FLCC Campus News

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 27, 2008) – This morning, the Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees approved a new associate in applied science degree program in paramedicine. The program proposal must be approved by the State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Department of Education before students will be eligible to enroll. The College anticipates accepting applications for this new program in the fall 2009 semester.

The associate in applied science degree in paramedicine will prepare students to serve as pre-hospital emergency medical care professionals, as entry level paramedics. Students will understand the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) setting, applying the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, to be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with patients, as well as to prepare students to be able to safely manage the scene of an emergency.

This program is designed to augment the current emergency medical technician-paramedic certificate program. Students may pursue the certificate prior to the degree or they may pursue the degree and certificate simultaneously as some of the certificate courses will serve as prerequisites for the degree program.

“Augmenting our current certificate program to create a full degree program affords our students a well-rounded liberal arts education in addition to the hands-on paramedic training they will acquire.” said Dr. Barbara G. Risser, president of FLCC. “Even greater opportunities will be available for our graduates who hold a degree in addition to certification, such as the opportunity to pursue supervisory and administrative positions in the EMS field.”

The paramedicine degree program’s courses are designed around curriculum issued by the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Courses include EMS Management, Introduction to Paramedicine, Paramedic Airway and Patient Management, Paramedic-Cardiology, Paramedic-Medical Emergencies, Paramedic-Trauma, and Emergency Medical Technician with Defibrillation, as well as humanities, social science, math, and physical education requirements.

Courses will be offered at the Canandaigua campus, as well as the Geneva Campus Center.

To join the mailing list to receive information about the paramedicine degree once the program has received final approval, visit www.flcc.edu/newprograms or contact the FLCC Office of Admissions at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7278 or admissions@flcc.edu.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 25, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College Dean of Continuing Education, Don Friday recently received the Rochester Area College Continuing Education (RACCE) Distinguished Service Award. It’s only the second time in 25 years that this coveted award has been given out. The award recognizes Friday’s lifelong dedication to continuing education and RACCE.

“Don has dedicated his career to facilitating others’ personal and professional development and education,” said Susan Sullivan, president of RACCE, who along with RACCE Vice President, Joe Nairn nominated Friday for the award.

The top 10 reasons for Don’s career success were highlighted as the award was presented. Among the reasons were that Don is entrepreneurial and willing to take risks (#3) and that he recognizes people are more than employees and students (#2). The #1 reason was the RACCE Distinguished Service Award affirms who he is, where his passions lie, and how he has conducted his life’s work.

About Finger Lakes Community College:
Finger Lakes Community College (www.flcc.edu) is a State University of New York two-year higher education institution. FLCC’s 250-acre park-like campus is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Canandaigua, N.Y. The College offers more than 45 degree and certificate programs, including environmental conservation, ornamental horticulture, music recording technology, nursing, massage therapy, and graphic design. FLCC’s current enrollment is more than 5,350 full- and part-time students.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 23, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College’s Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Dr. Thomas E. Topping recently announced the FLCC dean’s list for the spring 2008 semester. More than 675 full- and part-time students received this honor.

To be eligible for the FLCC spring semester dean’s list full-time students must be matriculated, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and complete 12 or more credit hours successfully to receive this academic honor. Part-time students must be matriculated, have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours successfully, earned a combined total of at least six credit hours for a given year, and achieved a 3.5 grade point average.

