named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Contract Services for Athletics Transportation
Manages a shared chartered bus contract for athletic teams across member institutions to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to competitions.
Cross-Registration Program
Enables full-time students at member institutions to take courses at any of the other three campuses at no additional cost, counting up to two courses per year toward their degree requirements.
Faculty Exchange Program
Allows faculty from member institutions to teach courses at other consortium campuses, expanding curricular offerings and fostering inter-institutional collaboration.
Faculty Seminars
Provides funding and logistical support for interdisciplinary gatherings of faculty from all four member institutions to discuss scholarly interests, curricular issues, and research.
Faculty-Student Dialogues
Supports collaborative academic events that bring together students and faculty from across the consortium to discuss course-related topics beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Interlibrary Loan and Reciprocal Borrowing
Enables students, faculty, and staff from member institutions to access and borrow materials from the libraries of all consortium schools upon presentation of valid ID.
Teaching Effectiveness Conference
Annual conference focused on pedagogical innovation and faculty development, with themes such as AI in education and post-pandemic student engagement.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosting professional development and educational conferencesOrganizes an annual Teaching Effectiveness Conference focused on pedagogical innovation, including AI integration, and hosts a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Symposium to advance inclusive practices in higher education.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Operating centralized consortium resource and event coordinationMaintains a shared calendar of events, centralized employment listings, and a resource hub to connect students, faculty, and staff across member institutions with academic, professional, and networking opportunities.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Providing shared library accessEnables students, faculty, and staff from all member institutions to borrow materials from and access on-site the general circulating collections of consortium libraries, promoting resource sharing and academic support across campuses.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Supporting faculty development and scholarly exchangeFunds inter-university faculty seminars (up to $1,000) and faculty-student dialogues (up to $600) to promote curriculum development, research collaboration, and interdisciplinary discussions across member institutions. Also organizes seminars on college-in-prison programs and re-entry education pathways.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administering consortium-wide shared servicesProvides centralized contract services including chartered bus transportation for intercollegiate athletics and web-based tax preparation for international students and scholars. Contracts with a single provider for athletic team transportation and offers Sprintax access for non-resident tax filing.
- Expanding access to summer and continuing education opportunitiesFacilitates access to summer courses and learning opportunities across member institutions in the North Country through shared resources and a centralized hub, allowing students to explore academic options beyond their home campuses.
- Facilitating inter-institutional academic cooperationCoordinates academic collaboration among member institutions through cross-registration, shared faculty exchanges, and joint course offerings. Enables full-time students to enroll in up to two courses per year at other consortium campuses without additional tuition or admissions processes, and supports curricular enrichment through inter-institutional faculty teaching.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$19K20%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$91K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$72K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$177K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$136K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- KAREN KUS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Clarkson University Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium participating in reciprocal library borrowing.
- Clarkson University Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
- Clarkson University Partner — Member institution in the ACSLV cross-registration program.
- Clarkson University Partner — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley
- Clarkson University Partner — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
- Clarkson University Partner — Member institution of the consortium
- Clarkson University Partner — Member institution participating in the Faculty Exchange Program.
- Four universities in the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley Partner — Collaborative members participating in joint contracts for tax preparation and athletic transportation services.
- Member Institutions Network — Collaborates with member colleges to provide shared academic services and programs.
- Paul Smith's College Partner — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
- Potsdam Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-hosts workforce development and university-business networking events with the Associated Colleges.
- Provosts and Chief Academic Officers of the Associated Colleges Government — Provides support for both the Faculty Seminars and Faculty-Student Dialogues programs.
- SUNY Canton Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium participating in reciprocal library borrowing.
- SUNY Canton Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
- SUNY Canton Partner — Member institution in the ACSLV cross-registration program.
- SUNY Canton Partner — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley
- SUNY Canton Partner — Member institution of the consortium
- SUNY Canton Partner — Member institution participating in the Faculty Exchange Program.
- SUNY Online Partner — Refers students to SUNY Online for additional online summer course options.
- SUNY Potsdam Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium participating in reciprocal library borrowing.
- SUNY Potsdam Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Member institution in the ACSLV cross-registration program.
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Member institution of the consortium
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Member institution participating in the Faculty Exchange Program.
- Saint Lawrence University Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium participating in reciprocal library borrowing.
- Sprintax Partner — Partner organization providing non-resident tax preparation services to international students.
- St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-hosts workforce development and university-business networking events with the Associated Colleges.
- St. Lawrence University Network — Member institution of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley consortium.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Resource Sharing to Expand Educational Opportunitiesmethodology: collaborative_resource_sharingBy enabling member institutions to share resources and reduce duplication, the consortium expands educational opportunities and fosters innovation, because collective access increases availability without compromising institutional autonomy.
- Consortium-Based Cost Containment to Sustain Educational Accessmethodology: collaborative_cost_containmentBy aggregating service needs and investing collaboratively in new services, the consortium contains costs of higher education, because shared infrastructure reduces per-institution expenses while preserving educational quality and traditions.
- Cross-Institutional Academic Access Through Enrollment Flexibilitymethodology: academic-access-through-enrollment-flexibilityBy allowing cross-registered courses to count toward full-time enrollment, the consortium lowers barriers to course participation, because flexible enrollment policies increase student access to diverse academic offerings across member institutions.
- Inter-institutional Collaboration to Enhance Faculty and Curriculum Developmentmethodology: inter-institutional faculty collaborationBy funding cross-institutional seminars and enabling faculty exchange, the consortium strengthens teaching and research capacity, because shared academic inquiry across institutions promotes innovation and interdisciplinary learning.
- Preservation of Institutional Autonomy Through Complementary Collaborationmethodology: complementary_collaborationBy designing cooperative endeavors to augment rather than replace institutional programs, the consortium strengthens collective impact while preserving individual identity, because collaboration that respects autonomy increases willingness to participate and sustain long-term partnerships.