In keeping with the mission of the College, the Office of External Relations partners with those constituencies external to the College to provide opportunities for educational and cultural enrichment. The office coordinates several programs: 

• America Reads/America Counts --  federal program in which work-study students tutor elementary school children at one of four local sites
• College Enhancement Program  -- eligible high school juniors and seniors are invited to take freshman level college courses and earn college credits while still in high school
• Center for Montessori Teacher Education/NY -- which has offered their Summer Institute at the College for over 28 years
• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Seminars -- seminars for NY State Certification offered to the general public three or four times a year

External Relations also oversees the College's three art exhibit areas:

Castle Gallery, which provides enrichment to the College and surrounding community through three exhibits annually and a variety of educational programs, earning itself an excellent reputation;
Mooney Center Gallery and the Bridge Gallery.


The Special Events arm of External Relations is responsible for college-wide events that support the goals and mission of CNR. Special Events also assists other departments in the planning of functions such as lectures, receptions, and dinners for students, alumnae/i, and donors. Services are available to all branch campuses.