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