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SUNY Ulster presents tentative 2026–2027 budget; trustees, students and community urge continued support
Summary
SUNY Ulster President Allison Buckley and Vice President Michael Schreiber presented the college's tentative budget at a May 19 public hearing; three public commenters — the SUNY Ulster Board chair, a student and a community member — praised the college and urged continued investment.
The Ulster County Legislature held a public hearing at 7:02 p.m. on May 19 for SUNY Ulster’s tentative budget for the 2026–2027 academic year. Chair Peter Criswell gave the floor to SUNY Ulster President Allison Buckley and Vice President Michael Schreiber for a brief presentation, according to the minutes.
Three public commenters addressed the hearing. Robert Jacobsen, identified in the record as chair of the SUNY Ulster Board of Trustees, provided a brief update and thanked the Legislature for ongoing support. Student speaker Gunnar Beduarz described the college's impact on students, saying it provides support and opportunities. Jules Albertini praised the institution's affordability, faculty dedication and student support services and urged continued investment in the college’s future.
The public hearing was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. by motion of Majority Leader Abe Uchitelle, seconded by Minority Leader Kevin Roberts. The minutes summarize the presenters and commenters but do not include a verbatim transcript or budget detail; the record does not show a vote on the budget at this meeting. Future budget adoption steps would follow the county and college budget processes.
