[Important Information for Employees] Clinton Community College

[Office of the President]

Dear Cardinal Community,

I am writing to share information on neighboring Clinton Community College
and our campus.

This morning, the community college shared details with their campus on
their enrollment, finances and accreditation. They have concluded
these facts require them to operate differently to ensure their future
success. A copy of President Kowal's own campus message and their FAQs are
attached.

Clinton Community College has a proud history, a wealth of local graduates
and offers two-year degrees and other programming that are vital to our
area. We have long been a partner in assisting the community college, with
dual admissions and a dual degree program the most recent. Now, we are
being called on to help more directly.

Beginning this month, we will learn more about their specific needs and
begin working with them, the SUNY system and Clinton County officials on
ways we can assist. Just what this will look like, when and how will be
developed over time. What is being contemplated is the physical relocation
of their academic operations and some level of shared services that can be
contracted with us. Most realistic would be a fall 2025 transition, though
other aspects could be sooner.

It is important to note that while we face many of the same
macro-challenges as some of our peer institutions, we are not at risk in
the same way as some and not at the same crossroads. As outlined from the
advent of Plattsburgh Next, through the Fall Welcome, and in regular
conversations across campus, our focus is on future-proofing this campus
through the programs and services we provide, embracing the changing
landscape and doing this work together -- building on the commitment,
capacity and the care we share to make it happen.

This is what sets us apart from others and sets us up for success. In fact,
it is our sound financial position, clear direction and future focus that
even lets SUNY, Clinton Community College, and the county look to us for
assistance in this way. It is a validation of our path.

Our commitment to higher education and the North Country region represents
who we are and is a pillar of the Plattsburgh Next strategic plan. Our
focus will be to make any arrangement advantageous to both institutions and
ensure there is no detrimental financial impact on our campus.

This is the beginning of their exploring of options. As conversations and
questions develop, I will both keep our campus advised of key developments
and involve various offices here directly as potential paths are assessed.

Alex Enyedi
President
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