Branch Campus at Queensbury
Serving students in the southern Adirondacks and Capital Region.
SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury
You Don’t Have to Leave to Go Far
Nestled between Saratoga Springs and the southern Adirondacks, the SUNY Plattsburgh Branch Campus at Queensbury serves as a center for students and the region by providing relevant, high-quality educational programs at an affordable cost.
Housed on the campus of SUNY Adirondack, our branch campus is a transfer-friendly location for both traditional students and working adults. Our bachelor degree completion programs are designed for students who have completed an associate degree or the equivalent of about 60 credits. Whether you explore one of our undergraduate or graduate programs, you can expect to develop meaningful connections with our top-of-field faculty and engage in experiential learning opportunities that lead to exciting career opportunities.
News & Events
Branch Campus Newsletter
In our current edition, meet several of our successful alumni, learn how students are bringing awareness to mental health and suicide prevention on the SUNY Adirondack campus, learn how to find Chromebooks and textbooks on reserve through the SUNY Adirondack library.
TRHT Racial Healing Circle
Join us for a Racial Healing Circle. Stay after to learn more about the TRHT Center and how you can be involved! Everyone is welcome.
- Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
- Bryan Hall, Room 149
- SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury Branch Campus
Presented by the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center and the SUNY Plattsburgh Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
News & Event Archive
Brandon Barton ’12 G’14 is the clinical director of Northern Regional Services at Kee to Independent Growth,
is a licensed mental health counselor in NYS, and is certified by the National Board
for Certified Counselors. Brandon conducted research in several studies during his
graduate studies at SUNY Plattsburgh, including the experiences of minority women
immigrants in Canada and adult experiences of gender-based violence. While enrolled
at the Queensbury campus, Brandon explored the impact of life defeat and victory on
mood and attachment patterns under the tutelage of Dr. Sturman. Brandon fervently
supports the advancement of behavioral health and believes that all individuals deserve
quality care, most especially vulnerable populations who lack access to basic services.
In his downtime, Brandon enjoys hiking with his rescue dog Jack, a good Netflix binge,
balloon chasing, pickle ball and spending time with family and friends.
Tracy Canaday ’14 secured employment with the Rensselaer County DA’s office as the county re-entry
task force coordinator in 2014. After completing the National Institute of Corrections
Workforce Development Specialist Training, Tracy facilitated Ready, Set, Work Groups
for those returning to the workforce from state incarceration. In 2017, Tracy transitioned
to the position of offender rehabilitation counselor in the NYS Dept. of Corrections
and Community Supervision at Coxsackie Correctional Facility and a promotion in 2018
led to the job of an assistant re-entry manager for the entire Hudson Valley region.
She has presented on panels for the Dept. of Criminal Justice Services, American Parole
and Probation Association, and the American Correctional Association. In addition
to recognition for her talks on staff wellness, Tracy is an active member of Women
in Corrections, Minority in Corrections as well as the American Correctional Association.
Tracy attributes the amazing faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury for pushing
her and helping her grow professionally and find her passion. She is thankful for
the flexibility of the program and the impact it has had on her professional success.
Kiersten DeCanio ‘21 serves as district office manager for New York state assemblyman Matt Simpson. A
graduate of SUNY Adirondack (2019) and SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury (2021), Kiersten
earned associate and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice. During her time in college,
Kiersten was involved in many organizations and leadership roles on campus including
Student Senate, College Activity Board, Faculty Student Association, Plattsburgh Activity
Committee and more. During her senior year, Kiersten began working for assemblyman
Matt Simpson and has been employed in his office for almost three years. Some of her
hobbies include spending time with family and friends, rollerblading, and traveling!
Ashley McCarthy ’20 was determined not to let finances interfere with her continued studies so that she
could grow in a career she was already passionate about. As a first-generation college
student, she turned to her advisors at SUNY Adirondack to help her explore options
that financially made sense, which led her to complete her bachelor’s degree in psychology
at SUNY Plattsburgh’s branch campus. After graduating in 2020 Ashley was promoted
to assistant coordinator of Housing First at Ascend Mental Wellness and a year later
was promoted again to residential coordinator. By helping clients find housing and
be able to age in place, Ashley helps clients build a solid foundation from which
to increase their quality of life. Ashley shares, “I will forever be grateful to have
had the opportunity to gain experience in the mental health field while obtaining
my degree in psychology.”
Courtney Oswald ’16 has worked as a child welfare caseworker in Preventive Services for the Warren County
Dept. of Social Services for the last six years. In this role, she works in conjunction
with the Queensbury School District to provide services directly to students during
the school day. In addition to assisting in investigative reports of abuse and neglect,
Courtney provides support to parents and children who have been impacted by mental
health and substance abuse and helps families who are struggling financially to navigate
the welfare system. Courtney shares her Saratoga home with her fur babies, Roxy and
Bentley. In her downtime she loves to craft, is addicted to bingo, and contemplates
a side business in catering to provide an outlet for her love of cooking. Her time
at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury gave her a strong foundation in both criminal justice
and psychology that she applies to her work, whether navigating and understanding
the legal system or providing trauma-informed care to clients. During her senior year,
Courtney temporarily lost her eyesight. Reflecting back, she shares, “I couldn’t be
more grateful to professor Mark Beaulieu for helping me through some of the worst
weeks of my life while I recovered. I could barely see the board and wanted to give
up each day, yet he continued to encourage me to push through — and that speaks to
the quality of the staff at SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury.”
Brittany Shufelt ’21 is an employment counselor with Northern Rivers: Unlimited Potential, located in
Saratoga Springs. In her dynamic role, she helps individuals with the gamut of career
needs, including job searching, resume building, interview prep, and even on-site
job counseling should clients elect. Brittany finds her role very fulfilling. She
shares “some people have struggled finding jobs and when I step in and help them get
one seeing the smile on their faces is what makes the job worthwhile.” Prior, Brittany
worked with homeless youth as a Youth Care Worker at the Wait House.Directions & Maps
- Map of our host campus, SUNY Adirondack — find us in Bryan Hall.
- Main Campus
News
Full Slate of Music, Theater Performances Rounds Out End of SUNY Plattsburgh Year
Film Discussion, Skopp Speaker Series Among Holocaust Remembrance Events
Project HELP Teams with United Way for Annual Day of Caring 2025
Game On for Giving Supports SUNY Plattsburgh Athletics
SUNY Plattsburgh Alumni Justices to Preside At Naturalization Ceremony
