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Alumni Spotlight
Patricia Stevens '70/'72/'79
Class Year: 1970, 1972 and 1979
What you are doing now: I am currently the Director of Government and Community Affairs for Monroe County. This is an administrative position where I am responsible for directing government and community affairs activities for Monroe County. The position focuses on the formulation and implementation of policy, procedures and objectives with various community groups in order to monitor and represent community needs, issues and interests.
Specifically, I coordinate support for the Monroe County Council of Governments and the Center for Civil Entrepreneurship. I also interact with various community based government, social, civic and cultural organizations, agencies, and groups regarding the various activities of the County and their relationships and opportunities for cost savings.
In addition, I represent the County on various boards, commissions, committees, etc. as well as review proposals submitted to the County to determine if the benefits derived and possible applications, justify expenditures.
Major(s): History/Psychology, Counseling and Higher Education Administration
Favorite Class at Brockport: Philosophy
Favorite professor at Brockport: Dr. Canton
Most memorable Brockport Moment: Graduation
Most Interesting Life Experience: The birth of my two children.
Most famous person I have met: President George Bush Sr.
Last Book Read: Enough by Juan Williams
CD most likely to find in your stereo: Jazz
Favorite Movie: The first Harry Potter movie.
Favorite vacation spot: Bermuda
Family: Spouse – Dwight. Children – Kimberly (34) and Kenneth Todd (32)
What you want to be doing next year: Continuing with community involvement.
What do you want to be doing in 20 years: Retired and traveling!
Message to the Students of Today: Your college experience may be what you are creating on the outside, but it's what's on the inside, your character, that will determine if you are a success or failure. Consequently, each student has a responsibility to graduate and go out and make a difference. There is no obstacle you can’t overcome. There is a saying that as you grow older you are wiser but the only guarantee is that you will grow older. Wisdom is up to you. How will you take what you’ve learned and use it as a contribution to society?
My charge to each student is that as you leave the walls of higher learning, go forth with your eyes wide open, embrace the global community and all of its challenges. You have the answer to a better life, a better world and we, the collective we, must make a difference from Iraq to the inner-city streets. So, wherever the road may lead you tomorrow, next month, or next year, you will always have a high-quality education. You are poised to meet the challenges that today’s competitive world holds.
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