| State University of New York at Delhi | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1913 |
| Type | Public |
| President | Candace S. Vancko |
| Undergraduates | 3000+ |
| Location | Town of Delhi, NY, USA |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | green, white, and gold |
| Athletics | NJCAA III & NAIA |
| Mascot | Broncos |
| Website | www.delhi.edu |
The State University of New York at Delhi (also called SUNY Delhi) is one of the technology colleges of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is located in the Town of Delhi, New York, United States, which is in the Catskill Mountains. The university, entirely in Delhi,[1] is partially within the Village of Delhi.[2] Over 3,000 students attend the institution. Delhi’s intercollegiate athletic teams are called the Broncos.
Delhi offers over 60 programs, which can lead to one-year certificates, two-year associate's degrees, and four-year bachelor's degrees in select program areas. There are three academic divisions at Delhi: Applied Sciences and Technology; Business and Hospitality; and Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Delhi has recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of the Farrell Student and Community Center.
Delhi is ranked among the Top 50 of Baccalaureate Colleges in the North in the 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News Media Group.
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Degree programs at Delhi include:
SUNY Delhi's CADD program is a one of a kind program offered at SUNY Delhi. The program is recognized by the American Design Drafting Association (ADDA). The CADD program is a two year program, the first with a concentration on mechanical design/drafting the second on Electronic/Electrical. Two professors head the program, Joseph I. Greenfield and Michael F. Miller. As of 2011 the CADD program has achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the ADDA's National examination, which is over 300+ questions two years in a row. The program also has obtained a rapid prototype machine for use of students, free of charge. This CADD program is a one of a kind, only offered at Delhi.
Notable is Delhi’s veterinary science technology program. It was the first of its type in the United States, and it continues to be a model for similar programs around the country. Animals are kept and cared for on campus, as well as on a valley campus working farm, for hands-on learning experiences.
SUNY Delhi’s culinary team won the American Culinary Federation’s New York State Student Team Championship in 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 2010, the eighth year for Delhi to earn this title in the last 10 years.[4] They have also won the ACF’s Northeast Region Student Team Championship in 2001, 03, 07, 08, 2010.[5] In 2010 SUNY Delhi's culinary team was the first team from New York State to win the ACF's National Student Team Championship.[6]
There are many options for living on the SUNY Delhi campus, as well as within the town itself. Russell Hall is the largest dorm on the main campus. It has single, double, and quad occupancy rooms, holding nearly 500 students. Gerry Hall and Dubois Hall, also on the main campus, consist only of double occupancy size rooms, while Murphy Hall and O'Connor Hall are made up of triple occupancy rooms. Catskill Hall, on the main campus, is only for upperclassmen, and consists of suites containing three double rooms, two bathrooms, and a living room area. Off the main campus, Riverview Town Houses, also intended for upperclassmen, consist of separate two-story houses with four double rooms, a kitchen, a living-room, and three bathrooms. Laundry facilities are available regardless of the students' campus housing. Student positions are available for Resident Assistants and Night Hosts.
There are over forty clubs and organizations on campus, as well as fifteen recognized greek organizations. The student activities office is located in the upper level of the Farrell Student and Community Center. For a list of active clubs, and a brief description of each, please visit http://www.delhi.edu/campus_life/student_activities/clubs_organizations.php.
The student senate meets every wednesday at 5:15 sharp in the Farrell Student and Community Center room 211/212. Although each club or organization on campus is represented with an elected senator, any student is welcome to come to the senate meetings and voice their interest. The student senate office is located in the bottom, club office portion of Farrell, in room 32. If the officers are out of the office, further interest can be addressed in the student activities office, also located in the Farrell Student and Community Center.
Kunsela Hall Aquatics Center, located in the agora on the main campus houses the pool. This building went through renovations during the Fall 2011 semester and has since re-opened.
Clark Field house, located at the highest point on the main campus, has several features which contribute to Delhi's athletic success. Attached to this building, the "Bubble," is a dome which allows the space for indoor track and soccer practices, as well as mobile tennis nets and basketball hoops. Also in Clark Field house is the CADI Fitness Center, including traditional weight lifting options, recumbent bicycles, ellipticals, and treadmills, as well as equipment available for rent. The athletic offices are also located in this building, as well as the Floyd L. Maines Arena - often used for games, concerts, and other school functions.
There are a variety of outdoor spaces available as well, including a track, soccer field, racquetball courts, tennis courts, and basketball courts. The Delhi College Golf Course is located in the valley portion of the campus.
Farrell Student and Community Center has a dance and aerobics room on its main floor, where free yoga, pilates, and dance classes are regularly held.
SUNY Delhi is recognized as a Division III athletic school. Memberships include the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
For more information please visit http://www.delhi.edu/athletics/index.php#.