SUNYCAP Membership Drive

Greetings to all:

Last year was a record year for membership, SUNY colleges across all sectors represented by becoming members of the organization that is for us. As we move into a new membership year I look forward to returning and new membership. I therefore encourage SUNYCAP members to renew their membership and also invite non-members to join an organization which provides a number of professional development opportunities! Don’t forget that as the 39th Annual SUNYCAP Conference, which will be in the beautiful Lake Placid, approaches members are also eligible to apply for SUNYCAP grants and scholarships. SUNYCAP is a professional organization devoted to the issues and concerns facing today’s admissions professionals, as well as the promotion and success of the State University of New York. What does a SUNYCAP membership provide?

A SUNYCAP membership provides:

1. A wide range of professional development activities including grant and scholarship opportunities to help members attend the annual SUNYCAP conference, as well as other state and national conferences.
2. The opportunity to work with your SUNY colleagues on committees and special event programs.
3. Promotion of SUNY through service to the high school counseling community.
4. A clearinghouse and forum for ideas and issues facing public higher education in New York State.
5. Subscription to the Endeavors newsletter and SUNYCAP listserv.
Institutional discounts for attending Operation Inform and New Professionals Orientation.

For your convenience, the membership form can be found on the SUNYCAP website. Please visit http://www.sunycap.com. (under “Membership”, click on “SUNYCAP Application Form”), print the form and mail your membership to:

Ms. Lisa Thompson
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420

The cost for a Single Membership is $30.00 per person, per year. We also offer an Institutional Membership which covers membership for five admission professionals for a total cost of $140.00 per year. Either way, joining SUNYCAP is a sound investment!

On behalf of the entire SUNYCAP Executive Board, I extend thanks to those of you who have already renewed your membership. To those of you who are joining us for the first time, we look forward to you becoming involved in this worthwhile organization!

Sincerely
Lisa Thompson
SUNYCAP Secretary
Fax: 585.395.5452

Pictures brought to you by Tim Matthews

Rochester Here We Come!

The 37th Annual SUNYCAP Conference will begin Wednesday, June 11. If you are looking for directions to the hotel please check here.

We look forward to seeing you!!!
~SUNYCAP Executive Committee

~Message from Tom re: Paul Rose~

Sad News

Joe Insel sent this to me this morning. Paul Rose was formerly the Director of Admissions at SUNY Morrisville. Let's all keep Paul in our thoughts and prayers!

Tom

I have spoken to Paul Rose, and he has been diagnosed with liver cancer
- stage two, and it has mastecized to his vertebrae. More tests are scheduled this week, including biopsies , MRI, and so forth. Paul has been advised by his minister to let everyone know of his situation. If you are inclined to contact him, I think he would welcome it. Perhaps you can share with SUNYCAP people..Paul seeks our prayers and support - not any sympathy - and welcomes any information relative to treatments he might have access to. He can be reached at 315-824-1321 or email at prose100@twcny.rr.com . His address is 8 Hamilton St., Hamilton, NY (not sure of zip code...).
What makes his illness even more cruel is that he has taken such great care of himself - all his life...

~Message from DJ Kenny~

More lights, more sound, more fun. If you thought last year’s dance party was wild wait until you see what we have in store for the Hyatt this year.
To make a request:
- Visit www.kennythepromoguy.com
- Click on Guest Requests
- Enter group name: sunycap
- Make requests as you like.
To relive some of last year’s great moments visit: http://community.webshots.com/album/559444882EpNLrp
Please call, email or IM (AIM- kennythepromoguy) with questions… See you soon!
DJ Kenny

~Message from Tom Nesbitt~

It is that time of year again. With the SUNYCAP Conference being held in less than 2 months, June 11-13th @ the Rochester Hyatt, it is time to nominate those who have gone above and beyond for both their campus and the SUNY system for one of our Awards of Merit. This years awards ceremony will have added excitement as we get the first opportunity to honor two of our founding members via the newly named Larry Appel New Professionals Award and the Dave Truax SUNYCAP Service Award.

The deadline for nominations is May 27th and the Awards Committee is looking forward to reviewing the merits of those who serve SUNY so well. There are 16 possible categories to nominate for so please read through the attached document (see link below) and think about those individuals in our profession who have impressed you. Let me know if you have additional questions. You can either PDF the application to me at nesbittw@potsdam.edu or print it off and send it in the mail to the address on the form.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the conference.

