Enrollment Management Newsletter - Issue 12 2025-2026 - Updated

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Enrollment Management Team,

As we approach the final stretch of the semester, I hope you were able to recharge a bit and connect with family and friends over the break last week. I know there are a lot of demands on our time right now, and I hope you might be able to carve out some time to attend the Campuswide Holiday Party on December 9th at 3:30pm in the Seymour Union Ballroom, so we can celebrate our successful semester together.

We have another chance for our division to gather on February 13th, at the Women’s Basketball game from 5:30-7pm, the Men’s Basketball game from 7:30-9:00pm, and the Hockey Game from 7-8:45pm. You and your families are invited to the VIP seating area with appetizers provided by 58 Main BBQ at 7pm at the Hockey game. A big thank you to the Athletics staff for coordinating and hosting our division for this event.

Welcome to our new staff who have joined SUNY Brockport in the past few months:

• Elizabeth Sherwood, Athletics Office Assistant
• Joseph Quattrone, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Suzanna Sylcox, Athletic Trainer
• Zach Dunbar, Athletic Trainer

Please join me in congratulating Kim Duquette, Associate Registrar, who recently retired after 21 years of service. Kim will stay part time to assist with the staffing transition in Registration & Records. We also wish Joyce Helf a happy retirement as of mid-December, after 25 years of service in Transfer Services.

Staff Recognition Program

Every May, we recognize our Enrollment Management staff at an End of Year Celebration, which includes an awards program. Please consider nominating colleagues; nominees and winners will be recognized at the event. Choose a category below and provide 5-10 bullets of information on the person, program, or campus partner you think is worthy of the award. Reminders will go out regularly, and nominations are due by March 15th. For questions, contact Thomas Chew.

The award categories are: Outstanding Administrative Support, Soaring New Professional, E.M. Innovator, E.M. EDI Champion, Unsung Hero, Outstanding Program, Campus Partner, and E.M. M.V.P.

Brockport Athletics Fall Highlights

The SUNY Brockport athletic department concluded an exceptional fall season marked by championship appearances and standout individual performances. Three Golden Eagle programs advanced to Empire 8 Championship games, and seven student-athletes earned major postseason awards from the conference.

• Women’s Soccer: The Brockport women’s soccer team captured the Empire 8 regular season title and earned hosting rights for the conference tournament. Head Coach Mike Idland and his staff were named Empire 8 Coaching Staff of the Year for the second consecutive season. Amelia Breton was named the Empire 8 Midfielder of the Year, Lyndsey Miller earned Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year and Emily McCane won Empire 8 Goalkeeper of the Year. The Golden Eagles finished with a 14-2-4 record and narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament selection after an overtime loss in the Empire 8 Championship game.

• Men’s Soccer: The men’s soccer team went unbeaten over a 10-game stretch and advanced to the Empire 8 Championship before falling in overtime to top-seeded Geneseo. Brockport finished with an 11-5-2 overall record. Alex Rivara was named Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year and AJ Nelson won Empire 8 Goalkeeper of the Year.

• Football: Brockport football earned postseason play for the ninth straight year and captured its second consecutive ECAC Bowl Championship, defeating Geneva College 46–10. 21 student athletes earned Empire 8 All-Conference honors, including 10 First Team selections. Nazhier Wilson won Empire 8 Rookie of the Year and Zach McGowan earned Empire 8 Special Teams Player of the Year. The team finished the season 7-4.

• Women’s Volleyball: The volleyball team secured the No. 3 seed in the Empire 8 Tournament and advanced to the semifinals. The Golden Eagles closed the season with a 17-9 overall record, including 9-2 in conference play, with four student-athletes earning All-Conference recognition.

Undergraduate Recruitment:

With a strong start to the fall 2026 recruitment cycle, we anticipate another strong year for our university’s enrollment. We achieved our application goals early in the cycle, requiring our UG Admissions staff to review thousands of applications in a condensed timeframe. Thank you for your dedication and unwavering support of our students, each other, and our university as we enter the next few months of the recruitment cycle.

Orientation & Peer Mentors:

We will be recruiting new Orientation Leaders and Peer Mentors in the next few weeks. If you have students that you would like to suggest for either of these roles, email Maddy Robbins, Assistant Director of New Student Programs.

Upcoming Events:

• Every Friday is Green and Gold Friday. Everyone is encouraged to wear Brockport gear and colors!
• Athletic event calendar
• December 4th: Budget Town Hall at 1pm in Edwards 103
• December 5th: First Friday from 4:00-5:30pm at the Alumni House. Come chat with colleagues and alumni and enjoy some snacks and beverages.
• December 7th: Village of Brockport Holiday of Lights Parade at 5pm
• December 9th: Campuswide Holiday Party from 3:30-5:30pm in the Seymour Union Ballroom
• January 31st: KSSPE and STEM Days
• February 13th: EM Divisional Family Hockey Game Event at 7pm. Please join us to watch the game in a reserved seating area with appetizers. Your family is welcome and encouraged to attend!
• March 28th: Accepted Students Day, 9am-3pm in the SERC - Updated
• April 18th: Accepted Students Day, 9am-3pm in the SERC

Wishing you a happy and healthy winter season, filled with time with loved ones and friends.