Vice President News from Ian Harper
Happy New Year everyone, welcome back after the holiday season, I hope you had a safe and enjoyable time with family and friends.
As with the beginning of any New Year there is much to look forward to, both expected and unexpected, no doubt we will face change and challenges, some within our control, others perhaps not. However, the one thing you have all demonstrated is the ability to get things done, to problem solve and figure it out. If the answer isn’t obvious then you have great team members and resources around, you that can help you work it out.
Speaking of resources, this is a great time to remind you of the amazing resources that are available as part of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
At my last staff meeting before the holidays, we discussed an article titled “Doing Less with Purpose”: The Power of Prioritizing Value Over Volume. This article reflected on an environment where we are asked to do more with less resources. This plays directly with work life balance. The premise is that we need to rethink how work gets done, what work gets done and whether some work even needs to get done. I mention this because it’s a theme that I believe is important and is one that we have started to talk about and one we should continue to explore and will be a focus for 2026, more to come on this topic.
One of the first things I did after the holidays was to sign thank you letters for folks that reached a milestone work anniversary. It was very humbling to see the number of years with undoubted commitment and dedication to the University, put in by so many, on behalf of the University, thank you.
I look forward to seeing you around campus and here is to a successful 2026.
Take care everyone, thank you for everything you do.
Departmental News
Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation (BASC)
Jitterbugs Café is open in January weekdays from 8 am – 2 pm with coffee and baked goods and Harrison Dining Hall is open daily from 12 pm – 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Staff Saver Wednesdays is in effect during January so stop by Harrison for a $9.99 lunch or dinner. Easy Money, credit, and debit are accepted. Visit basc1.org for complete hours of operation including special Welcome Weekend hours.
BASC is pleased to share that we have an additional food vending machine in Chapman Hall. This machine is in addition to the ones already at SERC, Drake Memorial Library, and Hartwell Hall. If you haven’t already, stop by and check them out!
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
BITS congratulates Pam Turner on her retirement! Pam’s last day is Friday, January 30. She has worked for SUNY Brockport in various departments for 29 years. Her Brockport career began in Continuing Education as a Keyboard Specialist, then as a Secretary 1 in Graduate Studies and Special Sessions, moved on to Health Science and Recreation & Leisure Studies, next she moved to the Dean’s Office for the School of Health & Human Performance as an Administrative Assistant 2, and she has spent the last eight years in Information Technology Services. Pam was a recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Classified Service in 2016. In addition to her regular duties, Pam was an active member of the COASC Committee for several years, co-chaired our 2014 SEFA Campaign, and served on the Personal Safety Committee for about nine years.
Finance & Management / Office of Student Accounts & Accounting (F&M / OSAA)
Student Accounts & Accounting welcomed two new team members in November!
- Alex Babcock is already excelling in her new role as “Student Account Analyst”! Alex brings a wealth of front-facing customer service experience, spanning food service to grocers to health care.
- Adam Card, our new “Operations Analyst”, is likewise shining is his new position! Adam’s customer service experience, including his most recent role at Clifton springs Country Club, makes him a natural in his new role.
Even better? Both Alex and Adam are each recent graduates of SUNY Brockport! Please join us in welcoming Alex and Adam to the Administration & Finance team. We hope you will have the opportunity to stop by soon and say “hello”!
- 2 of our senior team members were recognized for their exceptional contributions to both students and the University at a recent CSEA event!
- Dora Henry, who was nominated for the CSEA Outstanding Service Award, received formal recognition for her more than 15 years of exemplary service to the campus. Congratulations, Dora – and thank you for everything you do!
- Peggy Barringer was awarded the CSEA Outstanding Service Award in recognition of the incredible effort she puts forth each day to remove financial barriers for students. Congratulations, Peggy – and thank you!
Finance & Management / Procurement and Payment Services (F&M / PPS)
- The Print Shop Team (Dan Dippel, Kelly Lutz, Robert Fisher, Zack Price) and the Mailing Services Team (Chris Swift, Julie Welday, Joel Zastrow) all worked hard and pulled off a Christmas miracle by printing and mailing 10,000 pieces of a rush order for Advancement and Admissions Friday December 19th and even came in on Saturday December 20th, to make sure it was ready to go out on Monday December 22. Great teamwork and dedication by these amazing folks!!!!!!
- Mind boggling 6-month numbers from Procurement and Payment
- Processed 1052 Purchase Orders
- Processed 2045 Vouchers (Payments)
- The 5th floor of Allen as well as the Print Shop and Mailroom adopted a family from the Holley School District and made some of their Christmas wishes come true by pooling their money together and buying many items on their Christmas list. We were all in the Christmas spirit as we got together and wrapped the presents. Thank you to Megan Radder, Assistant Director Procurement and Payment, for pulling this together for a family going through a very difficult time.
Employees in the Spotlight!
New Employees
- Facilities Maintenance and Operations’ Custodial Department welcomes two new Cleaners: Scott Nather and Donna Pinson.
- Scholarship, Research & Sponsored Programs welcomes Yvonne Trobe, Purchasing/Accounts Payable Specialist.
Please join us in welcoming all of our new folks to SUNY Brockport!
Retirement
- BITS congratulates Pam Turner on her pending retirement! Pam is retiring from SUNY Brockport on Friday, January 31, we wish you all the best!
January Birthdays
- Daniel Austin
- Cheyenne Ayles
- Carol Anne Beaucaire
- Sheri Burnside
- Britney Carey
- Daniel Cater
- Abby Collins
- Justin Flow
- Becky Gagne
- Michael Gamin
- Heidi Granby
- Lynn Kilgore
- Stephen Kril
- Samuel Lewis
- Kayla Pagano
- Trenton Polk
- Austin Vick
- Kathryn Villano
- Tyler Walterick
- Christine Walterick
- Steven Willard
January Work Anniversaries & Years of Service
- Pam Turner, 29
- Dan Murdoch, 25
- Dean Henion, 20
- Kelly Koss, 20
- Teresa Major, 19
- Adam Zapata, 19
- Carmen Wyse, 19
- Keith Stein, 10
- Jeffrey Thompson, 8
- Robert Fisher, 7
- Meagan Oas, 7
- Stephanie Jungquist, 6
- Lisa Dolor, 6
- Nick North, 4
- Joe Peles, 4
- Marley DeRosia, 4
- Roxanne Thomas, 3
- Matthew Stuttard, 2
- Helen Emily Russell, 1
- Sara Strait-Mcquoid, 1
- Kevin Young, 1
- Alexis Harrell, 1
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Events Coming Up:
- Jan 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day - University Closed
- Jan 21 (9-11am) – Welcome Wednesday – Welcome event for new professional and classified employees. No registration required with light refreshments in the Seymour Union Gallery
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Jan 26 – Classes being for spring semester
Every Friday! – Green & Gold Fridays – everyone is encouraged to wear their SUNY Brockport gear / colors!
Check out our inclusive SUNY Brockport Events Calendar
Webpage Links for Reference:
Leadership Newsletters (see 5 th topic down)
Vice President for Administration & Finance (A&F)
Brockport Auxiliary Services Corporation (BASC)
Brockport Information Technology Services (BITS)
Facilities Maintenance & Operations (FMO)
Facilities Planning & Construction (FPC)
- Budgeting Office
- Procurement & Payment Services (PPS)
- Scholarship, Research, & Sponsored Programs (SRSP)
- Office of Student Accounts & Accounting (OSAA)
Human Resources & Payroll (HR)
If you have news you’d like included in a future issue, please email to Bonnie Bradley (bbradley@brockport.edu).