UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College has made several new appointments, employee title changes and promotions as approved by the Board of Trustees at their Dec. 19 and Jan. 13 meetings.

Matthew Wagner has been appointed to the position of technical coordinator of events and guest services. He will provide skilled technical assistance to all external and internal groups that use non-classroom facilities. Wagner is also responsible for the upkeep, operation and supervision of the college’s non-classroom theatrical, performance and conference audio-visual and lighting systems, rigging systems and other events and guest services equipment.

Heidi Palmiter was appointed to the position of instructor in the School of Health Sciences. She will provide instruction, assist senior faculty in course revisions and curriculum writing, advise students, serve on college and department committees and perform other appropriate professional obligations.

Gary Broadhurst has been named administrator and professor emeritus.

Kathleen Kresa has been recognized as a distinguished retiree.

James Dixon has transitioned to the grant-funded position of counselor in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). He will promote a culture of student success to provide a holistic system of support and collaborate with the college departments and schools, and actively engage EOP students and develop a community.

Sharrone Sofer was appointed to the grant-funded position of business consultant in the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). He will provide business advisement services to a variety of small businesses and entrepreneurs engaged in starting, managing, growing or purchasing a business.

Nicole Law has been appointed to the position of admissions counselor. She will be responsible for recruiting students to achieve college enrollment objectives by working with high school counselors, participating in information programs, and assisting students in the selection of educational programs.

Grant Calogero has transitioned to the grant-funded position of coordinator for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) and will be responsible for oversight of the program.

Marissa Flo has transitioned to the position of payroll analyst in the payroll office. She will be responsible for reviewing payroll data and documents for inefficiencies and errors, check whether all amounts are accurate based of hours worked, and ensure payments are made on time.

Kathleen Samide has transitioned to the position of purchasing coordinator and will be responsible for directing the acquisition of goods and services through a centralized purchasing system for the college’s operations.

These appointments and promotions reflect the MVCC’s commitment to providing excellent service to its students and community, the MVCC announcement said, adding the college is excited to welcome these new hires and looks forward to their contributions to the college’s mission.