Matty Hamel has been teaching at Tompkins Cortland full-time since 1980. A graduate herself of Tompkins Cortland from 1977, she went on to earn a BS degree from Ithaca College, an MS degree from SUNY Cortland in Education and a second M. from Binghamton University in Social Sciences.
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Amber Gilewski received her BA in psychology from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and an MA in clinical-counseling psychology from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA. She has taught psychology at various institutions since 2004. She has been teaching at Tompkins Cortland full-time...
2011 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Performance2016 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service2022 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative ActivitiesSophia Georgiakaki holds a bachelor's degree in Statistics and Informatics from AUEB in...
BackgroundLisa teaches academic writing, screenwriting, and digital cinema courses. Lisa's written work for film and television has earned recognition in the Austin Film Festival, the AMPAS Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship and the Disney/ABC Television Writing Program. She is the writer...
Gary is a Certified Public Accountant, a Chartered Global Management Accountant, and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the NY State Society of CPAs. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Alaska Anchorage and Master of Science in...
A native of Minnesota, Dr. Flaten earned his BA in History and Russian Studies at Gustavus Adolphus College (1987), then his MA in Medieval History (1992) and Ph.D in Early Modern History (1999) at Fordham University. After teaching at Caldwell College in New Jersey and Plymouth State in New...
Tompkins Cortland Community College has been approved to offer state-mandated continuing education programs for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists. The classes will provide continuing education credits for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and...
You benefit from small classes and a community that feels like family. You graduate without a mountain of debt, ready for long-term success. Tompkins Cortland offers courses in the spring, fall, and summer of each calendar year.
Kelly received his Ph.D. in aquatic entomology from Michigan State University. His research interests include bioassassment of large river ecosystems and non-point source pollution of streams, but his passion is teaching. Kelly is the Environmental Studies Chairperson and regularly teaches ecology...
Wine MarketingA business focused degree program in Wine Marketing has been developed in response to the rapid growth of the wine sector locally, nationally, and internationally. New York State is now the third-largest wine producing state in the U.S., with more than 250 wineries statewide. The...
Sustainable Farming and Food SystemsThe Sustainable Farming and Food Systems program emphasizes the practical skills it takes to manage a small, diverse farm, while providing students with a broad exposure to the social and ecological considerations of truly sustainable food production and...
Sport ManagementSport management is among the faster growing careers. The A.S. degree in sport management provides an overview of the sports industry, with emphasis on business and the liberal arts, sports information, and media relations. The program includes a two-credit practicum involving...
Recreation: Recreation LeadershipRecreation and leisure is America’s number one economic activity. Leisure time experiences are big business and organized recreation offerings are growing, creating demand for capable recreation leaders and managers to develop and coordinate an array of recreational...
Outdoor RecreationOutdoor Recreation is a fast-growing and popular field in the U.S. and around the world. For more than a century, the number of people who participate in outdoor recreation and who seek an outdoor experience has steadily increased, as has the number of agencies (private, public,...
Recreation: Exercise StudiesPhysical fitness is a fast-growing, popular and necessary field in America and around the world. The Recreation: Exercise Studies degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in public or private fitness centers, YMCA’s, hospitals, and other wellness...
PhotographyPhotography is used to illustrate, advertise, communicate, and express. Emerging digital technologies are expanding the realm of what is possible in photography and, at the same time, fueling the demand for outstanding creative images. In the photography program you will concentrate on...
ParalegalA paralegal performs specifically delegated legal work for which a lawyer is required. This exciting and challenging occupation is among the fastest growing, and the U.S. Department of Labor tells us the trend will continue. Our paralegal program, which is offered exclusively online,...
NursingNurses play vital roles at all levels of the health care system. They are caregivers, counselors, educators, and advocates who work with clients of all ages. Care is given in a variety of inpatient and community settings, and involves clients with chronic and acute health care needs. Nursing...
New MediaThe New Media program is based on a liberal arts foundation of classes with an emphasis on developing knowledge and skills in the growing areas of animation and interactivity, which have become a greater part of our rapidly changing visual world.The program complements and draws on the...
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Women and Gender StudiesWomen and Gender Studies is an exciting program that analyzes how the social construction of gender shapes the lives of women and men. It is an interdisciplinary program that examines historical and contemporary issues through the lens of gender,...
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social ScienceThe Liberal Arts and Sciences - Social Science degree emphasizes courses that focus on the theory of social interaction and human behavior. Required course work includes history, psychology, sociology, English, and a capstone course. The capstone course is...
Liberal Arts and Sciences: HumanitiesThe liberal arts and sciences - humanities degree encourages you to explore a variety of disciplines including art, music, philosophy, literature, history, and foreign languages. Courses in these disciplines provide a strong foundation for further study and...