SUNY Oswego Division of Extended Learning

Our very own Dean Pippin is in good company as one of six female deans leading SUNY Oswego!

Read the article here!

At SUNY Oswego, Deans of All Six Colleges Are Women An-all female cohort of deans is still relatively rare in higher education By Stefan Yablonski   While specific, real-time data for all New York state colleges combined isn’t always publicly reported, research on U.S. university leadership suggests that women comprise roughly 39% to 40% of all ac...

Women are helping shape the future of SUNY Oswego.

Featured in Oswego County Business Magazine, the leaders of the university's colleges share how collaboration, mentorship and a commitment to student success guide their work. Their collective leadership continues a legacy of empowering students, supporting faculty and strengthening communities across Central New York.

Read more about the experiences and perspectives of the women leading SUNY Oswego's academic programs: https://ow.ly/Gozy50Zg4YM

Registration is open for session 2 of Lessons in Leadership! Solve the Right Problems: Design Thinking for Organizational Success led by Rebecca Mushtare will be a hands-on exploration of the key principles of design thinking. I am thrilled to be able to share Rebecca's expertise with the community - she is a creative force and a thoughtful educator. If you're looking to learn how to show up as a more flexible, innovative professional, this session is for you.

Register here: https://ww1.oswego.edu/extended-learning/lessons-leadership-series

"Because SUNY Oswego has a long history of support for military and veteran audiences, including 41 years serving nearby Fort Drum and where Oswego led the former SUNY North Country Consortium, the university was a natural fit for this expansion, said Jill Pippin, dean of Extended Learning.

"'When SUNY System Administration embarked on efforts to further grow capabilities to serve military servicepeople, SUNY Oswego had to be involved,' Pippin said. 'It's in our DNA!'"

SUNY Oswego is expanding opportunities for military service members and veterans through a new partnership with the Medical Education and Training Center (METC).

As one of six SUNY campuses participating in the METC-SUNY Degree Bridge Partnership, Oswego will recognize military medical training for academic credit, helping students build on their experience, reduce barriers and move more quickly toward healthcare-related degrees and careers.

It's another example of our longstanding commitment to serving military-connected students and creating flexible pathways to educational success.

Read more about the partnership and what it means for future students: https://ow.ly/lEJV50ZbNl2

On Thursday, April 16, 2026 Senior Academic Planning Coordinator Melissa Semione and Instructional Designer Carrie Mocyk, both from the Division of Extended Learning, presented at the Annual UPCEA Conference in New Orleans, LA.

This presentation highlighted the research and best practice of SUNY Oswego's newly developed Online Degree and Syracuse Programs Orientation, which was designed last year specifically to better prepare new students in these programs to be successful on their academic journey.

The UPCEA conference was full of timely, relevant sessions that will directly support our online programs and enhance how we serve today’s students and those we’ll reach in the future.

We are proud to highlight Division of Extended Learning team member Ken Cisson, who serves as veteran and military coordinator at Veteran and Military Services, and this new SUNY initiative that supports our veteran and military students and families.

SUNY Oswego is helping remove financial barriers for military-connected students through SUNY - The State University of New York’s tuition gap coverage pilot program, eliminating remaining tuition costs not covered by military education benefits.

The initiative supports veterans, active-duty service members and their families while expanding pathways for academic and career success. 🇺🇸

Learn more about how SUNY Oswego is supporting military-connected students through tuition assistance, prior learning credit opportunities and dedicated campus resources: https://ow.ly/xckt50Z4G4O

Huge congratulations to our Associate Dean, Greg Ketcham, who was awarded the FACT2 Excellence in Administrative Leadership: State-Operated and Statutory Campuses award today at this year's SUNY CIT (Conference on Instruction & Technology)! 🏆

This prestigious honor recognizes leaders who empower faculty and staff to leverage technology in ways that transform, enhance, and expand student success. Recipients are recognized for their exceptional leadership in driving innovative programs, advancing academic excellence, and inspiring a culture of meaningful change across our campus.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! 👏✨