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MCC Daily Tribune

Chancellor King and SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on Governor Hochul's State of the State Address

“Governor Kathy Hochul continues to show her deep commitment to public higher education, delivering a clear vision for SUNY to provide an excellent, affordable college education and serve as an engine of upward mobility for all New Yorkers.  

“Higher education can be the pathway to economic opportunity, and Governor Hochul has proposed a bold initiative to provide a free community college education to adults ages 25-55 without a college degree who want to pursue a high-demand career in fields like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, IT, AI, health care, and green jobs. Governor Hochul’s community college agenda will literally transform lives for hard-working New Yorkers. 

“We are thrilled that Governor Hochul has committed to student success by supporting ASAP and ACE—model programs that increase student completion rates and narrow opportunity gaps. In its first year at SUNY, 25 campuses implemented ASAP and ACE to support 4,270 students, and participating campuses are already seeing higher retention and credit attainment rates. The Governor’s proposal will sustain and expand funding for ASAP and ACE to grow these proven programs to serve 10,000 students each year. 

“Governor Hochul has charged SUNY with doubling research expenditures, and the State of the State proposal to provide a New York State Innovation Fund for capital investments in cutting-edge laboratory facilities and research activities will help attract additional outstanding faculty and catalyze groundbreaking research. 

“Finally, Governor Hochul’s College-in-High-School Opportunity Fund will provide meaningful support to expand career-connected pathways, like the innovative Smart Scholars and P-TECH programs, that give high school students the opportunity to graduate with college credits and readiness to complete their degree.  

“SUNY is on the move, and Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State agenda is continuing to build SUNY’s momentum.”  

Patrick Morris
Community Relations
01/15/2025