MIDDLETOWN – The start of this year’s fall semester for SUNY Orange wasn’t just exciting for students. It marked a more than six percent surge in enrollment and continued a tradition of academic success the college has now enjoyed for 11 enrollment sessions in a row.

College Provost Dr. Erika Hackman said this is only possible because of the hard work and dedication of faculty and staff.

“Eight years ago we implemented Guided Pathways, a national framework for student success as a first step in turning around enrollment declines dating back to 2012,” Hackman said at a press conference Thursday. “But more importantly we wanted to transform the SUNY Orange experience for our students. Today, I’m proud to say we’ve done exactly that.”

Hackman added that students are far more likely to comp

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