PRESIDENT

Anne M. Kress

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Building 1, Room 321

1000 E. Henrietta Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623

Phone: (585) 292-2100

Fax: (585) 424-5249

Office Staff

ABOUT THE PRESIDENT

"With a commitment to innovation, MCC is poised to build upon the strength of existing connections and establish new partnerships, playing a central role in the economic and cultural development of its community."

Dr. Anne M. Kress
"Speaking Out" essay,
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,
May 10, 2009

When Dr. Anne M. Kress became MCC's fifth president in June 2009, she came with more than 20 years experience as an administrator and educator in higher education.

Kress, former provost and vice president of academic affairs at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla spent most of her career at Santa Fe, previously serving as associate vice president for information management and education technologies and as chair of the English Department. Her in-depth knowledge of academic programs, coupled with her ability to identify community needs and educate potential donors about those needs, has contributed to many successful collaborations in the community - and to new programs.

Under her direction, Santa Fe College bolstered online classes and expanded online services for students to include live-chat advising, tutoring and reference librarian services. Her other achievements include reviving and enhancing several programs and initiatives, including honors, international education, fine arts, sustainability, and research in undergraduate education.

As Santa Fe's representative to the League for Innovation in the Community College since 2005, Kress has worked with MCC representatives on many occasions. The League is an international organization committed to improving community colleges through innovation, experimentation and institutional transformation. MCC and Santa Fe are two of only 19 board members.

A native of Milwaukee, Wis., Kress earned her degrees from the University of Florida. She received a doctoral degree in higher education administration, master's and bachelor's degrees in English, and a bachelor's degree with honors in finance.

She enjoys reading, writing, quilting, cooking, baking, traveling and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Ned Davis, have two children.