Spring 2008 Dean’s List

Arcade, NY: Henry Prutsman
Arkport, NY: John Lockwood Jr.
Atlanta, NY: Adam Mortensen, Alden Vose
Auburn, NY: Joshua Swagler
Avoca, NY: Austin Luckenbach
Avon, NY: Stephen Fortunato
Bellona, NY: Cecily Perrin
Bergen, NY: Naomi Hickey
Bliss, NY: Cassidy Gertis
Bloomfield, NY: Charles Dumm, Shawna Geary, Hannah Good, John Grundman, Briana Hosmer, Lindsey Hudson, Chad Lipovsky, Jessica Marianacci, Krista Mitchell, Lisa Pearsall, Justin Probst, Chad Purcell, Alexander Saxby, Natalia Shallenberger, Sheri Shanks, Rachel Uldriks, Zachary Valone, Melanie Van Sile, Taylor Willis
Branchport, NY: Ashley Angulas, Michael Gamba, Alisa Mayer
Brockport, NY: Leslie Tozer
Buffalo, NY: Michele Fonzi
Caledonia, NY: Kyle Geer, Stacey Parker
Canandaigua, NY: Maria Alvarado, Carrie Aston, Tracie Austin, Sarah Bischoff, John Bonistall, Zachary Brinn, Diane Brownell, Constance Buongiorno, Gina Cai, Cora Canali, Diane Carrier, Michael Cifonelli, Dominic Cifonelli, Veronica Coleman, John Collum, David Cook, Deborah Cooley, Joette Cornish, Cassandra Dawson, David DeMallie, Katie Ebinger, Nathan Eisenberg, Erin Ellis, Rebekah Emes, David Fancher Sr., Trevor Francis, Ryan Frantz, Andrew Franzese, John Fuller, Benjamin Galens, Jonathan Geller, Christopher Gladstone, Barbara Green, Andrea Griffith, Jaime Griffith, Erin Hanlon, Meelanie Hart, Debra Hawbecker, Jody Henry, Dexter Howland, Emily Hunt, Ryan Hurlburt, Catherine Hurlbutt, Holly Jackson, Christy Jensen, Fritz Jung, Christa Kelsey, Olivia Kinsey, Brigham Krebs, Megan Lee, Deborah Leenhouts, Diana Leigh, Michael Lintner, Heather Lyon, James Marshall III, Cameron McIntyre, Donna McWilliams, Sara Merrill, Nicole Meyer, Courtney Meyer, Matthew Miller, Robin Minor, Anne Molodetz, Trista Murray, Amy Mussaw, Jeremy Nemecek, Michelle Nevin, Mandy Oplinger, Mary Ellen Orr, Deanna Paisley, Erin Parker, Betsye Pender, Katelynn Perrin, Samuel Phillips, Lynn Pinette, Mary Ellen Poles, Bridget Price, Todd Pronti, Kari Ripley, Andrew Schiller, Pamela Sharp, Jeffrey Standish, Jason Stewart, Frederick Stresing, Emma Taylor, Robert Taylor, Victoria Trumbower, Amanda Tuttle, Robert VanKeuren, Jennifer Verdi, JosephVoit, Kelly Wagner, Laura Washburn, Tiffany Wheeler, Natasha Wisler, Dennis Wright Jr., Kenneth Yentzer, Jessica Zanghi, Evonne Zinn
Canastota, NY: Jason Schenandoah
Canisteo, NY: Racquel Kilmer, Kevin Mazanec
Cheektowaga, NY: Edward Wesolowski
Clifton Springs, NY: Adrienne Brooks, David Buisch, Katherine Buttaccio, Daniel Cristofaro, Shawn Darling, Joseph Featherly, Toni Flower, Diane Foster, Margaret Francis, Bruce Gage, Brenton Gordon, Deborah Gray, Cynthia Hays, Amanda Herder, Kelly Lannon, Meggan Maslyn, Andrew Mussack, Paul Oderman, Timofey Piper, William Roberts, Rebecca Rouland, Gordon Rouse, Adam Scheele, Jaime Stover, Ginger Suhr, Amanda Trickey
Clyde, NY: Cherity Carpenter, Leah Cichinelli, Charlene Czadzeck, Alicia Czadzeck, Kevin DeWaele, Martin Hilfiker, Kristine Reed, Amanda Torregrossa, Erin VanFleet, Samantha Wright
Cohocton, NY: Holly Frisbie
Conesus, NY: Heather Lusk, Christina Slover
Corning, NY: Raymond Hendrick
Dansville, NY: Timothy Canfield, Matthew Holmes
Dresden, NY: Rebecca Scouten
Dundee, NY: Christopher Cramer, Joan Inscho, Jennifer Krossber, Craig Lane, Kailey Maloy, Brian Morgan, Michael Pollack Jr.
East Concord, NY: Gregory Chapman
East Rochester, NY: Terry David-Smock
Fairport, NY: Samuel Bortle, Jason Elias, Ryan Hart, Lianne Hart, Corinne McIntosh, Alexa Miller, Lauryn Recchia, Cathy Simpson
Farmington, NY: Barbara Backus, Caryn Bellis, Mark Brightenfield, Elizabeth Chicoine, Miranda Cocuzzi, Rebecca Craver, Roxanne Daubenspeck, Laura Day, Edmond Dibble, Joshua Domalski, Daryl Elmore, Samantha Guastaferro, James Hoyt, Charity Hurdle, Jeremiah Jensen, Natalie Jovanelli, Angela Keyser, Paula Kirk, Paul Kuehnert, Tamatha Leslie, Maryjo Manzer, David Mason Jr., Jacqueline Murray, Danae Ovenshire, Briana Parshall, Headyana Piearu, Heather Power, Joshua Rood, Brent Sheridan, Zachary Smith, Brian Soller, Kathie Spanganberg, Andrew Spittal, Laurence Steverson, Dawn Sulli, Sharon Switzer, Angela Taylor, Jennifer Tipton, Zachary Towle, Melissa Waite, Cheryl White, Heather Wireman, Suzanne Zwecker
