Statement from SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on the Retirement of Maritime College President Vice Admiral John Craine

“For the past nine years, Vice Admiral John Craine has served the State University of New York and the Maritime College with outstanding leadership and dedication.  He brought to SUNY skills, experiences and values earned through a life of service to our country and shared them with the next generation of young men and women. 

“As a result, the Maritime College is at one of the strongest points in its distinguished history.  I have had the opportunity to sail with Admiral Craine aboard the Empire State VI and know the high regard in which he is held by the cadets, faculty, officers and staff of the College.  I look forward to working with him to make this academic year another successful one for the College. 

“As Admiral Craine has provided advance notice of his plans, we will undertake the appropriate steps with the Maritime College Council to begin a presidential search so as to insure a smooth transition next summer.  I am pleased that Admiral Craine has agreed to serve until his successor is chosen and is in office so as to continue Maritime’s strong momentum.

“I congratulate Admiral Craine on his successes and thank him for his many years of service to the State University.”

The full Maritime College release is available here.

SUNY Presidential Search Guidelines are available here.

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating nearly 465,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu 

###