State University of New York, Albany, N.Y., announces that the pioneering College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering will become a separate institution within the SUNY system by the 2014-15 academic year. The establishment of SUNY CNSE will further cement New York’s position as a global center for nanotechnology innovation, high tech industry and research, and unmatched educational opportunities.
A resolution passed by the SUNY Board of Trustees endorses immediate steps to separate CNSE from University of Albany and begin work on a new degree-granting structure to include CNSE. The board action follows the unanimous recommendation of the Chancellor’s advisory group on the future of CNSE that was comprised of members of the Board of Trustees, SUNY administration, University of Albany, CNSE, and the Governor’s Office.
CNSE will continue to compensate University of Albany for student housing, general education courses, access to clubs, activities, dining facilities, and other amenities. In the months ahead, additional partnerships will be aligned under the CNSE umbrella, with the ultimate result being the creation of a statewide campus that expands high-tech educational opportunities for students, increases economic development across upstate, and allows for efficiencies through shared services and consolidations. There will be no additional costs to SUNY or New York State taxpayers.
