What does the Advocacy and Resolutions Committee do? 

The Advocacy and Resolutions Committee recommends priorities for CEANY's state and federal advocacy agendas and directs member efforts to influence continuing public higher education policy.

The Advocacy Committee provides strategic direction to execute CEANY's advocacy priorities at various levels of government and CUNY and SUNY central system. Employing a holistic approach and a strategic vision of what can be achieved, the Committee maximizes CEANY's impact by communicating and meeting with CUNY and SUNY officials, forging partnerships with state and national organizations focused on supporting our members, engaging other advocates, and developing advocacy activities and campaigns, as needed. It positions CEANY as a key player in Albany and New York City in advocating for the profession and our students. The Committee also informs the CEANY membership of the latest developments and proposed changes in state and federal laws, guidelines, regulations, and programs.

Committee Responsibilities:

• Inform advocacy strategies to customize key advocacy initiatives
• Develop and guide the implementation of advocacy campaigns for key priorities
• Identify key stakeholders and recommend partnerships needed to achieve policy priorities
• Develop and review Resolutions that address concerns within the scope of Association activities

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

• Attend quarterly virtual meetings to discuss legislation, review and vote on Resolutions, and discuss advocacy recommendations to the Board. 
  
• Meet more often prior to a new Legislative session to identify the upcoming year's Association priorities and advocacy activities
  
• Participate annually in Workforce Development Advocacy Day at the Capitol
  
• Be familiar with continuing education and workforce development policy issues
  
• Cultivate personal relationships with members and key CUNY and SUNY personnel as well as policymakers
  
• Help educate CEANY members about advocacy activities and programs

Why should you join us? 

• Expand your network and build camaraderie
  
• Advise on influencing policy for future continuing education and workforce development professionals
  
• Nurture interpersonal and organizational skills such as public speaking and teamwork
  
• Strengthen the continuing education and workforce development profession

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Advocacy and Resolutions Co-Chairs Carrie Whitmore and David Kohn at the 2023 Workforce Development Advocacy Day. They advocated in support for Senator Roxanne Presaud's legislation S2144 - Exempts income earned by persons from certain job training or adult education programs from the determination of need for public assistance programs.

This could be you!

Meet the committee:

Co-Chair- David Kohn, Director, Continuing Education, Lehman College, CUNY

Co-Chair- Carrie Whitmore, Director, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Thompkins Cortland Community College, SUNY

Committee Member List:

Jasmine Cardona, Executive Director, Office of Continuing Education & Professional Development, College of Staten Island, CUNY

Misty Fields, Director, Office of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SUNY Delhi

Laura Galletta, Program Director, Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. SUNY Suffolk 

LaTasha Hamlett-Carver, Division Coordinator, Workforce Development and Community Education, Westchester Community College, SUNY 

Patricia (Tricia) Mullen, Director, Adult Learning Center, Lehman College, CUNY

Carolyn Nobles, Director, Career Development Center/ Career and Technical Education Assistance Center, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY 

Teresa Fava Schram, Coordinator, Workforce Development, Mohawk Valley Community College

What does the Annual Conference Committee do?

Plan, arrange & run the annual conference & meeting of the membership.  Establish & lead committee members in the content, organization, recruitment & implementation of the annual conference including vendors, registration, recruitment, logistics, hotel contracts, theme.
Conference Committee members:

• Determine the conference theme through identification and discussion of key issues and trends in the field.
  
• Participate in one conference sub-committee (i.e., vendors, speakers, activities, etc.).
  
• Review, debate, and select proposals.
  
• Take on the role of Conference Shepherd, working with presenters as they plan their sessions and helping with logistics on the day-of.
  
• Work together to ensure that the conference runs smoothly.

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

The committee typically meets at a minimum of five times per year in advance of our board meetings and then additional meetings as needed in September through November before the conference.  These meetings are typically no more than 1 hour in length and are held remotely via Zoom.  We discuss our goals, plans and events for the year. 

Why should you join us? 

If you have a knack for event planning and enjoy being a part of the team then the conference committee provides a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, network, discuss best practices in the field, and, most importantly, help plan the annual conference.  

Conference Committee requirements:

• Attend planning meetings, which take place virtually.
  
• Attend the session selection meeting and the in-person Annual Conference in November.
  
• Actively participate and communicate promptly via email.
  
• Be or become a CEANY member.

