Tag: Alfred State College News

January 25, 2024
By Alfred State Spokesperson Paul Welker

Alfred State College is excited to announce the addition of 22 new faculty and staff members. The new members of the ASC community were announced during Dr. Steve Mauro’s semester opening address.

New employees in the Division of Academic Affairs include:
Stephanie DeRue – Coordinator of Tutoring and Accessibility – Office of Student and Faculty Development
Lakee Flunder – Instructor – Electrical, Machine Tool, and Welding Technology (Northland)
Heather Garrish – Office Assistant – Electrical, Machine Tool and Welding Technology
David Greene – Instructional Support Associate – Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology
Max Mertel – Assistant Professor – English and Humanities
Jonisha Scott – Instructor – Electrical, Machine Tool and Welding Technology (Northland)
Chris Staba – Associate Professor – Automotive Trades
Irene Wentzell – Academic Advisor – Office of Student and Faculty Development

New employees in the Division of Enrollment Management include:
Chloe Dunn – Marking Project Manager – Marketing Communications
Melissa Holland – Senior International Officer – Admissions
Luis Nolasco – Admissions Counselor – Admissions
Michael Padlo – Admissions Advisor – Admissions

New employees in Facilities Services include:
Isabel Badaeu – Cleaner – Facilities Services
Christopher France – Cleaner – Facilities Services
Nathanael Harker – Cleaner – Facilities Services
Andrew Hulbert – Cleaner – Facilities Services
Steven Oliver – Cleaner – Facilities Services

New employees in Student Affairs include:
Joseph Burke – University Police Officer
Natasha Daniels – Assistant Coordinator of Student Affairs and Careers – Health and Wellness
Jared Jensen – Resident Hall Director – Residential Services
Clarissa Richmond – Staff Assistant – Health and Wellness
Justin Romero – Resident Hall Director – Residential Services

In other Alfred State College News, Alfred State recently celebrated the opening of the Shults Fitness Studio. The space located on the first floor of Shults Hall will give students and faculty another space on campus to utilize for their fitness journeys.

Coordinator of Campus Recreation Brooke Scianna is pleased with the transformation of the space. “My office is super excited to have an additional fitness space located in Shults Hall and right across from the Student Leadership Center. It was important to create this space to give students an opportunity to exercise in a space that they feel comfortable in. This is a small space where you can learn what works best for you. It also provides a space for those that do not feel comfortable in bigger gyms.”

The space which will be available for faculty, staff, and students to use has spin bikes, free weights, yoga mats and balls, seated benches, resistance bands, and kettle bells. “It is exciting to work with Brooke and Campus Recreation to offer this fitness space within Shults Hall,” commented Erika Winans, residential services administrative assistant. “This space will provide students, faculty, and staff with an additional resource on campus for their fitness and wellbeing. The Shults Fitness Studio is the second new space opened on campus for student recreation use in the last year. Last winter, The Studio opened in the Pioneer Center.

November 16, 2023
By Paul Welker

Thanks to another amazing show of support from alumni, faculty, staff, and friends, Alfred State College was able to raise over $270,000 on the eighth annual Day of Giving.

The funds raised benefit scholarships, new programs, updated technology, athletics, and so much more. Overall, more than 250 donors supported the cause.

“This year’s Day of Giving was centered around commemorating the 50th anniversary of a campus icon, The Hinkle Bell Tower,” commented Director of Development Jason Sciotti. “Dr. Mauro kicked the day with a message to the Pioneer community and challenged them to surpass our goal of $250 thousand. Students filled the Student Leadership Center throughout the day with our clubs and organizations providing activities, food, and entertainment. We ended the evening cheering on the women’s basketball team and giving away more prizes to the students. It is always awesome to interact with the students during this day to educate them on the power of philanthropy and how in some way each one of them have benefited from our donors.”

“With overwhelming support and generosity, we were able to surpass our goal and raised over $270,000. Wonderful things are happening here, and it starts with the passion and support from our alumni and friends. The day was a success and that only happens when the campus community and our donors come together. A sincere thanks to them all.”

Alfred State College was assisted by several matching and major gift donors who helped to challenge the Pioneer community to make an even greater impact. A matching gift from a 1971 alum, mid-day helped to ignite afternoon and evening support.

Throughout the week, the Alfred State Institutional Advancement Office also collected nonperishable and personal care items to help replenish the on-campus food pantry located in The Community Needs Hub.

October 4, 2023
By Paul Welker

ALFRED, NY, October 4, 2023 – Advancements are not slowing down as Alfred State College (ASC) continues to move forward with multiple construction projects to enhance and beautify the campus. ASC has an ambitious slate of $100 million dollars of improvements underway.
“We understand that the normal look and feel and travel around campus has changed as we worked on different areas on campus,” stated Alfred State President Dr. Steve Mauro. “We appreciate everyone’s patience for these temporary alterations, because once completed, our campus will be even better.”

Dr. Mauro shares construction updates:

The most noticeable project currently underway is the road widening and infrastructure project. In completed areas, visitors will notice wider roads and sidewalks that will make car and foot travel safer.
Under the surface, the college is installing new water lines, upgrading sewer and storm water lines, and installing new electrical and fiber conduits. Connected to this project is the addition of a second water tower and the building of a water treatment plant.
Plans for planting flowers, trees, and bushes are being made to add beauty to campus once construction on the road and sidewalks is completed.
The MacKenzie North construction project is nearing completion as well while the college is in final planning stages for the renovation of the Agriculture Science Building that is also home to the student-responsive financial aid offices known for tailoring aid packages for current and prospective families.
Over the summer the college beautified the Hinkle Bell Tower area in time for both the bell tower and MacKenzie Residential Complex to celebrate 50 years during the Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Dr. Mauro is excited for visitors to see all the changes. “I encourage past Pioneers to join us for Homecoming on Oct. 12 through 15 or future Pioneers to join us for one of our upcoming Open House programs either Oct. 21 or Nov. 5.”