| State University of New York at Cobleskill | |
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| Motto | Real life, real learning |
| Established | 1911 |
| Type | Public |
| President | Dr. Candace Vancko |
| Students | 2500 |
| Location | Cobleskill, NY, USA |
| Campus | 750 acres (3.0 km2) |
| Colors | Orange and Black |
| Athletics | NCAA III |
| Mascot | Fighting Tigers |
| Affiliations | State University of New York |
| Website | cobleskill.edu |
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an associate degree. The College has an enrollment of 2,600 students in 50 programs divided into three schools – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Business. An economic engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home to a wide array of extended learning and professional development opportunities.
Modeling experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing small classes, excellent facilities, and a hands-on learning environment. Whether students plan to further their education or begin their professional careers, they graduate with the foundation to pursue their goals – and to succeed.
SUNY Cobleskill places an emphasis on integrating classroom instruction with strong internships and field experiences. The College has nationally recognized programs and faculty who engage in scholarship, often in collaboration with students, which serves to enhance the teaching-learning process. The highest priority of SUNY Cobleskill's expert faculty and staff continues to be individual attention to student needs.
SUNY Cobleskill is one of six remaining state agriculture and technology colleges, has the state's only contiguous farm, and hosts New York’s only bachelor's degree programs in Turfgrass Management. The equestrian center, opened in fall 2005, includes a 34,000-square foot indoor arena, breeding and training facilities, and room to board over 70 horses. The 200-cow dairy facility boasts cutting-edge herd and waste management technology. The agricultural complex also includes an arboretum, golf greens, a fish hatchery, fourteen greenhouses, and agricultural engineering laboratories. In addition, the scenic 782-acre campus features an outdoor recreational area, histotechnology laboratory, broadcast television studio, restaurant, pre-school, and day care center.
Opened in 2010, the Center for Environmental Science and Technology is leading research efforts in the conversion of agricultural and municipal solid wastes into clean energy. Undergraduate students participate in the research through study in the new Environmental and Energy Technologies curriculum. Other new programs, including a B.S. in Graphic Design Technology, keep SUNY Cobleskill on the cutting edge of contemporary higher education.
SUNY Cobleskill graduates transfer to places such as Cornell University, the University at Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Stony Brook, Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse, and others. A unique early medical school assurance program allows eligible students to apply for guaranteed admission to Upstate Medical University at the close of their freshman year, without ever having to take the MCATs. Articulation agreements ensure easy transfer to other colleges within the State University of New York system.
Nestled into the rolling hills of Schoharie County, SUNY Cobleskill offers its students numerous unique opportunities to fully experience collegiate life. Students are able to challenge themselves inside and outside the classroom. Campus-wide events, more than 50 student clubs, and residence hall councils are just a few examples of leadership positions that exist on campus. Students may also participate in a full array of intramural and intercollegiate athletics; the Fighting Tigers compete at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference.
Currently celebrating its charter centennial year, SUNY Cobleskill is positively impacting the region’s quality of life by creating an educated workforce, forming partnerships with corporations and the community, and providing numerous cultural, athletic and regional events. The College was named to President Barack Obama’s 2009 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and is among The Princeton Review’s 286 Greenest Colleges.] </ref>
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SUNY Cobleskill's mission is to provide superior educational experiences supported by technology. We take pride in delivering technical and general courses with personal attention in a student-centered environment, emphasizing friendship, cooperation, and respect.
SUNY Cobleskill has 10 residence halls for full-time students. All student rooms are wired for cable television and Internet access, as well as voice mail.
First Year Experience Permitting only first years students.
Sophomore Experience Permitting all but first year students.
Cobleskill Traditional Permitting any student regardless of year.
Upper Class Living/Learning Permitting any student with 60 or more credits completed.
Single Gender Segregating the residents by wing, one is female, the other is male. Each wing has one or two common, single gender bathrooms.
The academic buildings are spread out across the campus. The major buildings include:
The Dining Services are run by the Cobleskill Auxiliary Services (CAS) and are various. With their ID card, students may use their meal plan, a CobyCash account, or opt to pay in cash.
Former President Thomas J. Haas left SUNY Cobleskill In August 2006 and took the position of president of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. This left Cobleskill without a president. Dr Anne Myers stepped up and took the position of Provost and Officer in Charge.
The 2006-2007 presidential search failed to produce a nomination to the SUNY board of Trustees.
On January 3, 2008 SUNY Interim Chancellor Dr. John B. Clark nominated Dr. Donald P. Zingale to the position of president at SUNY Cobleskill. Zingale has served as president of vice president for academic affairs at The California Maritime Academy since June 2004. The nomination must go before the SUNY board of Trustees for final approval on Jan. 15, 2008.[1]
On January 15, 2008 the SUNY board of Trustees appointed Dr. Donald P. Zingale as the next president of SUNY Cobleskill, effective May 1, 2008, at a salary of $185,000.[2]
From the Princeton Review for the 2007-2008 semesters
| Student Body | |
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| Enrollment: | 2,475 |
| Female: | 48% |
| Out of State: | 10% |
| International: | 10% |
| African American | 30% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Caucasian | 60% |
| Hispanic: | 4% |
| Native American | 1% |
The college athletic program has recently become a member of the National College Athletic Association after years in the NJCAA. Athletic division: NCAA Division III
Intercollegiate Sports
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