Two Herkimer College Trustees Receive NYCCT Awards
Two Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees members were recently honored by the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT).
Isabella S. Crandall, of Herkimer, was presented with the Anne Bushnell Memorial Award for Special Achievement, the highest accolade that NYCCT awards to a trustee. The award recognizes extraordinary leadership and achievement throughout or in part of the term of his/her service as a trustee. Crandall has been a dedicated member of the Herkimer College Board of Trustees for 25 years, including serving as chairwoman for nine years. She actively attends and participates in board meetings and represents the College at many campus and community functions. Being in the forefront during the growth of the campus, Crandall assists in guiding the College through the development of many innovative initiatives and capital projects.
Patrick E. Russell, of Old Forge, was recognized with the Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Trustee Service. The award recognizes community college trustees with dedicated and effective service over an extended period of time. Russell has served on the Herkimer College Board of Trustees for over 13 years. As a trustee, Herkimer County legislator, and chairman of the County Ways and Means Committee, Russell was an advocate for obtaining approval for the annual college budgets. Russell holds a full understanding of the operational and capital budgets and has been instrumental in securing millions of dollars for the College’s capital needs.
The awards were presented on Saturday, October 5 during the Trustee Awards Banquet at the 70th annual NYCCT Conference at the Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY.
NYCCT is a voluntary nonprofit consortium of community college trustees established to strengthen the effectiveness of NY community college trustees as an active force in the development and implementation of public policy impacting community colleges. NYCCT represents the appointed board members who govern the 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.