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TC3 Softball Represented by Two on All-MSAC Team

May 13, 2013

Two Tompkins Cortland Community College softball players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference softball team. Freshmen Seneca Baldwin (Oneonta H.S./Oneonta) and Taylor Policay (Lansing H.S./Lansing) were among the 15 selected to the team. Voting was done by the coaches from the six conference teams.

Baldwin was TC3’s top pitcher and one of the team’s best hitters. She posted nine wins in the circle, striking out 109 in 116 innings. At the plate she hit .367 with three home runs, 19 RBI, and 26 runs scored.

Policay finished the year with nine home runs, including a TC3 record of two in one playoff game. She hit .310 with a team-best slugging percentage of .620. She led the team with 32 RBI and 27 runs scored, and sported a fielding percentage of .986 as the team’s primary first baseman.

It’s the seventh straight year TC3 has placed at least two players on the all-conference team.

TC3 Puts Two on All-Conference Baseball Team

May 13, 2013

Two Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference baseball team. Sophomore Matt Jones (Greene H.S./Greene) and freshman Sean Streb (Lansing H.S./Lansing) were among the 15 selected to the team. Voting was done by the coaches from the six conference teams.

Jones saw time on the mound and in right field. As a pitcher he was fourth in appearances (six) and innings pitched (26.1). He was third in strikeouts (20) and tossed the team’s lone shutout this season, a 9-0 win over Corning Community College. At the plate he was second on the team with a .337 batting average and tops with a .400 on-base percentage. His 18 RBI were second best on the team, and his five doubles were third best.

Streb, who also was named a soccer all-American in the fall, split time between the mound and shortstop. He was the team’s top hitter with a .373 batting average and a .427 slugging percentage. He stole a team-best ten bases and was by far the toughest player to strike out (three in 110 at bats). His 21 RBI led the team and his six doubles were the second best. On the mound he was second in wins (two) and ERA (4.12). He had the most strikeouts (42) in the second most innings of work (48).

It’s the seventh straight year TC3 has placed at least two players on the all-conference team.

Big Pink/Big Blue Tops $10K Raised in 2013

May 14, 2013

Now in its fifth year, the Tompkins Cortland Community College “Big Pink” fundraiser has reached a significant milestone. The 2013 edition of the “Big Pink” see-saw marathon, which now also features the “Big Blue” dodgeball tournament, took in more than $10,000 for the first time. The 2013 fundraising total was $10,449, bringing the five-year total to $35,625 raised. All the money raised goes to The Cancer Services Program of Cortland and Tompkins Counties.

The 2013 editions of “Big Pink” and “Big Blue” were held on April 5. This was the first time the single-year fundraising total had topped $10,000. The previous best year was 2012, with $8,531 raised.

As has been the case each year, the events were supported by TC3 students, staff, alums, and community members. “Big Pink” and “Big Blue” are organized by the TC3 College Entertainment Board.

TC3's Policay Named Region III Athlete of the Week

May 1, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College softball player Taylor Policay (Lansing H.S./Lansing) has been recognized for her outstanding play. The freshman was named the NJCAA Region III co-Athlete of the Week. She shares honor with Mary Lenhart, a track and field athlete from Herkimer County Community College. Region III consists of 26 schools with four sports for women in the spring.

Policay earned the honor with a huge week. The freshman caught fire at the plate while to helping the Panthers go 6-2. She hit five home runs in a span of five games, including two different two-homer games. She is just the second TC3 softball player ever to have two games of multiple home runs, equaling a standard set by Mackenzie Sherlock last year. For the entire week, Policay went a combined 10-for-24 with 18 RBI to raise her batting average to .284 and her slugging percentage to .518. She also played error-less in the field at first base, raising her season-long fielding percentage to .984.

TC3 Student Photographs Chosen for Best of SUNY Exhibit

April 19, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College will be well represented at the upcoming 2013 Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition. TC3 students Susan Larkin, Caitlin Londa, and Cynthia Cantu have been honored with selection of their photographs into the exhibit. The exhibit will open in June and be on display through September 18 at the New York State Museum in Albany.

The three TC3 pieces selected are all photographs, but with very different subjects and styles. Larkin’s work is a very colorful collection of photos of hands, all done with her iPhone, Londa photographed a classic car at twilight on Main Street in Cortland, and Cantu produced a black and white image of some historical artifacts. Both Cantu and Londa graduated from the TC3 photography program in December 2012 and plan to pursue four-year degrees. Larkin is a community member taking individual photography classes at the College.

The exhibit features artwork selected as Best of Show at the fall 2012 and the spring 2013 student art exhibitions at SUNY Plaza. TC3 students Kim Burke, Rebecca Shurtleff, Jeff Lower, Christa Saraceni, Dave LoParco, and Joe Glann also had work featured at SUNY Plaza this year. All the art displayed from TC3 students was photography, but the exhibit includes a variety of media, including the traditional areas of drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture as well as digital imaging and mixed media installations.

The 2013 Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition will include about 50 pieces of art selected by a panel of jurors from the over 300 on display in the fall and spring.

Photo by Susan Larkin

Photo by Caitlin Londa

Photo by Cynthia Cantu

Two TC3 Graduates Recognized by SUNY Chancellor

April 10, 2013

Two Tompkins Cortland Community College graduates have been recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence by the State University of New York. Sara Moreno Lopez and Ignacio Saldana were among the 243 students honored from the 64 SUNY campuses. Moreno Lopez is from New York City and graduated in December with a degree in international business. Saldana graduated in December with a liberal arts and sciences-general studies degree. He is from Staten Island and is now a student at Cornell University.

“The students we honor have strong records of achievement as student leaders, scholar athletes, aspiring artists, and community volunteers,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. “By exhibiting excellence in class, on campus, and in their local communities, these students truly represent the power of SUNY and we honor them with great pride. Congratulations to all the students being recognized.”

The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence was created in 1997 to recognize students who have best demonstrated, and been recognized for, the integration of academic excellence with accomplishments in the areas of leadership, athletics, community service, creative and performing arts or career achievement. Students need a minimum grade point average of 2.95 to be nominated, but both Moreno Lopez and Saldana graduated with a GPA better than 3.8.

In addition to grade point average, Chancellor's Award nominees must have demonstrated significant contributions to the campus community. Each nominee was reviewed by a campus selection committee and then subjected to a second round of review at the chancellor's office before being recommended to Chancellor Zimpher.

TC3 Men's Basketball Sweeps Conference Honors

February 25, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College freshman Tyseem Lyles (Health Professions H.S./Brooklyn) has been named the Mid-State Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year and TC3 Coach David Stevenson has been named the MSAC Coach of the Year. The two are joined by Jaanai Beckford (Northstar Christian Academy/Yonkers) on the all-conference team, which consists of ten players. Voting for the all-conference awards is done by the coaches from the seven MSAC programs.

Lyles is the third TC3 basketball player named the MSAC Player of the Year, following Jude Princivil (1994-95) and Chris Cartwright (2009-10). He was fourth in the conference in scoring (17.2 points per game), first in steals (4.3 per game), second in assists (5.8 per game), first in three-point field goal percentage (47.5%), and second in free-throw percentage (83.3%).

Beckford was one of the strongest and most versatile players in the conference. He finished fifth in rebounds (7.7 per game) and sixth in blocked shots (1.5 per game), despite having his averages thrown off by playing just a minute of one game and missing another of the 12-game conference schedule due to illness. On the year he posted four double-doubles of points and rebounds, with at least three assists and a steal in each of those games.

It’s the second MSAC Coach of the Year award for Stevenson, with the first coming after the 2009-10 season. This year Stevenson directed the Panthers to a school-best record of 11-1 in the MSAC regular season. His team won the regular season and conference tournament titles for the second time in the history of the program and he reached 100 wins for his career this season. He is the most successful coach, with the most wins, best winning percentage, and most playoff appearances, in TC3 basketball history.

2013 Mid-State Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Tyseem Lyles, Tompkins Cortland
Lloyd Saunders, Broome
Adam Misener, Onondaga
Richard De La Cruz, Finger Lakes
Jared Donalson, Cayuga
Will Griffin, Corning
Derrick Williams, Jefferson
Jaanai Beckford, Tompkins Cortland
Markee Brown, Corning
Will Arberry, Finger Lakes

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tyseem Lyles, Tompkins Cortland
COACH OF THE YEAR: Dave Stevenson, Tompkins Cortland

TC3 Women's Basketball Player Named All Conference

February 25, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College freshman Becca Holton Tomasdottir (Cape Fear Academy (N.C.)/Reykjavik, Iceland) has been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference women's basketball all-conference team. The team consists of ten players, with voting for the all-conference awards done by the coaches from the seven MSAC programs.

Holton Tomasdottir was the lone player honored from the team that finished the regular season in fourth-place. She was eighth in the conference in scoring, averaging 15.0 points per game, and tied for fourth in assists with 4.0 per game. She also was third in the conference in free throw percentage at 86.0%.

2013 Mid-State Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team
Casi Straight, Finger Lakes
Jasmine Canady, Jefferson
Kayla Kibling, Onondaga
China Agnew, Cayuga
Jenn Celiberti, Broome
Marissa Pike, Corning
Becca Holton Tomasdottir, Tompkins Cortland
Kaitlynne Knapp, Onondaga
Jenna Johnson, Onondaga
Nacirema Man, Onondaga

President's Citation Awarded to 44 Students

February 22, 2013

TC3 has released the list of students awarded the President’s Citation following the Fall 2012 semester. A total of 44 students have received the honor, the most selective academic recognition available to a TC3 student. The President’s Citation will be granted only once to students who are matriculated in a program of study, have completed at least 30 credit hours in residence, and have earned an overall grade point average of 3.8 or better.

Fall 2012 President's Citation Honorees (and hometowns)

Auburn

• Thomas Joseph Smith II

Cortland

• Joseph J Bailey Jr.
• Brian W Bosch
• Lorie L Breed

Dryden

• Teresa L Contessa
• Jesse Cooper
• Timothy A Demarsh
• Joseph G Glann

Freeville

• Rebecca L Woods

Groton

• Sarah Beth Goyette
• Cynthia L Hill
• Levi Z Holl

Homer

• Lori K Barbis
• Jessica R Davis

Ithaca

• Steven A Ayres
• Melissa J Doak
• Daryll P Esposito
• Andrew D Ferrier
• Veronica E Frosen
• Jonathan D Gardner
• Myung-Hee Kim
• Pamela L Ksenak
• Thien Duc Luu
• Derek E Moluf
• Susan Diane Mueller
• Komal Patel
• Rachael Richards
• Michael P Shulman
• Lacy Jane Sweeney
• Jennifer A Tretter
• Emily S Yetsko
• Xiaohua Zhu

Locke

• Kelly Lynn Charnley
• Adam H Loomis

Montour Falls

• Matthew A Kemp

Newark Valley

• Kristal L Stevens

Norwich

• Jordan R Oliver

Pine City

• Brendan Louis Harper Sr.

Staten Island

• Ignacio Saldana

Syracuse

• Sara O Miller

Vestal

• Laura R Schoepfle

Waterloo

• Amy Lynn Ochs

Willseyville

• Maria Askew

Out of Country
Republic of China

• Jung Jung Lee

Big Pink/Big Blue Cancer Fundraiser

March 5, 2013

Five years ago this spring, two large, custom built pink see saws arrived on the TC3 Dryden campus. They proved to be the foundation for a campus and community event that is now known as Big Pink! Two years ago, Big Pink was expanded to include Big Blue, a dodgeball tournament event. Child’s play has been turned into a popular fund-raiser that benefits the New York State Cancer Services Program of Cortland and Tompkins Counties.

All the money that has been raised has stayed in our local community. How much might that be? In four years, $25,176.35 has been generated! The money has been used to supplement treatment costs, provided screening opportunities and diagnostic testing, patient services and more – real costs impacting real people.

This year, Big Pink and Big Blue are scheduled for Friday, April 5th - with your help, it can be bigger and better than ever! How can you get involved? Big Pink teams (no less than two, no more than four participants) and Big Blue teams (six participants , two who must be female) raise money in order to take a one hour ride on the see saw or participate in a round-robin dodgeball tournament. Big Pink teams must raise a minimum or $150.00, Big Blue teams are required to raise a minimum of $200.00. Child’s play not your thing? Donating to a good cause more to your liking? All of our teams are looking for sponsors. Cash, or your check made payable to the Cortland County Treasurer will be put to good use. Every penny raised is sent on! All team participants, depending on their event, receive a commemorative t-shirt and the good feeling that goes with making a real difference.

Will you become a cancer warrior and help those in the fight for their lives? Contact Student Activities, we have team forms ready to send you – may we suggest……you challenge your classes to form a team…… how about department teams?.....your lunch group?........your neighbors….the possibilities are endless!

The official launch for Big Pink and Big Blue is Wednesday, March 13 at noon in the Student Center.

TC3 Announces Fall 2012 Dean's List

February 5, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College has released the Dean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester. Provost and Vice President of the College John Conners announced a total of 484 students have received the honor. The Dean’s List recognizes matriculated students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by attaining a GPA of 3.5 or better while completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester. For part-time matriculated students, they are eligible each time they complete a block of 12 hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Fall 2012 Dean's List

New York

Alpine

• Lisa E Miller
• Cameron L Myers

Apalachin

• Andrew J Mattson
• Jennifer M Schlee

Auburn

• Emily Gilmore
• Thomas J Smith
• Thomas J Smith

Bainbridge

• Chelsi A Rosa

Barton

• Daniel F Gage
• Jessica L Towner

Berkshire

• Jennifer R Davis
• Teigan M Pirger
• Matthew D Pitcher

Binghamton

• Kathryn M Huston

Black River

• Frances Lueders

Brasher Falls

• Nicole M Moore

Bronx

• Tia D Lopez
• Kevin C Small

Brooklyn

• John Capizzi

Brooktondale

• Travis E Berggren
• Kathryn L Cornelius
• Jeremiah Dickens
• Sarah R Mahool
• Gerald L Minster III
• Laurie Sinclair-Stickane
• Ryan Sones
• Hannah R Wortman

Canandaigua

• Christian S Lincoln

Canastota

• Cassidy L Backus

Candor

• Tyler J Bailey
• Shauna M Belokur
• Nichola McCloskey
• Mick E Thomas
• Teri L Whitmore
• Braden M Wulf

Cincinnatus

• Jaymee L Bush
• Andrew J McConnell
• Jennifer L Spencer
• Betha S L Stanton
• Teal J Wehner

Corning

• Christina M Wood

Cortland

• Erica S Alden
• Joshua F Allen
• John B Aspinwall
• Reba J Aspinwall
• Joseph J Bailey
• Michael T Barnes
• Danielle M Becker
• Rachel E Beverly
• Brian W Bosch
• Jaclyn N Braman
• Lorie L Breed
• Alexander K Brookins
• Alysha K Camp
• Patrice A Campbell
• Kelly M Case
• Jacob M Casson
• Lisa J Christian
• Shoshana W Comerford
• Erin M Coolidge
• Colleen D DeGouff
• Claribel Ferrer
• Jean M Ferris
• Joanie L Fink
• Addie M Fox
• Curtis A Galaska
• Amanda H Gallagher
• Johnna Gray
• Evan M Jackson
• Aisha S Lashley-Thomas
• Rebecca M Maki
• Taylor N Marrs
• Tyle Masterson
• Hannah A McGowan
• Christopher McMillan
• Leatha K Mikitiuk
• Rachel M Myers
• Amber E Podolec
• Jessica R Powers
• Susan L Prier
• Theresa A Schlimmer
• Robert W Sikora
• William L Smith
• Tamera L Stephenson
• Kathleen E Thomas
• Jenifer N Tinker
• Mackenzie D Williams
• Darlene H Winter
• Benjamin L Wood
• Elizabeth P Zacek

Cutchogue

• Daniel Schroeder

Dix Hills

• Megan Lown

Downsville

• Rebecca J Banker

Dryden

• Christopher A Armitage
• Michelle L Banwell
• Matthew J Bookhout
• Anna L Bullock
• Cynthia M Cantu
• Lashelle V Chapman
• Sarina M Churey
• Teresa L Contessa
• Jesse Cooper
• Gareth C Dardia
• Timothy A Demarsh
• Skylar E Diamond
• Sarah E Fuller
• Joseph G Glann
• Pauline Hollfelder
• Ayobanji M Ladipo
• Wendy Lyon
• Rebekah L Moll
• Elizabeth Ninivaggi
• Jonathan A Pamel
• Jamie M Proulx
• Christopher T Quinlan
• Brooke N Thompson
• Kara A Vormwald
• David P Wakeman
• Lorene B Walker
• Brandon M Watkins
• Britney L White

