I reach this decision fully aware that the last two years have not been trouble-free. Legitimate concerns about governance style and process have been raised, and the campus, at time, have been distracted from its primary goal of providing an outstanding learning experience to out students. Autumn 2000 enrollment has exceeded the target of 6,051, and our students have higher grade point averages and SAT scores than their predecessors.
Private fund raising support is up, and the faculty continues to grow stronger.
All in all, the campus is moving in the right direction. Undoubtedly, much of the credit for these improvements belongs to Dr. Judson and our superb faculty. President Judson said he thanked those who participated in the review process and looks forward to continuing his effort to effectively advance the mission of the college. We are attracting students from all over the state, nation and the world, because we are becoming known as an institution of distinction. If we all work together, we can make significant progress and continue to share the spotlight with other university colleges in the SUNY system.