Fall Semester Set to Begin at Clinton Community College

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

College to Welcome Students Back to Campus on Monday

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (August 22, 2012) Clinton Community College will kick off the 2012-2013 academic year on Monday, August 27^th.

Clinton Community College President John E. Jablonski said, “The start of a new school year always brings about a renewed sense of energy. We look forward to welcoming our new and returning students to campus for the start of another semester.”

Coming off an exciting and busy summer season, Clinton will usher in the academic year with a new logo and new brand identity. Both elements have been showcased prominently throughout the summer with an advertising campaign and various campus publications.

This Fall, Clinton will enroll a record number of Presidential Scholars. Forty-one students who graduated this year with a high school average of at least 90% will attend the College this year. In the three previous years of the Presidential Scholarship program, there were as many as 24 scholars in a year.

“We are so pleased that many of Clinton County’s top scholars are coming to Clinton this Fall.” President Jablonski said. “It’s an indication that students and their families recognize the quality of the educational programs that our faculty and staff provide.”

The college has hit another milestone with a record number of International Students attending the college for the 2012-2013 academic year, with 32. More than 20 of those students are from China. The remainder will come to Clinton from Bahrain, Canada, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Russia, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Uzbekistan and Venezuela.

Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Cheryl Reagan said, “Our international student program enriches the academic and cultural experience of a Clinton education. All of our students benefit from their interactions with people from different cultures.”

New and returning students will be moving into the residence halls this week. New students will move in on Thursday, August 23^rd and returning students on Sunday, August 26^th.

A number of cultural and academic activities will be taking place on campus throughout the year for students, staff and the community. One of the first activities taking place for students is the annual “Fall Festival.” The event will be held on the Clinton campus, September 5^th.

For a list of upcoming events at Clinton log onto our website at www.clinton.edu or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/clintoncommunitycollege