Tom Nesbitt
SUNYCAP President
http://www.sunycap.com/SUNYCAP%20Awards%20of%20Merit%20Nomination%20Form%20Tom.doc

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Colleagues:

It’s that time of year again….the sun is shining, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the Admissions Professional is lining up their desired conferences. With that said, it’s time to start looking for funding. Free $ is always good right? Well, be sure to check out SUNYCAP’s scholarships and grants (descriptions and deadlines). You may do so on the SUNYCAP Web site: http://www.sunycap.com/ or our SUNYCAP Blog: www.sunycap.blogspot.com.

If you are looking to attend the SUNYCAP conference and are interested in applying for one of the scholarships, either the Broughton or Hovorka, please complete the application form and submit it to Chris Lewis by email (cjlewis@binghamton.edu) and/or fax
(607) 777-4445. Application must be received by May 12, no exceptions! Decisions will be made and notification will be sent out on May 16.

If you’re planning on attending another conference and would like assistance in covering the registration costs, please feel free to apply for a SUNYCAP grant. Applications must be received no later then one month prior to the registration deadline.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Chris Lewis or Erin Rickman (erickman@brockport.edu).

Thank you.
Grants & Scholarship Committee

~Grants and Scholarships~

Please be sure to apply for a grant/scholarship to participate in a conference this year. Don't forget to check out the listing of scholarship opportunities and deadlines.

1. For the "seasoned professional": http://www.sunycap.com/grants/broughton.html
2. For the "new professional": http://www.sunycap.com/grants/hovorka.html
3. For registration to a national, regional or state conference (other then SUNYCAP): http://www.sunycap.com/this_scholarship_will_cover_the_.htm

~Call for Nominations~

It’s time to nominate representatives for the SUNYCAP Executive Committee.

This year there are six (6) Executive Committee positions open:

These positions will “take office” during the Annual Conference (June 13-15) this year. I would like to strongly encourage you to become involved by nominating SUNYCAP members and/or yourself for one of the open positions.

Please see the following links to nominate SUNYCAP members for open Executive Board positions:
http://www.sunycap.com/2008%20Call%20for%20nominations-updated.doc
http://www.sunycap.com/2008%20Nomination%20Ballot.doc

SAVE THE DATE!

SUNYCAP 2008 Conference “Building Communities Through Education”

June 11-13 2008
Hyatt Regency, Rochester

In just four months we will be at our annual SUNYCAP Conference. Please add the date to your calendars and be prepared for an exciting conference! The Committee has been busy reviewing conference session proposals, planning entertainment, conference speakers and our charity dinner where the Hillside Education Project will be the beneficiary.

Please know that there is still time to submit conference proposals. Forms can be found online at www.sunycap.com and are due Friday, February 22. Please think about doing a presentation yourself. Second, forward the link and encourage your colleagues to make a proposal. Third, bring it up in a staff meeting so that everyone knows how important it is and works together toward making the conference a great opportunity for professional development. If you have any questions about making a proposal, you can e-mail me (jtgates@binghamton.edu) or Kelli Hickey at (khickey@buffalo.edu).

Excitement is building for the conference and the committee will assure you that it will be a great time for professional and personal growth! Remember to save the date today and send this email to your office colleagues and SUNY friends.

I look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Jeffery

~Message from Lisa Thompson~

SUNYCAP Membership Drive 2007-2008

Greetings to all: As we are two months into the new membership year I encourage SUNYCAP members to renew their membership. I also invite non-members to join an organization which provides a number of professional development opportunities! As the 38th Annual SUNYCAP Conference approaches, members are also eligible to apply for SUNYCAP grants and scholarships. SUNYCAP is a professional organization devoted to the issues and concerns facing today’s admissions professionals, as well as the promotion and success of the State University of New York. What does a SUNYCAP membership provide?

A SUNYCAP membership provides:

• A wide range of professional development activities including grant and scholarship opportunities to help members attend the annual SUNYCAP conference, as well as other state and national conferences.
• The opportunity to work with your SUNY colleagues on committees and special event programs.
• Promotion of SUNY through service to the high school counseling community.
• A clearinghouse and forum for ideas and issues facing public higher education in New York State.
• Subscription to the Endeavors newsletter and SUNYCAP listserv.
• Institutional discounts for attending Operation Inform and New Professionals Orientation.

