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.

 

September 2025 - August 2026 Meeting Schedule


SEPTEMBER 25, 2025: Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

OCTOBER 30, 2025: Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus


DECEMBER 18, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus


JANUARY 29, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

FEBRUARY 26, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees & Retreat 8:30 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

MARCH 26, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

APRIL 30, 2026 Joint Meeting Board of Trustees & Foundation
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

MAY 28, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

JUNE 25, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

JULY 2026 No Meeting

AUGUST 27, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
9:00 a.m. – SUNY Erie North Campus

 

 

Board of Trustees Live Meeting

All meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

View Current Board of Trustee Documents


View the Board of Trustees Meeting Documents prior to the 2026/2026 Academic Year.

 

 

Board Members

2025-2026
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
Student Member
Ygor Soares Pinheiro, Student Trustee
Elected: 2025-26
Committee Membership: Curriculum, Student Success, and Diversity; and Marketing