[Important Information for Employees] Clinton Community College Transition

[Office of the President]

Dear Cardinal Community,

I am pleased to share that SUNY has named Ken Knelly to lead the work of
the planned relocation of Clinton Community College to our campus. His
appointment letter and a media release that will be issued later this
morning are included with this message.

As I said in the release, those who know Ken, know he will bring to this
role what he brings to anything he does -- hard work, wisdom and care.
Ken's experience, his tremendous support for Cardinals, deep community
ties, and clear strategic thinking are key for this role.

Ken will remain chief of staff and continue with many of his current
responsibilities on campus. I appreciate his willingness to add this to an
already full plate. We -- and the community as a whole -- will be better
for his effort.

Alexander Enyedi
President

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*Knelly Named Special Advisor to SUNY for Clinton Transition*

The State University of New York has named Ken Knelly as special advisor to
SUNY to help administer the planned relocation of Clinton Community College
to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. In fulfilling responsibilities to the
system, Knelly will continue to serve as chief of staff to SUNY Plattsburgh
President Alexander Enyedi.

In his role, Knelly will collaboratively lead evaluations and
determinations needed for the move among key stakeholders, including SUNY
system, SUNY Plattsburgh, Clinton Community College, and Clinton County.
The work includes:

   - Navigating Changes: Carefully determining the feasibility of proposed
   changes, grounded in practicality and foresight.
   - Setting Timelines: Establishing clear milestones for the transition,
   creating a comprehensive roadmap for all involved parties.
   - Coordinating Locations: Identifying suitable spaces for Clinton’s
   operations within the new campus, ensuring a balanced integration of
   functions and services.
   - Developing Shared Services: Creating shared resource agreements,
   delineating responsibilities, and establishing clear protocols.
   - Overseeing Communications: Ensuring clear, timely updates, coordinated
   among the parties, on the progress of the relocation and sharing of
   services.

Knelly will work with campus leadership to create any necessary committees
and detailed review groups, including faculty and staff at each campus, to
recommend the best pathways for shared services and the planned relocation.
>From this work, determinations will be made of what can be accomplished and
when, with the goal being a relocation of Clinton Community College's
academic and administrative operations by fall 2025. Knelly will also
oversee the sharing of information and updates to the public, creating a
coordinated, centralized process.

The continued academic, financial, and regional success of SUNY Plattsburgh
is paramount as planning for a relocation of Clinton Community College gets
underway. This effort will also benefit the common region and enhance
Clinton Community College's central role in providing important career- and
transfer-relevant educational programs. As it maintains its own identity
and provides greater value and opportunities for its students, Clinton
Community College can build on its own strengths and its unique offerings
to maintain and grow enrollment.

SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr., said, "“Ken brings a wealth of
experience and a deep commitment to both the SUNY Plattsburgh community and
the broader educational landscape of the North Country. The path ahead
requires careful planning, and we are confident in Ken's ability to help
coordinate this effort thoughtfully. His role will be crucial in
facilitating dialogue and exploring viable pathways for this transition. We
look forward to seeing the progress under his guidance.”

SUNY Plattsburgh President Alexander Enyedi said, "Those who know Ken, know
he will bring to this role what he brings to anything he does -- hard work,
wisdom and care. Ken's experience, his tremendous support for Cardinals,
deep community ties, and clear strategic thinking are key for this role."

Clinton Community College President John Kowal said, "I am thrilled to have
Ken as the key manager for this project. I have had a great working
relationship with Ken and President Enyedi over the years since I've been
president and look forward to working with him to see this through to
implementation. From the time I've known Ken, I've been impressed by his
passion for higher education, the North Country and both Clinton Community
College and SUNY Plattsburgh."

About Ken Knelly
Knelly began his career at SUNY Plattsburgh in 2014, leading an integrated
university marketing and communications team. He moved to the Office of the
President in 2017, adding administrative responsibilities and later as
chief of staff under President Alexander Enyedi, who recently marked four
years leading the university. He leads the university's external relations,
serves as a member of the president's leadership team and co-chaired the
university's self-study committee for its reaffirmation of accreditation by
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 2020-2022. His past
experience includes more than a dozen years as a print journalist as a
reporter, editor and newsroom leader. Locally, he is the immediate past
president of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh and led a grassroots effort to
bring high school girls lacrosse to Clinton County. He is a native of
Baltimore, Md.
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