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.
2023 - 2024 Meeting Schedule
All meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
View the Board of Trustees Meeting Documents.
SEPTEMBER: ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Special BOT Meeting on September 19, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at North Campus
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
OCTOBER: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
NOVEMBER: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CANCELLED
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
DECEMBER: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
JANUARY: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, January 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
FEBRUARY: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
MARCH: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
APRIL: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
MAY: JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND FOUNDATION
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
JUNE: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
JULY: No Meeting
AUGUST: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thursday, August 29, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus
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