State University of New York Institute of Technology
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| Established: | 1966 |
| Type: | Public |
| President: | Dr. Bjong Wolf Yeigh |
| Students: | 2,760 |
| Undergraduates: | 2,180 |
| Postgraduates: | 580 |
| Location: | Utica, NY, USA |
| Campus: | 800 acres |
| Colors: | Blue & gray |
| Mascot: | Wildcat |
| Affiliations: | State University of New York |
| Website: | www.sunyit.edu[1] |
The State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) is a campus of the State University of New York located just north of Utica, New York in the town of Marcy. Established by the SUNY Board of Trustees on June 14, 1966, SUNYIT is the State University of New York's only institute of technology. SUNYIT is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Institution's graduate business program is accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Schools.
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[edit] History
Originally a graduate and upper-division institution, the college offered classes in temporary locations and at extension sites for several years until the first buildings were constructed on the permanent campus in the 1980s. SUNYIT is the State University of New York's newest campus. In February 2002 the SUNY Board of Trustees approved the mission change, enabling SUNYIT to offer lower-division programs in professional, technological, and applied studies. In Fall 2003 SUNYIT admitted its first class of freshmen, becoming a full, four-year institution.
[edit] Degrees Offered
SUNYIT’s undergraduate degree majors/programs include accounting, anthropology, applied mathematics, applied mathematics/electrical engineering, business, civil engineering technology, communication & information design, computer engineering technology, computer & information science, computer information systems, criminal justice, electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, finance, general studies, health information management, health services management, industrial engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, nursing, psychology, sociology,and telecommunications. A pre-law curriculum is also offered.
Graduate degree programs include a master of business administration in health services management, master of business administration in technology management, and master of science degree programs in accountancy, advanced technology, applied sociology, computer & information science, health services administration, information design and technology, telecommunications, adult nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner, gerontological nurse practitioner, nursing administration, and nursing education. Accelerated BS/MS options are available in computer science, nursing, and telecommunications.
[edit] Athletics
SUNYIT's intercollegiate athletic teams compete as the Wildcats in NCAA Division III. Varsity sports include men’s and women’s basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, volleyball, men’s baseball, and women’s softball. In 2006 the men's basketball team reached the SUNYAC championship game. SUNYIT left the SUNYAC Conference in May of 2008. The SUNYIT Wildcats are currently members of the NEAC (North Eastern Athletic Conference).
[edit] Student Association of SUNYIT
The Student Association of SUNYIT is a student-operated organization which serves and represents the students of SUNYIT by organizing and sponsoring a variety of campus events and entertainment. Additionally, the Student Association communicates student concerns to campus administrators.
The Student Association oversees numerous student-run organizations such as the Campus Activities Board, Club Funding Board, Wildcat Media television/radio station, Factory Times newspaper, and Genesis yearbook. Notable events hosted by Student Association and its constituents include the SUNY Tech Gamer's Club's FragFest, a LAN party that regularly attracts a large number of gamers from the region, and SITACon, Central New York's largest anime convention.
[edit] Campus
Planning for construction of four new major buildings is underway, including a $13 million student center, a $20 million sports complex, a $27.5 million technology center, and a $22 million dormitory. Wild turkeys and deer roam the 850+ acre campus. There are outdoor tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, and a pitch and putt golf area. There are also nature trails that wind through the woods throughout the campus.
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