Geneseo, NY: David Lennon, Duffy Roodenburg
Geneva, NY: Kyle Bagshaw, Sharon Barnes, Tammy Bates, Jonathan Borisuk, Jennifer Cairns, Matthew Corl, Sarah Crouch, Tiffany Deridder, Jennifer Detro, Monica Faulkner, Ruth Freier, Robert Galley, Dawn Gilly, David Hidalgo, Yolanda Iannopollo, Sandra Lembke, Jennifer Lozada, Cindy Marzan, Latisha Merced, Adrianne Miller, Darren Moran, Kyle Morrison, Stacy Mott, Julie Myer, Jessica Notebaert, Jacob Queener, James Robbins, Lisa Rose, Edward Rouse, Sara Shireman, Kathryn Snyder, Christopher Tavano, Tillary Thomas, Ashlyn Thomas, Renee Tiaskkun, Richard Van Dusen, Vanessa Vidler, Lesley Vidler, Susan Welch, Justin Whitmore, Emily Winnek, Corey Wood
Gorham, NY: Rhonda Berner
Hector, NY: Connor Evans
Hemlock, NY: Tasha Ponko
Himrod, NY: Sandra Hepler, Pamela Slentz
Honeoye, NY: Cynthia Boyd, Danielle Burnash, Jacob Constantinides, Peggy Dallas, Sarah Edson, Miriam Frank, Thomas Meding, Amanda Rampe, Krista Schlenker, Jessica Wright
Honeoye Falls, NY: Debra Bartell, William Harvey, Derek Romig
Hornell, NY: Jennifer Marion, Nathan Woodruff
Houghton, NY: Zachary Merrill
Interlaken, NY: Karen Haas
Ionia, NY: Andrea Smith
Ithaca, NY: Tyler Tauck
Jacksonville, NY: Patricia Wilson
Keuka Park, NY: Paul Tyrrell
Le Roy, NY: Matthew Hurd
Leicester, NY: Jennifer Cuozzo
Lima, NY: Leia Johnson, Sheelagh Scannell
Lisle, NY: Gabriel Kellman
Liverpool, NY: Jeffrey Knickerbocker
Livonia, NY: Beth Conversi, Charlene Thompson
Lodi, NY: Catherine VanVleet
Lyons, NY: Catherine Aikin, Thomas Bieber, Rachel Brown, Derek Bullard, David Burchim Jr., Shannon Clements, Kevin Coons, Phyllis Dickinson, Christophe Gagnier, Anne Goodman, David Gould, Ian Harding, Traci Hollebrandt, Jessie Nenish, Phillip Precourt, Patrick Tyler
Macedon, NY: Kathleen Alvito, Courtney Bray, Drew Curd, Stephen Hartz II, Laura LeBerth, Caitlin Lochner, Ashlee Mottler
Manchester, NY: Kara Haas, Jessica Herendeen, Susan Murphy, Karen Myers, Eric Parks, Matthew Reid, Susan Schenk, Jennifer Webster
Marcy, NY: Michael Jecko
Marion, NY: Steven Brannan, Samantha Corteville, Michelle Draper, Brian Halliley, Jessica Heaven, Maureen Krocke, Margaret Pelletier, Jeannette Smith, Jenna VanderBrook, Jeremiah VanDorp, Abram Voorhees, Robert Wheeler, Katelyn Withey
Martville, NY: Cathy Johnston
Mexico, NY: Andrew Horn
Middlesex, NY: Elizabeth Bennett, Chad Hunt, Joseph Sexton, Colin Swider
Mississauga, Ontario: Michelle Carruthers
Naples, NY: Natalie Ball, Amy Bilheimer, Leah Brown, Lemual Clawson, Michael Coffey, Angela Contos, Meghan Costello, Melissa Crawford, Rosemary Della Ventura, Sondra Ewing, Jon-Eric Ferner, David Garland, Rene Gielen, Stacey Jackson, Tammy Johnson, Victoria Mauro, Nicholas McDonald, Jade Partridge, Ingrid Reimann, Amanda Schipper, Peter Welch
New York, NY: Coralys Carpio
Newark, NY: Cassaundra Alexander, Abigail Andrew, Chelsea Barnes, Zachary Beagley, Kathleen Calarco, Juliana Chamberlin, Jason Chamberlin, Robin Chappell, Danah Corelli, Nichole DeTaeye, Jennifer Erb, Catherine Fagner, Carrie Fiorilla, Lindsey George, Heather Gowan, Scott Gunkel, Nathan Hart, Katie Hill, Lorilea Iddings, Michelle Ikewood-Furfaro, Felicia Klingler, Rashawn Luckman, Ashley Mott, Susan Musgrave, Christine Nerney-Zapetis, Zachary Odo, Maxwell Osmen, Anita Ottley, Melaine Pasquale, Sandra Prinzi, Bethany Robinson, Amanda Rodriguez, Nicole Ross, Tracy Serens, Marybeth Springett, Jean Steiner, Marisa Torres-Bueso, Dawn Verhow, Eli Voorhees, Traci Westcott, Christopher Wilbur, Sharon Woolever
North Rose, NY: Amanda Alderman, Ellen Main, Sarah Mosher
Norwich, NY: Kari Loomis
Nunda, NY: Andrew Pirrello
Oaks Corners, NY: Catherine Landschoot, Angela Simon
Ontario, NY: Nicolas Aman, Nicole Cirincione, Sean Coward, Kenneth Michels, Rachel Parks, Ashley Poulton, Lauren Roberts, David Vascukynas, Jill Zaborowski
Ovid, NY: Amber Stillions