For your convenience, the membership form can be found on the SUNYCAP website. Please visit http://www.sunycap.com. (under “Membership”, click on “SUNYCAP Application Form”), print the form and mail your membership to:

Ms. Lisa Thompson
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
The College at Brockport
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420

The cost for a Single Membership is $30.00 per person, per year. We also offer an Institutional Membership which covers membership for five admission professionals for a total cost of $140.00 per year. Either way, joining SUNYCAP is a sound investment!On behalf of the entire SUNYCAP Executive Board, I extend thanks to those of you who have already renewed your membership. To those of you who are joining us for the first time, we look forward to you becoming involved in this worthwhile organization!

Sincerely
Lisa Thompson
SUNYCAP Secretary
Fax: 585.395.5452

Do you have any ideas???

The 2008 SUNYCAP Conference Committee is looking for a tag line for the conference and if someone puts out the winning tag line – they will get a special gift basket in their hotel room at the conference.

The theme is to be revolved around Education and the Community...so, what do you think? If you have any ideas, feel free to post them to this message or send them to Jeff Gates at jtgates@binghamton.edu.

Thanks and good luck!

~Save the Date~

Greetings! The 11th annual New York State Legislative Forum will take place
on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Take this opportunity to join New York State education professionals to make our voice heard in Albany. The forum will provide a chance to impact the future of education and higher education in New York.

Forum highlights:
• "Effective Advocacy (Lobby 101)" session at the Crowne Plaza Hotel
• Meet with your representatives
o Voice your support for Higher Education and K-12
o Different tracks based on level of experience
o Special track for students
• Buses pick up from, and return to, New York City
• Distinguished keynote speaker

This is an extremely significant year for education and policy. Gov. Spitzer has announced his intention to adopt many of the recommendations of his Commission on Higher Education, which is the state’s most expansive higher education initiative in decades.

There promises to be important opportunities and challenges in the education field with the state budget deadline on April 1. We can advocate for implementation of the Commission’s recommendations as well as more state funding for K-12.

More details and registration information will follow.

Contact Matt Peppe or Brian Fessler now to register at (518) 472-1515,
mpeppe@collegeboard.org or bfessler@collegeboard.org.

SAVE THE DATE

~Message from Conference Committee~

The time has come to begin thinking about workshop ideas for the 2008 SUNYCAP Conference to be held June 11-13 at the Downtown Hyatt Regency in Rochester, NY. The Conference Committee is committed to developing workshops and presentations that will offer practical tools and explore dynamic topics relevant to our profession today.

Workshop sessions are approximately one hour and fifteen minutes in length and can follow any format that best suits your topic. Sessions that incorporate dynamic informational or instructional presentations are preferred over panel discussions.

Are you interested in presenting but lack topic ideas? The following is a list of topics that were suggested by fellow SUNYCAP members:

Communication Flow
Supervising Student Workers
Implementing New Computer Systems
Using Technology in 2008 and Beyond
Developing Your Staff
Alumni Admissions Volunteers
The Effective Campus Visit

If you have a topic that you'd like to present, please complete the attached form and return it by email, mail or fax to Kelli Hickey no later than February 22, 2008. All proposals will be reviewed in late February and you will receive notification of the status of your proposal soon thereafter.

The Conference Committee looks forward to your attendance and involvement at the conference!

Sincerely,
Kelli Hickey

Rich Bodenschatz sent the following message to the Director's List Serve upon hearing the news of the passing of two of our founding members.

With his permission, I am re-releasing his words to the rest of our membership so that we all can benefit from learning about those who made what we have today possible.

Tom Nesbitt
SUNYCAP President
SUNY Potsdam

Colleagues:
For those of us who have served in SUNY for more years than we'd like to count, today is indeed a sad day. Two of our founding members have passed on and with them an important link to the growth and maturation of both SUNY and SUNYCAP.

Dave Truax, admissions counselor, then director at Plattsburgh, then the first Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment at SUNY System, was a true SUNY pioneer. A graduate of Cortland, he was SUNY to the core.

