Hudson Valley Signs New Transfer Agreement with SUNY Cortland

By Kevin Conley II, Staff Writer

Recently, Hudson Valley has signed a transfer articulation agreement with SUNY Cortland, which offers undergraduate degree programs in Physical Education and graduate programs in Physical Education and Physical Education Leadership. 

The new transfer agreement, which outlines the courses, academic standards and degree requirements from Hudson Valley to SUNY Cortland. 

Hudson Valley students under Physical Education studies interested, need to complete more than 35 hours of general education courses like English Composition, Math, History, Public Speaking and Psychology, to join these degree programs.

Colleen Ferris, Department Chair of the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Studies, discussed the new agreement and its requirements. 

“This is a big emphasis on science so our students must also take Exercise and Sports Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology I and II,” Ferris said. 

“There are also several courses in physical education and health, such as First Aid, Personal and Community Health, Sports Medicine, Intro to Physical Education, Elementary and Secondary Games, Women’s Health and Health and Wellness Promotion that help the student decide which career path might be right for them,” Ferris added.

There will also be programs with new physical education and fitness such as Aerobic Boxing, Weight Training, Golf, Self Defense, Lifetime Fitness, Fitness Walking, Fitness Fusion, Volleyball and Soccer. Each course is being offered this fall, but other courses will be offered, depending on the term.

“I would encourage any student, regardless of major, to sign up for 1 or 2 of these credit-bearing courses, whether they count towards their degree or not – It’s worth scheduling the time in your day to do something that has so many benefits,” Ferris said. 

Ferris also stated that students interested in transferring to Cortland under this new program will receive the tools and support they may need to transfer successfully. 

“Our students receive some of the best service and support from our advisors”. “We have an open-door policy where our students come to the advisors, who are also their instructors, to get help with classes, career advice and many times non-academic issues where they become advocates for our students’ success. Our faculty also play a huge role in the success of our students” Ferris said.

Ferris also mentioned that “many faculty are also mentors and role models to our students within the profession.”

“Because of these factors we have students who have a sense of belonging and place within our department,” Ferris said.

The agreement to transfer articulation with SUNY Cortland is said to give students a clear sense of classes they need to take to seamlessly transfer to SUNY Cortland. 

It will allow students to make calculated choices about classes and make their time at HVCC as efficient as possible and have enough guidance they need to succeed in the path they choose to make in college.

As of today, more opportunities for students in Hudson Valley Community College are coming.