Finalists
Wednesday, March 15: Douglas M. Scheidt, PhD
Dr. Douglas Scheidt has served in several senior academic roles, most recently as the Interim Provost & Chief Academic Officer at Goddard College, Vermont. Prior to his role there, Dr. Scheidt served at SUNY Erie Community College in Williamsville, NY as the Provost and Executive Vice President and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Canton, Canton, NY. He served in several roles at SUNY Brockport, including Interim Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Founding Dean. Dr. Scheidt is a NYS licensed psychologist and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Colgate University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Buffalo.
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Schedule for March 15, 2023
Thursday, March 16: Joel Frater Ed.D.
Dr. Joel Frater currently serves as the Dean of Student Services at Rochester General
College of Health Careers in the Rochester Regional Health System, Rochester, NY.
Prior to his role there, Dr. Frater was the Executive Dean at Monroe Community College,
(SUNY) in Rochester, NY and, in addition to several other roles, as the Academic Affairs
Assistant Provost for Diversity at SUNY Brockport, Brockport, NY. Dr. Frater holds
a bachelor’s degree from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education
in Therapeutic Recreation and a Doctor of Education degree in Sport and Recreation
Administration, both from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Read more about Dr. Joel Frater
Joel Frater, Ed.D Resume
Schedule for March 16, 2023
Monday, March 20: David Clickner, PhD
Dr. David Clickner is currently the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Planning
and Academic Affairs at SUNY Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY.
He has been with SUNY Schenectady since 2017 and previously served as the Interim
and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. Prior to joining SUNY Schenectady,
Dr. Clickner served as an Interim Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
and Director of the Learning Centers at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY.
Dr. Clickner holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Siena College and both a master’s
degree and doctorate in reading from the University at Albany, NY.
Read more about Dr. David Clickner
David Clickner, PhD Resume
Schedule for March 20, 2023
Tuesday, March 21: Daniel J. Dupee, II, Ed.D.
Dr. Daniel J. Dupee, currently serves as the Administrator-In-Charge at Jefferson Community College (SUNY), Watertown, NY. Dr. Dupee has served in various roles at the College, including Executive Vice President for Administration, Finance and Enrollment Services, Vice President for Administration, Finance and Enrollment Services and Comptroller. Prior to his service at Jefferson Dr. Dupee started his professional career in the private sector working for National Grid and Carrier Corporation. Dr. Dupee holds a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia College, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Leadership from LeMoyne College and a Doctor of Education from Northeastern University.
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Daniel J. Dupee, II, Ed.D. Resume
Schedule for March 21, 2023
Schedule of Events
Dr. Douglas Scheidt – Schedule for Visit to Jefferson Community College
| Time | Location |
| 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast with Community Leaders |
| 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. |
Meeting with Foundation Board of Directors |
| 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. |
Meeting with members of Educational Support Professionals (ESP) |
| 11:00 to 12:15 p.m. |
Tour of campus and lunch with Karen Freeman |
| 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. |
Meeting with Students |
| 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. |
Meeting with Administrative Cabinet |
| 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Faculty and Professional Staff |
| 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. |
Open Forum (Open to students, faculty, staff and community members) |
| 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Break |
| 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. |
Trustee Interview of Candidate |
Dr. Joel Frater - Schedule for Visit to Jefferson Community College
| Time | Location |
| 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast with Community Leaders |
| 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. |
Meeting with Foundation Board of Directors |
| 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. |
Meeting with members of Educational Support Professionals (ESP) |
| 11:00 to 12:15 p.m. |
Tour of campus and lunch with Karen Freeman |
| 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. |
Meeting with Students |
| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Faculty and Professional Staff |
| 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Administrative Cabinet |
| 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. |
Open Forum (Open to students, faculty, staff and community members) |
| 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Break |
| 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. |
Trustee Interview of Candidate |
Dr. David Clickner – Schedule for Visit to Jefferson Community College
| Time | Location |
| 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast with Community Leaders |
| 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. |
Meeting with Foundation Board of Directors |
| 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. |
Meeting with members of Educational Support Professionals (ESP) |
| 11:00 to 12:15 p.m. |
Tour of campus and lunch with Karen Freeman |
| 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. |
Meeting with Students |
| 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. |
Meeting with Administrative Cabinet |
| 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Faculty and Professional Staff |
| 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. |
Open Forum (Open to students, faculty, staff and community members) |
| 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Break |
| 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. |
Trustee Interview of Candidate |
Dr. Daniel Dupee - Schedule for Visit to Jefferson Community College
| Time | Location |
| 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast with Community Leaders |
| 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. |
Meeting with Foundation Board of Directors |
| 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. |
Meeting with members of Educational Support Professionals (ESP) |
| 11:00 to 12:15 p.m. |
Tour of campus and lunch with Karen Freeman |
| 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. |
Meeting with Students |
| 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Faculty and Professional Staff |
| 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Administrative Cabinet |
| 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. |
Open Forum (Open to students, faculty, staff and community members) |
| 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Break |
| 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. |
Trustee Interview of Candidate |