September 11, 2020

Welcome!

by Meg Benke, Provost

On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of SUNY Empire State College, I am delighted to welcome you to the college’s fall 2020 term. This semester is a time of change for all of us as we not only welcome our new and returning students, but introduce Officer in Charge Beth Berlin. Ms. Berlin joined SUNY Empire in December of last year as executive vice president for administration and chief operating officer. As you may know, President Jim Malatras was appointed SUNY Chancellor last month. We wish him all the best, and are so grateful for his leadership, especially as we transitioned to a completely remote format in the spring.

Even though we continue to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, it has not impeded our commitment to quality education. SUNY Empire is the long-standing leader in online and blended education – we know how to do it right. Please take a few moments to review our fall 2020 restart plan, which details in-person and onsite operations across the state. 

At SUNY Empire, we are continually striving to provide quality education with individualized mentoring combined with excellent educational materials and look forward to serving you as an active partner in your educational journey. We urge you to engage with your faculty and other students to broaden your opportunities. In our unending efforts to keep you informed, engaged, and prepared to meet academic expectations, SUNY Empire has expanded its offerings and programs to include:

I wish everyone a successful fall semester and am glad you have made the commitment to empower yourselves with higher educational opportunities at SUNY Empire State College.  

Sincerely,

Meg Benke, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

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