The State University of New York (SUNY) is a system of public institutions of higher education in New York, United States. It is one of the largest comprehensive systems of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States, with a total enrollment of 465,000 students, plus 1.1 million adult education students, spanning 64 campuses across the state. Led by Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher, the SUNY system has 88,000 faculty members and some 7,660 degree and certificate programs overall and a $10.7 billion budget.SUNY includes many institutions and four University Centers: Albany (1844), Buffalo (1846), Binghamton (1946), and Stony Brook (1957). SUNY's administrative offices are in Albany, the state's capital. SUNY's largest campus is the University at Buffalo,which also has the greatest endowment and research funding.
The State University of New York was established in 1948 by Governor Thomas E. Dewey, through legislative implementation of recommendations made by the Temporary Commission on the Need for a State University (1946-1948). The Commission was chaired by Owen D. Young, who was at the time Chairman of the General Electric Company. The system was greatly expanded during the administration of Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, who took a personal interest in design and construction of new SUNY facilities across the state.
Location & Facilities
A Victorian and sandstone setting is the backdrop for Potsdam's modern educational, cultural and scientific centers; medical and shopping facilities; wide variety of restaurants; local airport; and accommodations.
Rich in heritage, the community is also on the cutting edge of technology. Founded in 1806, Potsdam is situated on an abundant and wide band of world-renowned, reddish-orange Potsdam sandstone located north of the Adirondack foothills in central St. Lawrence County. Serving for nearly two centuries as the county's "cultural and educational center," Potsdam is home to Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam and one of the state's finest public school systems.