A Message from the President
Welcome!
The start of this school year begins with particularly exciting developments. Foremost is our return to campus following more than a year of mostly remote classes and services.
This fall semester was heartwarming and exciting, and the enthusiasm exhibited by everyone was palpable and priceless.
As we move into our spring semester, students can expect the same vibrant, thriving community of teaching and learning, of exploring and sharing, of enlightenment and understanding. SUNY Westchester provides students with the learning, tools, and personal growth that will enable them to lead purposeful lives. This is achieved through the instruction provided by our award-winning faculty, whether in person or online. Students can pursue a degree or certificate in any of our 65 different programs. These options include innovative programs in such high-demand fields as Cybersecurity, Health Information Technology, Respiratory Therapy and Advanced Manufacturing. Students can expand their worldview and gain a strong foundation for further studies in a wide variety of liberal arts and humanities studies, including Social Science, Communications, Psychology or Sociology. SUNY WCC also offers programs in technical fields such as Computer Science, Engineering Science, Accounting and Nursing.
SUNY Westchester cultivates personal growth by providing an open and welcoming environment for thousands of engaged people from so many diverse backgrounds and life-stories who share their ideas and experiences in informal, impromptu conversations around the college. Students come to SUNY WCC to learn about themselves, shape their world view, and exchange ideas while determining how best to thrive and serve.
SUNY WCC provides students with a wide variety of resources and enriching co-curricular experiences that support students’ academic, social, mental, and emotional needs.
Students who wish to better understand the historical, political or social factors underlying current events can access the rich resources available through our Harold L. Drimmer Library, including free access to a wide selection of media such as HBO documentaries, PBS, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Newsweek, as well as a team of librarians available via live chat to address specific information needs.
Students seeking support for their personal, emotional, and mental health can reach out to our Health Services office and Department of Mental Health and Counseling Services.
Students seeking information about where their education can take them as they look forward to economic mobility and the opportunity to take their place in the world can explore dozens of transfer agreements or visit our Career Services Center to chart out their individual pathway to success.
As a result of the strong educational foundation, the opportunities that foster personal growth, and the extensive support services available to students, SUNY WCC ranks 21st nationwide among all 2-year colleges in the measurement of upward mobility for its students.
Our college motto, Building Minds and Building Futures, is a reminder of how we prepare students for what lies ahead. Our seal contains the phrase Sapere Aude – the Latin phrase meaning “Dare to Know” – which reflects our commitment to knowledge and learning as keys that unlock the door to that future. Together, these ideas guide our work to strengthen our society, prepare our students as contributors, and achieve higher pursuits.
Respectfully,
Belinda S. Miles
President