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Columbia‑Greene Community College outlines austerity budget, seeks new revenue paths
Summary
College leaders told Greene County officials they will adopt an austerity budget for 2025–26, pursue program consolidation and new certificate pathways, and pause some capital spending while awaiting final SUNY approvals for a proposed nursing program.
Columbia‑Greene Community College leadership presented an austerity budget plan to members of the Greene County meeting, saying the school will reduce reliance on fund balance and seek new revenue sources to stabilize finances.
The college’s vice president, Amanda Bishop, said, “This year during our budget season, we're going into what's called an austerity budget for the year,” and described steps including right‑sizing staff and revising fee structures to align with other SUNY community colleges. President Drummer, who said he is retiring June 30, introduced Bishop and Provost Victoria Walsh at the meeting.
The college said it moved 91 retirees from the college plan to Medicare,…
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