Dr. Jim Sunser is settling in quickly as the new president of Genesee Community College.
Even though the president's office, vacated by Dr. Stuart Steiner upon his retirement, has no furniture yet (to paraphrase a line from M.A.S.H. -- it's a big giant empty), Sunser has found a place to live, at least one good local restaurant (he mentioned O'Lacy's) and is getting to know the staff and the campus.
"This is a beautiful part of the state," Sunser said. "We're really enjoying it and everybody’s been as nice as they can be. Even though I’m familiar with Western New York, at least I thought I was, I’m learning more about it every day."
Sunser and his wife, Roseann, who have relocated from the Syracuse area, bought a house in Indian Falls.
Though Sunser enjoyed doing his own home repairs and remodeling in the past, he said, he figured the new job would keep him too busy for much house maintenance, so they sought out a newer home in an attractive location.
The search gave him and Roseann a chance to explore Genesee County and they were impressed by the variety of vistas and the beauty of the environment.
"The topography really changes as you cross the county from Pembroke to Pavilion," Sunser said. "Of course, the view of the hills from the campus is just gorgeous."
Four days into his new job, he's not formed many opinions about what, if anything, he might do differently, or what big plans he might like to launch, but he said it's natural to look for possible improvements.
"I'm starting to get to know people better and starting to come up with ideas as far as continuous improvement," Sunser said.
"But, I’m fortunate," he added. "It’s a great school with excellent people and I’m sure we’re all going to work well together to continue the tradition of excellence that we have here."
Dr Phil at GCC! Awesome.
Dr Phil at GCC! Awesome.
A GCC two year degree is
A GCC two year degree is transferable to any College or University anywhere in the United States of America for the rest of your life. When you're the best, everyone follows your footprints. New York State led the way for a long time. I have first hand experience with credit transfer, thirty years after GCC, and it gave me a 3.25 GPA when I matriculated into the University of Texas, as a Junior, on their dime. It's never too late if you want to learn.
It took me a total of 13
It took me a total of 13 years to get a four-year degree. Not because I'm dense, but because I married young, and had two kids and went to school as I was able to do so. I took no classes for two years after having each child. The first two years worth of credits were at a community college back when the costs (in California) were extremely nominal and the bulk of my expenses were for books, gas and childcare. Despite the drawn-out manner in which I achieved my credits, they all applied just fine to the state university in San Diego and eventually I got my degree. I didn't owe anyone a dime when it was over, either.