SUNY University Faculty Senate Reps Visit SUNY Canton

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SUNY University Faculty Senate President Keith Landa and SUNY Parliamentarian Henry Flax visited SUNY Canton Oct. 6 and 7 to meet with campus leaders, faculty, staff and students.

As SUNY Canton continues to revise its faculty governance bylaws, President Landa outlined the pros and cons of several current models at different SUNYs and lead a productive open forum to hear questions and concerns about the best ways to move forward.

SUNY University Faculty Senate President Keith Landa meets with SUNY Canton faculty in the Financial Literacy Center.

“We are all very grateful for Keith and Henry’s generosity,” said Matt Burnett, SUNY Canton’s Presiding Officer. “They have been very invested in listening to our concerns, looking at our bylaws, and generally making themselves available to us. Their SUNY-wide perspective, years of experience, and calm, diplomatic approach have been so helpful as we consider ways to invigorate our shared governance process here at SUNY Canton.”

About SUNY Canton

As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.