Alumni

Alumni Association
The Corning Community College Alumni Association currently represents over 25,000 graduates located in all 50 states and many foreign countries including New Zealand, Australia and Germany.  Our most publicly celebrated alumnus is retired space shuttle commander Colonel Eileen M. Collins ’76.  Other highly successful alumni include Dr. Jay Hanas ’68, educator and scientist; Lawrence R. Johnston ’70, former CEO and Chairman of the Board for Albertsons Inc.; Stephen J. Gorton '80, President of Gorton Industries, Inc.; Jeffrey S. '88 and Darrin M. '92 King, Co-owners of One Source Plus, Inc.; and many more that are featured on our Distinguished Alumni link. 

The Alumni Association Board President is Dr. Edward A. "Sandy" Franklin, Jr. '72.  Other alumni serving on the board are Carman D. Gee '03, John F. Longwell '69, Carol E. (Jenks) Naylor '78, Kathy A. (Prunier) Peris '72 and Michael J. Sanfratello '93.  The Board is working on ways to become more active and visible to the current student body and is currently planning for events throughout 2008 and 2009.  Please look for opportunities to join us as we continue to network with each other throughout the year.


Alumni Award Nominations
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  July 31, 2009

The Corning Community College Alumni Association is currently reviewing nominations for its 2008 Alumni Awards, and applications are being accepted through July 31, 2009 for next year's awards.  Award categories are detailed below.  If you know a CCC alum who has excelled in any of these categories, please print and complete the nomination form OR call (607) 962-9473 or e-mail alumni@corning-cc.edu to have a blank form mailed to you. 

Ann Marie Rossi '76 Alumni-Employee Award
Named for Ann Marie Rossi '76 (1947-2002), an alumna who taught at CCC until her passing, this award recognizes a CCC employee who is also a graduate and has exhibited an on-going commitment to the institution.

Eileen Collins '76 Professional Achievement Award
Named for one of CCC's most distinguished alumni, this award honors an alum who has excelled in his/her chosen field.  Criteria include evidence of continued growth in one's career.

Parsons Community Service Award
Named for the first Chairman of the CCC Board of Trustees, Frederick W. Parsons, Jr., in honor of his commitment to community service through CCC, this award honors an alum that is an outstanding member of his/her community.  Criteria include volunteerism and civic involvement.

Perry Education Professional Award
Named in honor of CCC's first President, Dr. William Perry, this award recognizes an alum who has chosen the field of education as a career and is considered an outstanding educator. 

The One-to-Watch Award
This award will recognize a recent alum who is making great strides in his/her career.

The Founders Community Partner Award
Named in honor of all the pioneers involved in making Corning Community College a reality, this award recognizes either an individual or organization that has been an advocate for the College.  This individual or organization will have made significant contributions to the College for the betterment of the community.

Award recipients will be recognized at the annual Reflections event hosted by the CCC Development Foundation at the College in the fall. 


The mission of the Alumni Association is to encourage ongoing support of the College and its students by Corning Community College alumni; to provide benefits to our alumni; and to introduce current students to the Alumni Association.  Through its efforts the CCC Alumni Association intends to build contributions to the College, contribute to scholarships and other endowed funds, increase alumni participation on boards and committees and participate in letter writing activities, mentoring, recruitment activities and the organization of local and regional events.  Further, the Association intends to serve alumni through networking opportunities, career advancement and local benefits.  If you are interested in becoming involved with the Association please send an e-mail to alumni@corning-cc.edu.

We invite you to explore our alumni and friends web site and learn about outstanding CCC alumni.  We encourage you to share your success stories and reconnect with CCC.  Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events page.  Enjoy your visit and come back soon!

If you have comments, suggestions or wish to volunteer for events, please send an e-mail to alumni@corning-cc.edu or phone (607) 962-9473.

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