Owego, NY: Matthew Markosky
Palmyra, NY: Heather Bills, Linda Bukowski, Michelle East, Jeffrey Footer, Michael Gammariello, Brittany Hetherley, Derek Janto, Karen Joslyn, Cody Krieger, Robert Landgrebe, Megan Leno, Margaret Lester, Jolene Nashlund, Tiffany Nickell, Breann Page, Jillian Scarfia, Jennifer Taylor, Tara VanParys, Lindsay Wagner, Karen Wasserlauf
Penn Yan, NY: Jonathan Briggs, Shari Brodmann, De Wei Chen, Christina Elwell, Jacqueline Gilmartin, Ashley Hamm, Mark Henderson, Greta Ledgerwood, Joseph Malanga, Milford Mast, James Merritt, Deven Morgan, Patrick Newby, Jitka Newmanova, Stacey Offen, Amanda Pallar, JoAnn Petrosino, Chad Sheehan, Jennifer Wiesner, Michaela Wilkinson
Pennelville, NY: Bryan Wingenbach
Perry, NY: Keturah Bosarge
Phelps, NY: Stephen Allen, Lori Day, Margaret DeBrock, Lisa Garza, Jessica Knobel, Heather Orbaker, Christina Schmidt, Anthony Wadhams, Rachel Waltz, Carrie Warren, Cameron Wing
Pine City, NY: Colleen Rennie
Pittsford, NY: Mary Ellen McCrossen
Port Gibson, NY: William Pruitt
Portville, NY: Jesse Spehar
Prattsburgh, NY: Katie Star
Red Creek, NY: Jennifer Adamski, Nikole Brooks
Rochester, NY: Tara Caporiccio, David Dusett, Jeffrey Fridman, Jeffrey Kallas, Kana Kennedy, Terry Mahoney, Andrea Mistretta, Marjorie Norlund, Beverly Parker, Christopher Payne, Caitlin Roat, Norman Robinson III, Katherine Roy, Erin Sargent, Melissa Schneider, Shamel Singletary
Rock Stream, NY: Jason Doan
Romulus, NY: Richard Crockford, Jasmine Hill, Patricia Irwin, Louise Lerch, Karen Picchi, Nicole Sherman, Samantha Strally
Rush, NY: Katelyn Fien
Rushville, NY: Tawnee Badger, Jason Boyd, Adam Farley, Tad Gerace, Andrew Gnage, Cindy Prober
Savannah, NY: Paul Ferris
Seneca Falls, NY: Kerri Allen, Carrie Comella-Tophoney, Malea DeVey, Gina Doeing, Stacey Hilkert, Sandra Hopkins, Rene Keenly, Emily Kraft, Michael Leddy, Justin Mawhir, Anna Morreale, Evan Pace, Andrea Rotondo, Katherine Sheldon, Rachel Sloan, Maureen Whitcomb
Shortsville, NY: Adam Bergstresser, Jason Eddington, Rikk Foringer, Michelle Hess, Alissa Myer, Kyle Sanders, Bryan Schaertl, Lance Swartele, Jeremy Whipple
Sodus, NY: Daniel Bennett, Kristy Debadts, Phillip Fiorello, Daniel McCall, Sarah Sinack, Alexandra Thurston
Sodus Point, NY: Angela Isaac, Carrie Sawinski
Spencerport, NY: William Purol
Springwater, NY: Sarah Carpenter, Joshua Pettinger
Stanley, NY: Gabrielle Brind’amour, Lauren Brown, David DeLeo, Bohdan Krop, Anthony McNeil, Elizabeth Minns, Jenny Perron, Sarah Propester, Justin Pulver, Mary Seely, Heather Slentz, Laura Zerdoner
Surprise, NY: Evan Ambrosio
Tyrone, NY: Jessica Petrie
Valois, NY: Austin Allen
Van Etten, NY: Marjorie Grap
Victor, NY: Jonathan Bateman-Ferry, Alena Bopp, Bonnie Cristo, Rachel Dobris, Kelli Donlon, Sarah Font, Kevin Gordon, David Heller, Deborah Karl, Kevin Keys, Christine Lyon, Daniel McCoon, Killian Meehan, Tamara O’Donnell, Tara Phillips, Emily Pott, Kristen Regan, Brittany Schmaltz, Brandon St. Phillips, Jamie Vahue, Melissa Weiss, Cory Whaley, Riley Willey
Walworth, NY: Phyllis Adriaansen, Shaun Bamford, Holly Kolstad, Kelly Manktelow, Cherie McGee, Vicki Winner
Waterloo, NY: Lesley Ashley Kesel, Shannon Bailey, Theresa Bohling, Brenda Burns, Sandra Campbell, Brian Digiovanni, Paula Dorn, Amber Ellison, MaryJane Ellison, Jamie Everhart, Yan Feng, Aileen Freier-Graham, Alan Miracle, Nicole Miracle, Diedra Parshall, Marcy Pontius, Scott Pope, Jessica Ridley, Colleen Spellecy, Kelly Stanton, Benjamin Thomas, Debra Vanni, Joel Welch Sr., Kristen White, Cara Wooden, William Wright
Watertown, NY: Samuel Prevost
Waterville, NY: Brittni Carlsen
Watkins Glen, NY: Karyn Meyer
Wayland, NY: Jessica Fields, Brandee Fleishman, Julie Jacobs, Julie Stephens
Webster, NY: Randy Mason, Alexander White, Amber Widrick
Weedsport, NY: Ryan Enos
Wellsville, NY: Ross Robarts
Willard, NY: Olimpia Hurley
Williamson, NY: Susan Briggs, Ravone Burnell, Melissa Guilfoil, Sherry Klimko, Shawn Rollins, Amy Rynders, Charles Sharick, Loralyn Thompson
Wolcott, NY: Avery Galek

