Presidential Inauguration

The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Mary Bonderoff as SUNY Delhi’s 11th president on July 26, 2024. Dr. Bonderoff has led SUNY Delhi in an interim capacity since 2022. She has become known on campus as a compassionate leader who meets challenges head-on, works diligently with faculty, staff, and students, and strives for a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, and open communication.

"It is truly a privilege to serve as the next president of SUNY Delhi. I have spent my entire career as an advocate for student success by creating caring, inclusive, and equitable communities. SUNY Delhi provides tremendous opportunities for students through our strong academic programs and co-curricular experiences. I look forward to strengthening SUNY Delhi's position as a premier technology institution."
- Dr. Mary Bonderoff

Dr. Mary Bonderoff has Dr. Bonderoff holds bachelor's and master's degrees from SUNY Oneonta and a doctorate from Northeastern University (MA). She began her career at SUNY in 1989 at the Oneonta campus, serving in roles with increasing responsibility, including Director of the Center for Multicultural Experiences, Director for Student Diversity, and then as Director of Diversity Education and Community Outreach. She went to SUNY Morrisville to serve as Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, and later as Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer. Since 2022, Dr. Bonderoff has led SUNY Delhi in an interim capacity. The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed her as the college's 11th president in July 2024.

Upon her arrival at SUNY Delhi, Dr. Bonderoff charged members of her leadership team and campus stakeholders to develop a strategic enrollment management plan. In 2023/2024, SUNY Delhi enrolled the largest incoming class since 2017. It is anticipated that 2025/2026 enrollment will surpass the prior years' growth. A critical component of the increases reflects key investments to expand capacity in high-demand academic programs, which historically has significant waitlists, particularly in the applied technology programs. Dr. Bonderoff is deeply committed to continuing to build on efforts for incremental growth. She has worked tirelessly to receive support from the SUNY Construction Fund and industry partners to upgrade and maximize space. Additional investments and global partnerships were made to expand opportunities for international students.

Dr. Bonderoff inherited an approximately 6.5 million-dollar structural deficit and began to address it right away. She intentionally collaborated with shared governance bodies to develop a multifaceted plan. This fiscal stability plan has received significant praise from SUNY Administration and peer institutions for its thoughtful approach. Since her arrival at SUNY Delhi, the college has saved two million dollars. The college is on track to close the structural deficit by 2027/2028. During this time, SUNY Delhi has received historic investment from the state, increased grant dollars, and gained significant donations to strengthen its fiscal position. This work has been instrumental in maintaining compliance for the college's accreditation.

Dr. Bonderoff is married with three grown sons and a granddaughter.