College Presidents Discuss Higher Ed in the Capital Region During Annual Panel

 A panel of local college presidents met on Thursday for a discussion about their academic communities and the impact of higher education as an economic driver in the greater Capital Region.  College presidents Br. F. Edward Coughlin of Siena College, Drew Matonak of Hudson Valley Community College, Dr. Susan C. Scrimshaw of The Sage Colleges, Dr. Carolyn J. Stefanco of The College of Saint Rose and Dr. James R. Stellar of the University at Albany engaged in a lively conversation moderated by Guha Bala, president of Velan Ventures.  The leaders spoke about the issues that higher education institutions are facing in New York State, such as funding and student debt, and their collective responsibility to overcome them moving forward.