Dundee

• Jerri E McDaniel
• Steven Wingate

East Rockaway

• John J Parzych

East Syracuse

• Kayla R Russell

Edmeston

• Melissa Davoulas

Ellenburg

• Zachary P Tourville

Elmira

• Ashley A Dickinson

Endicott

• Megan L Dornblaser

Fabius

• Sara L Tily

Florida

• Antho M Rico

Freeville

• Timothy J Aagaard
• Ian P Bateman
• Lochlan J Cahoon
• Daniel J Clapper
• Colleen M Clune
• Jonathan E Cote
• Heather J Drew
• Amy L Hanson
• Kenneth P Harris
• Steven R Horton 
• David W Kalb
• Patrick D Kohman
• Alex M LaLonde
• Hannah Lormand
• Jessica N Meister
• Spencer F Nicoson
• Barbara Peribanez
• Michael J Sharpsteen
• Sara N Sinnigen
• Dana R Smith
• Mike S Warren
• Rebecca L Woods

Glenfield

• Emily R Cole

Glens Falls

• Annakay Broderick

Groton

• Marissa L Benton-Luciano
• Gregory A Congdon
• Melinda M Dailey
• Aaron M Dann
• Christian M deBrigard
• Vanessa M Eastman
• Emily L Frantz
• Emma R Goyette
• Sarah B Goyette
• Levi Z Holl
• Kayla M Knapp
• Ashley M Kress
• Ashlyn M McCarty
• Kody L McGraw
• Jesse J Miner
• Erin R Neno
• Brandon M Pollack
• Brandi D Price
• Kevin L Ramos
• Amanda M Shaw
• Kyle J Shaw
• Alex M Shehu
• Brandon W Sherwood
• Betha L Steves
• Alexis A Sudilovsky
• Katherine L Woodward
• Jay A Zhe

Harford

• Martha A Shepard

Harford Mills

• Yuliya V Redko

Harriman

• Benjamin J Dodson

Highland Mills

• Michael A Hodges

Homer

• Joslin A Aristy
• Lori K Barbis
• Jesse R Belton
• Nicole L Blagg
• Connor J Burke
• Jessica R Davis
• Conner J Dowdle
• Christopher Estep
• Cheyenne Gaffney
• Sue Hollenbeck
• Joel C Lansdowne
• Rachel A Niver
• Kimberly M Peak
• Paul B Read
• Melissa A Smith

Horseheads

• David R Edmister

Interlaken

• Madison R Fisher
• Tara A Jones
• Joshua C Messmer
• Alexander M Morgan
• James O Winkleblack

Ithaca

• Lucila A Acevedo
• Sarah H Adams
• Steven A Ayres
• Amylee E Barden
• Elizabeth A Bargar
• Shannon M Berndt
• Romana E Blissard
• Youngkeun Bong
• George M Booze
• Catherine E Branche
• Natasha D Brookes
• Bomi Chung
• Lauren A Cole
• Hansol G Coleman   
• Alice C Combs
• Elizabeth L Corbett
• Elspeth J Cushing
• Sierra L Davenport
• Andrew A Dawkins
• Melissa J Doak
• Stephen Doria
• Max I Dubin
• Rachel L Dufresne
• Michael B C Durfee
• Camille Exantus
• Max P Farhi
• Jody A Feavearyear
• Andrew D Ferrier
• Jennifer L Foy
• Holly A Franklin
• Veronica E Frosen
• Jonathan D Gardner
• Ryan Gaygen
• Iris Greenspun-Bee
• Meri S Grigoryan
• Tahlia A Hanna-Martinez
• Niels J Haralson
• Ryan Hawthorne
• Meghan A Hellwitz
• Anne E Hewitt
• Richard F Hilliard
• Laura E Hinch
• Peter J Holmes
• Eadweard R Howland-Bolton
• Shari T Hubbert
• Christen M Jennings
• Jisang Kim
• Myung-Hee Kim
• Danielle C Kisloski
• Lyudmyla Kovalenko
• Pamela L Ksenak
• Alan J Lamb
• Jeffrey R Lapennas
• Taj A LeBlanc
• Nikolas J Lopez
• Jeffrey J Lower
• Mariah E Lower
• Minh D Luu
• Thien D Luu
• Alexander Malkhasyan
• Eden M P Mayora
• Allison H McComb
• Joshua M McGiff
• Patrick McMahon
• Michael L Meigs
• Kimberly A Mobley
• Derek E Moluf
• Megan E Moluf
• Lars A Mudrak
• Susan D Mueller
• Amy Nakaranuruck
• Yu Pan
• Komal Patel
• Allison H Perkins
• Rachel M Peterson
• Kurt A Piller
• Steven M Polakow
• Taylor M Policay
• Ronda C Porras
• Vincent T Preikstas
• Amy M Rasmussen
• Mathieu G Renard
• Alice R Renegar
• Rachael Richards
• Jessica R Riggs
• Matthew L Rillera
• Thomas E Rogers
• Regina M Romano
• Maria G Saccuccimorano
• Natalia Shishebarov
• Michael P Shulman
• Jett A Shutter
• Taylor M Simaz
• Ana P Singh
• Georgenia L Slattery
• Abraham J Smith   
• Lillian R E Smith
• Abel D Solomon
• Siobhan M Stack
• Melody L Starkweather
• Brandon K. Swearingen
• Lacy J Sweeney
• Heather C Swift
• Joah Tang
• Melody Taormina
• Mark A Thompson
• Tashi Topgyal
• Barbara A Tucker
• John I Ward
• Christopher O B Watkins
• Christopher M Watterson  
• Kimberly J Webbe
• Zackery H Weber
• Lydia S Wetzler
• Vanessa J Wikel
• Sonja L Wixom
• Dee L Woodruff
• Monica D Woodward
• Michele L Wurgler
• Emily S Yetsko
• Mario Zaja
• Daniel Zamora
• Jackie Zhang
• Xiaohua Zhu

Jamaica

• Kijana A Benain

Johnstown

• Rachel Sammons

King Ferry

• Pamela A Parlett

Kings Park

• Donald Gilson

La Fayette

• Don B Thompson

Lansing

• Richard T Anderson
• Kyle J Bogardus
• Deborah A Chaffee
• Nicole M Davis
• Sympho A Doan
• Cheryl L Gagnon
• Cheyenne M Gorton
• Dorothy J Lovelace
• Bonnie M Moffett
• Ronald J Parrington
• Corey J Shipos
• Dael Wierson

Levittown

• Bianca M Elio

Liberty

• Ceara A Williams

Lindenhurst

• Jennifer Verdolino

Locke

• Kelly L Charnley
• Adam H Loomis
• Tamara A Marks
• Courtney L Perreault
• Eric E Smith

Long Beach

• Dylan Palacio

Marathon

• Jillian R Baldwin
• Tyler B F Barry
• Karli N DeGraw
• Cynthia James
• Stephanie Perkins

McDonough

• Courtney E Hatch
• Elizabeth T Moshkowski

McGraw

• Heidi L Grinnell
• Mark W Henline
• Charles W Kahle
• James L Harris
• Jeremy S Rood

McLean

• Ryan J Thayer

Medina

• Linnay Harmer

Montour Falls

• Matthew A Kemp

Moravia

• Wendy J Baxter
• Meghan A Ideman
• Sloan M Johnson
• Adrienne A Murray
• Melissa L Shreffler

Morris

• Branden S Hitchcock
• Amber L Kirk
• Skyler Stanton-Miritello

New York

• Nicole L Allwood
• Casie N Bennett
• Miguel A Holguin
• Sara Moreno Lopez
• LaToya R Williams-Riley

Newark Valley

• Courtney E Coombs
• Meghan L Jerauld
• Nicole K Meleski
• Kristal L Stevens
• Emily S Williams

Newfield

• Cari N Bamforth
• Julie R Felgate
• Megan L Gatch
• Samuel Hernandez
• Laura A Illiano
• Emma E Marshall
• Dana A McCord
• Emily L Miner
• Jessie L Smith

Norwich

• Jordan R Oliver
• Erica Sawyer

Oneonta

• Seneca R Baldwin
• Amanda Conrade

Ovid

• Brian A Reynolds
• Megan K Voorhees

Owego

• Madeline A Bacorn
• Taylor P Beauvais
• Kara M Church
• Thomas J Malone
• Aaron P Spencer
• Harli M Wakeman

Oyster Bay

• Seanna Burke

Painted Post

• Mariana Huber

Pennellville

• Michael J Vienneau

Peru

• Ryan J Ormsby

Pine City

• Brendan L Harper

Putnam Valley

• Jessica M Spiegel

Queens

• Abdelrahman Mizo

Richford

• April J Armstrong
• Jamison W Poyer
• Karli D Wusthoff

Sea Cliff

• Caroline Rober

Seneca Falls

• Kelsey G Fitzsimons

Sharon Springs

• Cyle Conley

South Fallsburg

• Zachary W Ingber

Spencer

• Tara Austin
• Taylor R Austin
• Briana J Binkerd-Dale
• William R Campbell
• Maggie M Kastenhuber
• Kelsey E Merritt
• Mindette M Parenteau
• Courtney A Rupert
• Amelia M Scofield

Stamford

• Kevin A Collins

Staten Island

• Ignacio Saldana

Suffern

• Paul Halley

Syracuse

• Julianne M Knittel
• April L Rando

Trumansburg

• Patrick A Mahoney
• Brianna N Morey
• Philip B Newman
• Ashley S Percey
• Richard J Piotti
• Young-Sang Song
• Kimberlin L Tunison
• Jennifer K Westling

Truxton

• Karlie L Songer

Tully

• Kathryn V Drake
• Kate E Spagnola
• Erik B Wilson

Van Etten

• Ryan Merinen
• Ashley Montgomery
• Kadee A Zahradnik

Verona Beach

• Taylor J Whitmore

Vestal

• Nikki M Donlick
• Laura R Schoepfle

Watkins Glen

• Kelly L Shaffer

Whitney Point

• Wendy S Gates
• Jacob P Pfeiffer
• Lori Warfield

Williamsville

• James E Pennington

Willseyville

• Maria Askew
• Jasmine D Bustle
• Dolan Morton

Wolcott

• Tyler L Creller

Yonkers

• Jaanai A Beckford

Out of State

Saint Augstine, Florida

• Molly R O'Donoghue

Sandpoint, Idaho

• Cassidy M Kindred

Baltimore, Maryland

• Yolanda Kumm

Gaithersburg, Maryland

• Eli B Bienstock

Out of Country

Colombia

• Pablo Munoz Vargas

Dominican Republic

• Mario Alejandro Berges Chez
• Laura Gabriela Caceres Lapaix
• Lyanne Michelle Sanchez Rodriguex
• Cesar Danilo Villanueva Bobadilla

Republic of China

• Jung Jung Lee
• Wenzhao Yang
• Yuanhang Gao
• Xiaofei Zhang

Republic of Korea

• Jae Hoon Kim
• Kyeng Min Kim

Spain

• Rocio Sagues Gabilondo

Two Panthers Named Athlete of the Week

January 28, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College basketball players Tyseem Lyles (Health Professions H.S./Brooklyn) and Audrey Kate Ordway (Dryden H.S./Dryden) have been named the Mid-State Athletic Conference Players of the Week. It’s the first time this year that one school has swept both the men’s and women’s honors. The Mid-State Athletic Conference consists of TC3, Broome Community College, Cayuga Community College, Corning Community College, Finger Lakes Community College, Jefferson Community College, and Onondaga Community College.

Lyles earned the men’s player of the week title after helping the Panthers to a pair of wins. In Wednesday’s game with Cayuga, Tyseem had 20 points, eight rebounds, seven steals, and six assists. Against Finger Lakes on Saturday he had 22 points, six rebounds, and two steals in a game that moved the Panthers into sole possession of first place in the conference standings. In seven conference games he is averaging 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.4 steals per game. He leads the conference in three-point shooting percentage at 46.2% and is among the leaders in free throw shooting percentage at 75%.

Ordway became the first TC3 women honored this year after another big week on the boards. Against Cayuga on Wednesday, she had a huge game of 24 points and 19 rebounds to lead the team to a victory. She followed that up with 14 rebounds and seven points against Finger Lakes. She is among the conference leaders with an average of 11 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots per game, and is making 52.8% of her shots from the field.

Both Lyles and Ordway will be in action Wednesday as the Panthers host Jefferson.

Soccer Players Named All Americans

January 8, 2013

Tompkins Cortland Community College men's soccer players Sean Streb (Lansing H.S./Lansing) and Michael Raftu (Marte Valle H.S./Manhattan) have been named All Americans by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Both were named to the 2012 NSCAA/Continental Tire Junior College Men’s Division III All America second team.

Streb, a freshman defender, was one of nine first-year players chosen among the 24 honored between first and second team. He started all 19 games for a defense that posted six shutouts while allowing an average of just 1.42 goals per game for the season. Streb also scored six goals for the Panthers.

Raftu, a sophomore forward, was among the national scoring leaders. He finished third in the NJCAA in goals scored (24) and fourth in total points (56). A transfer into the TC3 program for his sophomore year, Raftu left his mark in the Panther record book. He tied the TC3 record for most points and most goals in a season and his goal total was the third most for a career, despite playing just one season in Dryden.

This marks the third-straight year at least one TC3 men’s soccer player has been named an All American, and the fifth time in the last six years.

Ordway Named Region III Athlete of the Week

December 4, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College basketball player Audrey Kate Ordway (Dryden H.S./Dryden) has been named the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Region III Co-Athlete of the Week. Ordway shares the honor with Niagara County Community College basketball player Kristine Ripson. The honor is presented to the top performers in the region, covering more than 30 teams in three different sports.

Ordway had a breakthrough week for the Panthers. The freshman set a new TC3 record with 26 rebounds in Wednesday’s game against Herkimer County Community College. She followed that up with a strong weekend at Corning's Tarantelli Classic. In Friday’s win over SUNY Delhi, she scored 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds. In the championship game Saturday, she had a double-double of 11 points and 13 rebounds. For her efforts, she was named to the Tarantelli Classic all-tournament team.

For the season she is averaging 11.1 rebounds and 5.8 points per game.

College Wins Adult Student Marketing Award

November 27, 2012

For the fifth year in a row, Tompkins Cortland Community College has been honored by the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY). The CEANY has awarded the College this year's James C. Hall Jr. Exemplary Program Award in Course Catalog/Brochure for the TC3 Center for Adult Learning and Training adult student viewbook.

The James C. Hall Jr. Exemplary Program Awards recognize innovative and effective programming and marketing activities that make a contribution to the field of adult and continuing education. The category TC3 won recognizes "creative and effective layout, graphics, and copy." The adult student viewbook is the flagship publication of TC3’s Center for Adult Learning and Training. It was developed in the spring of 2012 TC3 Graphic Designer Jennica Petrella-Baum, working with Center for Adult Learning and Training Director Martha Hubbard. The publication was edited by College Editor Bryan Chambala.

TC3’s Center for Adult Learning and Training was created in the fall of 2011 to serve adult students, from first contact with the College through graduation.

TC3 Vice President Honored

November 17, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College Vice President for Global Initiatives Walter Poland has been honored with an International Citizen Award from the International Center of Syracuse. Poland was honored at the 2012 Central New York International Citizen Awards Dinner earlier this month. The awards recognize and honor individuals and organizations for promoting international and global understanding through cross-cultural awareness, education, voluntary service, advocacy, community building, and leadership.

Poland was one of three individuals to receive an International Educator Award. He has worked at TC3 since it opened in 1968, serving in a variety of roles, most recently as dean of student services before becoming vice president in 2008. He has led the College’s international education efforts and has overseen the Global Connections program since its inception in 1993. Through the years he has touched the lives of thousands of international students and has been a tireless advocate for the benefits of international students to the College as a whole.

The International Center of Syracuse (ICS) is an independent not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1965. Through the years, the ICS has provided services and programming for citizens from virtually every nation, introducing international visitors to many different aspects of life in the area, including educational, cultural, social, and business opportunities.

