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Lisa Vollendorf

@lisavol

President, Empire State University. Committed educator. Fan of good manners, gratitude, & our beautiful planet.

 New York, USA
Joined July 2009
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SUNY Empire was well represented last week at SOMOS 2024: Navigating Change Together in Puerto Rico. I enjoyed talking about university partnerships across the Caribe and updating elected leaders on our continued growth as New York’s only online public university.
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Eloy Ortiz Oakley@EloyOakley29 Oct 2024
New episode on The Rant Podcast, I talk with @lisavol, President of @SUNYEmpire. We talk about how her university designs for working learners & how it leads online teaching & learning innovation for @SUNY. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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"I now have a deeper appreciation for a simple fact: a commitment to inclusion requires a commitment to building universal design into all aspects of our teaching, learning, and operations." @lisavol @SUNYEmpire Read the full article here: presidentsforum.org/2024/10/… #Autism
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It's crucial to honor the sacrifice and legacy of our veterans, particularly those whose service was not always recognized as equal across our Nation's history based on the color of their skin. Thankful to visit the African American Veterans Monument & Buffalo Hispanic-American Veterans Memorial alongside Trustee Lewin, Assembly Majority Leader @CPeoplesStokes & Assemblymember @JonRivera149, & Robin Hodges, a Navy Veteran & @SUNYEmpire alum who serves as the Chief Operations & Impact Officer for the AAVM.
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Thank you for speaking with the @SUNYEmpire community!
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado (@LtGovDelgado) profile pictureLieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado@LtGovDelgado2 Oct 2024
Freedom is participation in power — we must always remember that. Read more ⬇️ news.sunyempire.edu/lt-gover…
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We were honored to host Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado as a university community this morning and hear more about his background and why voting is important for all. @LtGovDelgado
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We're so excited to see @lisavol featured on the @PresidentsForum! Watch here: bit.ly/4estUq7
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Watch @SUNYEmpire President Lisa Vollendorf discuss transformative higher ed policy: presidentsforum.org/2024/09/… Key points: • Rethink Pell Grant eligibility • Protect state reciprocity • Focus on student success, not just institutional metrics #highered @educationforall
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It was fantastic to join @SUNYEmpire President @lisavol, Assemblymember @AMcarriewoerner, & Senior Vice Chancellor Linderman yesterday for a discussion with veteran and military-affiliated students. @SUNY is committed to supporting veteran students and ensuring supports are in place to help them achieve their goals.
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Welcome to the Forum, @lisavol, president of @SUNYEmpire. With more than 25 years of experience as an educator and leader, Dr. Vollendorf is a tireless advocate for public education and is deeply committed to access, equity, and inclusion.
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The #GroundhogDay results are in! Phil didn’t see his shadow, meaning we'll have... an early spring! #sponsored by @bmsnews
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This podcast episode with @lisavol, president of @SUNYEmpire, is packed with lessons on continuous learning, resilience, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. 🌟 #HigherEd #HigherEducation #InnovatingTogether podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Weekly Wisdom Interview with Empire State University President Dr. Lisa Vollendorf

Weekly Wisdom Interview with Empire State University President Dr. Lisa Vollendorf

Podcast Episode · The Innovating Together Podcast · January 8, 2024 · 26m

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Following a 20-year career in the military, Craig pursued his dream of becoming an educator. He currently works with high-needs students at CW Baker High School, part of @BCSDBEES. Craig is working towards a Master of Education at @SUNYEmpire.
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The prestigious Nancy L. Zimpher Scholarship for Education is given to one student each year who exemplifies Chancellor Emeritus @nancyzimpher's commitment to excellence in the education profession. Congratulations to this year's recipient - Craig Rosen from @SUNYEmpire!
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Jawana Carter-Richardson is a 3x grad and MBA student at @SUNYEmpire. Jawana is a fierce advocate for victims of DWI/DUI incidents and volunteers regularly with @MADDNational and @STOPDWINewYork.
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It was a great day at the races @SUNYEmpire #AlumniEvents @saratogacom – at Saratoga Springs, NY
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@SUNYChancellor17 Aug 2023
Excited to join President @lisavol and @SUNYEmpire for the 27th Alumni Day at the Races! 🐎
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What a fantastic day spent with @SUNYEmpire’s amazing alumni and president @lisavol at the Saratoga Race Track! #SUNYEmpireAlumni
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So proud to be representing @SUNYEmpire at the inauguration of @newpaltz President Wheeler with other @SUNY presidents and @SUNYChancellor
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We would love for Michael and everyone in the autism community to know that @SUNYEmpire is the first and only designated Autism Supportive institution in the nation! #InclusionMatters
Angelo Santabarbara (@AsmSantabarbara) profile pictureAngelo Santabarbara@AsmSantabarbara10 Apr 2023
Very pleased to introduce my son Michael in the Assembly Chamber today during #AutismAcceptanceMonth. He attends school @TCFDiscovery where he’s taken an interest in cooking — his friends call him Chef Michael … he also enjoys coming to work with dad when he has a day off ❤️👍
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While on lunch, I took a walk over to the beautiful Congress Park in Saratoga Springs, where there was a spring event for families. I absolutely love seeing community events like these and look forward to seeing so many more in the warmer months! @saratogacom
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