Your Success Starts at Suffolk
Welcome to Suffolk County Community College! Here you will find affordable, quality higher education delivered in small class settings, led by faculty with credentials from many of the country's most acclaimed colleges and universities. You are invited to use this link to Read President Bonahue’s Initial Welcome Letter to the college community.
Initiatives, Progress and Leadership
Partnering with Catholic Health on Medical Assisting Program
Delighted to partner with Catholic Health as we announce our partnership to launch a new and innovative workforce development program that will address our region's need for medical assistants, while also providing a career path and advancement opportunities for health care workers. Our new program will be the lowest cost and shortest to completion option for students seeking medical assistant positions in private medical offices, clinics, hospitals or other ambulatory care settings. Through a 380-hour curriculum of four modules, offered primarily online and inclusive of an 80-hour clinical internship, students will complete their classes in seven-and-a-half months.
Welcoming Area High Schools and Guidance Counselors
On September 28th, SUNY Suffolk hosted the fall meeting of the Suffolk Directors of Guidance. This is the first time a community college has served as the host for this event. Dr. Bonahue offered welcoming remarks and reintroduced over 45 guests to our student-centered mission of access and success. Three members of our alumni shared highlights from their Suffolk experiences, citing scholarships and academic support as critical elements to their success.
Enthusiasm for New Semester!
Student club fairs were held on all three campuses this week, corresponding with the kick-off for Hispanic Heritage month. Common spaces are bubbling with enthusiasm and energy. Students are gathering everywhere, engaging with each other and taking advantage of the activities and opportunities being presented. It's a great way to show all students that they belong at Suffolk!
College Reinforces Partnership with 106th Rescue Wing - Air National Guard
Dr. Bonahue joined with members of his staff to meet with the senior leadership from the 106th Rescue Wing at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach. This meeting provided an opportunity to learn more about the existing partnership and collaboration that exists between the college and the members of the Air National Guard. This was Dr. Bonahue’s first visit to the base, where he was able to tour the base facilities as well as the 102nd rescue wing, which includes pararescue jumpers and special ops teams. Dr. Bonahue was also able to inspect a Blackhawk helicopter and a C-130 airplane as part of the tour. This existing partnership has been in place for the past six years and enables the college to offer its courses on the base, proving to be a consistent source of enrollment for the college.
Dr. Bonahue Appears on AME Radio Show
Accepting an invitation to appear on "Suffolk Matters," the WALK FM radio show hosted by Dan Levler, President of the Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees (AME), Dr. Bonahue let listeners know about the great things happening at SUNY Suffolk.
Dr. Bonahue and College Foundation Hold Golf Classic
The Suffolk Community College Foundation held their 38th Annual Golf Classic on June 6, 2022, at the Port Jefferson Country Club and honored Belinda Pagdanganan, former Government Relations Manager for National Grid. Ms. Pagdanganan currently serves on both the Suffolk County Community College Board of Trustees and the Suffolk Community College Foundation Board of Directors. All proceeds are dedicated to scholarship support for Suffolk students.
Celebrating Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade
On June 5, 2022, Dr. Bonahue and students, faculty and administrators from SUNY Suffolk marched with tens of thousands of parade goers to celebrate the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade in Brentwood. The event honors Latino music, food, dance and cultures.
Recognizing Honors Students During Convocation
On May 16th, Dr. Bonahue attended the 37th Annual Honors College Convocation that recognized more than 150 Honors graduates from across the college.
Celebrating Suffolk's Allied Health Programs
Dr. Bonahue spoke at the Allied Health Pinning Ceremony on May 17 on the Michael J. Grant Campus. The allied health programs presented Dr. Bonahue with a shadow box featuring a pin from each of the college's three allied health programs (Occupational Therapy, Veterinary Science Technology and Addiction Studies).
Dr. Bonahue Inaugurated as College's Seventh President
On Friday, April 8, Dr. Bonahue was officially inaugurated as the seventh president of Suffolk County Community College. More than 500 local officials, college presidents, business and community leaders, and members of the college community celebrated the occasion at Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena on the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, NY.
Dr. Bonahue Appears Before Legislature's Education & Labor Committee
Dr. Bonahue appeared before the Suffolk County Legislature's Education & Labor Committee to tell lawmakers that "...SUNY Suffolk students remain in the region after graduation." He went on to state, "The college stands as the County's main resource for developing local talent into the qualified workforce required to support regional business, to keep our young and adult residents living and working on Long Island – earning family-sustaining wages and helping Suffolk County meet its economic goals."
Dr. Bonahue Joins DOL Commissioner Riordan to Promote Apprenticeships
New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Riordan visited the Michael J. Grant Campus as part of her statewide recognition of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which provides industry, labor, education, and government the opportunity to highlight the success and value apprenticeship provides. Local elected officials and several area manufacturers were on hand to meet the commissioner and learn more about the college’s apprenticeship programs.
Supporting the Mission to Erase Racism
Dr. Bonahue attended ERASE Racism’s 20th Anniversary Benefit on November 17th. Since its founding in 2001, ERASE Racism has documented racial inequities on Long Island. Using a variety of methods, they work to to reveal disparities in opportunity.