Four Men's Soccer Players Named All Region

November 12, 2012

Four Tompkins Cortland Community College men’s soccer players have earned NJCAA Region III all-region honors. Edem Wemene (Nottingham H.S./Syracuse), Michael Raftu (Marta Valle H.S./Manhattan), and Sean Streb (Lansing H.S./Lansing) all made the first team while Dylan Palacio (Long Beach H.S./Long Beach) was chosen to the second team. A total of 26 players were voted onto the team by the coaches of Region III. Genesee Community College had the most selections with six followed by Herkimer County Community College with five. Broome Community College joined TC3 with four selections. Mohawk Valley Community College had two selections and Clinton Community College and Jamestown Community College each had a single honoree.

Wemene and Raftu were each repeat selections, the third straight year the Panthers have had a repeat all-region honoree. TC3 now has been represented on the all-region team each year since 2001, and only twice during that time have the Panthers had a single selection.

Women's Soccer Player Honored

November 12, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Kelsey Fitzsimons (James I. O’Neill H.S./Fort Montgomery) has been voted to the NJCAA Region III all-region women’s soccer team. The defender earned second-team honors in voting by the coaches in Region III, the largest region in the nation. A total of 27 players were honored between first and second teams. Finger Lakes Community College had five players selected, followed by Alfred State College, Broome Community College, and Mohawk Valley Community College with four each. Jefferson Community College was the only other team with multiple selections; two Canonneers were selected.

Fitzsimons led a TC3 defense that limited the opposition to one or fewer goals in 11 of 18 games. The Panthers advanced to the regional playoffs for the eighth-straight year, falling in the quarterfinals.

This also marks the eighth-straight year TC3 has been represented on the all-region team.

TC3 Men's Soccer Dominates MSAC Honors

October 22, 2012

The 2012 Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) men’s soccer post-season honors have been announced, and conference-champion Tompkins Cortland Community College has claimed the most honors, including the top two individual awards. In voting by the coaches of the seven teams in the MSAC, TC3’s Edem Wemene (Nottingham H.S./Syracuse) has been named the Player of the Year and Andy Davis has been named the Coach of the Year. Additionally, TC3 placed seven players on the 20-man all-conference team, the most from any college. TC3 won the conference title with a record of 5-0-1 against fellow MSAC teams. Wemene is the third different Panther in the last four years to be named conference player of the year, and the sixth all time. Wemene followed up his all-conference freshman year with a strong sophomore campaign, scoring 24 points on 10 goals and four assists. Joining Wemene on the all-MSAC team are Michael Raftu (Marta Valle H.S./Manhattan), Dylan Palacio (Long Beach H.S./Long Beach), Sean Streb (Lansing H.S./Lansing), Jason Barrett (Broadalbin-Perth H.S./Amsterdam), Andre DeSa (Hendrich Hudson H.S./Martim, Portugal), and Jesse Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown). It marks the 12th consecutive season TC3 has had at least four players named all-MSAC.

For Davis, it’s the fourth time he has been honored as the conference coach of the year. His teams have claimed four MSAC titles in his eight years at TC3.

Panthers Place Three on Women's Soccer All-MSAC Team

October 22, 2012

Three members of the Tompkins Cortland Community College women's soccer team have been voted to the Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference team for 2012. Sara Sinnigen (Dryden H.S./Dryden), Kelsey Fitzsimons (James I. O’Neill H.S./Fort Montgomery), and Erica Faberzak (Cortland H.S./Cortland) were among the 20 players voted to the all-conference team by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. TC3 tied for the third most all-MSAC players, one selection behind Finger Lakes Community College and Broome Community College. Jefferson Community College and Onondaga Community College also had four all-conference selections each. Cayuga Community College had two and Corning Community College had a single selection.

TC3 has had at least three all-MSAC players each year since 2005.

TC3 Soccer Player Named National Player of the Week

September 19, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College men's soccer player Michael Raftu (Marta Valle H.S./Manhattan) has been named the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Division III Men's Soccer Player of the Week. The sophomore sport management major is the first Panther honored by the NJCAA this season.

Raftu has helped the Panthers to a strong start that has seen the team rise to a school-best ranking of fourth in the national poll. This past week, he helped TC3 to a pair of wins that extended the team's current winning streak to six games. He scored the lone goal in the 1-0 win over Hudson Valley Community College and then had three goals and an assist, all in the first half, in the 8-0 win over Corning Community College. He has scored the game-winning goal in the last four games and has a total of eight goals and three assists in eight games this season.

TC3 Professor's Short Film Selected for Screening at International Film Festival

September 3, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College Professor Lisa Ford's short film Prodigy has been selected for screening at the 27th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival this fall. Ford, who teaches screenwriting and digital cinema courses in addition to academic writing, wrote and directed the piece.

Prodigy tells a story about a mother reconnecting with her inner child during a magical moment at her daughter's violin lesson. "As a teacher who has worked with children and adults, I'm interested in exploring how people experience the creative process," said Ford when discussing her inspiration for Prodigy. "My intent with this film was to celebrate the idea that creative expression, including musical expression, can enrich our lives."

The film was scored by Emmy-award winning musician and Ithaca resident Judy Hyman. The cast includes Aliya Iosilevich, Cristin Gallagher, and Surinder Sidhu, who teaches acting courses at TC3.

Prodigy is the latest in a long line of Ford's works to be honored. Several of her past films have been screened at various international festivals including the SAG Foundation Short Film Showcase, the New Filmmakers Screening Series at the Anthology Film Archives in New York City, and the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival. She has been successful at several screenwriting competitions, including the Austin Heart of Film Festival and the New England Screenwriting Competition, and has also been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization that presents the Oscars.

Matt McSherry Joins TC3 Board of Trustees

July 13, 2012

Matt McSherry of Cortland has joined the Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees. McSherry was appointed by the Cortland County Legislature to a term that expires June 30, 2019. His first board meeting is July 19. He replaces Kay Breed, who had served on the board since 2005.

McSherry is a partner in the Cortland-area accounting firm Port, Kashdin & McSherry and has been a certified public accountant (CPA) since 1986. A graduate of SUNY Albany, he is a member of the board of directors of the Cortland County Business Development Corporation and the Dryden Mutual Insurance Company. He is also active with various professional accounting organizations and is a past board member of several local organizations, including the Cortland Rotary Club, Cortland Salvation Army, St. Mary's School, Catholic Charities of Cortland County, and the Cortland Memorial Foundation.

In addition to his other community work, McSherry has a longstanding relationship with the College. "I have had the opportunity to speak to the accounting club, and am always impressed with how engaged the students and staff as in learning my profession," he said. He also previously served as a member of the TC3 Foundation Board of Directors, an experience that makes him excited about joining the College's Board of Trustees. "I enjoyed my time on the Foundation Board," said McSherry, who served on the TC3 Foundation Board from 2001 to 2007 and held the title of secretary/treasurer from 2004 to 2007. His tenure coincided with a time of significant growth in the educational opportunities at the College, as he was part of the organization that expanded the on-campus residence life offerings and secured a permanent home in Ithaca for the College's extension center with the acquisition of TC3 Tioga Place on the Ithaca Commons. "Becoming a trustee is another opportunity to be part of an institution that continues to have a positive impact in our community."

The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees consists of 10 members, including a student trustee elected by the student body. The rest of the board consists of four trustees appointed by the governor, two each from Tompkins and Cortland Counties; two trustees appointed by the Cortland County Legislature; and three trustees appointed by the Tompkins County Legislature.

President's Citations Awarded

July 10, 2012

TC3 has released the list of students awarded the President's Citation following the Spring 2012 semester. A total of 49 students have received the honor, the most selective academic recognition available to a TC3 student. The President's Citation will be granted only once to students who are matriculated in a program of study, have completed at least 30 credit hours in residence, and have earned an overall grade point average of 3.8 or better.

Spring 2012 President's Citation Honorees

Berkshire

• Jennifer R Davis

Binghamton

• Milena Geurkova

Brooktondale

• Corey Stevens
• Hannah R Wortman

Candor

• Shauna M Belokur

Cheektowaga

• Sara Moreno Lopez

Cortland

• Joanie L Fink
• Patrick T McMahon
• Katie L O'Neil

Endicott

• Christopher M Hallock

Freeville

• Amy L Hanson
• Lydia C Shea

Groton

• Vanessa M Eastman

Interlaken

• Bryan M Updike

Ithaca

• Kendall M Austin
• George M Booze
• Chen Chen
• Lauren A Cole
• Kimberly F Crispell
• Rachel L Dufresne
• Max P Farhi
• Jennifer L Foy
• Jonathan Ladley
• Anne E Levine
• Mariah E Lower
• Emily W Newton
• Kurt Piller
• Angela Marie Rella
• Alice R Renegar
• Thomas E Rogers
• Barbara Ann Tucker
• Lydia S Wetzler

King Ferry

• Pamela A Parlett

Lansing

• Cheryl L Gagnon

Marathon

• Nichole R Edwards

McGraw

• Michelle L Barrett

Moravia

• Elijah J Cronk
• Kelleyanne A McElfresh
• Adam T Wiethuechter

Mount Vernon

• Jesse G Mpango

Newfield

• Robert D McCarthy
• Brendan S Shepherd

Oswego

• Debra Turner

Painted Post

• Mariana Huber

Tully

• Kate E Spagnola

Out of State

Matawan, New Jersey

• Daniel Fortak

Out of Country

China

• Xiaofei Zhang Weifang

Korea

• Jae Hoon Kim
• In Won Lee

TC3 Releases Spring 2012 Dean's List

July 10, 2012

TC3 has released the Dean’s List for the Spring 2012 semester. Provost and Vice President of the College John Conners announced a total of 498 students have received the honor. The Dean’s List recognizes matriculated students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by attaining a GPA of 3.5 or better while completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester. For part-time matriculated students, they are eligible each time they complete a block of 12 hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Spring 2012 Dean's List

Amsterdam

• Julia Milton

Andes

• Isabella R Mincarelli

Apalachin

• Andrew J Mattson
• Caroline M Pierce

Auburn

• Molly A Griffin
• Thomas J Smith
• Thomas J Smith II

Berkshire

• Kirstine Annette Armstrong
• Jessica I Beebe
• Casey Lynn Cox
• Jennifer R Davis
• Alyson M Novi
• Matthew D Pitcher

Binghamton

• Milena Geurkova
• Brittany E Hawkins
• Melody June Wildoner

Bloomingdale

• Jenna Marie Demarco

Bohemia

• Collin S Kirchner

Bronx

• Tia D Lopez
• Jeniffer Alexandra Montano
• Nichelle A Nunez
• Dayham E Pena

Brooklyn

• Janise Lizzeta Jones
• Bridget J Rivera

Brooktondale

• Travis E. Berggren
• Sarah R Mahool
• Arlene K Meddaugh
• Gerald L Minster III
• Tyler Morgan Mix
• Ryan Sones
• Corey Stevens
• Hannah R Wortman

Burdett

• Mary E Henry

Candor

• Shauna M Belokur
• Sonia Maria Brixey Fernandez
• Jessica Marie Goodsell
• Karen S Haggart
• Kendra Marie Wagstaff
• Braden M Wulf

Cazenovia

• Brett Patrick Gifford

Cheektowaga

• Sara Moreno Lopez

Chittenango

• Miranda Jean Merrill

Cincinnatus

• Mariah Jade Cole
• Angelina R Gonzalez
• Jonathan C Honour

Cornwall

• Jacqueline R Matza

Cortland

• Douglas Milton Adsit Jr.
• Joshua F Allen
• Joseph J Bailey Jr.
• Danielle M Becker
• Rachel E Beverly
• Gregory G Bisha
• Jaclyn Nicole Braman
• Ryan J Brigham
• Alexander K Brookins
• Joyce M Burk
• Paige Macauley Cameron
• Patrice A Campbell
• Maria Sue Carey
• Mario Steven Clarke
• Shoshana W Comerford
• Joshua M Compagni
• Daniel James Congdon
• Kelly Erin Dye
• Joanie L Fink
• Andrew Thomas Foster
• Louisa J Golicki
• Joan Marie Henry
• Dennis W Heverly
• Sean Nathaniel Holbert
• Joshua I Houck
• Christopher Robert Jenney
• Yelena A Kalytyuk
• Ashley M Kress
• Aisha S Lashley-Thomas
• Brittany M Lindhorst
• Rebecca M Maki
• Patrick T McMahon
• Jeremy Mortis
• Tara Jean Olin
• Katie L O'Neil
• Andrew Delmar Palm
• Stephen M Park
• Billee Jo Pickard
• Joshua C Proctor
• Glenda D Sevilla
• Adrionna Lynn Sherwood
• Joseph M Snyder
• Laura Marian Spencer
• Joseph H Stupke
• Kyle E. Sturmer
• Samantha J Tifft
• Johnny B Tinker
• Erin A Townsend
• Todd Michael Treacy
• Abbie M Walter
• Martina C White
• Mackenzie D Williams
• Benjamin L Wood

Cortlandt Manor

• Matthew S Sharison

Dryden

• Anna L Bullock
• Cynthia Marie Cantu
• Teresa L Contessa
• Clare Sushanna Cutler
• Sarah E Fuller
• Lindsey Marie Fulton
• Joaco Hernando Berrio Villarreal
• Thomas J Keegan II
• Ciera Lynn Kish
• Ayobanji M Ladipo
• McKenna John Macomber
• Alvaro Andres Mantilla Ordonez
• Daniel J McMillen
• Jason S Minor
• Anna Perelshteyn
• Caitlyn Jaye Potter
• Christopher T Quinlan
• John E Vorstadt
• Marla R Walkuski

Dundee

• Andrea Marie Champlin

East Syracuse

• Kayla R Russell

Edmeston

• Tonya Marie Brownell

Elmira

• Molly M Hitchcock
• Elisha R Wolfer

Endicott

• Christopher M Hallock

Fabius

• Sara L Tily

Freeville

• Carrie Ann Burlingame-Powers
• Renee M Butler
• Bryan Arthur Cannon
• Caitlyn Elizabeth Durbin
• James D Gellatly
• Amy L Hanson
• Patrick D Kohman
• Rory C McComb
• Alyssa B Morgan
• Tamara Osipov
• Michael J Sharpsteen
• Lydia C. Shea
• Philip Steven Williammee
• Sonja I Wixom
• Rebecca L Woods

Garratsville

• Jonathan Frederick Heelein

Genoa

• Rose Doyle
• Rebecca Leigh Shurtleff
• Tamara J Thomas

Georgetown

• Daniel A Emerson

Glenfield

• Emily R Cole

Glens Falls

• Annakay Broderick

Groton

• Debra Bennett
• Sarah J Bevier
• Michael Stephen Branch
• Aaron Dann
• Vanessa M Eastman
• Emma R Goyette
• Sarah B Goyette
• Cynthia L Hill
• Alyssa L Jacobs
• Kayla M Knapp
• Miranda L O'Dell
• Sally Parlett
• Christine L Patterson
• Jonathan M Phelps
• Tyrell T Seamans
• Cara L Sellers
• Wayne M Swansbrough
• Benjamin W Torrey
• Shelby A Warner
• Timothy L Westfall

Guilford

• Samuel Richard Stone Jr.

