HERKIMER, N.Y., May 4, 2026— Herkimer County Community College has appointed two
individuals to the positions of admissions director and assistant director. Brandon Noga, of Utica, has been appointed to the position of director of admissions and most recently served as senior assistant dean of admission at Colgate University, where he led regional enrollment strategy, managed recruitment operations, and supervised student staff and ambassadors. He previously held roles at Utica University, supporting multi-state recruitment efforts, transfer student coordination, and data-informed enrollment strategies. Noga holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University at Buffalo and an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Mohawk Valley Community College.
Katie Maneen, of Frankfort, has been appointed to the position of assistant director of
admissions and most recently served as assistant director of admissions at SUNY Morrisville, where she oversaw recruitment initiatives, managed ambassador programs, and utilized CRM data to inform enrollment strategy. She previously worked at Utica University in admissions and began her career at Herkimer County Community College as an admissions assistant. Maneen holds a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Utica University and an associate degree in communication arts from Herkimer County Community College. She is currently pursuing graduate coursework in higher education leadership at SUNY Oswego. In addition, she serves as an interior firefighter and is a New York State certified EMT.
About Herkimer County Community College:
Located in central New York State, just off the NYS Thruway exit 30, Herkimer County Community College is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Herkimer County Community College offers a quality and affordable educational experience and is ranked among the top two-year colleges in the nation based on transfer and graduation rates. Herkimer County Community College offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs in art, business, communication arts, criminal justice and law, education, healthcare and service, liberal arts and sciences, and STEM, and is a leading provider of fully online degree programs. The student body of approximately 2,200 students hails from throughout the nation and several foreign countries. With on-campus housing, a nationally ranked athletics program, and a variety of student activities, clubs and events, Herkimer County Community College students enjoy the complete college experience. Herkimer County Community College is a fundamental contributor to the
economic development of Herkimer County and the South-Central Adirondack region. More
information is available at http://www.herkimer.edu.
