鈥淭hese awards represent the culmination of hard work, talent, and commitment, and I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the recipients,” said 17c起草视频 President David Potash. “Whether it’s a student achieving a 4.0 GPA, a faculty member pushing the boundaries of scholarship, a staff member providing exceptional service, or an athlete achieving conference or national recognition, each honoree has made a significant impact on 17c起草视频. We celebrate their contributions and the positive influence they have on our college and community.鈥�

2024-2025 Academic & Athletic Award Recipients

• Jake Michael Bogaczyk – Respiratory Care, AAS
• Christian Brown – Most Improved Award (Men鈥檚 Basketball)
• Brian Carey – Culinary Arts, AOS
• Justin Carofano – Green Building Technology, AAS
• Simon J. Clement, Interim Director of Athletics – SUNY Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Professional Service
• Scott Cole – Business Administration, AS
• Samantha Clemmons – Media Arts, AS
• Emily Curry – Coaches Award (Outdoor Track & Field)
• Allison Daniels – MVP Award & All-Region XV 1st Team (Women鈥檚 Basketball)
• Nancy Banyacski DiLeo, Associate Professor of Spanish – SUNY Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
• Hunter Doty – Computer Programming, AAS
• Shonyae Edmonds – All-Region XV 1st Team & Region XV Player of the Year & NJCAA DII All-American Honorable Mention (Women鈥檚 Basketball)
• Madison Eisma – Liberal Arts and Sciences, AS (Science Concentration)
• Dylan Evans – MVP Award & Coach鈥檚 Award (eSports)
• Andrew Figueroa – MVP Award (Outdoor Track & Field)
• Zyir Fowler – MVP Award & All-Conference 2nd Team & All-Region XV 2nd Team (Men鈥檚 Basketball)
• Matthew Gattus – Computer Support, AAS
• Jason Gebhardt – Liberal Arts and Sciences, AS (Mathematics Concentration)
• Alexander Gonzalez – Criminal Justice, AAS
• Katherine Gordillo-Dutan – Medical Assisting, AAS
• Carl Graham – Region XV Coach of the Year (Women鈥檚 Basketball)
• Marie Green – Liberal Arts and Sciences, AA
• Brianna Jackson – Coach鈥檚 Award & All-Region XV 1st Team (Women鈥檚 Basketball)
• Erik Jarecki – All-Conference 2nd Team & All-Region XV 2nd Team (Men鈥檚 Basketball)
• Natalya Krilyuk – Nursing, AAS
• Tawny Krueger – Psychology, AS
• Adrienne Lee – Computer Graphics, AAS
• Isabel Lutz – Most Improved Award (eSports)
• Dylan Malm – Construction Technology, AOS
• Thomas J. Martin, Associate Professor of Language Arts – SUNY Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities
• Anthony Osorio Ramirez – Physical Education Studies, AS
• Kevin Rochez – Coach鈥檚 Award (Men鈥檚 Basketball)
• Chris Russo, Jr. – Business Administration, AAS
• Ronald Segovia – Most Improved Award (Outdoor Track & Field)
• Helen Sherwood – Nursing, AAS
• Alayna Stickles – Nursing, AAS
• Jayden Thomas-Pass – All-Region XV Sportsmanship Team (Men鈥檚 Basketball)
• Jayda Valentin – Liberal Arts and Sciences, AS (Health Sciences Concentration)
• Raven Warren-Phillips – Most Improved Award (Women鈥檚 Basketball)
• Iyana Weedon – All-Region XV Sportsmanship Team (Women鈥檚 Basketball)
• Ashley Williams – Computer Graphics, AAS
• Emily Yusko – Childhood Education, AA (English Concentration)
• Giovanni Zaldana – Business Accounting, AAS
• Kyra Zanatta – Theater Arts, AA

17c起草视频 announces the promotion of Simon Clement to Interim Director of Athletics. Previously serving as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Clement has played a crucial role in shaping the college鈥檚 athletic programs. In his new position, he will lead efforts to expand and enhance the overall sports experience at 17c起草视频.

As Interim Director of Athletics, Clement will oversee a diverse range of sports offerings aimed at fostering student success both on and off the field. 17c起草视频鈥檚 athletics program features competitive teams in basketball, baseball, volleyball, cross-country, track and field, and Esports. The college competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball and baseball, and NJCAA Division III men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 cross-country and track and field.

17c起草视频 also offers various intramural sports that provide students with opportunities to engage in recreational athletic activities. These programs are designed for those who want to participate in sports in a more relaxed and social environment compared to varsity-level competition. Specific intramural sports include basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, workout challenges and E-Sports. Students can also participate in clubs such as men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 Esports.

