[ROCKLAND COUNTY], October 1, 2024 — º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ) is pleased to announce the newly appointed officers of its Board of Trustees, during the board’s annual meeting on September 23, 2024. The new officers, all of whom have previously served as trustees, assumed their leadership roles for a two-year term, as per the Board’s bylaws.
The new officers are as follows:
- Chair:  L’Tanya M. Watkins, Esq.
- Vice Chair:Â Dr. Dana G. Stilley
- Secretary: Â Ileana Eckert (re-elected to her role)
- Community Outreach Liaison: Â Elana L. Yeger, Esq.
The Board and the entire º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ community extend their sincere gratitude to Martin Wortendyke, who recently completed his term as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Dr. Beth Coyle, Officer in Charge at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, expressed her appreciation for Martin Wortendyke’s years of commitment, stating, “Marty’s leadership has been invaluable to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, and we are deeply grateful for his unwavering dedication to the college. His guidance and service have made a positive lasting impact.”
Coyle added, “The newly elected officers bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to advancing the mission of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. They are poised to continue the legacy of strong leadership and community engagement that has defined º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Board of Trustees.”
For more information about º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Board of Trustees and to view the officers’ bios, please visit º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Board of Trustees.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, State University of New YorkÂ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ), located in Suffern New York, provides purpose driven educational opportunities in a supportive, affordable, and accessible environment, empowering individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Many graduates go on to top universities to further their education on their own or through º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s institutional collaborations. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ fosters an environment that attracts, recruits, supports, and retains faculty, staff, and students who value diversity. The College promotes a collegial and inclusive environment by recognizing, promoting, embracing, respecting, and celebrating the expansive range and dimensions of cultures, attitudes, ideas, and viewpoints contained within our campus community.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through a variety of programs and educational opportunities including workforce training, certifications, and micro credentials. Many of the programs are developed with employers in the community in high demand industry areas to enable graduates to move into a new career upon graduation. More information can be found at /
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