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Acting Chancellor visits campus

photo of VP Rooney with Vice Admiral John R. Ryan on campus

Photo by Eric Gullickson

L. David Rooney (left), vice president for student affairs, met with Vice Admiral John R. Ryan, acting Chancellor of the State University of New York, earlier this month for a tour of the campus.

Ryan, who had never visited the New Paltz campus, was named acting Chancellor by the SUNY Board of Trustees April 12, and took office June 1. He also met with New Paltz's president and vice presidents during his visit.

Education prof gains top appointment

David E. Gee, (Educational Administration) has been appointed as president of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) for 2005-06.

Gee was officially sworn in on July 27 at an installation ceremony in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Gee joined the SUNY New Paltz faculty in 2004. He earlier served since 1998 as the superintendent of the Western Suffolk BOCES in Dix Hills, and was the superintendent of the Queensbury Union Free School District in Queensbury. Gee received his bachelor's degree from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, and his master's and doctoral degrees from Columbia University.

"I am honored for the trust and faith that so many educational leaders have bestowed upon me and I hope that during my presidency that I will be able to live up to those expectations," said Gee.

Volunteers needed for Move-in Day 2005

This year's Welcome Week theme, "On the Road to Never-Ending Possibilities" will guide new first-year and transfer students back to campus beginning Aug. 22.

The Center for Student Development, University Police, Residence Life, Custodial Services and Public Affairs have been working to provide a smooth and welcoming day for our new residents and their families. In order to facilitate the flow of traffic and unloading of student possessions, these offices are seeking staff who will volunteer two hours of their day. Contact Linda Knoth at x3088 or e-mail knothl@newpaltz.edu.

For a complete list of Welcome Week activities, visit the Welcome Week Web site at www.newpaltz.edu/welcomeweek.