STUDENT SUCCESS
Building on SUNY’s longstanding reputation for excellence, SUNY will lead the nation in timely degree and credential completion for all students and will provide the academic, financial, and wraparound supports students need to thrive.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND UPWARD MOBILITY
Completion of a degree, credential, or training program from SUNY is a ticket to job attainment, economic security, and workforce advancement—with strong, dynamic, and enduring partnerships between campuses, employers, and labor organizations. SUNY campuses are the pillars of their communities and generate economic, civic, and sustainability benefits that extend across every region of New York State.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
SUNY aims to fully reflect the rich diversity of New York State—from our prospective and current students to our faculty and staff to our leadership. We will continue to build and sustain inclusive environments and practices so that every member of the SUNY community feels welcomed and valued through a sense of belonging. This includes recognizing that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential knowledge and skills for any successful student or institution.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
SUNY is committed to leading in System-wide cutting edge graduate and undergraduate scholarship and research experience—with our research-focused campuses consistently regarded among the nation’s top-tier institutions. We are working to double research funding to meet Governor Hochul’s charge and expand our footprint in innovation, start-ups, and new patents to spur workforce and economic development and social mobility—from semiconductors to artificial intelligence, from advanced manufacturing to technologies that will advance climate action and sustainability.
The SUNY Impact Foundation awards grants for projects that will impact the lives of SUNY students across the system. Our targeted funding allows us to scale proven programs and pilot innovation among 64 campuses, 1.4 million students, and 19,000 faculty. By engaging with the system, we clear common obstacles that stand in the way of student success to ensure student retention and persistence.
In addition, the Foundation collaborates with SUNY System Administration, all 64 SUNY schools, and private donors to design and administer a variety of scholarships and fellowships that help determined students earn a college degree at SUNY.