Board of Trustees
Strategic Planning
About SUNY Sullivan
SUNY Sullivan is an open-access community college and the only institution of higher education in Sullivan County. We are a forward-looking, student-centered SUNY campus offering more than 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials—supporting learners at every stage of their educational journey.
We value critical inquiry and creativity, and we support our students in a culture of inclusion, respect, and opportunity.
Our Campus
Set on a beautiful 405-acre campus designed by the renowned New York firm Edward Durell Stone and Associates, SUNY Sullivan blends modern learning spaces with a deep commitment to sustainability and hands-on education.
Campus features include:
- Classrooms, labs, and collaborative learning spaces
- A 275-seat theater
- A 30,000-square-foot gymnasium
- Residential housing for 45 students
- An organic farm and apiary
- Geothermal heating and cooling
- A solar farm and wind turbine
SUNY Sullivan is also deeply connected to our region through strong community partnerships, including Sullivan County BOCES, the Sullivan County Center for Workforce Development, Garnet Health, New Hope Community, the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development, The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, Sullivan 180, The Center for Discovery, and the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce—along with many other local and regional organizations that help strengthen student success and community impact.
Mission
SUNY Sullivan’s current mission statement was developed through a collaborative campus-wide process and announced in 2023.
Read the mission statement here.
Strategic Planning: 2026–2030
In fall 2025, SUNY Sullivan announced the re-opening of its strategic planning process. The Board of Trustees and college leadership determined that changing conditions—both at the college and across Sullivan County—present a meaningful opportunity to shape SUNY Sullivan’s future with clarity and purpose. Read our 2021-2025 strategic plan here.
The 2026–2030 SUNY Sullivan Strategic Plan will:
- Strengthen the college’s commitment to fiscal health and long-term stability
- Expand and update strategies to grow enrollment and increase student success
- Review and refine the college’s nursing focus to include additional programs and areas of opportunity
- Review and affirm the college’s core values
- Review and update the college’s vision statement
Strategic Planning Timeline
| TIMEFRAME | PHASE |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | Announcement of Strategic Planning process |
| December 2025 | -All College discussion -External stakeholder visioning forum |
| January 2026 | -All-College discussion -Fiscal Stability Team (Phase 1) |
| February 2026 | -Enrollment & Student success (Phase 1) -Fiscal Stability Team (Phase 2) -Preliminary findings: Values and focus |
| March 2026 | Values and focus (Phase 1) |
| April 2026 | -Fiscal Stability: Plan, goals, and timeline -Enrollment and Student success: Plan, goals, and timeline -Values and Focus: Shared with College |
| May 2026 | Draft plan shared with College & community |
| July 2026 | Plan reviewed and approved by Board of Trustees |
Meeting Summaries
Throughout the planning process, SUNY Sullivan will host structured discussions with campus stakeholders and community partners to gather input, identify priorities, and shape recommendations. Key themes and high-level outcomes will be shared as the work progresses.
How to Get Involved & Stay Updated
We welcome participation from students, employees, alumni, and community members. Updates will be posted on this page as milestones are reached, including opportunities to attend forums and review draft materials.
To share comments or suggestions at any time, email strategicplanning2026@sunysullivan.edu.
Strategic Meeting Summaries
Coming soon.
Get Involved & Stay Updated
We welcome participation from students, employees, alumni, and community members. Updates will be posted here as milestones are reached, including opportunities to attend forums and review draft materials.
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