Carol Bradlinski-Watros of nearby Mexico has been appointed to SUNY Oswego’s College Council by New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul for a seven-year term. The College Council is mandated by New York State Education Law, which provides for the establishment of a local council to supervise the operations and affairs of each state-operated institution of the State University.   

Bradlinski-Watros is honored by the appointment, having received her master’s in counseling services from SUNY Oswego in 1988. 

She dedicated many years to serving students and her fellow educators as a school counselor, career development specialist, community services coordinator and transition specialist. Most of Bradlinski-Watros' career was spent in Oswego County schools: at CITI as well as in the Hannibal and Central Square districts. She also spent several years in roles at Madison-Oneida BOCES, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and Syracuse University. 

Now in her retirement, Bradlinski-Watros has committed her time to serving the Mexico community, where she moved 30 years ago. She serves on the board of directors for the Mexico Public Library, coordinates the outreach committee for her church and volunteers at a local thrift shop that supports the community’s food pantry. She is also the office manager for Mexico's Kellogg Memorials, where she lends her compassion to grieving families. 

In addition to her degree from SUNY Oswego, Bradlinski-Watros also holds a certificate in advanced studies in educational leadership from SUNY Cortland and a bachelor’s in psychology and developmental disabilities from SUNY Brockport. As a proud product of these institutions, she is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the SUNY system.

“Carol brings to the College Council a wealth of experience and expertise,” said SUNY Oswego College Council President James McMahon. “We look forward to having her as a member of the College Council. Our main mission is to add value to this great organization.”

“We are so pleased that Carol, who has dedicated her life to education and to community involvement, has become part of such a wonderful group on our College Council,” said SUNY Oswego President Peter O. Nwosu.

Bradlinski-Watros, who had a one-on-one meeting with President Nwosu, participated in her first College Council meeting on July 29.

About College Councils

Each state-operated campus of the SUNY system has a College Council, appointed by the Governor. The SUNY Oswego College Council is mandated by Article 8, Section 356 of the New York State Education Law, which provides for the establishment of a local council to supervise the operations and affairs of each state-operated institution of the State University. These councils function subject to the general management, supervision and control of and in accordance with rules established by the State University Trustees.