鈥淥ur athletics program is committed to providing students with opportunities to excel in sports while supporting their academic and personal growth,鈥� Clement said. 鈥淲ith our outstanding facilities and dedicated coaching staff, I鈥檓 eager to build on our strong tradition and elevate our programs to new heights.鈥�

The 17c起草视频 athletics program enriches the lives of its student-athletes and plays a vital role in the wider Sullivan County community. By hosting local tournaments, youth sports clinics, and community events, 17c起草视频 fosters a sense of unity and pride within the county. The college鈥檚 premier facilities, including the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse and The Diamond at Generals Park, serve as central venues for both collegiate and community activities, making 17c起草视频 a key hub for sports and recreation in the region.

The Paul Gerry Fieldhouse serves as the heart of athletic activity on campus. The 30,000 square foot facility serves as the center for campus athletic activity and features a comprehensive fitness center, a cardio room, an indoor running track, and courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and racquetball. The Fieldhouse is connected to the college鈥檚 geothermal heating and cooling system, making it the largest air-conditioned facility in the area. In addition to hosting college sports, the Paul Gerry Fieldhouse is a popular venue for community events and gatherings.

17c起草视频 is also home to The Diamond at Generals Park, an on-campus baseball field located behind the main campus. This state-of-the-art facility features a home double bullpen, a cutting-edge batting cage, a two-story press box, and two 10-row bleachers, designed to meet the needs of both athletes and spectators.

About Simon Clement

Simon Clement was named Head Coach for the NJCAA Division II Sullivan Generals Men鈥檚 Basketball team in 2023, after five years as an assistant coach. Clement was a part of four consecutive Region XV Championships; two District Championships; and earned two bids to the NJCAA DII National Tournament (4th place finish in 2021-22).

Clement was previously at the New Hampton Prep School, a boarding prep school in New Hampton, NH, where he was a member of the math faculty, and Assistant Coach for the Men’s Basketball Program.  While at  New Hampton Prep Clement was a part of two successful seasons and helped move 20 student-athletes on to play basketball at the collegiate level; 15 to the Division I level.

Prior to New Hampton Prep Clement was the Director of Basketball Operations for the University at Albany. During his time at Albany, the Great Danes won two America East Championships and earned four post season bids; two to the NCAA Tournament. Over his five years at Albany, numerous student-athletes earned All-Academic Accolades, All-Conference Honors, and multiple earned contracts to play basketball professionally. Simon also taught in Albany鈥檚 MBA program.

Clement earned his B.A. from Johnson State College and his M.B.A. from University at Albany. He played collegiate basketball at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, and at Johnson State College in Johnson, Vermont. He also played a year of collegiate golf while at Johnson State.

President Potash expressed his excitement at joining the 17c起草视频 family. He shared his vision for the college鈥檚 future, emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, and community collaboration.

“I am honored to lead such a vibrant and dedicated community,” said President Potash. “Working together we will build on 17c起草视频鈥榮 strong foundation, making sure that our students are prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”

A highlight of the night was the screening of documentary excerpts by award-winning PBS Frontline producers Martin Smith and Marcela Gaviria, that showcased the profound impact of community colleges on individuals and society. These powerful stories underscored the value of accessible, high-quality education and the transformative role that community colleges play in fostering personal and professional growth. 

The event was hosted by the 17c起草视频 Foundation Board and attended by a wide range of Sullivan County community leaders, including members of the college鈥檚 Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and alumni, and other supporters of the college, all of whom expressed their enthusiasm for President Potash鈥檚 leadership and the college’s future prospects.

鈥淚 want to congratulate the Foundation board for a wonderful night introducing Dr. Potash as our new President,鈥� said Jose Herrera, Chairman of the 17c起草视频 Foundation Board. 鈥淲e are very pleased to provide a warm welcome to him and his wife Jenny to the Sullivan family.

17c起草视频 Board of Trustees Chair Nancy Hackett said, “The board of trustees are so pleased to welcome David Potash to the 17c起草视频 community. President Potash brings the extensive experience in leadership and guidance that will position our college to continue to flourish. We are encouraged by Dr. Potash鈥檚 track record of increased student success and community engagement.”

Dr. Potash assumed the presidency of the college on July 1, 2024, succeeding Officer in Charge Dr. Casey Crabill, who had been in the role since July 25, 2023. The college is grateful to Dr. Crabill for her leadership.

About Dr. David Potash

Dr. David Potash joined Wilbur Wright College as president in 2013, bringing extensive higher education administrative experience to the independently accredited Chicago community college. As president, Dr. Potash guided the 85-year-old Wright to significant increases in student success, new programs and certificates; sustained efforts at equity, community service, civic engagement, career, workforce, and apprenticeships; served the community鈥檚 growing Hispanic population; and led the creation of a Center of Excellence in Engineering and Computer Science. Wright College received Campus Compact鈥檚 Eduardo J. Padr贸n Award for Institutional Transformation in 2020 and the prestigious Seal from Excelencia in Education in 2021.

Prior to this role, he served as the Chief Academic Officer at Curry College, a four-year institution in Massachusetts, where Potash strengthened faculty development, advanced learning outcomes assessment, and enhanced Curry鈥檚 long-standing commitment to pedagogy and serving diverse learners.

