[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF PRESIDENT KATHLEEN `CASEY' CRABILL

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2022

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of 
President Kathleen `Casey' Crabill, who will retire following the 2022 
academic year after 9 years with Onondaga Community College and 45 
years in higher education. A dedicated educator, throughout her career 
President Crabill demonstrated a profound commitment to scholarship.
  Originally from East Greenbush, New York, President Crabill graduated 
with a Bachelor's of Arts in English from Skidmore College. Later, she 
earned a Master's of Science in English as a Second Language and a 
Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the State 
University of New York at Albany.
  After finishing school, President Crabill began her career as an 
English teacher in 1977. While teaching, she held several top posts at 
colleges across the country, including serving as division chair for 
Academic Development and Learning Support at Dundalk Community College 
in Dundalk, Maryland, and as acting president and dean of Learning and 
Student Development at Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson, 
Connecticut. Later she served as president of the College of the 
Redwoods in Eureka, California, and as president of Raritan Valley 
Community College in North Branch, New Jersey.
  In 2013, President Crabill took the reins at Onondaga Community 
College, becoming its eighth president. During her tenure, President 
Crabill reconfigured Onondaga Community College's degree and 
certificate programs into eight schools based on academic focus. This 
move greatly enhanced student collaboration. President Crabill also 
launched programs to assist underserved students, including the `Box of 
Books' program, which provides students with books at a low, flat fee, 
and the `OCC Advantage' program, which allows students from six local 
school districts to attend Onondaga Community College tuition-free. 
Impressively, President Crabill also successfully shepherded the 
college through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic by overseeing the 
transition to virtual classes and creating new degree and certificate 
programs that responded to evolving industry demands.
  Over the years, I have also had the distinct pleasure of partnering 
with President Crabill. Together, we have worked to make higher 
education more accessible and affordable, brought greater awareness to 
cybersecurity threats, and improved the lives of local students.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing the career of President Kathleen `Casey' Crabill. I wish 
President Crabill the best in her retirement.

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