Harford

• Caroline M Shepard

Harpersfield

• Justin All

Highland Falls

• Nicole C DiLorenzo

Homer

• Luke C Atwater
• Lori K Barbis
• Jesse R Belton
• Nicole L Blagg
• Carla Schell Bowling
• Jessica Irene Brown
• Mary Elizabeth Catalino
• Hope Chambrone
• Morgan Nicole Duda
• Sue Hollenbeck
• Andrew Kriever
• Heather Rebecca Purdy
• Staci J Salvatore
• Dusty E Stillman
• Reagen E Troutman

Honeoye Falls

• Joel A West

Horseheads

• Joseph Anthony Potter
• Michelle Nicole Schuld

Interlaken

• Leigh Helen Grove
• Tara A Jones
• Bryan M Updike
• James O Winkleblack

Ithaca

• Lucila A Acevedo
• Amy R Albright
• Khalid Alnouri
• Kendall M Austin
• Steven A Ayres
• Scott Barvainis
• Jonathan Edward Bateman
• Danielle R Bean
• Ashley N Boda
• George M Booze
• Natasha D Brookes
• Destyn R Brown
• Sariah Elizabeth Butler
• Cheyenne Cardamone-Knewstub
• Margaret Carleton
• Chen Chen
• Thomas A Clavel
• Aaron M Clifford
• Lauren A Cole
• Sean Patrick Michael Coyne
• Kimberly F Crispell
• Audrey Cullen
• Andrew A Dawkins
• Louis Stephen DePol
• Samantha R Dickerman
• Rachel L Dufresne
• Daryll P Esposito
• Rachel D Evarts
• Max P Farhi
• Andrew D Ferrier
• Michael Anthony Fontanez
• Emilee A Frazier
• Huanjue Fu
• Amy Garbincus
• Jonathan D Gardner
• Nathaniel D Greenspun
• Matthew G Hall
• Kyoung Hee Han
• Sarah Elizabeth Harris
• Marc Brookes Harrison
• Eadweard R Howland-Bolton
• Charlotte L Howson
• Nam Hyuk Im
• Kimber W Inman
• Christen M Jennings
• Dongmei Jiang
• Mei Gu Jiang
• Danya C Johnson
• Brittany L Jordan
• Rachel Nicole Kadish
• James P Keegan
• Laken Holly Maria Keeney
• Itzhak C Kessler
• Jaehyang Kim
• Myung-Hee Kim
• Cassidy M Kindred
• Natalie R Kirkwyland
• Danielle M Kline
• Lilly Helen Koken
• Benjamin M Komor
• Pamela L Ksenak
• Jonathan Ladley
• Jeffrey R Lapennas
• Molly S Laurence
• Heather L Leary
• Taj A LeBlanc
• Bomi Lee
• Anne E Levine
• Patrick Lonergan
• Mariah E Lower
• Bret Rush Lukezic
• Minh D Luu
• Thien D Luu
• Teresa Lynn
• Allison H McComb
• Jake P Midura
• Rachel L Miller
• Mary E Mills
• Tracy Miranda
• Derek E Moluf
• Patricia M Msuka
• Emily W Newton
• Dahyun Oh
• Tenzin Palzom
• Komal Patel
• Kurt Piller
• Margaret A Ray
• Angela Marie Rella
• Steven B Remick
• Mathieu G Renard
• Alice R Renegar
• Rachael Richards
• Thomas E Rogers
• Brendalise Rosado
• Wade Rose
• Courtney Nichole Rouse
• Shawn Patrick Ruebel
• Maria G Saccuccimorano
• Nate Crosby Schwartz
• Azuredee A Secrest
• Kathryn A Shaw
• Elijah Shishebarov
• Michael P Shulman
• Brandon R Sloughter
• Emilee Smith
• Ryan M St. Denis
• Andrew J Sternglass
• Laura B Sullivan
• Mark William Susmann
• Lacy J Sweeney
• Joah Tang
• Jennifer A Tretter
• Sean Chappell Trout
• Tammy Roskelly Turner
• Natalie May Van de Bogart
• Prerna Waiba
• Yuqing Wang
• Christopher B Watkins
• Brendyn L Weiss
• Lydia S Wetzler
• Vanessa J Wikel
• Emily S Yetsko
• Xiaohua Zhu

Jamesville

• Margaret M Sayles

King Ferry

• Pamela A Parlett

Kings Park

• Julia R Bienenstein

Kingston

• Jillian M Janasiewicz Jeremy H Linardakis

Lansing

• Richard T Anderson
• Kyle Taron Armstrong
• Sunah Bong
• Jesse Colin Chandler
• Daniel J Clapper
• Cheryl L Gagnon
• Nancy L VanWormer

Little York

• Matthew C Bainbridge

Locke

• Adam H Loomis
• Amber Marie Parkers
• Courtney Lynn Perreaults
• Eric E Smiths
• Bethany L Steves

Lockwood

• Ashley L Curtis

Lodi

• Nicole A Cokelys
• Ashley M Craigs
• Macey Elora Markhams
• Megan Katherine Voorhees

Long Beach

• Sarah A Strem

Marathon

• Jillian R Baldwin
• Tammy Marie Brooks
• Lorrie L. Chase
• Karli Noelle DeGraw
• Matthew R Edwards
• Nichole R Edwards
• Amanda Shea Gallagher
• Kathleen Milliron
• Chantal M Ward
• Alycia Marie White

Massapequa

• Kayla Michelle Sinclair

McDonough

• Courtney E Hatch

McGraw

• Michelle L Barrett
• Zubin K Joshina
• Jeremy S. Rood
• Judy L Standish

McLean

• Wendy A Foley

Medford

• Timothy P Hausch

Medina

• Matthew L Allen

Middleburgh

• Kelcy Ann Larson

Montgomery

• Devin D Hance

Montour Falls

• Alyssa C Bruno
• Matthew A Kemp

Moravia

• Elijah J Cronk
• Sherri L DeWitt
• Kelleyanne A McElfresh
• Patrick R Putnam
• Emillie E Weaver
• Adam T Wiethuechter

Morris

• Branden S Hitchcock

Mount Vernon

• Jesse G Mpango

Naples

• Mark T Bay

Narrowsburg

• Samantha R Knecht

New Paltz

• Bridget Elizabeth Kelly

New Rochelle

• Neil P Albito

New York

• Jochi R Fabian

Newark Valley

• Nicole K Meleski
• Steven Lee Ogden
• Rebecca May Pozzi

Newfield

• Vanessa Deliah Adams
• Cari N Bamforth
• Ashley M Brown
• Janet G Caccia
• Lisa Marie Dengate
• Raelene Lu Hillick
• Rebecca L Loftus
• Julie E Lucas
• Sarah R Maxwell
• Robert D McCarthy
• Dana A McCord
• Alexis Kay Morrison
• Michael William Proscher
• Brendan S Shepherd
• Tamara M Teeter

Norwich

• Jordan R Oliver

Oneonta

• Amanda Conrade

Ossining

• Ryan Tompkins

Oswego

• Meghan Carl
• Debra Turner

Ovid

• Cassandra Mae Sherwood

Owego

• Daniel F Gage
• Amy L Moesch
• Alexandra R Phillips
• Whitney R Wolff

Painted Post

• Mariana Huber

Pennellville

• Anna Elise Kortright

Pine City

• Brendan L Harper Sr.

Pitcher

• Erika Calhoun

Pittsford

• Sarah Craven Craig

Plattsburgh

• Joseph Matthew Roberts

Pottsdam

• David Weaver

Prattsville

• Felicia Sutton

Preble

• Katie L Deline

Putnam Valley

• Anthony Joseph Domato

Richford

• Dawn Marie Canfield
• Jamison William Poyer
• Shelley J Sherman
• Karli D Wusthoff

Rochester

• Jarrad D Ackert
• Jaanai A Beckford

Rock Stream

• Heather M Gilbert

Schenectady

• Lauren Aileen McGarry

Sharon Springs

• Christina Rae Lockenwitz

Sherrill

• Cari M Niles

Slate Hill

• Brittany B Tuthill

South Fallsburg

• Daniel L Seletsky

South Plymouth

• Zachary D Hall

Spencer

• Briana J Binkerd-Dale
• Amanda B Chase
• Maggie M Kastenhuber
• Audrey Rae Lawrence
• Kelsey E Merritt
• Ryan J Price
• Courtney A Rupert
• Melissa Theresa Santana
• Alina Ann Scofield
• Ian C Sutton

Staten Island

• Khadija J Collymore
• Ignacio N Saldana

Syracuse

• Anne Marie Johnson
• Michael John Lee
• Sara O Miller

Trumansburg

• Maia A Cooke
• Christie V Glidden Wright
• Gregory Russell Hovencamp
• Keith Samuel McMillen
• Peter J. Meskill
• Karen F Moore
• Barry N Segal
• Young-Sang Song
• Lila Specker
• Katherine L Woodward
• Elsa Teresa Wright

Truxton

• Owen Sinclair Perry

Tully

• Brandon Finton
• Kate E Spagnola

Utica

• Megan Louise Ostroski

Van Etten

• Kadee Zahradnik

Verona Beach

• Taylor J Whitmore

Vestal

• Nikki M Donlick
• Joseph G Glann
• Laura R Schoepfle

Wappingers Falls

• Bryan Weinert

Waterloo

• Amy Lynn Ochs

Whitney Point

• Gretchen Lynsie Barrett

Willet

• Heather Lyn Fox

Willseyville

• Josiah D Auble
• Sharon A Berger
• Elizabeth Redfield Sawyer

Out of State

Winchester, California

• Cynthia Lynn Coronado

Davie, Florida

• Franchesca M Martinez Torres

Loxahatchee, Florida

• Jordan T Schumacher

Lutz, Florida

• Healthy Wong

Monroe, Michigan

• Joseph J Rendina

Denville, New Jersey

• Stephanie Michelle Bischer

Matawan, New Jersey

• Daniel Fortak

Jacksonville, North Carolina

• Nicole Lynne Swansbrough

Dallas, Pennsylvania

• Kristan V Baker

Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Caleb W Richardson

Waynesboro, Virginia

• Tammy L Hales

Out of Country

Dominican Republic

• Pedro Manuel Estella Taverez
• Alejandro Jose Fondeur Mera
• Josefina Santos Suriel

People's Republic of China

• Jung Jung Lee
• Nianci Song
• Wenzhao Yang
• Junjun Ye
• Xiaofei Zhang

Republic of Korea

• Duk Ho Choi
• Jae Hoon Kim
• In Won Lee

Russia

• Anna Tamashuk

Spain

• Vanessa Vallejo

Sweden

• Nicki Svensson

Switzerland

• Fabian Feierabend

Venezuela

• Ana Maria Hernandez

TC3 Students, Faculty, and Staff Honored by SUNY Chancellor and College Trustees

June 26, 2012

Eleven students, faculty, and staff at Tompkins Cortland Community College have been honored by the SUNY Chancellor, the College's Board of Trustees, and the College's Faculty Student Association.

Students Audrey Lawrence, Nicki Svensson, Sam Trotter, and Aaron Bound were recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence for their exceptional commitment to academic success, and to enriching not only themselves, but also the campus community. The four have a distinguished record of service to the TC3 Student Activities Board, as well as to a variety of clubs and campus services.

In addition to recognition at the College's commencement, the students were invited to a reception with the Chancellor earlier this semester. At the reception, SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher praised the group. "The students we honor today have taken full advantage of the academic and extracurricular programs that SUNY provides both in the classroom and in the community," said Chancellor Zimpher. "These proven leaders, athletes, artists, and civic volunteers truly represent the power of SUNY. I congratulate all of the students being recognized today and thank them for the positive impact each has had on New York State, our university system, and the communities we serve."

The awards for faculty and staff were announced at TC3's commencement. Associate Professor Kathleen McDonough and Professor Glenna McMinn were each awarded the Chancellor's/Trustees' Award for Excellence in Teaching; Professor Phil Tate was awarded the Chancellor's/Trustees' Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities; Professor Rick Grossman won the Chancellor's/Trustees' Award for Excellence in Faculty Service; Marilyn Webb was awarded the Chancellor's/Trustees' Award for Excellence in Professional Service; and Institutional Research Assistant Lyn Thompson was awarded the Chancellor's/Trustees Award for Excellence in Classified Service.

"These awards underscore SUNY's appreciation of faculty and staff who serve our campuses and students with absolute excellence," said Chancellor Zimpher. "Kathleen, Glenna, Phil, Rick, Marilyn, Paul, and Lyn have demonstrated extraordinary dedication and service to TC3 and are highly deserving of this distinction."

TC3's commencement ceremony also included the presentation of the Trustees' Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching to Adjunct English Instructor Paul McCabe and the Faculty Student Association Employee Excellence Award to Recreation Coordinator Alfred Okaru.

TC3 Athletes Receive National Academic Honors

June 21, 2012

Two Tompkins Cortland Community College athletes have been honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for excellence in the classroom. Tonya Brownell (Edmeston H.S./Edmeston) won the Exemplary Academic Achievement Award and Brett Gifford (Cazenovia H.S./Cazenovia) was honored with the Superior Academic Achievement Award.

Brownell was a two-year member of the women's soccer team. A liberal arts and sciences-math/sciences major and a member of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society, Brownell graduated in May with a GPA of 3.78. This fall she will attend Hartwick College and play soccer for Hawks.

Gifford played on the TC3 lacrosse team, earning all-region honors twice. He also was a liberal arts and sciences-math/science major and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Gifford graduated with a GPA of 3.81 and will attend SUNY IT this fall and play lacrosse for the Wildcats Academics

Five TC3 Softball Players Named All-Americans

May 30, 2012

More honors for the Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team – this time five players have been named All-Americans by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Freshman Kristan Baker (Dallas H.S./Dallas, Penn.) was chosen for the first team while sophomores Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek), Emilie Rogers (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira), Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning), and Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square) were selected to the second team. TC3 had the most players named All-Americans, making up a quarter of the 20 honorees.

Baker, the third first-team All American in TC3 history, was selected as an outfielder. She put up impressive offensive numbers, hitting.489 with amazing power. She had 22 doubles, 10 home runs, and 61 RBI – all either setting or tying TC3 season records. She had a TC3-record 25-game hitting streak and a slugging percentage of .881, the second best in TC3 history.

Scheer and Fravel are now two-time NJCAA softball All Americans, the first Panthers ever to record that achievement. Scheer hit .461 while splitting time between the outfield and catcher. She led the team with three triples, was second with 14 doubles and 49 RBI, and blasting five home runs. She is in the top ten of nearly every career offensive category in TC3's record book, including holding the record for career RBI and on-base percentage.

Fravel was the leadoff hitter and shortstop every game this year for the Panthers. She hit .444 while setting a TC3 record for runs scored in a season and hits in a career. She had 67 hits in 40 games, knocking 12 doubles and four home runs and stealing a team-best 13 bases.

Sherlock, who was selected as a utility player, made her mark both at the plate and in the pitching circle. She finished the season with a record of 12-2, an ERA of 2.30, and 88 strike outs in 85.1 innings of work. At the plate she hit .418 with a single-season record-tying 10 home runs. She holds the career record with 17 home runs and is second on the career RBI list. Her slugging percentage of .800 was second on the team and the fourth best ever in the history of the program.

Rogers, a sophomore who transferred to TC3 before the season, was the top pitcher in Region III, going 18-3 with an ERA of 0.81. She struck out 209 in 130 innings, becoming the first TC3 pitcher to top 200 strikeouts in a single season. She struck out more than a dozen batters four times, including a TC3-record 17 in a national tournament win over Ridgewater Community College (Minn.).

All five were previously named to the all-region and all-conference teams. They provided the core of the team that won a fourth-straight Region III championship and second straight third-place finish at the NJCAA National Championship tournament. The team ended the year with a record of 35-5.

TC3 Graduates Class of 2012

May 24, 2012

Recognize that the only failure is the failure to try. That was one of the messages delivered to the Class of 2012 during commencement ceremonies at Tompkins Cortland Community College Thursday. The College celebrated its 43nd commencement in front of over 1,800 people in the College's gymnasium.

The class of 2012 includes 793 graduates, the largest class in the College's history. Among those participating in the ceremony was student trustee Alicia Smith, who shared her thoughts on the value of her education at TC3. "The true value of our time here cannot be captured in words or found in a text book. It is an experience, where much has changed," she said. "We have grown from clueless kids to the future teachers, doctors, lawyers, scientists, artists, businessmen, or whatever your dream may be. Now is our time to make a difference, and without the help of the TC3 administration and staff, we wouldn't be standing here today celebrating the hard work we have accomplished."

The main address came from John Cape, a 1971 graduate of TC3, who was the New York State budget director during the Pataki administration. He spoke of the opportunities that came from his time at TC3. "That foundation gave me all the tools I needed to build a rich and rewarding career that eventually brought me back here this evening," he said, noting that his time at TC3 was the only formal classroom education he received. He urged graduates to recognize, as they move on with life, the difference between their work and their jobs. "Your job is, first, to think for yourself," he said. "Never trust other people's assumptions, but understand for yourself the facts and numbers – know where they came from and how they were derived. Whatever your endeavor, before you do your work, make sure you do your job."

Cape also talked about what's ahead for this class. "Your generation is a time of tremendous opportunity if you only know where, and how, to look. Browning once wrote, 'A person's reach should exceed their grasp, or what's a heaven for?' Those are words to live by. Don't settle for the practical, or even the possible – TC3 has made you better than that."

TC3 President Carl Haynes was the last speaker. "Tonight we celebrate your achievement – it's something you've earned through a combination of inspiration, initiative, hard work, and perseverance. Whether you realize it now, through the act of completing this degree or certificate, you have undergone a transformation," said Haynes, who talked about the new responsibilities each graduate now has as a result of this transformation. "This degree enables you to pursue opportunities that did not exist for you previously, and it is your responsibility to make the most of those opportunities and truly put your TC3 education to work."

President Haynes ended by praising the community service projects undertaken by this class, including raising over $25,000 for cancer services in Tompkins and Cortland Counties. "The evidence is clear: you understand the value of giving back to your community. And you understand the rewards of your service. I want to encourage you to not only continue your commitment to this service, but to use your academic achievements and abilities to innovate in this area as much as you innovate in your professional lives. As the writer Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, 'It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping themselves.”

