Presidential Search Update

Dear Herkimer College community,

I am writing to provide you with an update on the presidential search. Since my last
communication, there have been important discussions and developments that will guide our
next steps.

On January 28, 2025, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a resolution limiting the term of
appointment of an administrator-in-charge at a community college to one year from the time of
appointment, absent approval from the SUNY Board of Trustees upon recommendation of the
Chancellor for an extension not to exceed six months. Seeking clarity on this matter, our
Executive Committee engaged in a conference call with Chancellor King. Through this dialogue,
it became clear that Chancellor King expects Herkimer College to relaunch the search for our
fifth president as soon as possible. He also expressed his support and commitment to ensuring a
timely, successful search process, with the goal of a new president on board by Fall 2025.

Last evening, the Herkimer College Board of Trustees took action to relaunch the search for
Herkimer’s fifth president. The decision followed thoughtful discussion and careful
consideration of the options. As I’m sure you know, this has not been an easy process for all
involved, and I wish to point out that above all, the Board is dedicated to making decisions that
serve the long-term success of our institution and our community.

Vice Chairman Dan Reardon has agreed to chair the search and will communicate details about
the search process in the near future. In the meantime, I want to reiterate the Board’s full
confidence in Nick Laino and our entire leadership team.

Thank you for your continued patience, support, and dedication.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Stalteri, Sr.
Chairman, Board of Trustees