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.

 

 

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.

January 2025 - August 2025 Meeting Schedule

JANUARY 23, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees & Retreat
8:30 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

MARCH 27, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees – Optional Retreat
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

APRIL 24, 2025 Joint Meeting Board of Trustees & Foundation – Optional Retreat
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

MAY 29, 2025 No Meeting

JUNE 26, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

JULY 2025 No Meeting

AUGUST 28, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
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Board of Trustees Live Meeting

All meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
View the Board of Trustees Meeting Documents.

BOT Subcommittee Meeting Dates

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Board Members

2022-2023
Jeffrey Stone, Vice Chairman
Jeffrey Stone, Board Chair
Appointed: 2019
Committee Membership: Budget, Audit, & Facilities; and Strategic Planning and Assessment
Melodie Baker
Melodie Baker, Vice Chair
Appointed: 2022
Committee Membership: Curriculum, Student Success, and Diversity; Policy and Governance; and Strategic Planning and Assessment 
Carrie Phillips
Carrie Phillips, Secretary
Appointed: 2019
Committee Membership: Strategic Planning and Assessment; and Technology
Kenneth Kruly
Kenneth Kruly
Appointed: 2023
Committee Membership: Budget, Audit and Facilities; Policy and Governance; and Talent, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
Leonard Lenihan
Leonard Lenihan
Appointed: 2017
Committee Membership: Budget, Audit and Facilities; Marketing; and Talent, Diversity, Equity, and Belonging
Amanda Lowe
Amanda Lowe
Appointed: 2022
Committee Membership: Marketing; Talent, Diversity, Equity and Belonging; and Technology
Candace Morrison
Candace Morrison
Appointed: 2022
Committee Membership: Curriculum, Student Success, and Diversity; and Talent, Diversity, Equity and Belonging
Cameron Loyd, Student Trustee
Cameron Loyd, Student Trustee
Elected: 2023-24
Committee Membership: Curriculum, Student Success, and Diversity; and Marketing