College Announces Grosskopf Appointment

Friday, May 16, 2008

Plattsburgh, . . . Peter Grosskopf is appointed to the position of Director of Workforce Development, Continuing Education, and Community Service at Clinton Community College. As Director, Grosskopf is responsible for the development, evaluation and assessment of all department programs and includes staff supervision, budget oversight, and as liaison to community organizations, business and industry. Grosskopf began his career at CCC in 2001 as Assistant in Continuing Education and Internship Program Coordinator. He has also coordinated the Life Experience Credit and Individual Studies Degree Programs, served on numerous campus committees and has taught both credit and credit-free courses for the college. In 2006, Grosskopf received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service.

Prior to joining CCC, Grosskopf held positions as General Manager of the Superstore Electronics Division, Williston, Vermont from 1987 - 1999, owner/manager of the Frame Game at Champlain Centers, Plattsburgh 1999 – 2001, and is currently the owner/president of Dijazzal Music, Inc. and Bolton Acres RV Campground and Mobile Home Park, Keeseville, New York.

Dr. Frederick Woodward, CCC interim president said of Grosskopf’s appointment, “Peter Grosskopf brings to his new role experience, knowledge of the workforce community, relationships with business and industry and an energy that will place workforce training and related support at new heights as the College reaches out to the wider community.”

For more information on Workforce Development, Continuing Education, and Community Service, call 518 562-4140 or visit www.clinton.edu/continuingeducation.

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