Albany – The State University
of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Carli Schiffner interim
president of SUNY Canton, effective Sept. 1, 2012. Dr. Schiffner is currently
the college’s provost and vice president for academic affairs.
“Dr. Schiffner has a
commendable history with SUNY and has shown excellent leadership since
returning to Canton as provost last year,” said Board Chairman H. Carl McCall.
“We are pleased that she has agreed to take on this additional responsibility
and most confident that her continued leadership will serve the campus well.”
“As provost and throughout
her previous time at Canton, Dr. Schiffner has shown an exceptional ability to
put the best interests of students and faculty first, and to further the campus’
partnerships within the local community and SUNY system,” said SUNY Chancellor
Nancy L. Zimpher. “I thank her for accepting the presidential post in the
interim and look forward to our continued work together.”
“I’m honored to accept these
new responsibilities, and I look forward to continuing the incredible progress
the college has made under the direction of Dr. Kennedy,” Schiffner said. “It’s
an exciting time in the history of SUNY Canton, with record setting numbers in
applications and enrollment as well as new facilities and new majors. I’m
looking forward to working with our campus community and SUNY to ensure we
continue in the positive direction we’re headed.”
Current President Joseph
Kennedy will retire as of Aug. 31, 2012, to take a position as special
advisor to the chancellor for shared services. As provost, Schiffner
will continue to serve as Officer-in-Charge of the campus in any absence of President
Kennedy prior to Sept. 1, 2012.
“I’m pleased for both Carli
and SUNY Canton,” said President Kennedy. “She will do a wonderful job keeping
everyone focused on the mission of the college and the importance of student
success and satisfaction. I’d also like to thank SUNY, Chairman McCall and
Chancellor Zimpher for selecting someone from within our SUNY Canton family to
help lead us forward during these exciting times for the College.”
A joint report commissioned
by the Board of Trustees on shared services between SUNY Canton and SUNY
Potsdam is due to the chancellor from the presidents of those campuses by July
15, 2012.
About Dr. Carli Schiffner
Dr. Schiffner joined the SUNY
Canton community in 2003 as a faculty member in the History Department. She
then served as President Kennedy’s Chief of Staff. After serving as the Dean of
Arts and Science at Yakima Valley Community College from July 2007 through June
2011, Dr. Schiffner returned to Canton as Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
Dr. Schiffner serves on
numerous boards, commissions, and committees; and has been a sought-after
public speaker for 12 years. She has also been published in at least seven
different magazines or journals.
She received her BA degree in
history from Gonzaga University in 1996; her Masters degree in Cultural and
Intellectual History from Drew University in 1998; and her Ph.D. in American,
Asian and Women’s History from Washington State University in 2004.
About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton offers 22
career-driven bachelor's degrees in addition to its associate and certificate
programs. SUNY Canton OnLine features more than 190 courses online each
semester. The College's athletic teams belong to the United States Collegiate
Athletic Association. The College is home to a brand-new athletic facility,
nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites, offering students single
rooms in apartment-style settings while they live on campus.
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 468,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate
programs on 64 campuses with more than 3 million alumni around the
globe. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu
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