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SUNY Sullivan President to Retire at End of 2012 Contract

 

Loch Sheldrake (May 23, 2011) – When she arrived at SUNY Sullivan in 1998 as the new president, Dr. Mamie Howard-Golladay had her eyes on the future because she saw great things ahead for the college and the community. As one of the four longest-serving SUNY Community College presidents, Dr. Golladay continues to believe in the future of the college, but understanding that all good things eventually come to an end, she submitted her intent to retire as president at the end of her current contract in August 31, 2012.

Phyllis Coombe, chair of the SUNY Sullivan board of trustees, expressed her appreciation for all that Dr. Golladay brought to the college and looks forward to working with her in the year to come.

“It is only fitting that Dr. Golladay be serving as the president of SUNY Sullivan as the college celebrates its 50th anniversary beginning in 2012,” Coombe said. “Many of the college’s milestones since it was chartered in 1962 can be attributed to Dr. Golladay and her leadership.

“I believe that during Dr. Golladay’s last year as president she will continue to break new ground and leave SUNY Sullivan an institution all of us in the county and state can be proud of.”

Dr. Golladay’s accomplishments during her tenure are many. From strengthening academic programs and increasing in-county enrollment from approximately 40% when she arrived to 70% in 2010 to leading the way in making the college green and making it possible for students to experience college residential living, Dr. Golladay has changed the face of SUNY Sullivan.

The SUNY Sullivan board of trustees, many of whom have worked side-by-side with Dr. Golladay for 13 years, respected Dr. Golladay’s decision with a degree of reluctance.

“Dr. Golladay has worked tirelessly for SUNY Sullivan since her first day on the job,” said Robert Ernst, vice-chair, SUNY Sullivan board of trustees. “Among the list of her many accomplishments, Dr. Golladay secured both the single largest donation in the college’s history that led to the building of the Lazarus Levine residence hall as well as the largest federal grant, a $1.8 million Title III Strengthening Institution Grant.”

Although retirement is in her future, Dr. Golladay has every intention of steering the college through these rough economic waters. Her belief in the college is as strong today as it was when she arrived in 1998.