WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Jefferson Community College has a new president.

At a board meeting on June 6, the State of the University of New York Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Daniel J. Dupee, II, as the seventh president of Jefferson Community College.

Dr. Dupee was chosen for the position by the Jefferson Community College Board of Trustees in March 2023 and then forwarded to the SUNY Board of Trustees, according to a press release from JCC.

“Dr. Dupee established himself as a campus leader soon after joining Jefferson in 2007,” Jefferson Board of Trustees Chair and Search Committee Co-chair Judith L. Gentner said in a press release. “He brings not only great strength in fiscal management but also experience in nearly all facets of the institution from enrollment services to student support services and academic programming, to infrastructure and facilities management.”

Dr. Dupee commented on this announcement following his official appointment.

“I am honored and humbled to be selected as President of Jefferson Community College,” Dr. Dupee said. “As a community college graduate myself, I truly understand the mission of community colleges and how they transform lives through education and drive economic development in the community. It is a privilege to work alongside our dedicated faculty, staff and administration each and every day to carry out Jefferson’s mission to educate, inspire and empower our students and the community. Jefferson is often referred to as the ‘jewel of the North Country’ and I look forward to continuing and strengthening that legacy.”

Prior to his appointment, Dr. Dupee spent the last 16 years of his career at Jefferson Community College. Dupee served as Jefferson’s Administrator-in-Charge since June 2022 after he was the College’s Executive Vice President of Administration, Finance and Enrollment Services.

Dupee also worked in the private sector for National Grid and the Carrier Corporation and also for the Mexico Academy and Central School. He also has classroom experience that he gained as an adjunct instructor for SUNY Potsdam, LeMoyne College, Columbia College and JCC.

He holds a doctorate in higher education administration from Northeastern University, a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership from LeMoyne College, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in business administration from Columbia College, and an associate’s in humanities and social sciences from Onondaga Community College.

The search for JCC’s seventh president began in September 2022, following the resignation in June 2022 of Dr. Ty Stone who served as president since July 2017.

The Trustees hired search consultant R.H. Perry & Associates to assist in the 7-month search process that culminated in four finalists visiting the Jefferson campus during the weeks of March 13 and March 20.

Dr. Amy Bosley Has an Extensive Track Record in Higher Education Teaching, Mentoring, Planning and Administration

(San Antonio, TX) – Northwest Vista College (NVC) announces the selection of Dr. Amy Bosley, an innovative higher education administrator with extensive teaching experience and advanced communication, human resources and business expertise. She will lead NVC as it embarks on a new five-year strategic plan and the Excelencia in Education framework. NVC is also nearing its 30-year anniversary of creating opportunities for student success.

Dr. Bosley, who currently serves as Vice President for Institutional Planning, Development, and as Chief of Staff at Valencia College in Central Florida, was approved unanimously by the Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 16. She will begin her new position in mid-July, succeeding NVC Interim President Debi Gaitan, who has served in that capacity since October 2022.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bosley as she is a leading higher education administrator and has a strong track record of serving the community college mission and students by improving student access and completion,” said Dr. Mike Flores, Alamo Colleges District Chancellor. “Her experience of advancing innovative practices in student access and completion will further the goals of Northwest Vista College and the Alamo Colleges.”

A tenured professor, Dr. Bosley is an Aspen Presidential Fellow and contributes to local, state, and national organizations. She has senior leadership experience in strategic planning, accreditation and resource development.

Prior to her current position, Dr. Bosley served as Vice President of Organizational Development and Human Resources at Valencia College, where she developed and implemented all aspects of the college’s organizational communication and human resource development. She also served as the senior advisor for the college on issues related to change management by providing guidance for internal communication and supporting collaboration and shared governance through systems, programs and professional development.

Her previous roles include serving as Associate Vice President of Organizational Communication and Development as well as professor and academic coordinator at Valencia College. She has also taught communication courses at the graduate level at the University of Central Florida.

“I am thrilled to have been selected as Northwest Vista’s third president,” said Dr. Bosley. “As NVC approaches its 30th anniversary, it is inspiring to look back at the impressive record of excellence in student access and success. I am excited to partner with the faculty, staff, community, and employers to build on this foundation,” she added.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Amy Bosley to the Northwest Vista College family,” said NVC Interim President Debi Gaitan. “This is an exciting time for our students, faculty and staff as we launch our next strategic plan and look ahead to build upon NVC’s legacy.”

Dr. Bosley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and a Master of Arts in Communication from the University of Central Florida as well as a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, concentration in Higher Education Leadership and Human Resources from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale.