Hudson Valley Community College’s Director of Global Initiatives Dr. Jay Deitchman has been appointed to represent the college on the board of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP). Formally established in 2002, the WFCP offers members “a forum to exchange best practices and promote professional and technical education and training across the globe,” with a vision of becoming “the principal international network for colleges, institutes and polytechnics.” Hudson Valley Community College joined the organization in 2022.
Dr. Deitchman will travel to Jamaica for the WFCP’s annual World Congress from September 22-27 on behalf of the college. Hudson Valley has been nominated for several prestigious WFCP Awards of Excellence at this year’s World Congress, including:
- Applied Research and Innovation Award
- Construction Award
- Cyber and Data Security Award
- Strategic Leadership Award
- Tourism and Hospitality Award
- Outstanding Student Achievement Award
The WFCP awards program recognizes outstanding contributions from member institutions and associations in advancing professional and technical education and training for the global economy. The college received two Awards of Excellence at the World Congress in Montreal on April 25, 2023: a bronze award for Global Citizenship and a silver award for Strategic Leadership.