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 13, 2008) – The Finger Lakes Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, inducted 64 new members at the 54th semi-annual Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony recently held at the Canandaigua campus. Inductees included the following (names follow hometowns):

Bergen, NY: Naomi Hickey
Bloomfield, NY: Charles Dumm, Lindsey Hudson, Zachary Valone
Buffalo, NY: Michele Fonzi
Canandaigua, NY: Deborah Cooley, Darlene Darrow, Nathan Eisenberg, Holly Jackson, Jeffrey Kallas, Natalie LeGrett, Katelynn Perrin, Lynn Pinette, Mary Ellen Poles, Evonne Zinn
Clifton Springs, NY: Amanda Herder, Adam Scheele
Dresden, NY: Laura Lampman
Farmington, NY: Brian Soller, Sharon Switzer, Jennifer Tipton
Geneva, NY: Jennifer Detro, David Hidalgo, Warren Lamboy, Jessica Notebaert
Honeoye, NY: Jacob Constantinides, Sarah Edson, Amanda Rampe, Jessica Wright
Little Genesee, NY: Mary Barnes
Lyons, NY: Patrick Tyler
Marion, NY: Christopher Graffeo, Jenna VanderBrook, Katelyn Withey
Naples, NY: Nicholas McDonald, Stephanie Schrader
Newark, NY: Katie All, Abigail Andrew, Richard Byers, Juliana Chamberlin, Joy Ganze, Ashley Mott
North Rose, NY: Amanda Alderman
Palmyra, NY: Tammy Trout
Penn Yan, NY: Jacqueline Gilmartin, Joseph Malanga, Milford Mast, Josiah Travis
Phelps, NY: Daniel Blackman, Tanya Kise
Pine City, NY: Colleen Rennie
Prattsburgh, NY: Katie Star
Rochester, NY: Tara Caporiccio
Rush, NY: Katelyn Fien
Rushville, NY: Cheryl Hudson-Curtiss
Savannah, NY: Paul Ferris
Seneca Falls, NY: Kerri Allen
Stanley, NY: Katie Lawson, Laura Zerdoner
Walworth, NY: Shaun Bamford
Waterloo, NY: Jessica Heusler, Tammi Kaufman, Catherine Smith
Webster, NY: Alexander White