TC3 Softball Dominates Conference Awards

May 23, 2012

The Tompkins Cortland Community College softball team dominated the Mid-State Athletic Conference postseason awards, taking home the coach of the year and co-player of the year awards in addition to five spots on the 15-player all-conference team. Sophomore Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) was voted the co-player of the year, the first time in the rich history of TC3 softball that a Panther has received that honor. Coach Brent Doane was voted the coach of the year, the second time he has garnered that award from the MSAC. In addition to Scheer, TC3 was also represented on the all-conference team by Tayler Fravel (Sandy Creek H.S./Sandy Creek), Emilie Rogers (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira), Mackenzie Sherlock (Paul V. Moore H.S./Central Square), and Kristan Baker (Dallas H.S./Dallas, Penn.). Fifteen players were named all-conference, with voting done by the coaches from the six conference teams. TC3 had the most players on the all-conference team.

Scheer, Fravel, and Sherlock were all repeat selections. Scheer hit .461 while splitting time between the outfield and catcher. She led the team with three triples, was second with 14 doubles and 49 RBI, and blasting five home runs. She is in the top ten of nearly every career offensive category in TC3's record book, including holding the record for career RBI and on-base percentage.

Fravel was the leadoff hitter and shortstop every game this year for the Panthers. She hit .444 while setting a TC3 record for runs scored in a season and hits in a career. She had 67 hits in 40 games, knocking 12 doubles and four home runs and stealing a team-best 13 bases.

Sherlock made her mark both at the plate and in the pitching circle. She finished the season with a record of 12-2, an ERA of 2.30, and 88 strike outs in 85.1 innings of work. At the plate she hit .418 with a single-season record-tying 10 home runs. She holds the career record with 17 home runs and is second on the career RBI list. Her slugging percentage of .800 was second on the team and the fourth best ever in the history of the program.

Rogers, a sophomore who transferred to TC3 before the season, was the best pitcher in the conference. She went 18-3 with an ERA of 0.81. She struck out 209 in 130 innings, becoming the first TC3 pitcher to top 200 strikeouts in a single season. She struck out more than a dozen batters four times, including a TC3-record 17 in a national tournament win over Ridgewater Community College (Minn.).

Baker, the lone freshman among TC3's honorees, also put up impressive numbers both as a hitter and pitcher. She pitched in five games, going 5-0 with an ERA of 1.70 and striking out 32 in 24.2 innings. At the plate she had a season unlike any Panther ever. She hit .489 with amazing power. She had 22 doubles, 10 home runs, and 61 RBI – all either setting or tying TC3 season records. She had a TC3-record 25-game hitting streak and a slugging percentage of .881, the second best in TC3 history.

Doane was recognized for leading the Panthers to the top record in the conference, going undefeated against MSAC opponents for the second-straight season. In his 11 seasons at TC3 Doane has amassed a record of 276-132 and won four Region III titles. His team won the national championship in 2009 and has excelled at nationals each year since, finishing fourth in 2010, third in 2011, and third again this year.

TC3 Baseball Places Three on All-Conference Team

May 23, 2012

Three Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball players have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference baseball team. Sophomores Joey Flores (Dewitt Clinton H.S./Bronx) and Tim Smith (Auburn H.S./Auburn) were repeat selections while classmate Kris Catino (Auburn H.S./Auburn) joined the team this year. Voting for the 15-member team was done by the coaches from the six conference teams.

Flores was the most versatile player on the team, playing center field, catcher, and pitcher. He led the team with a fielding percentage of .990 and was fourth with a .318 batting average. His 24 RBI and nine doubles led the team. On the mound Flores posted a mark of 4-2 with an ERA of 4.50.

Smith split time between third base and the pitcher's mound. At the plate he hit .353, third best on the team. He had team-bests of .445 and drove in 23 runs. As a pitcher, Smith went 2-5 with an ERA of 4.39.

Catino led the team with a .371 batting average while hitting leadoff and playing left field. He was first on the team with 19 stolen bases in 21 attempts.

TC3 Lacrosse Player Brett Gifford Repeats as All-Region

May 9, 2012

Last year he became the first all-region selection in the short history of Tompkins Cortland Community College lacrosse program. Now Brett Gifford (Cazenovia H.S./Cazenovia) is the first two-time all-region selection in TC3's history. The sophomore was again named second team NJCAA Region III All-Region in voting done by the coaches from the Region III lacrosse teams.

A team captain, Gifford led a much-improved TC3 team. He started all 17 games as a defenseman, recording nine points on six goals and three assists.

Gifford helped the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time ever, and scored a goal in the teams opening round win over Broome Community College.

TC3 Professor Wins SUNY Chancellor's Award for Internationalization

April 27, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College Associate Professor of Nursing Paula Moore has won a 2012-13 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Internationalization for a new internship that complements the College's successful study abroad program in Nicaragua. The award, which is designed to encourage the establishment of new and innovative study abroad programs in less commonly traveled destinations and the exploration of underrepresented academic disciplines in study abroad program, was given to faculty members at five different SUNY campuses. Moore was the lone community college faculty member honored.

"The Chancellor's Award for Internationalization is representative of SUNY's commitment to increasing opportunities for global exposure among our students and faculty," said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. "Congratulations to each of this year's recipients and to the students and campuses that have contributed to their success."

The award comes with $4,000 to support the program and make the cost more affordable for students. Moore won the award for her proposal International Internship in Health Care Education in Nicaragua, and internship program designed as a follow-up to the established Nicaragua-Healthcare Onsite trip the College has sponsored for nearly twenty years.

"The intention of this project is to create an internship for students who have already participated in the study abroad course and experiential learning in Nicaragua," said Moore. "During the first trip, as part of the Healthcare Onsite program, student nurses are exposed to a culture and health care system very different then their own. Through dialogues with local nurses and assessments of the communities visited they identify health teaching needs," said Moore, who designed the curriculum for the new internship program. "The internship creates an opportunity for students to take the experience of international health work and service learning to the next level. The students come home and create culturally-sensitive teaching modules to be translated into the language of the people of this region. This internship and subsequent journey allows the student to work in a deeper and potentially more meaningful way with community members and leaders."

Students participating in the three-credit internship will live in Nicaragua for three weeks during the winter 2012-13 break between semesters. The new internship program is the latest addition to the growing study abroad program at TC3. The College offered seven different study abroad opportunities during the 2011-12 academic year, up from four the previous year. In addition to Nicaragua, trips were offered to Ireland, Ecuador, Spain, China, Italy, and Colombia, with credit available in a variety of different academic areas.

Rogers Named Regional Athlete of the Week

April 17, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College softball player Emilie Rogers (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) has been named the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Region III Athlete of the Week. Rogers is the second TC3 softball player honored this season; Samijo Scheer was selected April 3.

Rogers earned four wins this week. She pitched a three-hit shutout with ten strikeouts in a five-inning win over Corning Community College on Tuesday and earned a win after four strikeouts in two innings of relief work against Finger Lakes Community College on Thursday. Against nationally-ranked Monroe Community College Saturday, Rogers pitched both ends of the doubleheader. She opened by striking out nine and allowing just two hits in game one and closed the day by striking out six and allowing just three hits in game two.

The sophomore ended the week with an overall record of 8-0 and an ERA of 1.02. As a team TC3 was 18-2 and ranked fifth in the nation.

Scheer Named Regional Athlete of the Week

April 4, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College softball player Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) has been named the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Region III Athlete of the Week. Scheer shares the weekly honor with Mohawk Valley Community College track and field athlete Savannah Boucher.

Sheer had a strong performance in TC3's only doubleheader of the week. Playing at Northampton Community College (Penn.) last Friday, Scheer went a combined 6-for-8 with eight RBI, three runs scored, two doubles, two stolen bases, and a grand slam home run. In one game alone she drove in six runs, tied for the second most ever in a single game by a TC3 player.

For the season Scheer, a sophomore liberal arts and science-general studies major, is batting .500 with a slugging percentage of .842. She has 22 RBI and an on-base percentage of .558.

TC3 Releases Fall 2011 Dean's List

March 25, 2012

TC3 has released the Dean's List for the Fall 2011 semester. Provost and Vice President of the College John Conners announced a total of 494 students have received the honor. The Dean's List recognizes matriculated students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by attaining a GPA of 3.5 or better while completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester. For part-time matriculated students, they are eligible each time they complete a block of 12 hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Fall 2011 Dean's List

Alpine
Nicholas G Gilbert
Lisa E Miller
Cameron L Myers
William H Vaughn-Russell

Apalachin
Andrew J Mattson

Auburn
Mark J Chadwick
Molly A Griffin

Bainbridge
Chelsi A Rosa

Beaver Dams
Courtney McMindes

Berkshire
Kirstine Annette Armstrong
Casey Lynn Cox
Kimberly F Crispell
Matthew D Pitcher
Shayna L Stephens
Trisha Marie Thomas

Bethpage
Brittney M Colace

Binghamton
Milena Geurkova
Melody J Wildoner

Bloomingdale
Jenna Marie Demarco

Bronx
Bianca M Elio
Moyses N Miranda
Jeniffer Alexandra Montano

Brooklyn
John Capizzi
Janise L Jones

Brooktondale
David M Gilbert
Jason M McGory
Arlene K Meddaugh
Tyler Morgan Mix
Katherine N Scriber
Laurie Sinclair-Stickane
Hannah R Wortman

Burdett
Chevaughn E Fraser

Campbell
Nicole Danielle Neally

Canastota
Courtney R Dupre

Candor
Tyler J Bailey
Shauna M Belokur
Sonia Maria Brixey Fernandez
Michelle Ann Cady
Karen S Haggart
Deborah Jean Leach
Rebecca S Leach
Zechariah T Morris
Nicholas Scott Musa
Kendra Marie Wagstaff
Braden M Wulf

Cayuta
Jarrod W Lomozik

Cazenovia
Brett P Gifford
Thomas Oskar Groetz

Chenango Bridge
Edward Maynard Kennett Saunders

Chenango Forks
Brian P Koerts

Chittenango
Miranda J Merrill

Cincinnatus
Jaymee L Bush
Mariah Jade Cole
Jonathan C Honour
Marjorie Ann Williams

Conesus
Jacob A Park

Cornwall
Jacqueline R Matza

Cortland
John B Aspinwall
Danielle M Becker
Brian W Bosch
Jaclyn Nicole Braman
Lorie L Breed
Ryan J Brigham
Alexander K Brookins
Kristopher J Carroll
Shoshana W Comerford
Amanda M Comfort
Daniel James Congdon
Barbara Jean Dady
Nicole J Dintino
Nicolette J Duff
Amanda L Erxleben
Andrew Thomas Foster
Amanda H Gallagher
Nicole R Giacco
Jaime L Guernsey
Heather Elaine Hall
Brandi S Harris
Sean Nathaniel Holbert
Yelena A Kalytyuk
Ashley M Kress
Erik R LaFavor
Kaysi Lorraine Lent
Shannon M Levy
Lisa M Lissberger
Casey L MacLeod
Christine Lynn Mathewson
Patrick T McMahon
Amanda D Mieras
Joshua P Nelson
Tara Jean Olin
Katie L O'Neil
Billee Jo Pickard
Joshua C Proctor
Melissa S Quarella
Carly K Riehlman
Courtney M Roher
Nathan Lee Ruan
Adrionna Lynn Sherwood
Casey Kaye Simmons
Rebecca Lynn Smith
Joseph M Snyder
Laura Marian Spencer
Eldon William Stevens
Joseph H Stupke
Samantha J Tifft
Layla T Trombley
Todd M Trudeau
Brandy L Van Auken
Jessica Renee VanDee
Brayden L VanWinkle
Lorrie L Warren
Martina C White
Stephen C Willey
Ethan J Wingenbach
Inna I Yanchuk

Cuyler
Chase J Wiley

Deposit
Matthew Michael Ryan Sr.

Deruyter
Emily Ann Stone

Dryden
George M Booze
Cynthia Marie Cantu
Christine A Contessa
Morgan Palmer Cutter
Matthew J Dennis
Beverly Ann Drum
John P Forde II
Lindsey Marie Fulton
Ciera Lynn Kish
Lydia Kay Klemann
Ayobanji M Ladipo
McKenna John Macomber
Caitlyn Jaye Potter
Christopher T Quinlan
Claire E Roberson
John E Vorstadt
David P Wakeman
Marla R Walkuski
Antonio B Wright
Christian Daniel Yaeger

East Syracuse
Kayla R Russell

Edmeston
Tonya Marie Brownell

Endicott
Christopher M Hallock

Erin
Angelica A Ulacco

Etna
Seth Matthew Mead

Fabius
Sara L Tily

Freeville
Patrick Caputo
Colleen Clune
Jonathan E Cote
Scott P Fairbank
Amy L Hanson
Patrick D Kohman
Amy N Moore
Jennifer Osipov
Tamara Osipov
Kathryn A Palm
Joanna Poulos
Michael J Sharpsteen
Lydia C Shea
James A Usher
Rebecca L Woods

Gansevoort
Taqira S Elliott

Glenfield
Emily R Cole

Glens Falls
Annakay Broderick

Groton
Debra Bennett
Rachel L Bogardus
Michael Stephen Branch
Aaron M Dann
Vanessa M Eastman
Eugene S Forehand
Emma R Goyette
Sarah B Goyette
Shantel Marie Hays
Kayla M Knapp
Alexandria M Kuparinen
Michael B Lombardi
Ashley M Martin
Corinne M Nielsen
Sally Ann Parlett
Christine L Patterson
Rebecca E Pollack
Brandi D Price
Cara L Sellers
Stephanie Virginia Senter
Kimberley Tarin Smith

Guilford
Samuel R Stone Jr.

Harford
Cassitti Jain Gardner
Janielle C Horton

Homer
Lori K Barbis
Jesse R Belton
Nicole L Blagg
Meredith E Boss
Carla Schell Bowling
David W Bowling III
Mary Elizabeth Catalino
Skylar E Diamond
Morgan Nicole Duda
Cherl L Hepworth
Sue Hollenbeck
Julie L Partigianoni
Angella Elke Polan
Beth L. Seamans
Stephen J Shoemaker
Emillie E Weaver

Horseheads
Joseph Anthony Potter
Michelle Nicole Schuld

Interlaken
Anthony Caldwell Brown
Rachel E Feltner
Leigh Helen Grove
Tingna Min
Jackalyn L Stilwell
Bryan M Updike

Ithaca
Jacqueline Bernice Albanese
Robin E Atkin
Kendall M Austin
Zlatan Bahtic
Scott Barvainis
Danielle R Bean
Meghan Cecelia Beeby
Peter M Begley
Marty Blodgett
Jennifer M Bordoni
Arron M Bound
Anna Brich
Natasha D Brookes
Joshua Thomas Burns
Stephen M Canfield
Cheyenne Cardamone-Knewstub
Chelsea M Chavez
Chen Chen
Aaron M Clifford
Lauren A Cole
Alice C Combs
Brian Michael Corbett
Angela N Costantini
Audrey Nichelle Cullen
Eustina J Daniluk
Tonya Janean Deese
Sam G DeMello
Honora DeMott Grady
Jason Andrew Dengler
Rachel L Dufresne
Shantelle Leigh Ellison
Melissa Kim Eng
Rachel D Evarts
Max P Farhi
Andrew D Ferrier
Tavis George Flanagan
Marisa L Foehr
Ryan Gaygen
Francisco J Giadach
Kasey R Gray
Nathaniel D Greenspun
Iris Greenspun-Bee
Matthew G Hall
Sarah Elizabeth Harris
Marc Brookes Harrison
Shane F Hartman
Eadweard R Howland-Bolton
Nam Hyuk Im
Janet G Ingraffea
Amy S Jellinek
Briana Patricia Johnson
Itzhak C Kessler
Jaehyang Kim
Cassidy M Kindred
Danielle M Kline
Pamela L Ksenak
Jeffrey R Lapennas
James Robert Lawson
Taj A LeBlanc
Honghoon Lee
Bret Rush Lukezic
Thien D Luu
Azure-Dee Martens
Allison H McComb
Craig B McCullough
Walker W McSurely Bradshaw
Tracy Miranda
Derek E Moluf
Dahyun Oh
Jessica Faith Parker
Rachel Morgan Peterson
Kurt A Piller
Angela Marie Rella
Joseph J Rendina
Alice R Renegar
Thomas E Rogers
Wade Rose
Shawn Patrick Ruebel
Chirag Saluja
Rachel Brenda Schlass
Azuredee A Secrest
Kathryn A Shaw
Cassandra Mae Sherwood
Michael P Shulman
Bong Chul Sin
Joseph R Slattery
Emilee Smith
Lila Specker
Andrew J Sternglass
Luanne R Stockdale
Mark William Susmann
Kathrynne Warren Teeter
Jacqueline Ellen Thompson
James Todhunter
Barbara Ann Tucker
Natalie May Van de Bogart
Michiyo Vaughan
Yuqing Wang
Christopher Watkins
William O Webber
Zackery H Weber
Brendyn L Weiss
Lydia S Wetzler
Tammy L Williams
Kurt T Wintje
Jackie Zhang
Edward S Zimmerman
Sarah A Zipfel
Natasha Jaclyn Zmitrowitz

Jamaica
Ignacio N Saldana

Jamesville
Margaret M Sayles

Jeffersonville
Madeline E Paciga

Keene Valley
Megan Louise Ostroski

Kingston
Jillian M Janasiewicz
Jeremy H Linardakis

Lansing
Richard T Anderson
Kyle Taron Armstrong
Sunah Bong
Daniel J Clapper
Cheryl L Gagnon
Bonnie M Moffett
Sarah R Mogil
Corey J Shipos

Levittown
Ashley R Hartman

Liberty
Angela Marie Giacalone

Locke
Jesse Michael Ingall
Adam H Loomis
Courtney L Perreault
Eric Seamans
Eric E Smith

Lockwood
Ashley L Curtis

Lodi
Nicole A Cokely
Ashley M Craig
Michiel Allan Hollister
Macey E Markham
Taylor Diane Moore
Patrick A Smith

Marathon
Jillian R Baldwin
Tyler B F Barry
Amy Groth Doan
Renee Michelle Drake
Nichole R Edwards
David L O'Shea
Renamarie L Vega
Alycia Marie White
MaryJane Ann Wood

McDonough
Courtney E Hatch
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Russia
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TC3 Alumni Association Seeks Awards Nominations

March 15, 2012

The TC3 Alumni Association is seeking nominations for two awards – the Distinguished Alumni award and the Community Leadership award. The awards are given to TC3 alumni each year.

