Former Cayuga Professor Joins College’s Board of Trustees

A former Cayuga Community College faculty member who spent three decades educating students in the classroom is the newest member of the College’s Board of Trustees.

Retired English professor Agnes Crothers, who spent almost her entire academic career at Cayuga, said she’s looking forward to returning to the College’s community and supporting its students, staff and faculty as a trustee. Crothers was appointed to the board by Governor Kathy Hochul and was formally sworn-in at the board’s February meeting.

Cayuga President Dr. Brian Durant and Board of Trustees Chair Tony Franceschelli welcomed Crothers, saying her familiarity with the College and her experience as an educator would make her a strong trustee.

“Throughout her career, Agnes has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to Cayuga and her students, and an appreciation for the role education plays in our community. That level of dedication to higher education will make her an excellent trustee at Cayuga,” said Dr. Durant. “I’m excited that she’s joined our Board of Trustees, and look forward to working with her on new initiatives benefiting our current and future students.”

“Agnes has tremendous experience working with students, and her career as an educator means she has great familiarity with how our board can best support our staff and faculty as they prepare students for their next steps,” said Franceschelli. “We’re excited to have Agnes join our board, and we look forward to hearing her ideas on how we can continue to best serve students and our community.”

Crothers spent the majority of her career at Cayuga, teaching courses ranging from English and technical writing to American literature and public speaking. She led courses at Cayuga for 30 years before retiring in 2013. She also taught at Liverpool High School prior to joining Cayuga.

“It’s a privilege to join Cayuga’s Board of Trustees, who I know have dedicated extensive time and effort to supporting the College’s students, staff and faculty,” said Crothers. “I’ve followed the College’s successes as a member of the community, and have been impressed at the effective initiatives and increased enrollment. I look forward to helping the College continue to make an impact in our community during my time as a trustee.”

Crothers earned her bachelor’s degree from Mundelein College, and then a master’s degree in American Studies from the University of Wyoming. She earned a second master’s degree, this time in Education, from Syracuse University.