***2024 Conference Committee Co-Chairs Deborah Shoemaker and Teresa Fava-Shram invite you to sign on for the 2024 Annual Conference Committee! ***

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Continuing Education Association of New York - CEANY 2022 Conference

Meet the Committee:

2023 Conference Co-Chair- Dana Lennon, Senior Director of Operations, Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development - Hostos Community College, CUNY

Co-Chair- Lori Conkling, Continuing Education Director of Labor Market Research & Workforce Development, Queensborough Community College

List of committee members:

Simone Rodriguez, Vice President, Division of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Kingsborough Community College

Fanny Soriano- Finance Director School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Lehman College

David Kohn- Director, Workforce Development / Continuing and Professional Education, Lehman College

Jennifer Snyder- Program Coordinator- SUNY Center for Professional Development

Hope Miller- Program Manager of the Allied Health Career Pipeline Program at CUNY- Hostos Community College

Lori Bartkovich- Veteran Specialist II, at Monroe Community College

Wendy Welling- Director, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

Shermira Busby- Director, Business & Industry Workforce Training at New York City College of Technology

Sarah Wilson-Sparrow- Vice President of Workforce Development & Community Education at Schenectady County Community College

Deb Pernat- Program Coordinator, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Michael Manipakone- Customer Success at Queensborough Community College

Rebecca Lynch- Assistant Director of Continuing Education, SUNY Oneonta

Carrie Whitemore- Director, Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Tompkins Cortland Community College

Danielle Britton, Director of Workforce Development, SUNY Broome

Caitlin Jones, Events Coordinator, SUNY Delhi

What does the Archivist Committee do? 

The Archivist is responsible for collecting, organizing, and disseminating, as appropriate, all historically significant documents, records, and memorabilia of the Association. 

Historical documents are to be kept and organized by the Archivist and be made available for review by appropriate individuals. Upon request of the President or from appropriate members of the Executive Board, the Archivist may search the archives to obtain pertinent information for use by Association officials or their representatives. Archival contents are not to be transported to meetings or conferences but should be retained in their entirety in a safe and permanent location by the archivist. Exceptions, as provided by the Archivist, may be considered. The storage and care of the archives are carried out within the perimeters stated within the CEANY Collection Policy (see separate document).

An annual review of the health of the archive collection should be conducted and recommendations of any changes made to the Executive Committee. Archives is the wide lens of the organization so recommendations on dissemination, digitization or easier access to the collection should always be on the forefront of discussion based on new technology that becomes available or new laws that require different collection processes.   

We prepare and submit an annual report regarding committee activities at the subsequent Executive Board meeting following the annual conference.

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

We meet roughly 4 to 5 times per year. 

We discuss new acquisitions, missing required documents, assessment, and health of current collections holdings, discuss potential digitization/dissemination opportunities to allow easier access to members.  

Why should you join us? 

If you are interested in: history, specifically CEANY history, are good at organization; are looking at new ways to tell a story; loving solving mysteries and playing detective, this committee is for you.

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CEANY History

Meet the Committee:

Chair - Lori Bartkovich Veteran Specialist II, Office of Veteran Services/Financial Aid Monroe Community College

Co-Chair - Misty Fields, Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies - SUNY Delhi

Current Committee Members:

Chair - Lori Bartkovich Veteran Specialist II, Office of Veteran Services/Financial Aid Monroe Community College 

Co-Chair - Misty Fields, Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies - SUNY Delhi

What does the By-Laws Committee do? 

The By-Laws Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending revisions to the association’s By-Laws. The main responsibilities include:

• Reviews proposed changes with the Board of Directors, makes appropriate revisions after the review, and prepares final proposed changes for review by the general membership and put to vote.
• Responds to requests from the Executive Committee for interpretation of various sections of the Association’s documents and makes recommendations accordingly.
• Ensures coordination between CEANY By-Laws and the CEANY Policies & Procedures Manual.

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

The By-Laws Committee meets about twice per year to review if the By-Laws are in line with the Association’s current needs and non-profit law. The committee will meet more often if amendments are needed, and especially if it is determined to revise the By-Laws and present it at the Annual Meeting of the Membership for a vote. Additional meetings may occur when the CEANY Policies & Procedures Manual or Certificate of Incorporation needs updating as well.

Why should you join us? 

• Interested in developing and maintaining policy and procedures that help prevent or resolve conflicts and disagreements.
• A chance to get a “behind-the scenes” look of CEANY
• Desire to share your knowledge and opinions with leaders in the continuing education field
• Seeking networking opportunities with industry professionals

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The By-Laws was overhauled and re-written, and subsequently approved by the membership during the Annual Meeting of the Membership on November 6, 2020. The document was updated to meet non-profit laws and regulations, as well as help the association review and update committee structure.