The Distinguished Alumni award recognizes those alumni who have distinguished themselves in their career and in service to their communities.

The Community Leadership award honors alumni who have demonstrated exceptional community participation or outreach efforts.

Any community member can nominate a TC3 alum for these awards. Applications can be found at www.TC3.edu in the alumni section. Nominations will be accepted through April 16. Additional information is available by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4369 or by e-mail at alumni@TC3.edu.

TC3 Alumni Association Seeks Awards Nominations

March 15, 2012

The TC3 Alumni Association is seeking nominations for two awards – the Distinguished Alumni award and the Community Leadership award. The awards are given to TC3 alumni each year.

The Distinguished Alumni award recognizes those alumni who have distinguished themselves in their career and in service to their communities.

The Community Leadership award honors alumni who have demonstrated exceptional community participation or outreach efforts.

Any community member can nominate a TC3 alum for these awards. Applications can be found at cttestserver1 in the alumni section. Nominations will be accepted through April 16. Additional information is available by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4369 or by e-mail at alumni@TC3.edu.

Kinsey Named to Men's Basketball All-Region Team

March 8, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Jailaan Kinsey (Jamesville-Dewitt H.S./Dewitt) has been voted to the NJCAA Region III men's basketball all-region team. Kinsey, who was voted to the third team, is one of a total of 15 players honored by the coaches from the 17 Division III men's basketball programs in Region III.

Kinsey led TC3 in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game. In 27 starts, he reached double figures 23 times and netted a season-high 30 points twice (vs. Jefferson CC, 1/12/12 and vs. Onondaga CC, 1/21/12). He was TC3 leader in assists with 110 and was second in steals with 51. He made 45.6% of his shots, including 32.2% from three-point range, and was the team's most prolific free-throw shooter, making 116 out of 158 attempts (73.4%). Kinsey is also a two-time all-conference selection.

It's the fourth time in the last five years TC3 has had a men's basketball player chosen to the all-region team.

Kinsey Named to Men's Basketball All-Region Team

March 8, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Jailaan Kinsey (Jamesville-Dewitt H.S./Dewitt) has been voted to the NJCAA Region III men's basketball all-region team. Kinsey, who was voted to the third team, is one of a total of 15 players honored by the coaches from the 17 Division III men's basketball programs in Region III.

Kinsey led TC3 in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game. In 27 starts, he reached double figures 23 times and netted a season-high 30 points twice (vs. Jefferson CC, 1/12/12 and vs. Onondaga CC, 1/21/12). He was TC3 leader in assists with 110 and was second in steals with 51. He made 45.6% of his shots, including 32.2% from three-point range, and was the team's most prolific free-throw shooter, making 116 out of 158 attempts (73.4%). Kinsey is also a two-time all-conference selection.

It's the fourth time in the last five years TC3 has had a men's basketball player chosen to the all-region team.

Kinsey and Clark Voted to Men's Basketball All-Conference Team

March 6, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomores Jailaan Kinsey (Jamesville-Dewitt H.S./Dewitt) and Tyrone Clark (Elmira Free Academy/Elmira) have been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference Men's Basketball all-conference team. The team consists of ten players, with voting for the all-conference awards done by the coaches from the seven MSAC programs.

Kinsey was voted to the team for the second straight year, receiving the second-most votes this year. He was third in the conference in scoring, averaging 19.3 points per game. He was also third in assists, with 4.5 per game, and in free throw percentage at 80.2%. He was fifth in steals, 2.2 per game, and ninth in three-point field goal percentage at 32.7%.

Clark was seventh in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game. He was third in steals, 3.5 per game, and fifth in blocked shots, 1.8 per game. He was seventh in free throw percentage at 74.2% and tenth in three-point field goal percentage at 32.5%.

Adams Named All-Conference for Women's Basketball

March 6, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College freshman Y-Nasia Adams (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) has been named to the Mid-State Athletic Conference Women's Basketball all-conference team. She is among ten honored, with voting done by the coaches from the seven MSAC programs.

Adams was ninth in the conference in scoring, averaging 15.2 points per game, and was third in rebounding with 13.1 per game. She had 10 double-doubles in 11 conference games, and was eighth in the MSAC in field goal percentage, making 43.6 of her attempts.

Kinsey Named to Men's Basketball All-Region Team

March 1, 2012

Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Jailaan Kinsey (Jamesville-Dewitt H.S./Dewitt) has been voted to the NJCAA Region III men's basketball all-region team. Kinsey, who was voted to the third team, is one of a total of 15 players honored by the coaches from the 17 Division III men's basketball programs in Region III.

Kinsey led TC3 in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game. In 27 starts, he reached double figures 23 times and netted a season-high 30 points twice (vs. Jefferson CC, 1/12/12 and vs. Onondaga CC, 1/21/12). He was TC3 leader in assists with 110 and was second in steals with 51. He made 45.6% of his shots, including 32.2% from three-point range, and was the team's most prolific free-throw shooter, making 116 out of 158 attempts (73.4%). Kinsey is also a two-time all-conference selection.

It's the fourth time in the last five years TC3 has had a men's basketball player chosen to the all-region team.

Dammi Herath Joins TC3 Board of Trustees

January 19, 2012

Dammi Herath of Ithaca has been appointed to the Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees. Herath was appointed by the governor's office to a term that expires June 30, 2018. She replaces Beverly Baker, who had served on the board since 1997.

Herath is the executive director of the Women's Opportunity Center, a non-profit organization in Ithaca with the goal of helping individuals with their job search and training goals. Herath has led the Women's Opportunity Center since 1989, and has seen what TC3 can mean to some of the people she serves. "When I was asked to serve on the TC3 board I was excited to be part of a dedicated group that makes a difference in our community by providing people a second chance," said Herath. "A majority of the women we serve at the Women's Opportunity Center come to us with only a high school diploma. TC3 has changed many participants' lives by providing them a great education. "

After obtaining a law degree and working as the executive director of an international research institute in her native Sri Lanka, Herath came to Ithaca in 1980 to further her education at Cornell University. She earned a master's degree in 1984 and her Ph.D. in 1986, both in Adult and Continuing Education. She worked as the assistant director of the Cornell South Asia Program from 1986 to 1988 prior to taking over at the Women's Opportunity Center.

In her 22 years at the Women's Opportunity Center, Herath has often worked closely with TC3 to help her participants. Her connection to the College, however, goes back to when she first arrived in the area, and is more personal than professional. "When I came to Ithaca with my family in 1980 to study at Cornell, TC3 was the only college we could afford for my husband, Wije," she said. Wije earned his degree in hotel technology from TC3 and now the two own and operate Sri Lankan Curry in a Hurry, a food business at the Ithaca Farmers Market since 1990.

Herath is extensively active in the community, already serving as a board member of Tompkins County Workforce and the Cayuga Medical Center. She says she's ready to help the College continue to serve the community. "The final outcomes of both TC3 and the Women's Opportunity Center programs lead low-income families in our community towards their economic independence," she said. Her serving on the TC3 board "is a great match."

The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees consists of 10 members, including a student trustee elected by the student body. The governor appoints four trustees, two each from Tompkins and Cortland Counties; the Cortland County Legislature appoints two; and the Tompkins County Legislature appoints three.

Samijo Scheer Repeats as All American

December 14, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College's Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) is continuing to do things that have never been done at TC3. Last year she was the first TC3 athlete ever named an All American in two different sports, earning the honor in soccer and softball. Now, she is the first female in TC3 history to ever be named All American twice in the same sport, earning NJCAA First-Team All-American honors for soccer again this year.

As a freshman last year, Scheer was named All American for soccer in the fall and softball in the spring. She started her sophomore year by leading the TC3 women's soccer team to a playoff run that ended in the NJCAA Region III semifinal round. She played every minute of every game in goal, recording a goals against average of 0.83. She posted a TC3 single-season record of eight shutouts, giving her 14 for her career, another TC3 record.

"As a freshman, Jo was called upon to make dozens of difficult saves that enabled us to win some games despite being outshot by a wide margin. Her talent was obvious because she was always in action," said TC3 Women's Soccer Coach Mick McDaniel. "In her second season, our team was much tougher defensively which limited the number of shots she had to face. To gain All-American recognition for a second consecutive year, Jo needed to be sharp for only moments at a time and she did this with great success. Jo has always responded in big moments while always being quick to share her success and give credit to her teammates."

Scheer also added her second straight all-conference and all-region honors this fall. A liberal arts and sciences: general studies major, Scheer is set to graduate in May 2012.

"I am certain that Jo will make the same positive impact at a four-year program, both on and off the fields of play," said McDaniel, who is also the College's director of athletics and recreation. "We are all so proud of her tremendous accomplishments so far here at TC3."

Hospitality Students Learn Dining Etiquette

November 5, 2011

TC3 students in wine marketing and hotel and restaurant management degree programs learned the ropes at a special dinner.

TC3 Women's Soccer Places Four on All-Conference Team

October 26, 2011

Four members of the Tompkins Cortland Community College women's soccer team have been voted to the Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference team for 2011. Three of the four are repeat selections, the most two-time all-conference selections TC3 has had since 2008. Kendra Wagstaff (Candor H.S./Candor), Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning), and Paige McCarthy (Marathon H.S./Marathon) are joined on the all-MSAC team by freshman Angela Halliday (Newark Valley H.S./Newark Valley). A total of 20 players were voted to the all-conference team by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. TC3 tied for the second most all-MSAC players behind Finger Lakes Community College. Broome Community College also had four all-conference selections.

Wagstaff led the team in scoring with 35 points on 16 goals and 3 assists. Halliday was a close second with 30 points on 12 goals and 6 assists. The duo combined to account for over 70% of TC3's goals this year.

For the second straight year, Scheer was the leading vote getter among goalkeepers. She tied a TC3 season record with eight shutouts and posted a goals-against-average of 0.83. McCarthy was the team's top defender, leading a unit that allowed only one regional opponent to score more than a single goal in a game.

TC3 has had at least three all-MSAC players each year since 2005.

2011 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference Team

• Colby Henderson, Finger Lakes*
• Cayli Carmona, Finger Lakes
• Jessica Savo, Onondaga*
• Samijo Scheer, TC3*
• Rebecca Giacapuzzi, Finger Lakes
• Kendra Wagstaff, TC3*
• Shawna Hurlbert, Broome
• Emily Icenogle, Broome
• Christa Rockburn, Onondaga
• Jessica Dobson-Tufo, Jefferson*
• Briana Guarino, Jefferson*
• Aja Gosper, Corning
• Hannah Dalle, Finger Lakes
• Tia Segretto, Cayuga
• Paige McCarthy, TC3*
• Sarah Murphy, Finger Lakes*
• Morgan Kiernan, Jefferson
• Amanda Woods, Broome
• Angela Halliday, TC3
• Alexa Barber, Broome

*repeat all-MSAC selection

TC3 Men's Soccer Places Five on All-Conference Team

October 26, 2011

Once again this year, the Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) men's soccer all-conference team has a decided TC3 feel to it. Tompkins Cortland Community College placed five players on the 21-man team, tied for the most from any college in the conference. TC3 has had at least four players on the all-MSAC each year dating back to 2001.

The 2011 all-MSAC honorees are Samir Naamane (Casablanca, Morroco), Josh Piger (Dryden H.S./Dryden), Martin Rodriguez (Hendrick Hudson H.S./Cordova, Argentina), Brian Wagstaff (Chenango Valley H.S./Apalachin), and Edem Wemene (Nottingham H.S./Syracuse). Voting for the all-conference awards is done by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. Jefferson Community College also placed five players on the team, with Onondaga Community College next with four.

Naamane led TC3 in scoring with 29 points on 10 goals and 9 assists. Wemene followed with 27 points on 12 points and 3 assists. The two combined to account for more than 40% of the goals TC3 scored this season.

Piger, Rodriguez, and Wagstaff are all repeat all-MSAC selections. Piger had three goals and three assists this year, good for fifth on the team in points. Rodriguez had a goal and an assist while leading a defense that set a new TC3 standard for fewest goals allowed in a season. Goalkeeper Wagstaff posted eight shutouts this year, second on the TC3 record list to the 10 he posted last year.

2011 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference Team

• Tim Murphy, Onondaga
• Cory Walker, Jefferson
• Colin Price, Onondaga
• Edem Wemene, TC3
• Hobie Ramin, Onondaga
• Samir Naamane, TC3
• Corey Bruet, Broome*
• Jeremy Post, Corning
• Parker Weeks, Finger Lakes
• Brian Wagstaff, TC3*
• Martin Rodriguez, TC3*
• Mario Paiva, Cayuga
• Jordon Cole, Broome
• Bruno Gaudie-Ley, Cayuga
• Mike Bernard, Finger Lakes
• Dave Hovendon, Jefferson
• Justin Warner, Jefferson
• Connor Taylor, Jefferson
• Dave Spaulding, Jefferson*
• Josh Piger, TC3*
• Francisco Curiel, Onondaga
• *repeat all-MSAC selection

TC3 Volleyball's Audrey Cullen Voted All-Conference

October 24, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College volleyball player Audrey Cullen (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) has been voted to the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference team for 2011. The sophomore was among 13 players voted to the all-conference team by the coaches from the seven MSAC volleyball programs. She was one of just two repeat all-MSAC selections.

Cullen, a hotel and restaurant management major, led TC3 this season with 196 kills, 59 blocks, and 173 digs and was third on the team with 25 aces. She established a new TC3 career record with 362 kills, an average of better than 2.27 per set.

Cullen is just the sixth two-time all-conference selection in the 27-year history of TC3 volleyball.

2011 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference

• Team Kelseigh Groth, Onondaga
• Danielle Lazore, Corning
• Taylor Ryan, Finger Lakes
• Alysha LaDuke, Finger Lakes
• Audrey Cullen, Tompkins Cortland*
• Jordan Smith, Finger Lakes
• Courtney Rosing, Corning*
• Becca Horton, Broome
• Chelsea Graham, Broome
• Katie Peters, Jefferson
• Justine Dadamio, Broome
• Andrea Seilaff, Onondaga
• Mollie Peck, Corning

*repeat all-MSAC selections

Former TC3 Student Honored by U.S. Embassy

October 7, 2011

Former Tompkins Cortland Community College student Beenish Javed has been honored by the United States Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Embassy recognized the achievement of ten alumni of U.S.-funded exchange programs at a "Leaders of Tomorrow" event recently at the National Library of Pakistan.

