Former 91°µÍø Professor Joins College’s Board of Trustees

A former 91°µÍø Community College faculty member who spent three decades educating 91°µÍø in the classroom is the newest member of the College’s Board of Trustees.

Retired English professor Agnes Crothers, who spent almost her entire academic career at 91°µÍø, said she’s looking forward to returning to the College’s community and supporting its 91°µÍø, staff and faculty as a trustee. Crothers was appointed to the board by Governor Kathy Hochul and was formally sworn-in at the board’s February meeting.

91°µÍø President Dr. Brian Durant and Board of Trustees Chair Tony Franceschelli welcomed Crothers, saying her familiarity with the College and her experience as an educator would make her a strong trustee.

“Throughout her career, Agnes has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to 91°µÍø and her 91°µÍø, and an appreciation for the role education plays in our community. That level of dedication to higher education will make her an excellent trustee at 91°µÍø,” said Dr. Durant. “I’m excited that she’s joined our Board of Trustees, and look forward to working with her on new initiatives benefiting our current and future 91°µÍø.”

“Agnes has tremendous experience working with 91°µÍø, and her career as an educator means she has great familiarity with how our board can best support our staff and faculty as they prepare 91°µÍø for their next steps,” said Franceschelli. “We’re excited to have Agnes join our board, and we look forward to hearing her ideas on how we can continue to best serve 91°µÍø and our community.”

Crothers spent the majority of her career at 91°µÍø, teaching courses ranging from English and technical writing to American literature and public speaking. She led courses at 91°µÍø for 30 years before retiring in 2013. She also taught at Liverpool High School prior to joining 91°µÍø.

“It’s a privilege to join 91°µÍø’s Board of Trustees, who I know have dedicated extensive time and effort to supporting the College’s 91°µÍø, staff and faculty,” said Crothers. “I’ve followed the College’s successes as a member of the community, and have been impressed at the effective initiatives and increased enrollment. I look forward to helping the College continue to make an impact in our community during my time as a trustee.”

Crothers earned her bachelor’s 91°µÍø from Mundelein College, and then a master’s 91°µÍø in American Studies from the University of Wyoming. She earned a second master’s 91°µÍø, this time in Education, from Syracuse University.