Meet the Committee:

Chair - David Kohn, Director, Continuing Education, Lehman College, CUNY

Current Committee Members:

Lori Bartkovich, Veteran Specialist II, at Monroe Community College

Jasmine Cardona, Executive Director, Division of Economic Development, Continuing Studies, and Governmental Relations, College of Staten Island, CUNY

Misty Fields, Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SUNY Delhi

What does the Membership, Engagement & Communications Committee do? 

The committee is tasked with informing members and the community about the work that CEANY is doing in the field of adult workforce and continuing education through our various communication avenues.    The committee actively engages our members while exploring opportunities to recruit new members.  We accomplish this throughout the year in many ways through our Open House, Tri-Regional and Annual conferences, Ask CEANY events and social media engagement.

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

The committee typically meets at a minimum five times per year in advance of our board meetings. These meetings are typically no more than 1 hour in length and are held remotely via Zoom.  We discuss our goals, plans and events for the year. 

Why should you join us? 

If you are currently involved in marketing or recruitment activities at your college or if you have ideas and skills to better help promote the organization, this committee might be of interest. 

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CEANY CHAT

Meet the Committee:

Debbie Shoemaker, MCE Co-Chair, Associate Dean Community & Educational Partnerships, Hudson Valley Community College

Jackie Patterson, MCE Co-Chair, Workforce Development Program Manager, Jamestown Community College

List of committee members:

Debbie Shoemaker, MCE Co-Chair, Associate Dean Community & Educational Partnerships, Hudson Valley Community College

Jackie Patterson, MCE Co-Chair, Workforce Development Program Manager, Jamestown Community College

Lori Bartovich, Veterans Specialist II, Monroe Community College 

Teresa Fava-Schram, Coordinator of Workforce Development, Monroe Community College

Alissa Levine, Director of Programs, Kingsborough Community College

Meghan Martin, Program Coordinator, SUNY Center for Professional Development

Christine Zagari-LoPorto, CEANY President, Associate Dean Division of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Kingsborough Community College

What does the Nominations Committee do? 

The Nominations Committee is responsible for preparing and maintaining the Associations Board of Directors Slate for Executive Board positions, the Board of Directors Directory, Committee member lists, putting call out for nominations, develop nominee profiles. In addition, the Nominations Committee Organizes the new professional receptions for the Annual Conference and assigns mentor/mentees for all new CEANY Members to become more acquainted with the organization and other members.   

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

The Nominations Committee meets up to 4 to 5 times per year. General from the spring till Conference. We discuss open board seats and plan the annual slate, update the committee member lists, and plan the new member reception for our annual conference.

Why should you join us? 

In you are interested in conducting outreach for new board and committee members, this committee may be right for you. Commitment is minimal.  

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Meet the Committee:

Chair-Dana Lennon, Senior Director of Operations, Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development - Hostos Community College, CUNY

Co-Chair - Misty Fields, Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies - SUNY Delhi

Current Committee Members

Chair -Dana Lennon, Senior Director of Operations, Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development- Hostos Community College, CUNY

Co-Chair - Misty Fields, Director of Continuing Education and Professional Studies - SUNY Delhi

Debbie Shoemaker, MCE Co-Chair, Associate Dean Community & Educational Partnerships, Hudson Valley Community College

Lori Bartovich, Veterans Specialist II, Monroe Community College 

David Kohn- Director, Workforce Development / Continuing and Professional Education, Lehman College

Danielle Britton, Director of Workforce Development, SUNY Broome

What does the Professional Development Committee do? 

The Professional Development committee provides professional development workshops and webinars for members and other adult educators across the state; introduce "state of the art" ideas and knowledge that serve to improve adult education programs and services within New York; create an increased awareness of the critical need for on-going professional development for continuing education practitioners.

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

The PD committee meets virtually 2-3 times per semester to discuss upcoming webinars, topics of interest to the members, and identify experts and practitioners across the state to deliver the sessions.

Why should you join us? 

We welcome anyone who is interested in expanding the professional development offerings through CEANY; welcoming those who currently work in this area and those who are interested in gaining more experience.

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Past Webinars

Meet the Committee:

Jennifer Snyder, Program Coordinator, SUNY Center for Professional Development

Robin Duger, Program Manager for Professional Development, SUNY Oswego

List of current committee members: 

Robin Duger, Program Manager for Professional Development, SUNY Oswego

Jennifer Snyder, Program Coordinator, SUNY Center for Professional Development

Dana Lennon, Senior Director of Operations, Hostos Community College

Todd Sloane, Director of Workforce and Career Solutions, Finger Lakes Community College

Fanny Soriano, Finance Director, Lehman College

Wendy Welling, Director of RISE, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

Sarah Wilson-Sparrow, Vice-President, Workforce Development & Community Education, SUNY Schenectady

What does the Recognition and Awards Committee do? 

