Regional Board of Trustees
SUNY Corning Community College receives its authority from the State University of
New York (SUNY) and is governed by fourteen trustees.
Seven trustees are appointed by its supporting counties—Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben. Six are appointed by the Governor of New York State, and one is elected by the students. All trustees are residents of the College region and serve seven-year terms, except the student trustee who serves a one-year term. Their terms of service vary in length, and they can be reappointed for extended terms.
Seven trustees are appointed by its supporting counties—Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben. Six are appointed by the Governor of New York State, and one is elected by the students. All trustees are residents of the College region and serve seven-year terms, except the student trustee who serves a one-year term. Their terms of service vary in length, and they can be reappointed for extended terms.
Regional Board of Trustees Statement on Social Justice
As the governing body of an institution dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion, the Regional Board of Trustees of SUNY Corning Community College reaffirms the College’s mission to provide access to a high-quality education for all individuals in a safe and open environment. Accordingly, in light of recent events that serve a painful reminder of the role that systemic racism plays in our country, the College is strongly committed to standing up for the oppressed and the marginalized and to constantly improving our practices, policies and programs so that they are deeply rooted in guiding principles of social justice and reform. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Regional Board of Trustees supports the President’s recently announced actions:· Create town hall sessions and educational series on social justice, anti-racism, and equity for all students, faculty and staff at our college· Enhance cultural competency training for all who lead our institution and deliver our courses, programs, and services· Evaluate data to address disproportionate outcomes and identify issues of inequity and disparate treatment.
BOARD MEETINGS
The Board is scheduled to meet at the Health Education Center, 132 Denison Parkway East, Corning, New York. Committee and Board meetings start at 5:30 p.m. Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions, some meetings may be held remotely. This will be announced on the public website as well as on MyCCC, and the meeting will be available to the public through streaming or recording.
| Week of Committee Meetings | Board Meetings |
| June 7, 2021 | June 17, 2021 |
| April 19, 2021 | |
| March 1, 2021 | March 11, 2021 |
| January 11, 2021 | January 21, 2021 |
| November 16, 2020 | December 3, 2020 |
| September 29, 2020 | October 8, 2020 |
| July 20, 2020 | July 30, 2020 |
| June 8, 2020 | June 18, 2020 |
| April 20, 2020 | April 30, 2020 |
| March 2, 2020 |
March 12, 2020 |
| January 13, 2020 | January 21, 2020 |
| Current Trustees | |||
| Name | Appointed | County | Term Expiration |
| Nancy M. Wightman, Chair | County | Steuben | 2020 |
| Dr. Christa Y. Heyward, Vice-chair | Governor | Chemung | 2023 |
| Michael J. Wayne, Treasurer | County | Chemung | 2022 |
| Ronald E. Allison | County | Chemung | 2026 |
| Thomas F. Beers | County | Steuben | 2024 |
| Carl H. Blowers | County | Schuyler | 2022 |
| Judy McKinney Cherry | Governor | Schuyler | 2023 |
| Polly M. Chu | County | Steuben | 2026 |
| Nykole L. Parks | Governor | Chemung | 2023 |
| Heather Reynolds | Governor | Steuben | 2023 |
| Alan S. Winston | County | Chemung | 2025 |
| Madison Cunningham | Student Association, Government Assembly | Chemung | 2021 |