Javed was a student at TC3 from August 2008 through July 2009 as part of the Community Colleges Initiatives Program, a collaboration with the Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, and Community College for International Development, which TC3 has a long-standing relationship. The students were selected to participate by the Fulbright Commission.

The program includes a cultural exchange, where students are required to discuss their native countries with local students and community members in an effort to help educate people about their respective homelands. While Javed came to TC3 to study business administration, these cultural exchanges helped her change her career focus. After dressing in native attire and visiting various community members at a variety of locations to tell the story of her country, she decided she wanted to become a journalist. She completed a brief internship prior to returning to Pakistan, helping her get a start in television broadcasting in her homeland. She is now a respected professional member of the broadcast media.

TC3 was part of the Community College Initiative Program from 2008-10. During those two years, 33 students from eight countries studied at TC3.

TC3 Professor Phil Tate Wins National Writing Contest

September 26, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College Professor Phil Tate has won a prestigious Glimmer Train Press award for his story "Gas." The award, in the "Open Fiction" category, came after a national competition sponsored by the Oregon-based literary publication. Tate won a $2,000 prize and "Gas" will be published nationally in Glimmer Train Stories.

Tate, who teaches English and creative writing at TC3, is a graduate of Kansas State University with his MFA in fiction writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. His works have appeared in The Adirondack Review, Black Warrior Review, and Battered Suitcase. He is working on several literary and young adult novels, while also teaching aspiring writers in TC3's creative writing program.

Amy Trueman Named Dean of Student Life

September 22, 2011

Amy Trueman has been named the Dean of Student Life at Tompkins Cortland Community College. She replaces Jim Hull, who retired over the summer after 36 years at the College, the last three as Dean of Student Life. Trueman officially took over September 1.

Like her predecessor, Trueman brings to the post substantial experience and knowledge of the College. She has worked at TC3 for 30 years, most recently having the title of Professor and Director of Counseling, Career, and Transfer Services. Over the years she has served in a variety of roles including Counselor, Assistant to the President for Affirmative Action, and President of the TC3 Faculty Association. Her understanding of the College even extends to the classroom, having taught a class each semester for two decades.

This knowledge allows Trueman to fully appreciate the area she now oversees. "My prime focus as dean is to keep the strong coordination we enjoy among student life areas," said Trueman. "We're developing some amazing, broad-based programs. All the pieces of student life - residence life, athletics, activities - everything is contributing to the notion of developing a student. Our goal of student success is happening, and it's not all happening in the classroom. We are developing well-rounded college students."

Much like Trueman's own career at the College, the Student Life program has been growing for decades. During her time at the College she has witnessed many significant changes, including the addition of a residence life program, the expansion of intercollegiate athletics, and the construction of a new student center. Over the past few years, major effort has been put into improved communication with students, particularly on rights and responsibilities. Trueman wants to continue that progress. "It's important that there are clear expectations on protocols. Our staff knows how we support students, and students need to know the expectations," she said. She likened the work to developing a path for each student and being sure the student can follow their path. "Each path is different, but it should be clear for each student."

As Dean of Student Life, Trueman oversees several departments: athletics and recreation, campus activities, the child care center, counseling, career, and transfer services, health services, multicultural services, and residence life. She sees herself as a voice for all the students those departments serve. "I want to be the ultimate person for students to come to when they are struggling. I want to have direct connections with students," she said. "At the same time, I plan to be a strong advocate and supporter of the directors in the student life area. It's my responsibility to help those departments to continue to do those jobs as well as they do."

Trueman, who graduated from Nassau Community College before getting her B.S. at Cornell University and her M.Ed. at St. Lawrence University, has very clear priorities for her new role. "I feel it's my responsibility to make sure whenever college-wide decisions are made, we are aware of and driven by our student focus."

TC3 Hires New Golf Coach

August 23, 2011

Tim McCabe has been named the new head golf coach at Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3). He replaces Craig Tucker, who retired after seven years with the program, including the last two as head coach.

McCabe, an associate professor of economics and business at TC3, brings decades of competitive golfing experience. A graduate of Cortland High School, he went on to play for four years at St. Bonaventure University, serving as team captain his senior year. He is a former Cortland County Amateur champion and still competes in local tournaments. His coaching experience includes mentoring his oldest son, Andy McCabe, who earned a golf scholarship to the University of Nebraska and is currently ranked in the top 15 of amateur golfers in the state of Texas.

"Watching my son compete at Nebraska, I realized how much I would enjoy coaching on the college level," said McCabe. "I've spent much of my life helping young adults and teaching them how to achieve success, and I see coaching golf as an extension of that work. Golf is a great builder of character."

McCabe takes over a program that has a history of success. The Panthers won consecutive Region III championships in 2007 and 2008, and had the individual national champion in 2008 (Kris Boyes). His goals include bringing another title to TC3, but it's not the top priority. "My top two goals are to have a team that acts professional when representing the school and to have all my golfers do well in the classroom," said McCabe. "My third and fourth goals are to win regionals and return the team to the national tournament."

McCabe, who has a master's degree from West Virginia University, is the fifth coach in the 20-year history of golf at TC3.

Scheer Named Region III's Top Female Athlete

August 19, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College student-athlete Samijo Scheer (Corning East H.S./Corning) has been named the 2010-11 NJCAA Region III Female Athlete of the Year. This is the tenth year the award has been given, and the first time a TC3 student has been honored. There are 26 member institutions in Region III.

"Jo is certainly deserving of the Region III Athlete of the Year Award," said Mick McDaniel, TC3's director of athletics and women's soccer coach. "In my many years at TC3, I have never seen a student-athlete with the accolades that she's earned over just one year. Jo is an all American in two sports, has excellent grades, and works part-time. In addition, she is one of the nicest young ladies on our campus and that makes it even more gratifying to be celebrating her award."

The 2010-11 year was a special one for Scheer, and she earned All-American honors in two sports. In the fall, she was named the best goalkeeper in the nation after posting six shutouts and goals against average of just over one. In addition to first-team All American, she was also voted to the all-region first team and the Mid-State Athletic Conference all-conference team.

"Samijo is the example of the type of student athletes we are looking for here. She works hard at both academics and athletics and really demonstrates the type of success that can be achieved with a little perseverance," said Brent Doane, TC3's softball coach. "As a softball player, she was a pivotal piece in our run to a third-place finish at the national championships and a deserving all American."

In the spring, she took her talents to the softball diamond. While a fixture in the cleanup spot of the batting order, she showed tremendous versatility in the field. She saw time at several positions while earning All-American recognition as an outfielder. She hit .393 with a slugging percentage of .641. She ripped 10 doubles, five home runs, and drove in 30 runs while helping the Panthers win the region championship and take third place in the national tournament. A liberal arts and sciences: general studies major, Scheer was voted second-team softball All American and first-team all region and all conference.

Scheer's sophomore soccer season begins with TC3's opener on August 27. "We are all very happy that Jo will be back in Panther uniforms this year," said McDaniel, "although I imagine our competition is certainly not as thrilled about it!"

TC3 Baseball Player Receives National Academic Honor

August 11, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College baseball player Dustin Sandberg (Lambrick Park H.S./Victoria, B.C., Canada) has been awarded to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic Student-Athlete Award. He was honored with the NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement.

Sandberg is the first TC3 baseball player to win the award, which requires a student to have completed at least three semesters of work and maintained a grade point average of at 3.8 while also participating on a varsity team. Sandberg, a recreation leadership major who was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society, graduated in May with a GPA of 3.87. This fall he will attend Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, and play baseball for the Crusaders.

While at TC3, Sandberg excelled both in the classroom and on the playing field. A two-year starter, he was an all-conference selection in 2010 while setting records for home runs, triples, and runs batted in. His career totals are tops in TC3 history in all three of those categories, plus he ranks in the top three for runs scored, doubles, slugging percentage, and total hits.

TC3 Board of Trustees Elect New Officers

July 21, 2011

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees has a new chair. At the Board's annual meeting on July 21, a new slate of officers was elected to one-year terms, topped by Elizabeth Burns as chair of the board. She takes over for Roxann Buck, who served as chair for the past eight years before deciding to not seek re-election to the chair position.

Burns becomes the eighth chair in the history of the TC3 Board of Trustees. She was first appointed a trustee by the governor to represent Cortland County in 2008 and served the past three years as vice chair of the board.

Raymond Schlather was elected the vice chair. He also joined the Board as a governor's appointee in 2008, but representing Tompkins County. This is the first office he has held on the Board of Trustees.

Judy Davison was elected treasurer. Davison has been a trustee since 2007, when she was appointed to the Board by the Cortland County Legislature. She served as assistant treasurer last year.

While Buck is stepping down as chair, she was elected to a position on the board's executive committee. She was originally appointed a trustee by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives in 1990 and was first elected the chair of the Board of Trustees in 2003. Her eight years as chair is second in length only to the original board chairman, Ron Space, who served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for the first ten years the College existed.

Two TC3 staff members also were appointed to positions with Board.

Cathy Northrop was re-appointed clerk of the board. Northrop, assistant to the president, has been clerk since 1996.

Lisa Doran was re-appointed deputy clerk of the board. Doran, assistant to the dean of operations and enrollment management, has been deputy clerk since 1991.

President's Citations Awarded

July 19, 2011

TC3 has released the list of students awarded the President's Citation following the Spring 2011 semester. A total of 48 students have received the honor, the most selective academic recognition available to a TC3 student. The President's Citation will be granted only once to students who are matriculated in a program of study, have completed at least 30 credit hours in residence, and have earned an overall grade point average of 3.8 or better.

Spring 2011 President's Citation Honorees:

Brooktondale

• David M Gilbert

Chenango Bridge

• Edward M Saunders

Cortland

• Patrice A Campbell
• Kristopher J Carroll
• Joseph H Stupke

Dryden

• Amanda M Metarko
• Christian D Yaeger

Earlville

• Erica A Sanders

Etna

• Audrey Marie Nugent

Freeville

• Alice Young

Groton

• Ronald K Brown
• Michael B Lombardi
• Benjamin W Torrey

Harford

• Martha A Shepard

Homer

• Yekaterina Androshchuk
• Beth L Seamans

Horseheads

• Michelle N Schuld

Interlaken

• Tingna Min

Ithaca

• Danielle R Bean
• Elena R Cabrera
• Brian M Corbett
• Marisa L Foehr
• Eadweard R Howland-Bolton
• Jaehyang Kim
• Joseph E Lendway
• Virginia Metcalf
• Yu Pan
• Rachel M Peterson
• Nancy Jo Phayre
• Vladislav S Polyashenko
• Cassandra M Sherwood
• Bong Chul Sin
• Patrick A Smith
• Mark W Susmann
• Jacqueline E Thompson
• Dee L Woodruff

Lancaster

• Alexander J Sage

Lansing

• Kyle T Armstrong

Marathon

• Rachel Stephanie Swirski

Moravia

• Heidi E Adams
• Logan Jeffery Crandall

Port Washington

• Antonietta LoConsole

Slaterville Springs

• Rachel E Boynton

Spencer

• Audrey R Lawrence

Trumansburg

Keith S McMillen

Willseyville

Sharon A Berger

Out of State

Atlanta, Georgia

• Scott Alexander Stapley

Out of Country

Peru

• Jose Francisco Melenez Roman

Chenango Bridge

• Edward M Saunders

Cortland

• Patrice A Campbell
• Kristopher J Carroll
• Joseph H Stupke

Dryden

• Amanda M Metarko
• Christian D Yaeger

Earlville

• Erica A Sanders

Etna

• Audrey Marie Nugent

Freeville

• Alice Young

Groton

• Ronald K Brown
• Michael B Lombardi
• Benjamin W Torrey

Harford

• Martha A Shepard

Homer

• Yekaterina Androshchuk
• Beth L Seamans

Horseheads

• Michelle N Schuld

Interlaken

• Tingna Min

Ithaca

• Danielle R Bean
• Elena R Cabrera
• Brian M Corbett
• Marisa L Foehr
• Eadweard R Howland-Bolton
• Jaehyang Kim
• Joseph E Lendway
• Virginia Metcalf
• Yu Pan
• Rachel M Peterson
• Nancy Jo Phayre
• Vladislav S Polyashenko
• Cassandra M Sherwood
• Bong Chul Sin
• Patrick A Smith
• Mark W Susmann
• Jacqueline E Thompson
• Dee L Woodruff

Lancaster

• Alexander J Sage

Lansing

• Kyle T Armstrong

Marathon

• Rachel Stephanie Swirski

Moravia

• Heidi E Adams
• Logan Jeffery Crandall

Port Washington

• Antonietta LoConsole

Slaterville Springs

• Rachel E Boynton

Spencer

• Audrey R Lawrence

Trumansburg

• Keith S McMillen

Willseyville

• Sharon A Berger

Out of State

Atlanta, Georgia

• Scott Alexander Stapley

Out of Country

Peru

• Jose Francisco Melenez Roman

TC3 Releases Spring 2011 Dean's List

July 12, 2011

TC3 has released the Dean's List for the Spring 2011 semester. Provost and Vice President of the College John Conners announced a total of 491 students have received the honor. The Dean's List recognizes matriculated students who have demonstrated high academic achievement by attaining a GPA of 3.5 or better while completing at least 12 credit hours during the semester. For part-time matriculated students, they are eligible each time they complete a block of 12 hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Spring 2011 Dean's List

Alpine

• Lisa E Miller

Altmar

• Brandon M Burrows

Apalachin

• James Joseph McAndrew
• Anna K Summers

Ballston Spa

• Sara Marie Laurenza
• Lanie Elizabeth Pickens

Berkshire

• Pamela R Andersen
• Kirstine A Armstrong
• Haley J Birkmeyer
• Kimberly F Crispell
• Dustin Carl Hunt
• Janelle M Russell
• Trisha M Thomas

Binghamton

• Ashley M Feyler
• Melody J Wildoner

Blodgett Mills

• Autumn Fawn Sharp

Bronx

• Chantel Mensah

Brooklyn

• Tameka P Chambers
• Toby J Millstein

Brooktondale

• Aireil Artave Burlew
• Anna Coster
• David M Gilbert
• Darlene Caroline Graterol Bastardo
• Kristofer W Laratta
• Jason M McGory
• Arlene K Meddaugh
• Tyler M Mix
• Clemencia Moreno
• Christine L Patterson
• Corey A Stevens
• Kathleen M Turecek
• Caitlin M Willett

Burdett

• Norah Elizabeth Hanley

Burlington Flats

• Melissa M Galbreth

Camillus

• Joshua James A'Hearn
• Elizabeth Jane Steele

Campbell Hall

• Britta Anne Peloso

Candor

• Christina Gabrielle Cacciola
• Michelle Ann Cady
• Jessica L Dougherty
• Jessica Corin Forbes
• Jessica M Goodsell
• Karen S Haggart

Cazenovia

• Brett P Gifford

Chaumont

• Jared Alan Wilson

Chenango Bridge

• Edward M Saunders

Chenango Forks

• Denise K Thomas

Chittenango

• Nicole L Kovaleski

Cincinnatus

• Jeri Ann Adams

College Point

• Aaron L Burt

Commack

• Christopher F Meccariello

Conesus

• Jacob A Park

Corning

• Kyle B Atkinson

Cortland

• Dodi Joy Baker
• Debra L Benjamin
• Paige M Cameron
• Patrice A Campbell
• Kristopher J Carroll
• Brandon P Chace
• Naomi A Chappell
• Shoshana W Comerford
• Daniel J Congdon
• Deborah Jean Devine
• Wendy S Edwards
• Jeremy Rogers Femino
• Joanie L Fink
• Aaron Michael Francey
• Kimberly A Francher
• Amber Elizabeth Freelove
• Sarah E Fuller
• Whitney Elizabeth Funk
• Timothy D Gates
• Angela M Giacalone
• Tiffany Marie Griffin
• Anthony Michael Hayes
• Edward D Hazel Jr
• Derron M Heath
• Justine Sue Hutchings
• Jilissa Elizabeth Iler
• Amy M Jones
• Tomika Kaiser Kaysi
• Lorraine Lent
• John L Loiacono
• Nataliya Lozhko
• Curt David Lyon
• Alyse Margaret Masterson
• Christine L Mathewson
• Nancy Meagher
• Amanda D Mieras
• Natalie L Mieras
• Erin Elizabeth Moore
• Beth O Mundy
• Andrew D Palm
• Billee Jo Pickard
• Joshua C Proctor
• Jeffery Scot Sloan
• Laura M Spencer
• Kelsey M Stegeland
• Michelle Leigh Stevens
• Joseph H Stupke
• Mebelo S Stupke
• Jenna Elizabeth Tobin
• Todd M Treacy
• Jessica R VanDee
• Kristen Wallis Nealy
• Marie Warfe
• Martina C White
• Jonathan C Wood

Deposit

• Matthew M
• Ryan Sr.

