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NY J02912

Resolution

Status

Passed

12/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Dr. Katherine S. Conway-Turner served as the ninth president of Buffalo State College for eight years, beginning August 3, 2014
  • Under her leadership, Buffalo State oversaw more than 1,500 faculty and staff serving 6,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students across 75 undergraduate and 60 graduate degree programs
  • She earned national recognition for community engagement, including the Carnegie Foundation's Community Engagement Classification and Washington Center's Higher Education Civic Engagement Award in 2016
  • Dr. Conway-Turner established "Bengals Dare to Care Day," an annual service initiative where hundreds of Buffalo State community members serve 40 local agencies throughout Buffalo
  • She served in leadership roles nationally and locally, including as vice chair of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and co-chair of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Legislative Description

Congratulating Dr. Katherine S. Conway-Turner upon the occasion of her retirement after eight years of distinguished service as President of Buffalo State College

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance10/19/2022

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