Fort Schuyler Magazine

FEATURE

and Leadership BY ODALIS MINO

At the center of SUNY Maritime College as an institution of higher education are its Core Values: Academic Excellence; Student Centeredness; Integrity; Respect; Leadership; Applied Learning; and Relevance. Although students often view these values as uniquely separate based on their individual and collective experiences while at the College, the underlying element that bonds these Core Values is Service. Merriam-Webster defines service in various ways including: 1. The occupation or function of serving (in active service); 2. The work performed by one that serves (good service, help, benefit, or contribution to the welfare of others); and 3. The act of serving (a helpful act).

Throughout their time at Maritime College, students are surrounded with opportunities to serve in numerous ways and at various functions or activities, regardless of their class year.

Service is always in season and from cadets in the Regiment, to athletes, to Residential Housing sponsored activities, students continually seek ways to participate in the types of service activities that extend outside the walls of Fort Schuyler. By doing so, students come to understand that service and leadership are not only connected but offer valuable lessons they can apply in their lives and future careers.

Fall 2022 Fort Schuyler 17