DeRuyter

• Emily A Stone

Dryden

• Christopher A Armitage
• George M Booze
• Arron Bound
• Cynthia M Cantu
• Isabel N Chapman
• Christine A Contessa
• Robert J Crossman
• Clare S Cutler
• Jaclyn M Dill
• John P Forde II
• Lindsey M Fulton
• Ciera L Kish
• Rachel A Kranch
• Amanda M Metarko
• Jason S Minor
• Sean Michael Norman
• Arron T Seamon
• Andrea Elizabeth Sears
• Christian D Yaeger

Earlville

• Erica A Sanders

Edmeston

• Toa M Brownell

Elmira

• Cassandra Lee Fitch

Endicott

• Marley Kay Benjamin
• Megan Alicia Benjamin
• Stephanie Ann Giovannone
• Christopher M Hallock

Etna

• Audrey Marie Nugent
• Scott M Nugent

Freeville

• Desiree Marie Burke
• Patrick Caputo
• Jonathan E Cote
• Christine M Gillette
• Kristina Gutchess
• Kimberly M Hathaway
• Matthew W Limoges
• M H Mastan
• Alyssa B Morgan
• Miftahul Hasnat Syed
• Kayla M Tenkate
• Amy N Terwilliger

Geneva

• Emily L Burnell

Genoa

• Rose L Doyle
• Earl D Stevenson

Georgetown

• Ryan M Meigs

Glen Oaks

• Eri Jozer Mendoza Zavala

Groton

• Leslie Alison Benjamin
• Ivan Wallace Binkerd-Dale
• Rachel L Bogardus
• Lanay M Bovay
• Laurie Mae Bradshaw
• Ronald K Brown
• Katrina A DeForrest
• Mitchell C Dempsey
• Vanessa M Eastman
• Tyler M Engels
• Kelly M Gilbert
• Caleb J Griffin
• Haley J Hatfield
• Chad C Hill
• Cynthia L Hill
• Kyle Joseph Kinney
• Michael B Lombardi
• Jennifer L Morehouse
• Emmett James Neno
• Amber Marie Parker
• Sally A Parlett
• Elizabeth Ann Parsons
• Cara L Sellers
• Stephanie V Senter
• Tyler W Sherwood
• Allison Marie Sims
• Evelyn M Stilson-Ouderkirk
• Tabitha L Thornton
• Troy E Thornton
• Benjamin W Torrey
• Michelle Ann Turcsik

Harford

• Caroline M Shepard

Hector

• Brittany M Haviland
• Ana M Zavala

Homer

• Yekaterina Androshchuk
• Nicole M Beard
• Jesse R Belton
• Toa A Birchenough
• Carla S Bowling
• David W Bowling III
• Angela M Contento
• Mark W Coon
• Nolan Dey Griswold
• Phillip Joseph Mack
• Michael Joseph Norris
• Zachary W Pollak
• Heather R Purdy
• Nathan L Ruan
• Beth L Seamans
• Stephen J Shoemaker
• Kayleigh N Sperger
• Alexis A Young

Horseheads

• Jade Y Burton
• Michelle N Schuld

Hudson

• Christopher Werner

Interlaken

• Anthony C Brown
• Rachel E Feltner
• Leigh H Grove
• Tingna Min
• Jackalyn L Stilwell
• Bryan M Updike
• Kaitlyn J Wilson

Ithaca

• Zachary G Adams
• Jacqueline B Albanese
• Matthew D Anderson
• Katie L Austin
• Emily E Barker
• Tracy May Barton
• Danielle R Bean
• Susan C Beckley
• Samantha A Beckman
• Nicole D Benjamin
• Marie April Beshures
• Briana J Binkerd-Dale
• Marty Blodgett
• Althea Blodgett-Gallahan
• Jennifer M Bordoni
• Yana Aleksandrovna Bovt
• Elena R Cabrera
• Bryan M Callaghan
• Erin M Caruth
• Aaron M Clifford
• Brian M Corbett
• Angela N Costantini
• Sean P Coyne
• Audrey N Cullen
• Lauren M Curtis
• Eustina J Daniluk
• Donaliz DeJesus
• Sam G DeMello
• Honora DeMott Grady
• Jason Andrew Dengler
• Joanne E Dietl
• Edward G Dittenhoefer
• Elyse A Eddy
• Joshua H Eller
• Nadia Atef Elqasem
• Melissa K Eng
• Jeffrey M Erickson
• Daryll P Esposito
• Shilah M Fast
• Rachel L Ferro
• Marisa L Foehr
• Benjamin S Friedlander
• Amy Garbincus
• Shawna E Garifine
• Sayedeh Nafiseh Ghazi Askar
• James S Gilmore III
• Callen Golden
• Teresa B Grady
• Ashley M Halsey
• Sarah E Harris
• Jeffrey C Hodges
• Chet Allen Holcomb
• Eadweard R Howland-Bolton
• Paw Bleh Hutko
• Nam H Im
• Kimber W Inman
• Amy S Jellinek
• Briana Patricia Johnson
• Emily Ann Jones
• Michael Nolan Kane
• Laken H Keeney
• Itzhak C Kessler
• Jaehyang Kim
• Sook Kyung Kim
• Cody Ann Kimball
• Patrick D Kohman
• Jonathan Ladley
• Kayla M Lane
• James R Lawson
• Bomi Lee
• Honghoon Lee
• Joseph E Lendway
• Anne E Levine
• Sareanda M Lourdes
• Bret Rush Lukezic
• Daniel Peter Matuszak
• Walker W McSurely Bradshaw
• Stephen D Miller
• Dennis Nicholas Nardi
• Emily W Newton
• Dahyun Oh
• Melinda S Pabis
• Yu Pan
• Jessica F Parker
• Rachel M Peterson
• Vladislav S Polyashenko
• Maxine A Raimon
• Nasreen Raza
• John C Robble
• Shawn P Ruebel
• Marie J Sanchez-Duplan
• Grace R Santana
• Lukas M Saul
• Caitlin A Savino
• Rachel Brenda Schlass
• Laurel B Schmitt
• Nate C Schwartz
• Cassandra M Sherwood
• Benjamin Jeffrey Shumway
• Bong Chul Sin
• Amanda Marie Slattery
• Patrick A Smith
• Jennifer L Stevenson
• Zachary Joseph Sundman
• Steven Constantine Tadros
• Samuel N Trotman
• Tammy R Turner
• Joyce A VandeBogart
• Michiyo Vaughan
• Brendyn L Weiss
• Brandy Wilson
• Bridgett Wilson
• James O Winkleblack
• Kurt T Wintje
• Eric S Wood
• Dee L Woodruff
• Jackie Zhang
• Chris Zoumis

Keene Valley

• Megan L Ostroski

King Ferry

• Ian R Parlett
• Pamela A Parlett

Kingston

• Jermaine Lorenza Campbell

LaFayette

• Daphne Lynn Palmer

Lancaster

• Alexander J Sage

Lansing

• Kelsey M Aasen
• Kyle T Armstrong
• Katie McMillen
• Corey J Shipos

Latham

• Sara K Strizzi

Levittown

• Travis C Hahn

Locke

• James Robert Bower Jr.
• Jesse M Ingall
• Eric H Seamans
• Joshua P Senter
• Eric E Smith
• William R Yale

Lodi

• Nicole A Cokely
• Michiel A Hollister
• Elizabeth S Nye

Marathon

• Jillian R Baldwin
• Amy G Doan
• Amanda Shea Gallagher
• Jackie Lynn Hulbert
• Catherine Marie Jones
• David L O'Shea
• Mallorie A Pendell
• Daniel Q Pestridge
• Kotomi L Pestridge
• Rachel Stephanie Swirski
• Cody Lynn Tallett
• MaryJane Ann Wood

McDonough

• Zachery T Schopfer

McGraw

• Donald L Brown
• Elizabeth M Davis
• Allen Wayne Phillips
• Mary Elizabeth Randall

McLean

• Wendy A Foley

Medford

• Kelsey R Salvitti

Middleburgh

• Kelcy Larson

Montour Falls

• Alyssa C Bruno

Montrose

• Martin Rodriguez

Moravia

• Heidi E Adams
• Logan Jeffery Crandall
• Kristy Helen Henderson
• Michael Richard Miller

New Rochelle

• Neil P Albito

New York Mills

• Andrew M Nichols

Newark Valley

• Charles E Birch IV
• Andrew J Grant

Newfield

• Melanie L Allen
• Cari N Bamforth
• Danielle E Burlingame
• Janet G Caccia
• Lisa M Dengate
• Laura L Depue
• Raelene L Hillick
• Michael L Lockwood
• Julie E Lucas
• Adam M Miner
• William P Port Ward
• Robert R Shepherd
• Selina M Sims
• Jacob M Smarr
• Andrea Tubbs
• Britta L Turner
• Cody L Whittier

Nichols

• Jodie Marie Foust
• Camille Marie LaDue

Oneida

• Andra Robin Geler
• Antho L Morehouse

Oneonta

• Lindsay M Rose

Otisville

• Megan Regueiro

Owego

• Amy L Moesch
• Kristopher M Robinson
• Ashley Marie Salerno
• Zachary R Taylor

Oxford

• Brianne V Lester

Painted Post

• Mariana Huber

Parish

• Stephanie L Shannon

Pine City

• Sky C Stage

Plattsburgh

• Joseph M Roberts

Poughkeepsie

• Amber Chermak

Pulaski

• Jason P Faris
• Ashley Snyder

Putnam Valley

• Christopher T Ungania

Richford

• Mindy Sue Carpenter
• Sherri R Foley
• Jamie L McCutcheon

Rifton

• Alicia Heissenbuttel

Rochester

• Jaanai A Beckford

Schenectady

• Lauren A McGarry

Sharon Springs

• Christina R Lockenwitz

Sidney

• Jesse Amelia Deat Kleingardner

Slate Hill

• Gabrielle Morgan Lieberman

Slaterville Springs

• Rachel E Boynton
• Nicolas J Feia

Smyrna

• Valorie A Gunther

Spencer

• Koral D Beeman
• Alan Bradley Grover
• Joanna M Grunberg
• Audrey R Lawrence
• Alexis K Morrison
• Delevan M Price
• Heather Anne Scheck

Syracuse

• Cassidy M Kindred
• Michael J Lee
• Frank C Marzullo

Trumansburg

• Ruth Anne Carpenter
• Rebecca Jeanne Elliott
• Christie V Glidden Wright
• Meghan Lynn Hollis
• Carmen Kemp
• Greg A McClure
• Keith S McMillen
• Kirsten Noelle Ness
• Rebecca T Segal
• Anthony Wayne Smith
• Nicholas J Stilwell
• Mark V Winkleblack
• Katherine L Woodward

Truxton

• Katrina Lynn Cranston
• Caseie J Marshall
• Karlie L Songer

Vestal

• Caitlin S Londa

Waterloo

• Amy L Leone

Weedsport

• Matthew Robert Arnold

Whitney Point

• Gretchen L Barrett

Willet

• Heather Lyn Fox
• Vicki Lyn Fox

Willseyville

• Sharon A Berger
• Amber R Evenson
• Melinda M Oltz
• Nicole A Stanton
• Natalie May VandeBogart
• Meghan E Wood

Wolcott

• Amelia Grace Galek

Woodbourne

• Heather Susan Stalter

Out of State

Murrieta, Calif.

• Cynthia L Coronado

Boulder, Colo.

• Adam B Katz

Brookfield, Conn.

• Nicole C Salcuni

Atlanta, Ga.

• Scott Alexander Stapley

Waikoloa, Hawaii

• Leon Charles Hamilton

Tyler, Texas

• Xavier A Rusk

Out of Country

Alicante

• Lorena Gonzalez Ros

Antiguo Cuscatlan

• Elena Marcela Flores Navas

Canada

• Steve J Landry
• Dustin Caleb Sandberg

Dominican Republic

• Natalia Pena Pelaez

Honduras

• Carmen Alicia Santos Mejia

Japan

• Kanami Kotani

Peru

• Jose Francisco Melenez Roman

Russia

• Anna Tamashuk

Sweden

• Nicki A Svensson

Switzerland

• Fabian Feierabend

Joanne Florino Joins TC3 Board of Trustees

July 7, 2011

Joanne Florino of Ithaca has been appointed to the Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees. Florino was appointed by the Tompkins County Legislature to a term that expires June 30, 2018. She replaces William Raynor, who had been the longest serving member of the board, having been first appointed in 1984.

Florino is the executive director of the Ithaca-based Triad Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic organization founded by Roy H. Park, Jr. and his children to honor the donor intent of the late Roy Hampton Park. Triad works to continue Park's legacy by making philanthropic investments which reflect his strong core values in the communities in which the Foundation's board members reside, including Tompkins County; Charlotte, NC; and Tampa, FL.

Florino has been with the Triad Foundation since it was created in 2003; prior to that she was the executive director of the Park Foundation from 1996 to 2003. In both roles she has worked with TC3 by managing foundation grants to the College, which helped fuel her desire to join the board of trustees. "I have both a personal and professional interest in strengthening and expanding the College's essential role in local education and economic development," said Florino. In addition to holding an A.B. in history from Georgetown University and an M.A. in history from Cornell University, she is also working towards a certificate in business management at TC3.

By taking classes part time while working full time, Florino has been able to integrate her professional interests into her class work. Those professional experiences have helped with her classes, and will also serve her well as a member of the board of trustees. "I have significant experience with higher education grant making," said Florino, who was a program associate with Atlantic Philanthropies for 11 years before working at the Park and Triad Foundations. "Consequently, I have a long-term familiarity with the challenges facing higher education, particularly with regard to access, financing, and student life." Additionally, she enjoys strong relationships in the local business and higher education communities, including serving as a member of the Cornell University Council Committee for Student and Academic Services.

Florino lives in Ithaca and has two adult sons; Thomas and Andrew. Thomas lives in New York City with his wife, Jeanne Normand, and works in the New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget. Andrew lives in Ithaca and works for Better Housing for Tompkins County.

The Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees consists of 10 members, including a student trustee elected by the student body. The governor appoints four trustees, two each from Tompkins and Cortland Counties; the Cortland County Legislature appoints two; and the Tompkins County Legislature appoints three.

McDaniel Named Under Armour A.D. of the Year

July 3, 2011

Tompkins Cortland Community College Director of Athletics Mick McDaniel has been named one of the National Association of Collegiate Director of Athletics (NACDA) Under Armour A.D. of the Year award winners. The NACDA announced 28 winners at the national convention in Orlando, Florida last week. The awards are split into four geographic regions and separated by seven categories based on school divisions. McDaniel was named the winner in the Northeast Region of the Junior College division.

McDaniel is in his 11th year as director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation at TC3. McDaniel started his professional career as the coordinator of recreation and aquatics at TC3 and transitioned into the director of athletics position in 2000. He has coached the men's soccer, and men's and women's golf teams, and currently coaches the women's soccer team. He is the founder and director of the TC3 Sports Camps, which recently celebrated its 15th year of service to the community. McDaniel is currently the 2nd Vice President of NJCAA and is on the Board of Directors of the NJCAA Region III Committee. He is also on the NJCAA Competition Committee, serves as chairman for the men's national golf, soccer, and ice hockey committees. McDaniel was the recipient of the 2006-07 Athletic Director of the Year for the NJCAA Region III and has a number of Coach of the Year Awards for golf and soccer.

McDaniel received his latest award during the James J. Corbett Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 18 at NACDA's 46th Annual Convention. NACDA Executive Director Mike Cleary said the AD of the Year Award honors athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to campuses and their surrounding communities.

"The program brings to light the outstanding jobs done by athletics directors across the country. These 28 winners exemplify that, providing us with a group of exemplary athletics directors who excel at their jobs," said Cleary.

All NACDA-member directors of athletics in the United States, Canada and Mexico who met the criteria were eligible for the award. Among the criteria were service as an AD for a minimum of five academic years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty and excellence; and the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments. Additionally, each AD's institution must have passed a compliance check through its appropriate governing body (i.e., NJCAA), in which the institution could not have been on probation or cited for a lack of institutional control within the last five years during the tenure of the current athletics director.