While his focus at Plattsburgh was Plattsburgh, he also understood the bigger picture of SUNY and what SUNY could and should be. As president of SUNYCAP and later on at SUNY System, he worked tirelessly for the expansion of the SUNY message to all publics in and out of state. A true gentleman, he was a keen observer of talent, as evidenced by the success of Rich Higgins and Mike Walsh at Plattsburgh, and a mentor to dozens of other young admission professionals who now hold positions of significant responsibility.

Larry Appel. All you need to is say his name and people's faces light up and a "Larry" story comes to mind. For over 30 years Larry was Sullivan County Community College. His favorite recruitment statement to the thousands of guidance counselors he met with over his career was, "I'll gladly take the top 100% of your graduating class!" And he meant it with all his heart. Larry also was the poster child for the community college movement. He believed deeply in the mission and the opportunity that our community colleges offered to all New Yorkers. In the early days, his voice was sometimes the only, unapologetic voice, that spoke for the community colleges. Those of you who serve your regions as members of community colleges owe a huge debt to Larry for his tireless efforts. And that was just one side of Larry. SUNY was also Larry's life and his involvement in a variety of SUNYCAP ventures testifies to this. For decades, it seemed, Larry's presentation at New Professional Orientation, helped to lead many of us to successfully navigate that first, confusing, year in admissions.

For those of us who had the privilege to know, to work with, break bread with and laugh with Dave and Larry, this is a bittersweet time for sure. Yet remember there can be no doubt amongst us that we are better professionals and better people for having shared the experience.

God bless.
Rich Bodenschatz
SUNY New Paltz

Thank-You Note Enters College Admission Game

Interesting article published in the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/09/education/09thanks.html?ref=us

***SAVE THE DATE***

SAVE THE DATE: NYS LEGISLATIVE FORUM FEBRUARY 4 -5, 2008 ALBANY NY

Greetings. Please plan on attending the 2008 Legislative Forum in Albany. The 2008 legislative session will likely be an exciting time, with many new initiatives being proposed and debated. The upcoming session will be shaped by such factors as the recommendations from the Governor's Commission on the Future of Higher Education (which will include k12 proposals), the looming budget gap, round 2 of "Contracts for Excellence", the Presidential primary, all 212 Members of the Legislature up for election (with the Senate holding on to a slim 2 seat majority).

Our steering committee of the Legislative Consortium has moved forward with '08 planning that includes a refocusing on school counselor advocacy, access to higher education and advocacy training. Participants in the Legislative Forum recognize and appreciate the training that is conducted at the annual conferences. After 10 years of successes, all ten member associations have many trained advocates to further the noble cause of high quality K 12 and higher education in New York State.

I look forward to communicating further with you during the weeks ahead.

See you in Albany in February if not before!

SUNYCAC Conference Information

Dear SUNY Colleagues

Join those from your campus Bursar, EOP, Institutional Research, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Disability Services offices for “Survivor SUNY”.

Just a mere 58 days left until we all gather at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls New York for the 2007 SUNYCAC Conference “Survivor SUNY” November 14-16, 2007. The conference committee has been hard at work and has put together an informative program. Presenters from across the State will share their expertise on a variety of topics such as Information Security, Pandemic Planning, Enrollment Management, Helicopter Parents and much much more.

REGISTER NOW!!!!!! The most up to date conference agenda, registration, and hotel forms are available on the SUNYCAC website at www.sunycac.org.

Some Friday Humor - submitted by Chris Lewis (Binghamton)

Top Ten Reasons for Being in Admissions:

10. Big Bucks!

9. Enjoy being told by a prospective student that you have a specific major, because they know someone, who knows someone, that went to your school and was in that major you later find out they are thinking about another school.

8. Enjoy listening to parents tell stories about their kid's academic prowess, great athleticism, 300 extra curricular activities, etc, only to find out s/he has a 1.6 GPA.

7. Enjoy being in a caravan of 50 cars that have to do an illegal U-turn in the middle of a major intersection because the leader “knows” where they are going.

6. Big corporate bribes for relaxed Admissions standards!

5. Enjoy driving 1 hour for a 30- minute college day program only to see 3 students.

4. Enjoy explaining in-depth about your colleges programs only to have, at the end, the student say that s/he's at the wrong school's table.

3. Great dinners at college fairs that consist of fruit and cookies.

2. When working for a large school, being asked if you know their friend.

1. It's better than being in Financial Aid!

Pictures from NPO

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