Pictured:Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and Morrisville State College President David E. Rogers in September 2017. (FILE PHOTO)
After less than three years, SUNY’s Chancellor is reportedly resigning to become President of The Ohio State University.
SUNY’s Student Assembly President and SUNY Trustee Austin Ostro responded to departure of Chancellor Kristina Johnson:
“Since arriving at SUNY in 2017, Chancellor Johnson has been a champion for students across the system’s 64 campuses. Chancellor Johnson’s inclusive, student-centric, and results-oriented approach to leadership have left an indelible mark on the system. While we are sad to see her leave, SUNY students wish Dr. Johnson all the best in her new role at Ohio State.
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“Of course, this transition of leadership is occurring at a difficult time for the SUNY system. The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented disruption to higher education nation-wide, and students need solid system-level leadership at this critical moment. Luckily, SUNY is more than one person- and the strong SUNY leadership team, joined by campus and student leaders from across the system, will work to ensure that we navigate this difficult moment well.
“The Student Assembly looks forward to participating in the process of identifying our next Chancellor. Now more than ever, active student leadership is key to SUNY’s success. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Board of Trustees to ensure our next Chancellor continues our progress at this critical juncture.”
City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez added:
“I have had the privilege of working with SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson on implementing the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act to extend state financial aid to undocumented students denied assistance by our federal government. As the leader over the last three years of the nation’s largest comprehensive state university system, Chancellor Johnson built on her highly distinguished career as an engineer, educator and public official and helped implement Governor Cuomo’s pioneering Excelsior Scholarship program. After my own appointment as Chancellor, she was among the first to call and extend a good word; since then, we have met frequently and forged a productive collaboration. Chancellor Johnson’s leadership will be missed in New York State, but her vast acumen and expertise will continue to serve the invaluable cause of public higher education. We wish her all the best.”
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