In celebration of the College’s 40th anniversary, the speakers for the 54th semi-annual Phi Theta Kappa Induction were returning alumni who shared their experiences in the leadership roles they held when they attended FLCC. The speakers were Sarah Moon (’98), Stephen Alexander (’96), Theresa Burns (’92), Suzanne Graney (’91), and Chris Bjorling (’85).

The FLCC Alpha Epsilon Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, chartered in 1981, serves the community through programs such as the Relay for Life, Holiday Angel Tree Project, and Adopt-A-Highway. Scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship are the hallmarks of the international organization. To qualify for membership, students must have accumulated 15 or more credit hours and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 12, 2008) – This fall, Finger Lakes Community College will be offering a new, innovative online nursing course entitled “Trans-cultural Considerations in Healthcare” (NUR-265-U1). The course is available through the award-winning SUNY Learning Network (SLN), and it has an appeal beyond just FLCC’s nursing students.

“While the intended audience is those in healthcare, the course is also open to those who have an interest in culture influences as it relates to healthcare,” said Barb Selvek, FLCC assistant professor of nursing.

“Trans-cultural Considerations in Healthcare” addresses aspects from birth to death and illness across a variety of cultures. It’s designed for healthcare providers and nursing students who are interested in examining several different cultures in regards to heritage, family, education, occupation, communication, family roles, work force issues and spirituality. Responses to health, illness and death will also be explored.

To Register:
Visit www.flcc.edu/webadvisor or contact the FLCC Registrar’s Office at (585) 394-FLCC, ext. 7622, or at registrar@flcc.edu.

About Finger Lakes Community College:
Finger Lakes Community College (www.flcc.edu) is a State University of New York two-year higher education institution. FLCC’s 250-acre park-like campus is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Canandaigua, N.Y. The College offers more than 45 degree and certificate programs, including environmental conservation, ornamental horticulture, music recording technology, nursing, massage therapy, and graphic design. FLCC’s current enrollment is more than 5,350 full- and part-time students.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 12, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College recently announced the recipients of the Finger Lakes Region Top 10% Scholarship Program.

