CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE RECIPIENTS
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
Eric Zizza
Division Chair of Behavioral/Social Science, Business, Criminal Justice, Teacher Education, and Health and Physical Education
BA – Colgate University
MS – SUNY Oswego
SUNY Chancellor's Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2022
SUNY Distinguished Professor – 2023
Steven R. Keeler
1987, Chair Division of Humanities
Director/Professor of Telecommunications
BA – SUNY at Buffalo
MS – Syracuse University
Graduate Certificate Telecom/Information Resource Management, Syracuse University
SBE National Broadcast Educator of the Year – 2000, 2002
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2000
SUNY Distinguished Professor – 2013
EXCELLENCE IN FACULTY SERVICE
Terry Kupp, Ed.D.
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2024
Norman Lee
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2023
Eric Zizza
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2022
Jerimy Blowers, Ph.D.
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2021
Vita Marie Racko
1991, Student Engagement Counselor
BA – Le Moyne College
MS – University of Scranton
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2020
John Lamphere
1991, Professor of History and Criminal Justice
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BS – SUNY College at Oswego
MPA – Marist University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2018
Jennifer L. Nichols
2001, Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BA – SUNY College at Oswego
MSN – SUNY Upstate Medical College
FNP – SUNY Upstate Medical College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2017
Robert H Brunell
1954, Professor of English
BA – Colby College
MA – Middlebury College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2004
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1974
EXCELLENCE IN LIBRARIANSHIP
Holly Kuhl
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Librarianship – 2021
Kathleen Sipling
2005, Librarian
Assistant Professor
BA – SUNY College at Oswego
MLS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Librarianship – 2018
Judith M Campanella
2001, Interim Associate Library Director
Associate Professor
AA, AAS – Cayuga Community College
BS – SUNY Cortland
MLS – SUNY College at Buffalo
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Librarianship – 2006
Margaret A Devereaux
1989, Interim Library Director
Collection Development Librarian
Professor
AAS – SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
BS – SUNY College at Geneseo
MLS – University of Michigan
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Librarianship – 2004
Kathleen J Long
1969, Reference Librarian
Professor
BA – Merrimack College
MSLS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Librarianship – 1996
Martha J Lollis
1984, Library Director
Technical Services Librarian
Professor
BA – SUNY College at Potsdam
MLS, CAS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Librarianship – 1991
EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Shannon M. Patrie
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2023
Lisa Greenfield
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2022
Amanda Reed
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2021
Allison Cass
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
BA – SUNY Potsdam
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2020
Adam Williams
Webmaster
AAS – Mohawk Valley Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2019
Rebecca Devendorf
2001, Assistant Registrar
MS – SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2018
Michael A. Pastore
Registrar
BA – SUNY College at Oneonta
MSEd – University of South Florida
MBA – Saint Leo University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2014
Robert M. Frame
1979, Director of Theatre Operations
BA – SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2012
William P. Lovell
1968, Fulton Chair Division of College Studies
Professor of Business
AAS – Auburn Community College
BA – SUNY at Binghamton
MS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2010
David L. Harbaugh
1988, Network Operations Administrator
BS – Houghton College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2009
Edward J. Kowalski Jr
2000, Director of Distance Learning, Evening and Special Programs
BA – Temple University
MA – Northern Illinois University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2008
Norman L. Holland
1984, Computer Programmer
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BA – SUNY Albany
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2006
Cathleen C. McColgin, Ph.D.
