NYSMATYC Conferences

Since the first "earth-shattering" NYSMATYC conference in the spring of 1967, as described by Herb Gross, the annual spring conference has become regarded by many as the pinnacle of the academic year. The conference provides the opportunity for the renewal of old friendships and the making of new ones. Conference participants always enjoy the high degree of congeniality that has become a trademark of NYSMATYC.

Of course, the most important reason for a state conference is to provide the opportunity to communicate with colleagues from other two-year colleges---to share experiences and to discuss new ideas and areas of concern. NYSMATYC conference presentations, panel discussions, and workshops have been traditionally highly informative and enlightening. Participants generally come away from the conference highly motivated and enriched by their experiences.

From 1967-1987, most conferences were organized around a central theme which reflected the issues/topics of the day. For example, the theme for the first conference was The 'New' Education, which focused on the problems of the "modem" math educator and the progress already underway at the two-year colleges toward the solution (or at least easement) of some of these problems. Other themes include:

Coming Directions of Mathematics Programs (1972)
A Workshop in Mathematics (1973)
Focus on Teaching and Current Trends in Mathematics (1974)
Mathematics For All (1975)
Mathematics in the Bicentennial Year (1976)
Mathematics for the 80's (1981)
Unity in Mathematics (1983)
The Future of Mathematics (1984)
Mathematics: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe (1985)
Mathematics, Technology, and Society (1986)
The Future is Now- Accepting the Challenges of the New Millennium (2002)
Connections (2003)
Building Bridges (2004)
Building Foundations (2005)
Mathematics for Fun and Profit Pedagogy (2006)
Mathematics for the Young and Young at Heart (2007) 

The third conference held at Grossinger's in October 1967 was the first "solo" effort since the first two meetings were in conjunction with meetings of other organizations (May 1967 - AMTNYS, June 1967 - SUNY Two-Year College Conference). The meeting was held Sunday through Tuesday with approximately sixty participants. The success of the conference and the level of involvement of those in attendance, as reflected by minutes and correspondence between members, indicated that NYSMATYC was to become a vital force in the state concerning the problems of mathematics education. This conference also has the distinction of being the only fall conference.

The president-elect has the responsibility of making the arrangements for the annual conference, including the program schedule, the printing of all materials, the hotel accommodations, and the book exhibitors. Each president-elect has undertaken this laborious task with great dedication. The conferences just seem to get better and better. The conference site is selected by the executive board. The board has made a sincere effort to "move" the meeting site around the state by alternating regions. The conference site as well as the conference date, theme, and banquet speaker, of each annual meeting is listed in the Appendix.

Colleges by Region

Conference Attendance History