Board of Trustees
Mission And Vision
The following statements provided the roadmap and guidebook the organization uses to develop its strategic thinking. These statements indicate where the college is going and helps to prioritize SUNY Erie's strategy options. They also tell college officials what to bring along on the journey and provide benchmarks for determining progress.
Mission
SUNY Erie meets the needs of a diverse student body and contributes to regional economic
vitality by providing high-quality, flexible, affordable and accessible educational
programs committed to student success.
Vision
SUNY Erie will serve as an innovative learning resource by striving for universal access to lifelong learning, catalyzing economic and cultural development, and supporting a diverse and mobile student body.
SUNY Erie Excels
The College's Strategic Plan consists of five major pillars: Access, Completion, Engagement,
Operations and Success. Each pillar consists of focus areas that contain goals and
initiatives. Each initiative is part of a five-year timeline for the full implementation
of Excels. Learn more about Excels.
Board Of Trustees
The 10-member Board of Trustees of SUNY Erie is comprised of four members appointed by the governor, five members appointed by the Erie County Executive and approved by the Erie County Legislature, and a voting student trustee elected by the student body of the three campuses. The board's responsibilities include approving the annual budget, setting policies and requirements, responding to community needs, approving personnel appointments, and guiding the college in setting and achieving its Mission and goals.
2022-2023 Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
View the Board of Trustees Meeting Documents.
September 29, 2022
October 27, 2022
November 17, 2022
December 15, 2022
January 26, 2023
February 23, 2023
March 30, 2023
April 27, 2023
May 25, 2023
June 29, 2023
August 31, 2023
Board of Trustees Members