The recognition and awards committee coordinate, promotes, and supports the CEANY's outstanding recognition and awards program. The committee manages the nomination and selection process for Continuing Education program recognition, scholarships, and awards. 

Committee members will:

1. Establish selection criteria for recognition and awards programs managed by the committee
   
2. Establish nomination processes for recognition and awards 
   
3. Collaborate with CEANY sub-committees and sponsors to announce the awardee(s) and their accomplishments in Continuing Education 
   
4. Promote awareness among CEANY network of recognition and awards programs 
   
5. Identify new opportunities for programs aimed at recognizing and rewarding CEANY students, faculty, and staff
   
6. Select awardees in each category, notify winners, and purchase and coordinate award presentations to the recipients via two ceremonies at the annual conference. 

The Outstanding Adult Student winners and the state-wide winner are notified by their region chair. Membership includes each regional chair or a designee.

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

Awards and Recognition committee members meet 4-5 times per year and as needed during the selection process.

Meetings are held in-person and remote in advance of CEANY quarterly board meetings.

Meetings are typically scheduled for an hour to plan, review award selection criteria, discuss the creation of new awards, and revise existing awards.

Why should you join us? 

Applause, applause, applause! 

As a CEANY award and recognition committee member, you will showcase your passion and workstyle as you plan and implement opportunities to reward others. If you believe collaboration, innovation, milestones, and success deserve recognition, this committee is for you! Join us to celebrate the achievements of the CEANY community.

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Awards

CEANY is proud to announce the Bill McClure Professional Development Leadership Award for Continuing Education (CE) professionals. The annual scholarship will be offered for up to ten years. 

"I am excited about the opportunity to honor a CE professional with a professional award.  My sense has been ... (the big we). We should always take the effort/opportunity to assure that CE folks are afforded methods to be raised up for their successful results." ~Bill McClure

Meet the Committee:

Co-Chair- Wendy Welling, Director of RISE Network, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

Co-Chair- Shermira Busby, Director, Business & Industry Workforce Training Center New York City College of Technology, Division of Continuing Education

List of Committee Members:

Co-Chair- Wendy Welling, Director of RISE Network, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center

Co-Chair- Shermira Busby, Director, Business & Industry Workforce Training Center

New York City College of Technology, Division of Continuing Education

Lisa Raposo, Director, SUNY Center for Professional Development

Jackie Patterson, Workforce Development Program Manager, Jamestown Community College

Teresa Fava-Schram, Coordinator of Workforce Development, Center for Corporate & Community Education, Mohawk Valley Community College

Robin Duger, Program Manager for Professional Development Division of Extended Learning, SUNY Oswego 

Jasmine Cardona, Executive Director, Division of Economic Development, Continuing Studies, and Governmental Relations, College of Staten Island, CUNY

Sarah Wilson-Sparrow- Vice President of Workforce Development & Community Education at Schenectady County Community College

Tara Bocketti, Director. Community, Professional and Workforce Development, Hudson Valley Community College

Laura Galletta- Program Director, Workforce Training, Suffolk Community College

What does the Website Committee do? 

We are responsible for the upkeep, esthetics, and functionality on the organization's website. Some responsibilities include updating of website content; working with committee chairs to set up the registration of their events and email reminders for: annual conference, regional meetings, and professional development webinars; troubleshooting issues; provide data to committees that require access to registration information.  

How often do we meet and what is discussed? 

We meet roughly 4 to 5 times a year. 

At our meetings we evaluate areas that we can expand on and promote more foot traffic on the site. Decide on which projects will be done in house by committee and which projects need to be contracted out.  

Why should you join us? 

Are you tech savvy? We want you! Are you not tech savvy? That's ok, we will teach you! Do you like being "in-the-know", or the hub of all information? With the website committee, you are! Want to dive into website design without learning code? This committee is perfect for getting your feet wet in website design and event registration software for your professional development. 

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www.ceany.org

Meet the Committee:

Lori Bartkovich-Veteran Specialist II at Monroe Community College

Lisa Raposo-Director at SUNY Center for Professional Development

Current Committee Members:

Lori Bartkovich-Veteran Specialist II at Monroe Community College

Lisa Raposo-Director at SUNY Center for Professional Development

Christine Zagari-LoPorto, Associate Dean, Kingsborough Community College