MCC Daily Tribune

Chancellor Malatras Launches New SUNY Student Voices Action Committee, Christian Guity Represents MCC

On October 23, 2020, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced the formation of the SUNY Student Voices Action Committee, a newly created group composed of 27 students representing every SUNY sector--from university centers to comprehensive, technical, and community colleges. The students were assembled by newly appointed Student Advocate Dr. John Graham to amplify the collective student voice and expand students' representation and influence in key discussions and decisions that impact their lives. The group held its first virtual meeting last night.

"We are striving to be a more student-centric SUNY and to achieve that goal we must open up additional venues to listen to our most important voices: our students," said Chancellor Jim Malatras. "Student Advocate John Graham has assembled a diverse and impressive group of students from every SUNY sector whose input on the Student Voices Action Committee will be invaluable to providing the input and insight to improve the student experience at SUNY. Amplifying that collective student voice allows us to adequately and proactively respond to students' needs and give them the tools they need to succeed and feel fulfilled in their college experience."

"It is a privilege and an honor to bring together this magnificent group that will represent students from across the SUNY system," said Dr. Graham. "It is so refreshing to work with Chancellor Jim Malatras, whose actions from day one illustrate his commitment to making students his top priority. In this especially challenging COVID-19 climate--this committee will harness students' wisdom, imagination, and experience to truly tackle the biggest challenges that exist at our colleges and universities. Last night's inaugural meeting allowed these students to introduce themselves and share personal experiences that bond them as we roll up our sleeves and begin engaging in the meaningful work that I know will advance the mission of this great university system."

Over the last three weeks, Dr. Graham has assembled a talented and diverse group of 27 people spanning varied cultural and educational backgrounds to makeup SUNY's Student Voices Action Committee. MCC's Christian Guity represents MCC students on the committee. For a full list of students who make up the committee, click here.

The full release is available on the SUNY website.

Rosanna Yule
Government and Community Relations
10/28/2020