SUNY Delhi Points of Pride

Academics

Enrollment Fall 2006 highest since 1981
8th best baccalaureate graduation rate in U.S., New York Times, April 2006
New York State American Culinary Federation Junior Hot Foods Champions—2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Gold Medal, American Culinary Federation Hot Food National Championship—2003
1st Veterinary Science Technology program in United States
1st Building Construction program of its type in the United States
Launched B.T. in Architectural Design and Building Fall 2006
1 of 2 New York State colleges accredited for solar energy technician training
1 of 3 colleges in U.S. to have golf course certified as an Audubon International nature sanctuary
Only BBA in Professional Golf Management in New York State
Applied to become one of only 19 programs in the nation accredited by the PGA of America
Top 10 in SUNY*
Quality of Instruction
Academic Laboratories
Academic Advising
Tutoring Services
Availability of Internships
Develop mentoring relationship with faculty
Acquiring knowledge & skills needed for career
*Source: SUNY Student Opinion Survey

Student Life

Top 10 in SUNY*
Athletic and Recreational facilities
Opportunities for Community Service
Developing Leadership Skills
Student Health Services
New Student Orientation
Counseling Services
72% of students involved in some type of service activity through clubs and organizations
Over 10,000 hours of service in 2005-2006
*Source: SUNY Student Opinion Survey

Athletics

NJCAA Division III Men’s Cross-Country National Champions—2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1999, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1991
NJCAA Division III Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Champions—2004, 2001
National Awards for Athletic Program Excellence in Two-Year College Athletics—2004, 2003
Host NJCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Finals since 1991

Economic Development

Center of Excellence in Water
Partnership with SUNY ESF
Goal: Create national leader in economic development in water-restricted regions of the United States
$2 million in funding to date
4 initial projects
Water quality testing lab—Opening January 2007
Use treated effluent from the village wastewater treatment plant for golf course irrigation
Willow or salix as cash crop for farmers to produce willow for alternative energy use
Biogassification demonstration pilot that uses willow to provide renewable energy for college
SUNY Delhi Office of Business and Community Services
Customized training programs for Tyco, Procter & Gamble, New York State Civil Service, etc.
Sponsors of Delaware County Leadership Institute
Presented Delaware County Microenterprise Business program