Recent Appointments

Dr. Nicole Reaves was appointed as the 8th President of SUNY Schenectady County Community College, effective July of 2026. Dr. Reaves brings 30 years of leadership experience in higher education, centered on advancing academic excellence, ensuring access to higher education, partnering to build strong communities, prioritizing a deep commitment to equity and inclusion, and championing…

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has appointed Dr. Christopher M. Reber as its next President. Dr. Reber has devoted his entire career to higher education, including many years in four-year and graduate universities and systems in Pennsylvania followed by two successful comprehensive community college presidencies. Born and raised in York, he has experienced every…

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) has appointed Peter Holden as Vice President for Administration and Finance. Mr. Holden joins IUP from Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Massachusetts, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Williston, Mr. Holden served as the Associate Dean for Administration, Finance, and Operations in the College of Natural Sciences…

SUNY College of Technology at Canton (SUNY Canton) has appointed Mr. Eric Shinnick as their new Vice President for Administration/Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Shinnick recently served as the Executive Director, Finance at St. Lawrence University, and he previously served at the University as a Senior Analyst, Finance and Insurance. Prior to joining St. Lawrence University,…

Dr. Brian Kraus has been appointed as the next Chief Information Officer at Harford Community College. Dr. Kraus is a seasoned leader in higher education technology and innovation, currently serving as the Director of Campus Applications at West Virginia University (WVU), and he previously served as the University’s Director of Academic Systems. In his WVU…