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.

2023 - 2024 Meeting Schedule

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.

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

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