Business and Industry Relationships
SUNY Workforce Grant for Construction Occupations
SUNY colleges and industry partners are working together to better serve the education and training needs of the construction industries throughout New York State. This program builds bridges between high school and BOCES programs, consortium colleges, and industry. Learn more.
Stories That May Interest You
Most of us travel down life's highway at a reasonable pace, taking time to appreciate the smooth straightaways and even enjoying the occasional surprise curve.
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John Garippa, the 2008 Educator of the
Year (second from right), was recognized for his
achievement at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers
(NACAT) Conference.
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Frequent Questions
Are donations to the Alfred State College Development Fund tax-deductible?
Yes, the Alfred State College Development Fund is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts to the College are therefore tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Why does a public college need my support?
Like most other public universities, Alfred State College receives just a fraction of its revenues directly from state government. Federal and state dollars are sometimes allocated to specific projects or infrastructure needs. Tuition, which has failed to keep pace with inflation over the past decade, accounts for a small percentage of College revenues.
Alfred State College must rely on private donors to support the rest - everything from scholarships to faculty hiring and retention to equipment for classrooms and laboratories. When new buildings are built, state funds pay for the actual cost of construction - but not for the furnishings needed to bring those spaces to life. Gifts and endowments also enable a college to weather the inevitable "lean years," when budget cuts and competing priorities result in greater challenges for public institutions.