HERKIMER, N.Y. —Michael Oriolo, chief academic officer and provost of Herkimer College, was inducted into the Genesis Group’s Hall of Distinction for lifetime achievement in education. Oriolo was honored at the Genesis Group’s 18th Annual Celebration of Education at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro on Thursday, Nov. 21. Oriolo joined Herkimer College in 1981 as […]
HERKIMER, N.Y. —Michael Oriolo, chief academic officer and provost of Herkimer College, was inducted into the Genesis Group’s Hall of Distinction for lifetime achievement in education.
Oriolo was honored at the Genesis Group’s 18th Annual Celebration of Education at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Oriolo joined Herkimer College in 1981 as a mathematics instructor. Since then, he has fulfilled leadership roles in the college including division chair, division dean, and dean of academic affairs before his role as provost, according to a Herkimer College news release. As provost, Oriolo oversees more than 40 associate degree, certificate, and micro-credential programs, and is responsible for many services provided by Herkimer College including the Library, the Academic Support Center, the Internet Academy, among many others.
Herkimer College Officer-in-Charge Nicholas Laino delivered remarks introducing Oriolo at the event. He said, “Michael has a deep knowledge of higher education policies and programs, specifically within SUNY and at Herkimer College, and most importantly he approaches every decision by asking what is best for the students. It was my honor to publicly thank Michael for his remarkable contributions to education and his unwavering commitment to Herkimer College.”
This achievement is the most recent of Oriolo’s accolades, as he also received a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 1992.
