)

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