[Important Information for Employees] SUNY Plattsburgh Officially Recognized as a University by New York State

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,

I am pleased to share that earlier today the SUNY system formally approved
our request to be classified as a university instead of a college. This is
a step being taken by most other comprehensives in the system that meet the
qualifications and was made possible by a change of state policy.

While we will continue to refer to ourselves as SUNY Plattsburgh and the
change is more technical in nature, it is important for us to fully and
accurately reflect to ourselves, our communities and our students the full
breadth of what we do and what our graduates can accomplish with completed
studies from this campus. This designation does that, and it is good for
this to be recognized. We are justifiably proud of the work we do here.

A copy of the media release being issued shortly is below.

Sincerely,

Alexander Enyedi
President


*SUNY Plattsburgh Officially Recognized as a University by New York State*

SUNY Plattsburgh has officially gained university status in New York State,
a designation that reflects the breadth of its undergraduate and graduate
programs and its wide ranging areas of study.

The designation follows approval in December by the SUNY Board of Trustees
and a change in state Board of Regents policy that occurred earlier in
2022. Accordingly, SUNY Plattsburgh will be classified as a "university,"
not a "college," for all state and federal purposes.

"This change best reflects who we are and what we do," said SUNY
Plattsburgh President Alexander Enyedi. "Our mission has long been to
provide outstanding liberal arts and pre-professional programs that prepare
students for their professional and civic futures. This is a commitment we
hold and continue to advance. To our alumni, this designation is also an
affirmation of the level and quality of the education they have received."

The change in status does not change the university's primary trade name,
which will continue as SUNY Plattsburgh. State University of New York at
Plattsburgh will be the name used on other official and federal placements,
such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Under the state definition, "university means a higher educational
institution offering a range of registered undergraduate and graduate
curricula in the liberal arts and sciences, including graduate programs
registered in at least three of the following discipline areas:
agriculture, biological sciences, business, education, engineering, fine
arts, health professions, humanities, physical sciences and social
sciences."

Several other SUNY four-year campuses, as well as private institutions,
have gained or are in the process of gaining university status, depending
on their range of offerings. All accrediting organizations will be notified
of the change.

"Designation as a university is a clear statement to students and
prospective students, particularly those coming from other countries, of
what they will find at SUNY Plattsburgh," Enyedi said. "This is another
positive step as we implement our Plattsburgh Next plan and make strides
for the future to grow and sustain enrollment."

To learn more about the university's academic programs, go to
plattsburgh.edu/academics.
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