Valerie Dent has been appointed vice chancellor for community colleges across New York, according to The Citizen. She’ll oversee institutions like Cayuga Community College and guide initiatives such as SUNY Reconnect, which offers free tuition for adult learners in high-demand fields.
Dent, previously interim in the role, has a background in diversity leadership and state human rights work. SUNY leaders say her appointment signals strong support for boosting community college success statewide.
New York has 30 community colleges, and Dent’s leadership will help shape programs, funding, and policy for tens of thousands of students.