ACT Conferences

2022 Conference

October 14-16
Turning Stone Resort
Verona, NY

2017 conference

September 15-17
Renaissance Albany Hotel
144 State Street
Albany, New York 12207

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View Pictures from the ACT Scholarship Awards Luncheon - September 16, 2017

2016 ACT Conference

September 29 – October 1
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa
199 Woodcliff Drive
Fairport, New York 14450

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2015 ACT Conference

October 16-18
The Gideon Putnam
Saratoga Springs, NY

View photos from the ACT Awards Luncheon

2014 ACT Conference

October 24-26
Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center – Lake George, NY

Dear Colleagues,

We have just concluded the 2014 Annual A.C.T. Conference, where we enjoyed informative panels and presentations from campus representatives and SUNY administration. With a better understanding of priorities and timetables on both the legislative and System sides, there are great opportunities for A.C.T. to have a positive influence on funding, especially for rational tuition and capital projects. What about a lobby day after the Chancellor's State of the State address in January? Let me know your thoughts.

This weekend was also a wonderful time of camaraderie and sharing. We were fortunate to have Senator Betty Little join us and share useful legislative information. I learned about a number of exciting, Council-driven programs happening around the state. I am interested to hear from you about the idea of next year's conference including formal presentations from members on their Councils' practices and initiatives.

In the meantime, I am delighted that this missive is reaching you through the A.C.T. Listserv that the membership requested. Thanks go out to Teare VanDenburgh, Jim Campbell and their team for creating it. This listserv is your vehicle for getting information, answers and feedback from your A.C.T. Colleagues. Wondering what sexual assault policies other councils are implementing? You can send a query through the listserv. Publishing your annual report or announcing your new president? Share it with all of us through the listserv. As a matter of fact, Oswego's report is linked below, hot off the press. Also below are presentations from the conference.

Some final words of additional thanks:

To the Chancellor and Chairman for their interest in speaking to us this weekend - our best wishes go out to Chairman McCall for speedy repairs;
To all the presenters for their thoughtful remarks and information, especially to Bob Haelen who allowed me to call him "Bill;"
To Ron O'Neill and Larry Baker, past 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents respectively, for their service to A.C.T. and their guidance during my first year as President. Their familiarity with so many of you and their history with SUNY were invaluable to me;
To Vita DeMarchi, new 1st Vice President, and Patrick Brown, new 2nd Vice President, for their willingness to serve;
To past President, Pierre Alric for his excellent advice and support;
To the Scholarship Committee under the enthusiastic leadership of Frank Pagano for work that culminates in the highlight of the weekend;
- View photos of the award winner group.
- View photos of the award luncheon.
To you, the membership, who give your time, talent, and other treasures in service to your colleges and SUNY and, therefore, to New York State. Your support of me has been unstinting and it is an honor to work with you.