2002, Provost Fulton Campus
AAS – Washtenaw Community College
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BSN, MSN, PhD – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2005
Keith M. Batman
1991, Dean of Continuing Education
AA – Cayuga Community College
BA – SUNY Empire State College
MBA – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2004
Helene A. Stapleton
1987, Coordinator of Disability Services
Professor
BS – Boston College
MS – George Washington University
Certified Developmental Education Specialist – Kellogg Institute
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2003
Linda E. Szczepanski
1985, Registrar
AAS, AA – Cayuga Community College
BS – Southern Connecticut State College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2002
Judith G. Miladin
1993, Director of Financial Aid
Professor
BA, MA – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2001
Steven R. Keeler
1987, Chair Division of Humanities
Director/Professor of Telecommunications
BA – SUNY at Buffalo
MS – Syracuse University
Graduate Certificate Telecom/Information Resource Management, Syracuse University
SBE National Broadcast Educator of the Year – 2000, 2002
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 2000
Joanne H. Lamb
1982, Director of Student Development Center
Faculty Advisement Programs and Housing Coordinator
Professor
Counselor
BA – SUNY College at Cortland
MS – SUNY College at Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 1999
Vickie C. Condie, RN
1984, Director of Nursing
Professor of Nursing
BSN – SUNY College of Technology at Utica
MSN – Syracuse University
CAS – Widener University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 1998
Brenda L. Holland
1978, Director of Business Services
Comptroller
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BS – SUNY Empire State College
MBA – Chapman College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 1997
Thomas J. Paczkowski, CFP
1977, Professor of Business and Economics
The Fred L Emerson Endowed Chair in Innovation and Enterprise
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BSC – SUNY College at Geneseo
MBA – Syracuse University
CAS – SUNY College at Oswego
CFP – Colorado College of Financial Planning
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 1996
Gregory L. Szczepanski
1976, Director of Informational Technology
Programmer/Analyst
AAS – Auburn Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award – Excellence in Professional Service – 1995
James L. Cranfield
1965, Director of Health/Physical Ed/Recreation
Professor of HPER
BS – SUNY College at Cortland
MS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award – Excellence in Professional Service – 1994
Susan M. Kuncio
1967, Director of Business and Industry Center
Professor
AA – Auburn Community College
BA – University of Massachusetts
MA – SUNY Albany
SUNY Chancellor’s Award – Excellence in Professional Service – 1994
David H. Richards, Ph.D.
1971, Division Chair Humanities/English/Telecom
Professor of Humanities
BA – Amherst College
MA, PhD – Fordham University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award – Excellence in Professional Service – 1993
Douglas O. Michael
1979, Director of Learning Resources Center
Professor
AA – Allegany Community College
BS – West Virginia Wesleyan College
MSLS, CAS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 1992
Martin J. Wisniewski
1970, Dean of Information Technology
AA – Auburn Community College
BS – SUNY College at Oswego
MSEd – SUNY College at Brockport
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Professional Service – 1991
EXCELLENCE IN SCHOLARSHIP AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Howard H. Nelson
1970, Professor of English
BA – Gettysburg College
MA – Hollins College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1998
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities – 2002
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Michael Pacelli, Ph.D.
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2024
Sheila Myers
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2023
Chris D’Arcy
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2022
Mary Bulkot
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2021
Paul Nolan
Professor of English
BA, Mansfield University
MA, SUNY Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2020
Diana E. Valdina
1987, Professor of English
BA, St. Lawrence University
MA, Northwestern University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2018
Senate Faculty Excellence Award – 2007
Richard J. Bower, Ph.D.
2000, Professor of English and Writing
AA – Cayuga Community College
BA, SUNY Geneseo
MA, SUNY Oswego
Ph.D., SUNY Albany
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2017
Joel Yager Humphrey, Ph.D.
2003, Professor of Biology
BS, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
MS, SUNY College at Binghamton
MS, University of Florida
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Senate Faculty Excellence Award – 2005, 2016
Faculty Recognition Award – 2009
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2016
Robert James Humphrey, Jr., Ph.D.
2004, Professor of Biology
BS, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
MS Ed, SUNY College at Cortland
MS, Cornell University
Ph.D.,Cornell University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2016
John B. Campbell
1990, Professor of Engineering Services
AAS – Onondaga Community College
BT, SUNY Utica College of Technology
MS, SUNY Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2015
Kathy A. Gross
2000, Professor of Mathematics
AA, Cayuga Community College
BA, Le Moyne College
MS Ed SUNY College at Cortland
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2015
Shannon M. Lavey Reohr
2000, Professor of Mathematics
BA – Nazareth College
MS – Buffalo State
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2013
Patricia S. Gridley, Ph.D.
1997, Coordinator/Professor of Early Childhood Education
Teacher Preparation Program
BA, MED, PhD – University of South Carolina
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2012
Paul A. Richardson
2000, Professor of Mathematics
Math Specialist Academic Support Center
AS – Onondaga Community College
BA, MS – SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2011
Elizabeth W. McCormick
2001, Fulton Professor of Business/Computer Science
BS, MS – SUNY at Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2009
William A. Prosser
2003, Professor of Business/Economics
AS – Cayuga Community College
BS – SUNY College at Oswego
MBA – SUNY at Binghamton
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2008
Christie G. Waters
1988, Chair Division of Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Professor of Engineering Science/Mechanical Technology
BS – Cornell University
MS – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2007
Susan K. Gilmore
2000, Professor of Science
BS – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MS – SUNY at Buffalo
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2006
Cheryl A. Foster, RN
1980, Professor of Nursing
AAS – Cayuga Community College
BSN – D’Youville College
MSN – Syracuse University
NAACOG Certification in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Neonatal Nursing
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Syracuse University
AOS – Simmons Institute of Funeral Services
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2005
Sharon A. Coolican, Ph.D.
