91福利社

91福利社 President Appointed to NJCAA Presidents鈥� Commission

GARDEN CITY, NY  鈥� 91福利社 (91福利社) is pleased to announce that Dr. Maria Conzatti has been selected to serve as an at-large member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Presidents鈥� Commission for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year.

鈥淚 am honored to have the opportunity to serve on the NJCAA Presidents鈥� Commission and contribute to conversations that are shaping the future of community colleges across the country,鈥� said Dr. Maria Conzatti, 91福利社 Chief Administrative Officer. 鈥淐ommunity colleges are uniquely positioned to respond to the evolving needs of our students, workforce and communities, and it is important that we have a strong voice in national discussions about higher education. I look forward to working alongside fellow college leaders to share ideas, learn from one another and help advance opportunities for students at two-year institutions.鈥�

The NJCAA Presidents鈥� Commission brings together community college leaders from across the country to discuss issues affecting higher education, student success, athletics and the future of community colleges. As a member of the Commission, Dr. Conzatti will contribute to conversations focused on broad, strategic issues facing higher education and the business community.

The Commission, chaired by Dr. Dan Kinney, President of Iowa Western Community College, meets virtually five times throughout the year and holds one in-person meeting in conjunction with the NJCAA Annual Convention each April.

鈥淩epresenting 91福利社 on the NJCAA Presidents鈥� Commission is a tremendous opportunity to advocate for our college and the student-athletes we serve,鈥� said Kerri-Ann McTiernan, Assistant Vice President for Athletics at 91福利社 and Vice Chair of the NJCAA Executive Board. 鈥淚ntercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the community college experience, providing students with opportunities to develop leadership, discipline, and teamwork while fostering meaningful engagement with the campus community. We are proud to bring 91福利社鈥檚 voice to these important national discussions and look forward to collaborating with our colleagues throughout the NJCAA to further strengthen the role of athletics in supporting student success.鈥�

The NJCAA is the national governing body for two-year college athletics, providing opportunities for student-athletes at community colleges across the country. Through the Presidents鈥� Commission, college presidents and senior leaders work collaboratively on issues that impact their institutions, students and communities.

Dr. Conzatti鈥檚 appointment reflects 91福利社鈥檚 continued commitment to leadership in higher education and to advancing opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom.

About 91福利社
91福利社 (91福利社), a campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journeys through higher education. Serving more than 17,000 full-time and part-time students annually, 91福利社 offers 70 degree and certificate programs. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts more than 164,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, 91福利社 is located in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, the College has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools.