Rockland Community College Announces New Board of Trustees Officers

Rockland Community College (RCC) is pleased to announce the newly appointed officers of its Board of Trustees, during the board’s annual meeting on September 23, 2024. The new officers, all of whom have previously served as trustees, assumed their leadership roles for a two-year term, as per the Board’s bylaws.

The new officers are as follows:

• Chair: L’Tanya M. Watkins, Esq.

• Vice Chair: Dr. Dana G. Stilley

• Secretary: Ileana Eckert (re-elected to her role)

• Community Outreach Liaison: Elana L. Yeger, Esq.

The Board and the entire RCC community extend their sincere gratitude to Martin Wortendyke, who recently completed his term as Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Dr. Beth Coyle, Officer in Charge at RCC, expressed her appreciation for Martin Wortendyke’s years of commitment, stating, "Marty’s leadership has been invaluable to RCC, and we are deeply grateful for his unwavering dedication to the college. His guidance and service have made a positive lasting impact.”

Coyle added, “The newly elected officers bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to advancing the mission of Rockland Community College. They are poised to continue the legacy of strong leadership and community engagement that has defined RCC’s Board of Trustees.”

For more information about RCC’s Board of Trustees and to view the officers’ bios, please visit RCC Board of Trustees.

About Rockland Community College, State University of New York

Rockland Community College (RCC), located in Suffern New York, provides purpose driven educational opportunities in a supportive, affordable, and accessible environment, empowering individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. RCC welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Many graduates go on to top universities to further their education on their own or through RCC’s institutional collaborations. RCC fosters an environment that attracts, recruits, supports, and retains faculty, staff, and students who value diversity. The College promotes a collegial and inclusive environment by recognizing, promoting, embracing, respecting, and celebrating the expansive range and dimensions of cultures, attitudes, ideas, and viewpoints contained within our campus community.

RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through a variety of programs and educational opportunities including workforce training, certifications, and micro credentials. Many of the programs are developed with employers in the community in high demand industry areas to enable graduates to move into a new career upon graduation. More information can be found at https://sunyrockland.edu/