He also worked for 10 years in the City University of New York system, where Potash was associate provost and assistant vice president for academic affairs at Hunter College and associate provost at Baruch College. At both institutions he had responsibilities for accreditation, curricula and program development, enrollment, and facilitating student success.

Dr. Potash holds a bachelor of arts from Rice University where he majored in English and philosophy, a master鈥檚 of art in history from New York University, and a doctorate in history from Cambridge University. He has taught composition and US history courses. Dr. Potash serves on several advisory boards and is a frequent speaker at conferences and other events.

The 17c起草视频 Foundation seeks and secures private funds to supplement the college鈥檚 public revenue sources. Through ongoing efforts, it provides scholarship assistance, funding for equipment, enrichment programs, and the ability to enhance and strengthen selected academic areas and programs that prepare students for life after formal education. The 17c起草视频 Foundation is registered with the IRS as a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

17c起草视频 is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, 17c起草视频 offers dozens of degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.

with a Memorable Event

鈥淚 am honored to be recognized by my colleagues and the administration for my accomplishment,鈥� said Professor Titus. Her work has been praised for transforming the mundane into the mythic, with Jason Irwin, author of The History of Our Vagrancies, describing the collection as 鈥渇eral and alive like the hot breath of birth,鈥� noting its playfulness, humor, and devotion to craft.

Louisa Lam, collaborator on Asian American Modernism with Abang-guard, added, 鈥淔irst Time, Every Time is a ride-along with an earth goddess disguised as a bartender, poet, mother, lover, and teacher. Tactile, nervy, sticky, glimmering, and foreboding, Titus is incapable of spinning without belief, incanting, manifesting and celebrating the flawed and feckless life of the loving and well-loved.鈥�

Professor Titus has been a dedicated faculty member at 17c起草视频 for 20 years, receiving the Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2015. Her tenure at the college is marked by her commitment to both her students and her craft.

In addition to her academic and literary achievements, Professor Titus has an impressive list of accolades, including serving as the 2020-2021 Poet Laureate of Sullivan County, NY, receiving a 2021-2022 DVAA Individual Artist Fellowship, and being nominated for a 2020 Pushcart Prize. Her poems have been featured in various esteemed publications such as Barrow Street, The Carolina Quarterly, and The Packingtown Review.

Professor Titus continues to enrich the literary and academic community from her home in Sullivan County, New York, where she balances her roles as a bartender, teacher, and poet.

鈥淐ommunity colleges play a crucial role in our communities, and this is the moment for us to shine and to take a leadership role in preparing the workforce and citizenry that we will need in the future,鈥� said Singer. 鈥�17c起草视频鈥檚 goals align with my own sense of mission, which comes from my own experience as a first-generation college student.鈥�

Singer began his tenure at 17c起草视频 Monday, February 14, and replaces Lawrence Weill who had been serving as interim vice president for academic and student affairs.

鈥淲e are very excited to have Marc Singer join the 17c起草视频 family,鈥� said 17c起草视频 President Jay Quaintance. 鈥淢arc has worked to develop programs, services, and policies that make learning accessible, relevant, and meaningful. He has a strong history of collaboration with faculty, other deans, and internal stakeholders such as the marketing, enrollment, and student service units, as well as with external partners.鈥�

Singer holds an EdD in Distance Education from Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada, a MPhil in American Studies from New York University, a MA in American Studies from the University of Alabama, and a BA in English/American Civilization from Oberlin College, Ohio.

鈥淚 am excited about coming to work at an institution that is so connected to its community, and so committed to making a difference in the lives of our students and the places they live,鈥� said Singer. 鈥淚 have found that sense of commitment in everyone I have met at 17c起草视频, and I look forward to joining them in the work they are doing.鈥�

About Marc Singer
Marc Singer is the new vice president for academic and student affairs at 17c起草视频. He has spent most of his academic career working to improve educational options for nontraditional and adult learners. He has led programs and initiatives in the areas of online learning; integration of
student services and mentoring into the curriculum; prior learning assessment, including portfolio development and assessment; credit-by-exam programs; and the review of training programs, licenses, and certifications for college-level equivalency. Singer has also led efforts in the areas of competency-based education and the effective utilization of open educational resources. He has created partnerships and consortia to streamline and scale processes, strengthen standards, and provide greater flexibility and access to adult students. For seven years, he served as director and chair of the National Institute on the Assessment of Adult Learning. Singer was founding dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Prior to that, he was vice provost, Center for the Assessment of Learning, at Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, NJ. Previously, he led academic initiatives for the College Board鈥檚 College-Level Examination Program and other assessment programs; at Educational Testing Service, he was an assessment specialist responsible for the Advanced Placement US History and Human Geography programs, and was a program director for the PSAT/ NMSQT program.
Singer taught history and humanities at institutions in New Jersey and North Carolina for 12 years, and worked as a consultant in history for various museums and television networks, including ESPN Classic.

About 17c起草视频
17c起草视频 is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, 17c起草视频 offers over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.