Statement from Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher on Monroe Community College Professor John Wadach Recognition
November 21, 2014
“Throughout his 30-year career at Monroe Community College, SUNY Distinguished Professor John Wadach has been an exemplary leader, innovator, and mentor for his students and colleagues as well as the greater campus and Rochester communities. It is with immense pride and honor that we congratulate Professor Wadach on being recognized as the Outstanding Community Colleges Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) this week.”
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