2000, Professor of Science
BS – SUNY College at Oswego
PhD – Indiana University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2004
Maryanne Felter, Ph.D.
1993, Professor of English
AB – Syracuse University
MA – University of Maine
PhD – University of Delaware
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2002
Susan C. Wolstenholme, Ph.D.
1976, Honors Program Coordinator
Professor of English
AB – Trinity College
MA – Syracuse University
MA, PhD – Cornell University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 2001
Linda L. Alfieri, RN
1987, Director/Professor of Nursing
BS – Le Moyne College
BSN – SUNY College at Utica
MSN – Syracuse University
ANA Certification, Clinical Specialist
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching– 2000
Jeffrey P. Delbel, Ph.D.
1978, Professor of Philosophy
Professor of Telecommunications
BA – University of Miami
MS, PhD – Syracuse University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1999
Howard H. Nelson
1970, Professor of English
BA – Gettysburg College
MA – Hollins College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1998
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities – 2002
William L. Barth
1965, Professor of Business
AAS – Cobleskill A&T College
BS, MS – SUNY Albany
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1997
Victor P. Garlock, Ph.D.
1968, Professor of Behavioral Science
BA, MA – Fairleigh Dickinson University
PhD – Cornell University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1996
Donald J. Griffin
1968, Professor of Business
AAS – Auburn Community College
BS, MS – SUNY Albany
MSEd Admin – SUNY College at Brockport
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1995
Thomas F. Steenburgh
1971, Professor of Science
BS – SUNY College at Brockport
MNS – University of South Dakota
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1993
Scott D. Barnes
1970, Professor of Social Science/Business
AB – Ripon College
MACT – University of Tennessee
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1992
Janet M. Correll
1979, Professor of Humanities (Music)
BS, MS – University of Illinois
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1990
Donald Sanzotta
1972, Professor of Psychology
AAS – Monroe Community College
BS – University of Rochester
MA – SUNY College at Brockport
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1978
Daniel F. Schultz, Ph.D.
1965, Professor of Anthropology/History/Sociology
BA, MA, PhD – SUNY Albany
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1975
Robert H. Brunell
1954, Professor of English
BA – Colby College
MA – Middlebury College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Faculty Service – 2004
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1974
Harry R. Greer
1964, Professor of Science
BS – Clarion University
MEd – Pennsylvania State University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1974
Donald F. Fama
1965, Professor of Mathematics/Business/Computer Science
AAS – Mohawk Valley Community College
BA – Utica College
MS – Syracuse University
MET – University of Illinois
MS Admin – SUNY College at Brockport
IFRICS Certificate in Computer Science at Clarkson University
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Teaching – 1973
EXCELLENCE IN ADJUNCT TEACHING
Daniel Ferens
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2024
Christine Motto
Adjunct Instructor, English
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2020
Kelly Quigley Ludemann
Adjunct Instructor, Nursing
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2018
William DeMott
Adjunct Instructor, Art History and Graphic Design
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2016
Michelle Speach
Adjunct Instructor, Business
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2016
James M. Bartley, Jr.
Adjunct Instructor, Education
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2014
Kathy A. Scozzari
Adjunct Instructor, Education
SUNY Excellence in Adjunct Teaching – 2014
EXCELLENCE IN CLASSIFIED SERVICE
Glenn Warner
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2024
Haley Vitale
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2023
Deborah Purcell
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2021
Misty Digaetano
2001, Senior Typist
BA - SUNY Oswego
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2020
Ralph Stacy, Jr.
1996, Public Safety Officer II
MA – University of Phoenix
BA – SUNY Empire State
AAS – Cayuga Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2019
Lorelee Lardear
2009, College Switchboard Operator, Typist, Fulton
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2018
Linda D’Amato
2007, Senior Typist, Academic Partnerships/Cayuga Advantage
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2017
Ernest Leonard
2013, Mechanic
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2016
Ronda L. Olszewski
2007, Senior Typist—Admissions Office, Fulton
AAS, Onondaga Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2015
Patricia J. Hamberger
Administrative Assistant—Registrar Office
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2014
Carol A. MacKenzie
1996, Administrative Assistant – CCC Foundation
Principal Stenographer
AAS – Auburn Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2012
Diane M. Salvati
2001, Senior Typist – Fulton Center for Academic Success
AS, AAS – Cayuga Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2011
Patricia A. Stock
1990, Account Clerk Typist – Registrar Office
AA – Cayuga Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2010
Sharon L. Farrar
2002, Library Typist
AAS – Cayuga Community College
SUNY Chancellor’s Award Excellence in Classified Service – 2009