Northeast College Board of Trustees Holds Fall 2024 Meeting in Seneca Falls
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. - The Northeast College of Health Sciences Board of Trustees held its Fall 2024 meeting on Friday, October 18, welcoming trustees both in-person and online to its Seneca Falls campus.
Program and Campus Launches, Updates
Throughout the day-long meeting, the Board heard reports from various divisional committees. Trustees were briefed on the successful launch of the College’s new undergraduate AAS programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology, as well as the Massage Therapy certificate program, all of which welcomed their first cohorts in September. Additionally, the Board received an update on the opening of the College’s Long Island Campus, which seated its inaugural Doctor of Chiropractic class in September and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October.
The Board received reports from both the College's Faculty Senate and the Student Government Association (SGA). Dr. Christopher Borgerding, associate professor, spoke as head of Faculty Senate, and updates from the SGA were delivered by the group’s President Lauren Williams (D.C. ‘24).
Cancro Completes Service, Two New Trustees Elected
The Board of Trustees also honored Dr. Joanne Cancro (D.C. ’96), for whom the meeting marked the completion of her service as a Trustees. Dr. Cancro joined the Board in 2017 and has served in a number of roles, including as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee as well as member of both the finance/investment and marketing and communications committees.
During the meeting, the Board elected two new members: board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ashok L. Gowda, M.D. and board-certified chiropractic sports physician Dr. Sheri Russell (D.C. ’96). The new Trustees will begin their service in 2025.
About the Board
The members of the Northeast Board of Trustees each bring deep experience in several diverse, key areas of professional expertise, including health sciences, education, financial management and marketing. The Board convenes three times a year to meet with senior leadership of the College, and is collectively dedicated to supporting the mission, values and strategic success of the College.
For more information about Northeast College of Health Sciences and our degree programs, visit www.northeastcollege.edu.