Recipients of the Top 10% Scholarship had to rank within the top ten percent of their graduating class and maintain an overall high school grade point average of 90 percent or better.

Each student will receive one half of the cost of full-time FLCC tuition per year for up to two years.

High school graduates from the class of 2008 who have received FLCC’s Top 10% Scholarship are:
Marisa DeRoma of Marion: Marion Jr./Sr. High School who plans to major in Registered Nursing.
Elly Disbrow of Bluff Point: Penn Yan Academy who plans to major in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Kevin Eckert of East Irondequoit: Eastridge High School who plans to major in Environmental Studies.
David Gauss of Campbell: Campbell-Savona High School who plans to major in Music Recording Technology.
Alison Gillespie of Macedon: Palmyra-Macedon High School who plans to major in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Bridget Saunders of Seneca Falls: Waterloo High School who plans to major in Liberal Arts and Sciences.

For more information on FLCC’s scholarship opportunities, visit www.flcc.edu/scholarships.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 9, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College nursing students shined at the annual Lucretia H. Richter Fund nursing scholarships awards. Only six awards were given throughout Western New York, and FLCC students won half of them. Sherry Klimko of Newark, and Greta Ledgerwood and Christine Pisarek of Canandaigua each won $1,000 Lucretia H. Richter Fund nursing scholarships. This is the first time FLCC nursing students have won three scholarships in one year.

The Lucretia H. Richter Scholarship Fund is an organization of nurses that provides nursing scholarships to current students who are enrolled in an RN program. Each year, students from the associate to graduate level nursing programs apply for the scholarship. Criteria include financial need, leadership within the nursing profession, and dedication to the nursing profession.

“It’s a great honor for FLCC students to take home half of the Lucretia H. Richter Fund scholarships,” said Barb Selvek, FLCC Assistant Professor of Nursing and President of the Lucretia H. Richter Scholarship fund. “Greta, Christine and Sherry are all dedicated to improving the healthcare of those in their communities and to the nursing profession. Their achievements speak to the quality of the FLCC nursing program.”

ABOUT FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Finger Lakes Community College (www.flcc.edu) is a State University of New York two-year higher education institution. FLCC’s 250-acre park-like campus is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Canandaigua, N.Y. The College offers more than 45 degree and certificate programs, including environmental conservation, ornamental horticulture, music recording technology, nursing, massage therapy, and graphic design. FLCC’s current enrollment is more than 5,350 full- and part-time students.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 5, 2008) – Four Finger Lakes Community College faculty and staff members recently were honored with the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for 2008. This recognition is considered the highest honor award presented by the SUNY System. The recipients were recognized at FLCC’s Annual Employee Recognition Program and at the College’s 40th Annual Commencement Ceremonies.

Recipients and the awards they received were:
•Teresa Daddis, of Fairport, Excellence in Professional Service
•Curtis Nehring Bliss, of Canandaigua, Excellence in Faculty Service
•Marsha Walton, of Fairport, Excellence in Teaching
•Dr. Robert Wink, of Canandaigua, Excellence in Teaching

Daddis, has served as a student services counselor in FLCC’s Center for Advisement and Personal Development since 1996. She received FLCC’s Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Professional Service in 1999 and 2004, as well as the Professional Association Professional Achievement Award in 2000 and 2004. Daddis earned a master’s degree in education-counseling from SUNY Brockport and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Oswego. Daddis provides exemplary service to students through advisement, transfer planning, career counseling, academic and crisis intervention, and personal counseling. In addition, she serves on several campus committees and organizations, as well as serving as the president of the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association (NYSTAA).

Nehring Bliss, assistant professor of English and Director of Honors Studies, has taught at the College since 1999. He holds a master’s degree in English studies from SUNY Albany and a bachelor’s degree in English from Siena College. Nehring Bliss serves in many faculty leadership roles and is the driving force behind innovative teaching and professional development on campus. He was instrumental in the creation of the FLCC Honors House and is passionate about building an authentic learning environment and community atmosphere on campus.

