SUNY Delhi Reports to the Community

DELHI, NY (03/19/2011)(readMedia)-- SUNY Delhi and its students pumped more than $45 million into the local economy in 2010 and that's just part of the support the college provided to Delhi and the surrounding area, according to a report distributed to community leaders this week.

The report, entitled "SUNY Delhi's Contributions to the Delhi Area," outlines how the college enhances the social, cultural, educational, recreational and economic well being of our community. It is the first comprehensive look at the college's impact in nearly 30 years.

"The State University's new strategic plan emphasizes that campuses should play a leading role in economic development and volunteer service," said President Candace S. Vancko. "This report details SUNY Delhi's impressive record in those areas."

SUNY Delhi employs 600 faculty and staff, which makes it the fourth largest employer in Delaware County. A total of 77 percent of the college's faculty and staff reside in Delaware County and they received $24.9 million in compensation last year. A breakdown of the college's total spending for 2010 shows $600,000 in local expenditures for supplies and services, $2.8 million for utilities and $9.5 million for capital construction projects. Students, parents, alumni and college visitors account for another $7.3 million, making the college's total economic impact $45.1 million last year.

The report also highlights how the college enhances life in local communities through community service activities, direct financial support to local not-for-profits, and construction projects for not-for-profits. Many campus facilities are open to the public, including the Resnick Library, the largest public library in Delaware County, the college pool, tennis courts and track. The College Golf Course at Delhi host events that annually net over $100,000 for local charities.

With SUNY Delhi's 100th anniversary approaching in 2013, celebrating the college and its community connections is particularly timely, according to Joel Smith, director of college advancement. "SUNY Delhi owes its existence to a grass roots movement, led by local residents, to establish a college in Delhi," he said. "We are grateful for their initiative and remain committed to the founders' vision of preparing graduates to become productive citizens prepared for service, leadership and successful careers."

Copies of the report are available at www.delhi.edu/community or by contacting the SUNY Delhi College Advancement Office at 607.746.4520.