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SUNY Adirondack
NameSUNY Adirondack
Established1961
TypePublic community college
ParentState University of New York
PresidentKristine D. Duffy
CityQueensbury
StateNew York
CountryUnited States
CampusSuburban, 141 acres
ColorsBlue & gold
NicknameTimberwolves
Websitewww.sunyacc.edu

SUNY Adirondack is a public community college located in Queensbury, New York, within the State University of New York system. Founded in 1961, it serves the Warren, Washington, and Saratoga county regions of Upstate New York. The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs, functioning as a key access point to higher education and workforce training in the Adirondack region.

History

The institution was established in 1961 as Adirondack Community College, following the expansion of the State University of New York system under Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Its initial classes were held in rented facilities, including a former Grand Union supermarket in Glens Falls. The college moved to its permanent campus in Queensbury in the mid-1960s, with the first building, Dearlove Hall, opening in 1965. In 2010, the college officially changed its name to SUNY Adirondack to better align with the State University of New York system's branding. Key figures in its development include founding president Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer and longtime president Dr. Ronald C. Heacock.

Academics

SUNY Adirondack offers over 40 associate degree and certificate programs across several divisions, including Liberal Arts, STEM, Health Sciences, and Business. Popular transfer pathways lead to bachelor's degree programs at institutions like the University at Albany, SUNY Plattsburgh, and SUNY Empire State College. The college maintains articulation agreements with numerous four-year colleges within the State University of New York and private institutions. Notable programs include Nursing, Criminal Justice, Environmental Science, and Cybersecurity, with many courses offered through its SUNY Adirondack Saratoga extension site in Wilton.

Campus

The main 141-acre campus is situated in Queensbury, near the Adirondack Northway and Lake George. Core academic buildings include Scoville Hall, Eisenhart Hall, and the Regional Higher Education Center. The Miller Building houses the Nursing and Allied Health programs. Student-focused facilities include the Residence Hall, which opened in 2010, and the Adirondack Sports Complex. The campus also features the Visual Arts Gallery, the Greenhouse, and extensive natural trails. The SUNY Adirondack Saratoga location in Wilton provides additional classroom and lab space for programs in Saratoga County.

Student life

Student life is coordinated by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Senate. Over 30 clubs and organizations exist, including chapters of Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Nursing Association, and the Environmental Club. The college hosts annual events like Welcome Week, the Spring Fling, and cultural programs through the SUNY Adirondack Cultural Events Committee. Student media includes the newspaper, The Chronicle. Support services are provided by the Adirondack Child Care Center, the TRIO Program, and the Veterans Resource Center.

Athletics

The college's athletic teams, known as the Timberwolves, compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Mid-State Athletic Conference. Varsity sports include baseball, softball, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer, and golf. The team's home facilities are primarily at the Adirondack Sports Complex on campus. The athletic department emphasizes the NJCAA's commitment to academic success and athletic achievement for student-athletes.

Notable people

Notable alumni include Michael R. Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg L.P.; John E. Sweeney, former U.S. Representative; and Robert L. Rice, former justice of the New York Supreme Court. Faculty and administrative figures of note include poet and professor Paul Pines and former president Dr. Ronald C. Heacock. The college's alumni also include professionals across fields such as Broadcasting, Public service, and the Arts.

Category:State University of New York Category:Community colleges in New York (state) Category:Educational institutions established in 1961 Category:Queensbury, New York