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Presidential Aspiring Leaders (PAL) members Pictured are the
members of the Presidential Aspiring Leaders (PAL) Program for 2019-2020. Front
row is Cassandra Robbers. Second row, from left to right, are Brianna Swartz
and Amanda Gardner. Third row, from left to right, are Marc Panzenhagen and
Collin Stauffer. Pictured in the last row are Alfred State President Dr. Skip
Sullivan and Executive Assistant to the President Tammy Conrad. Not pictured is
PAL member Jake Martin.
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Alfred State College is pleased to introduce this year’s
class of academically talented student leaders who have been named to the
Presidential Aspiring Leaders (PAL) Program for 2019-2020.
Now in its third year, the Presidential Aspiring Leaders
(PAL) Program was created for students who possess a strong work ethic, display
commitment and dedication to their studies, are engaged in the community and
the college, and are looking to strengthen their leadership skills. Students
within the program are expected to become familiar with and abide by Alfred
State’s core values of respect, integrity, service, and dedication.
Alfred State President Dr. Skip Sullivan said, “I
congratulate the newest group of Presidential Aspiring Leaders here at Alfred
State. We applaud their hard work and excellence inside and outside of the
classroom, and I am excited to help each of them enhance their leadership
capabilities.”
In order to qualify for the program, a student must be in
their final year of study, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and have two faculty or
staff recommendations that are supported by the dean of their school and
approved by their division’s vice president. The president will make final
selection of the nominees.
As a PAL member, students will participate in quarterly
dialogues on leadership topics with the president, provide feedback on campus
issues, and attend a minimum of six assigned events with Sullivan, other
faculty or staff, or alone on behalf of the President’s Office. These events
include Accepted Student Days, Homecoming and Family Weekend,
local/state/federal legislative meetings, state and county fairs, SUNY special
events, various ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and more.
This year’s class of PAL students, along with their major
and hometown, includes:
•Cassandra Robbers, business administration, Almond
•Brianna Swartz, architectural technology, Fort Plain
•Amanda Gardner, interdisciplinary studies, Hornell
•Marc Panzenhagen, electrical construction and maintenance electrician,
Oakland, NJ
•Collin Stauffer, heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning, LeRoy
•Jake Martin, heavy equipment, truck and diesel technician,
Clarence
Students hold the distinction for the academic year
beginning in the fall semester and ending when the spring semester concludes.
Upon completion of the program, PAL students will receive a letter of
recommendation from Sullivan and will be recognized at the college’s Honors
Convocation and Commencement ceremony.