Rising Black Scholars Host Campus Welcoming Event
Dr. Bonahue attended an in-person "Meet & Greet" event, which served to welcome Rising Black scholars back to the Ammerman Campus for the fall semester. During the course of the program, scholars were introduced to their mentors and met President Bonahue. Those students who were unable to attend in person, were able to participate via Zoom.
Nursing Students Benefit from Scholarship Support
Deserving SUNY Suffolk nursing students are getting a helping hand from United Way of Long Island’s DREAMS for Youth scholarship Program, which is dedicated to providing financial assistance in the pursuit of higher education. Recognizing the pivotal contributions made by nurses to the delivery of quality healthcare, the United Way presented ten $1,000 scholarships to Suffolk nursing students. College President Dr. Edward Bonahue joined United Way's CEO Theresa Regnante to meet and congratulate the scholarship recipients.
Dr. Bonahue Offers Testimony to NYS Senate Select Committee on Higher Education
Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Edward Bonahue testified before the NYS Senate Select Committee on Higher Education today about how Suffolk County Community College can best maintain quality, equity and affordability as we move past the 18-month mark of the pandemic. [Photo courtesy John Griffin, Stony Brook University]
Call to Conversation: Eastern Campus
As part of the college's next step in strategic planning, Dr. Bonahue is hosting three town hall-style meetings—one at each campus—where participants will discuss values and a long-term vision for creating and impacting student success. On October 27, he attended the "Call to Conversation" at the Eastern Campus in Riverhead.
Dr. Bonahue Welcomes SUNY Chancellor Malatras
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras visited the Michael J. Grant Campus on October 22nd, where he was welcomed by President Bonahue and Board of Trustees Chair Christopher Murray. During the visit, the Chancellor visited the new fine arts center, taking time to drop in on a photography workshop for the College’s peer mentors and view faculty art on exhibit in the space. The Chancellor also participated in a discussion on the current state of student mental health as we emerge from the pandemic. He concluded his visit at the construction site for the Renewable Energy STEM Center, where the steel beams are now completely in place.
Dr. Bonahue Greets Community at the Brentwood Public Library
Ms. Mary Reid, member of the Suffolk Community College Foundation Board of Directors hosted a community meeting at the Brentwood Public Library to introduce College President Ed Bonahue to many community members from southwestern Suffolk County. The gathering included sessions with the Library Board, area school board superintendents, clergy, and numerous elected officials, regarding educational outreach and employment services. Dr. Bonahue delivered a brief presentation and facilitated a highly substantive Q&A regarding community needs.
Dr. Bonahue Welcome Reception
On September 22, a Welcome Reception was held for Dr. Bonahue in the new Fine Arts Center of the Sagtikos Arts and Sciences Building on the Michael J. Grant Campus. It was hosted by the College’s Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board of Directors. Guests included elected officials, County representatives, alumni, automotive industry partners and representatives from our retirees’ association, and labor.
Dr. Bonahue and SCC Foundation Raise Scholarship Funds at Golf Outing
On August 30, 2021, Dr. Bonahue and the Suffolk Community College Foundation hosted the 37th Annual Golf Classic at Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore, NY. The event raises funds for student scholarships and honored Dr. Steven A. Milner, Founder and CEO of US Mortgage Corporation. Dr. Bonahue is pictured with Angie Carpenter, Town of Islip Supervisor, and Dr. Steven A. Milner.
Dr. Bonahue and Student Trustee Featured in Vaccine Video
Dr. Bonahue and Student Trustee Zachary Frost collaborated on a new video that informed students about the SUNY COVID-19 vaccine requirements following the FDA approval of a COVID-19 vaccine on August 23, 2021. The video is featured on the college homepage, YouTube site and social media channels.
Dr. Bonahue Backs Babylon Block Party
On August 5, Dr. Bonahue and College staff from the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood were on hand to support the Babylon Block Party, sponsored by Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce and the Babylon Restaurant Association. The outdoor event included live music, family activities and, of course, warm greetings from the Suffolk Sharks.
Dr. Bonahue Visits Registration and Enrollment Days
August means that in-person Registration and Enrollment Days are in full swing. Dr. Bonahue dropped into the Babylon Student Center to welcome students, parents, student volunteers and staff.
Suffolk Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships to High School Grads Coming to SUNY Suffolk
On July 28, Suffolk Federal Credit Union presented college scholarships totaling $43,925 to six deserving high school graduates who plan to attend Suffolk County Community College this fall. The following four Suffolk Federal Scholarship award recipients each received a scholarship of $6,275: Alex Pinto (Deer Park), Alyssia Furchert (Blue Point), Michael Krolikiewicz (Farmingville) and Zachary Gallant (Port Jefferson Station). Dr. Bonahue, President of Suffolk County Community College, noted, “Young people are our greatest resource and best investment. Through these scholarships, Suffolk Federal demonstrates its notable commitment to helping Long Island families thrive and succeed.”
