submitted by Deborah Gardner, HVCC
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed Catherine I. Conroy of Troy and Dr. William C. Jennings of Stephentown to the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees. The new members succeed Dr. Robert H. Hill II and Kenneth B. Colloton whose terms of service to the college were fulfilled.
[private]“Cathy Conroy and Bill Jennings bring decades of experience in education and civic leadership to the College’s Board, and I look forward to working closely with them to advance our myriad goals,” said Hudson Valley President Drew Matonak.
Dr. William Jennings earned his Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in electrical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and then joined the faculty of the College. During his 35 year career at RPI, he served in a variety of academic and administrative positions, including as Chairman of the Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Department, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Dean of Continuing Education, Vice Provost for Computing and Information Technology and Vice Provost for Professional and Distance Education.
Following retirement, Jennings has become active in several community organizations in Stephentown, including the Volunteer Fire Department, Fire District #1, Stephentown Memorial Library, Stephentown Historical Society and the Town Board.
The College’s ten member Board of Trustees is appointed by the Governor, who names four members, and the Rensselaer County Legislature, which names five members to serve seven year terms. One member is elected by the student body for a one year term.
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