SUNY Delhi Expands Mechatronics Pathways Through New Partnerships with Dutchess Community College and SUNY Oneonta

12/04/2025 — SUNY Delhi is pleased to announce two new academic agreements that strengthen transfer opportunities between SUNY institutions, expand interdisciplinary education, and bolster New York's advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline.

SUNY Delhi's memorandum of understanding with Dutchess Community College creates a seamless academic pathway for students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Dutchess to transfer into the bachelor's program in Mechatronics Technology at Delhi. The process streamlines coursework requirements, allowing students to graduate faster at a lower overall cost.

SUNY Delhi's dual-admission agreement with SUNY Oneonta creates a direct pathway from Delhi's associate program in Mechatronics Design to Oneonta's bachelor's program in Business Administration with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. With joint academic advising and shared resources for internships and hands-on learning opportunities, this unique pathway addresses industry demand for professionals with both technical and business expertise. Together, the programs prepare graduates for leadership roles in manufacturing, logistics, and technology-driven industries.

Raymond Houston, Vice President for Instruction and Learning at Dutchess Community College, said, "Dutchess Community College is thrilled to enter into an agreement with SUNY Delhi to streamline transfer for our Electrical Technology students who wish to pursue their bachelor's in Mechatronics Technology. Opportunities like this ensure our students can commit to their studies with confidence, knowing that they will have strong support and academic continuity during their time at both institutions. We thank SUNY Delhi for their partnership and shared commitment to the success of our students and the vitality of our communities."

Dr. Enrique Morales-Diaz, SUNY Oneonta Provost, said, "SUNY Delhi is a frontrunner in the high-demand field of mechatronics design which makes this partnership an exciting one for us to pursue. The new dual-admissions pathway will allow SUNY Delhi students to seamlessly transition to SUNY Oneonta to pursue advanced coursework in business and supply chain management once they have completed their associate degree. Together our institutions are preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in manufacturing, logistics and technology-driven industries."

Dr. David Brower, SUNY Delhi Provost, said, "As one of the leading institutions in advanced manufacturing education in New York State, SUNY Delhi is proud to partner with our fellow SUNY institutions to connect these future-focused degrees in ways that expand opportunity for students across the state and strengthen regional workforce development. By working together and linking complementary degrees across the system, we are addressing critical industry demand for highly skilled manufacturing professionals, supporting economic growth, and preparing graduates to be leaders in the industry."

Both agreements were announced during a campus event featuring SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr., SUNY Delhi President Mary Bonderoff, elected officials, and industry partners, where SUNY Delhi also announced a $32 million state investment to transform North Hall into a 15,000-square-foot Applied Technology Facility for Delhi's mechatronics programs. Expected to open in 2030, the new building further solidifies SUNY Delhi's role as a regional leader in advanced manufacturing and technical education.