A tireless and dedicated contributor to numerous community organizations, Dr. Samuel J. Stabins would play an important role in MCC’s development. As former surgeon-in-chief of Genesee Hospital, he was aware of a critical shortage of qualified nurses. To rectify this community need, Dr. Stabins would champion a nursing degree program that would become the flagship of MCC’s curriculum. When the college doors opened on September 19, 1962, nearly 200 of the first 720 students were enrolled in the nursing program.
Named an MCC trustee in 1961, Dr. Stabins was elected chairman at the first Board of Trustees’ meeting, held on July 27, 1961. During his tenure as chairman, the college was established on Alexander Street and, ultimately, moved to its permanent home in Brighton. At the time of his passing in 1989, a memorial service was held at the college. On this occasion, MCC President Peter A. Spina, Ph.D. said, “This institution truly is, to use Emerson’s words, the ‘lengthened shadow’ of this person, Dr. Samuel J. Stabins.”
~ Eric Johannisson, former Records Analyst
Alice H. Young, Ed.D. earned a bachelor of science degree from Bennett College and master’s and doctoral degrees in education supervision and administration from the University of Rochester. In 1952, she began a career with the Rochester City School District that would distinguish her as an educator, administrator and leader of the African American community. A gifted teacher, advocate and administrator, Dr. Young has been recognized as an energetic champion for the school children of New York. She also has had a profound influence on higher education in Rochester.
Appointed an MCC trustee in 1961 by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, Dr. Young helped establish Monroe Community College and served as chair of the MCC Board of Trustees for 20 consecutive years (1978 to 1998). Her commitment to the college has spanned five decades and she is the longest serving community college trustee in the SUNY system. Dr. Young remains active as a founding trustee and board chair emerita.
~ Eric Johannisson, former Records Analyst
Alice Holloway Young Collection Inventory
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The Samuel J. Stabins Exhibit
The Alice Holloway Young Exhibit
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