Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC)

Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) announced the following new appointments, employee title changes, and promotions: KATHLEEN BOUSE transitioned to the position of assistant to the office of the VP for learning and academic affairs. She has been with MVCC since 2017 as a college services associate. Bouse previously had years of administrative experience working in New York City for international law firms. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and secondary education from SUNY Oswego. STEPHANIE CARISSIMO was appointed respiratory care instructor in the Health Professions Department. She served the college previously from 2005-2007 as a clinical adjunct preceptor, returning in this position again this past spring. Carissimo maintained a position as a registered respiratory therapist for the Mohawk Valley Health System from 1998 until beginning her full-time position with MVCC. Carissimo holds an associate degree in respiratory care from MVCC and a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care from Boise State University. KATEY CORDARY was appointed psychology instructor in the Social Sciences and Public Services Department after holding a term position at MVCC since 2017. Previously, she worked at Morrisville State College as a professional tutor and adjunct faculty member and also spent several years as a career counselor/case manager and summer camp supervisor/counselor at Madison County Employment and Training. Cordary holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Cortland, a master’s degree in education from Alfred University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Capella University.