Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs
Wednesday, September 10 to Friday, September 12, 2025
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Welcome to the NYCCT 71st Annual Conference, themed "Dialogue that Delivers: Diverse Paths to Exploring, Understanding, and Building Future Solutions." This year's event is designed to foster meaningful conversations that address the diverse opportunities and challenges facing community colleges across New York State. Attendees will have the chance to engage in an environment rooted in listening, learning, and exchanging ideas. By sharing perspectives and insights, participants can help shape innovative strategies and future directions for our institutions. We look forward to welcoming you to a conference that aims to create a lasting impact and strengthen our educational community.
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Trustee Institute Wednesday, September 10, 2025 11:15 am - 5:00 pm ______________________ This session is appropriate for new trustees and a great refresher for any trustee. There is no cost for this session and lunch is provided. Topics for this session include: Roles & Responsibilities of Community College Trustees Community College Funding Shared Governance Working with your President, Sponsor(s)and the Community Governance Middle States and the Role of Trustee Open Meetings Law You can book a hotel room below. | Conference Sessions Thursday & Friday, September 11 - 12, 2025 ______________________ Thursday Conference Registration (only): *includes Thursday evening Social Event offsite Friday Conference Registration (only): *includes one ticket to the Awards Reception & Banquet Full Conference Registration (Thurs. & Fri.): *includes both Social Event & Awards Reception & Banquet PLEASE NOTE If you are registering more than one person, you will need to register each person individually. Please register for the conference on or before August 28. You can book a hotel room below. |
Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries to the Board of Trustees Friday, September 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm _______________________ The Chiefs of Staff and Secretaries to the Board of Trustees session will be held in-person and virtually (hybrid). A buffet lunch will be served immediately following this session for those participating in-person. There is no cost for this session. | Awards Reception & Banquet *If you are registered for the Friday conference sessions, there is no need to register here to attend the Awards Banquet - it is included with a conference registration. Friday, September 12, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm _______________________ Registration Option #1 Awardees being honored at the Awards Banquet (complimentary ticket, registration required) Registration Option #2 A guest of an Awardee being honored (one complimentary guest ticket, registration is required) Registration Option #3 Anyone who wishes to attend the Awards Reception & Banquet who is not an Awardee, a guest of an Award or registered for the Friday portion of the conference. PLEASE NOTE If you are registering more than one person, you will need to register each person individually. |
Student Trustees ______________________ Student Trustees are invited and welcome to attend the full Annual Conference Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 11 - 12. Student Trustees wishing to attend should contact their Board leadership regarding conference registration, travel and reservations. It has been confirmed with the hotel that any Student Trustee under the age of 21 can check into their own hotel room. __________ Special Student Trustee Session Please check back for details and registration. There is no cost for this Special Student Trustee Session and lunch will be provided. If you are interested in registering for the full conference or a portion of the conference (Sept. 11 - 12), please register up above under the Conference Sessions registration. There will be time to get to know other Student Trustees from all over the state and also learn how to best advocate for your fellow community college students. If you have any questions, please contact nycct@suny.edu | Saratoga Casino Hotel 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs The reservation cut-off date to book a room under the NYCCT block is August 10, 2025 Hotel check-In Information and Instructions Community Colleges: For detailed instructions and all necessary information regarding check-in procedures, credit card authorization, and tax-exempt documentation, please CLICK HERE. |
Conference Schedule at a Glance Wednesday, September 10, 2025 11:15 am Lunch included 12:00 pm Trustee Institute Sessions begin
Dinner on your own Click here for downtown dining in Saratoga Springs. Hospitality Suite opens at 7:30 pm All trustees and presidents are invited to join the NYCCT Executive Committee for a welcome! Casual attire and conversations are encouraged. Text 518-669-3286 for suite number after check in at 4:00 pm. _____________ Thursday, September 11, 2025 7:30 - 8:15 am Breakfast 8:15 - 9:45 am NYCCT Board of Directors Business Meeting The NYCCT Executive Committee encourages ALL trustees registered for the conference to attend this business meeting. This is not only for Board Chairs or delegates, it is open to all trustees. This meeting is not open to presidents. 10:00 - 5:00 pm Conference Sessions Throughout the day on Thursday, most of the time will be dedicated to engaging roundtable discussions, providing an interactive space for exploring, understanding and building future solutions. 6:00 - 8:00 pm NYCCT Jacob & Anthony's Social Event 38 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs This is included with Thursday's conference registration. ________________ Friday, September 12, 2025 8:00 - 8:45 am Breakfast Morning Conference Sessions TBD Afternoon Conference Session AI with Todd McLees Founder of HumanSkills.AI and a recognized thought leader in Generative AI's impact on people, work, and learning. He’s also publisher of the Responsible GenAI Innovation Playbook, Higher Ed Edition. 5:30 - 8:00 pm NYCCT Awards Reception & Awards Banquet This is included with Friday's conference registration. _______________ Saturday, September 13, 2025 8:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast & departure |