Walton, associate professor of mechanical technology, has taught at FLCC since 1992. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering from Michigan State University. Walton has taken a great deal of initiative as the coordinator for Technology and Engineering programs. She teaches a variety of courses and uses many different teaching techniques to foster student learning. Walton holds her students to the highest standards and is a role model for female students who aspire to pursue engineering and technology careers.

Wink, assistant professor of environmental conservation and horticulture, has been with the college since 2004. He has a doctorate in environmental forest biology and a bachelor’s degree in forest biology and resources management from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Wink has an extensive record of research activity and publication. He creates a valuable learning environment for students. His enthusiasm and dedication to teaching and learning and his professional experience ultimately benefit the students at FLCC and foster their interest in lifelong learning.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 5, 2008) – Finger Lakes Community College and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. are collaborating to offer “Making a Difference in Our Community” on June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a focus on sustainability and going green. The event will be take place in the vestibule of the Canandaigua Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Employees from FLCC and Wegmans will be on-hand at the event, providing information on ways community members can make a difference for the environment. Topics will include the steps FLCC is taking to go green, sustainability at Wegmans, ideas for community members to lead more sustainable lifestyles, recyclable materials that are accepted in Ontario County, and incandescent light bulbs versus compact fluorescent light bulbs, among others. Visitors to the event will also receive FLCC eco-pens made from recycled materials, as well as information about the courses and academic programs available at the College in the environmental conservation field.

Community members are invited to visit “Making a Difference in Our Community” this weekend at the Canandaigua Wegmans to learn more about sustainability and going green.

ABOUT FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Finger Lakes Community College (www.flcc.edu) is a State University of New York two-year higher education institution. FLCC’s 250-acre park-like campus is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes in Canandaigua, N.Y. The College offers more than 45 degree and certificate programs, including environmental conservation, ornamental horticulture, music recording technology, nursing, massage therapy, and graphic design. FLCC’s current enrollment is more than 5,350 full- and part-time students.

ABOUT WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC.:
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 70-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. The family-owned company, founded in 1916, is recognized as an industry leader and innovator. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by FORTUNE magazine for ten consecutive years. In 2008, Wegmans ranked #3 on the list.

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 3, 2008) – The Finger Lakes Community College Board of Trustees met this morning for the first time since the naming of the College’s Board Room. The recently renovated Board Room was named the Dr. Collins W. “Connie” Carpenter Board Room as the culmination of the College’s 40th anniversary celebration at the Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2008. The announcement of the naming of the Board Room was given by Professor of Environmental Conservation and Horticulture, Marty Dodge, who has been a member of the CCFL/FLCC faculty since 1972. In his speech, Dodge commented, “Although it was 30 years ago that Connie left the Board, he has never left the College. He continues to believe in the importance of FLCC in transforming student lives, he attends FLCC Commencement ceremonies, and he and his wife of over 60 years, Verna, are present at nearly every college reception and event.”

FLCC President Dr. Barbara Risser said, “Dr. Carpenter was truly instrumental in the creation of this College. The plaque above the doorway of the Dr. Collins W. ‘Connie’ Carpenter Board Room reminds us of the College’s past, the obstacles overcome, and the rich history of this institution, and it will serve to empower us to move forward and accomplish the significant goals ahead. This plaque, along with the student photos on the walls of the Board Room, reminds us all why we are here – for the students and for our community.”

Dr. Carpenter served as the first FLCC Board of Trustees Chairperson from 1967 to 1978, during a particularly eventful period for community colleges. These early years of the College’s history coincided with the inception of community colleges in New York state. Dr. Carpenter was an active Board Member during these important, early years of the College’s history.

“It is both humbling and inspiring to lead the Board of Trustees meetings in the Dr. Collins W. ‘Connie’ Carpenter Board Room,” said Anne Galbraith, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Dr. Carpenter’s contributions to the College are significant, and naming the Board Room in his honor is a fitting tribute to the remarkable work he has done for this institution.”

Dr. Carpenter has continually fostered his relationship with FLCC throughout the years. Upon receiving the honor of the naming of the Board Room at the Commencement Ceremony, Dr. Carpenter stated, “I assure you that my association with the College has given more to me than I have given to it.” Dr. Carpenter remains a champion of Finger Lakes Community College and its students and graduates.