An Economic Engine for the Region
With an annual operating budget of $126 million, SUNY Oneonta is an economic engine for the Oneonta region. SUNY Oneonta employs a work force of more than 1,250 and enrolls approximately 5,300 students, many of whom purchase goods and services from businesses in Otsego County.
SUNY Oneonta collaborates with a variety of community organizations to enhance the quality of life in our region. We offer space on our campus, financial and in-kind support, and the enthusiasm and expertise of our faculty, staff and students, who volunteer in the community and present educational and cultural events ranging from science fairs to theater productions.
Local and regional internship partnerships give area businesses and nonprofits an extra pair of hands, and the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.
Community and Economic Development
In an effort to strengthen the symbiotic relationship between the university and surrounding community, SUNY Oneonta established a Regional Innovation Council (RIC) in spring 2022. With a membership comprising representatives of the business, government, education and nonprofit sectors, the RIC aims to identify collaborative projects to support community development and help the Greater Oneonta region grow economically and culturally.
Government Relations
SUNY Oneonta is actively involved in public education advocacy at the local and state level. We are committed to using our voice to improve higher education access and opportunity, and to establish partnership programs that strengthen both SUNY Oneonta and the Oneonta community. We frequently host local and state government representatives on campus.
Workforce Partnerships
SUNY Oneonta embraces its role as an educational resource for the regional workforce. We are developing a variety of new partnerships aimed at helping members of Otsego County and surrounding communities advance in their current careers or gain the skills and certifications to pursue new ones.
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Contacts
Community Relations
Caroline Williams
Director of Community Affairs and Government Relations
Workforce Partnerships
Misty Fields
Director of Extended and Community Learning (ExCL)
Media Inquiries
Jill Shea-Feury, M.S.
Director of Media Relations