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CORNING, N.Y. -- George Hurlburt and David Pindel of SUNY Corning Community College were conferred the rank of SUNY Distinguished Faculty by the State University of New York (SUNY) System. SUNY Distinguished Faculty is the State University’s highest academic rank and is conferred solely by the State University Board of Trustees.

Hurlburt, Professor of Mathematics, was bestowed the SUNY Distinguished Service Professorship, and Pindel, Professor of Biology, was presented the SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professorship.

Hurlburt serves as the President of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year College (AMATYC) and is a representative at the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (CBMS). Hurlburt’s work with AMATYC allowed him to advocate for the interests of community colleges, as well as the SUNY System, on the national platform. He’s been active in national conferences such as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Organization for Student Success, enhancing mathematics education for students. 

In 2011, Hurlburt received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, and in 2012 he received CCC’s Regional Board of Trustees Excellence in Teaching Award. Additional accolades include being named SUNY’s Exemplary Online Educator in 2018 and NYSMATYC Outstanding Contributions to Mathematics in Education in 2020. 

Pindel has had a profound impact on the College through his unwavering commitment to the field of science education and the academic success of his students. He instructs a range of science courses for students that encompass general biology, ecology, evolution, and microbiology, as well as two honors courses that interweave biology with history, culture, philosophy, and other disciplines. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Pindel serves as a mentor to a team of nine science faculty members and actively guides students within the College’s Environmental Science program.

His exceptional work has not gone unnoticed throughout the years. In 2006, Pindel received CCC’s Regional Board of Trustees Excellence in Teaching Award, and two years later was awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2020, he was once again recognized by the SUNY System with the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service.

About the SUNY Distinguished Faculty Ranks Program
Since 1963, 1,302 SUNY faculty have been promoted to SUNY's four Distinguished ranks. SUNY’s Distinguished faculty include Nobel Laureates, National Academy members, National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners, and a Fields Medalist and a Dirac Medalist. Distinguished faculty serve as role models. They give lectures and seminars, inform curricular reform, improve the overall academic experience of students, mentor junior faculty, and lead inquiry into issues of importance to SUNY and society.

Distinguished Service Professorship Description
The Distinguished Service Professorship is conferred upon instructional faculty having achieved a distinguished reputation for service not only to the campus and the University, but also to the community, the State of New York or even the nation, by sustained effort in the application of intellectual skills drawing from the candidate’s scholarly research interests to issues of public concern. It is bestowed on faculty in any of the disciplines or fields of study.

Distinguished Teaching Professorship Description
The Distinguished Teaching Professorship is conferred upon instructional faculty for outstanding teaching competence at the graduate, undergraduate, or professional levels.  Teaching mastery is to be consistently demonstrated over multiple years at the institution where the Distinguished Teaching Professorship is bestowed.

About SUNY Corning Community College
SUNY Corning Community College’s (SUNY CCC) main campus is located in Corning, NY. SUNY CCC serves life-long learners by providing access to high-quality, affordable transfer, career, and workforce development educational opportunities. Our learning environment fosters diversity, empowerment, leadership, and teamwork for academic, professional, and personal success. To learn more, visit corning-cc.edu.