Rockland County Community College celebrated its new president Monday.

Dr. William Mullaney was inaugurated as the college's ninth president.

Prior to his new position, Mullaney was the president of SUNY Corning Community College.

Mullaney hopes to connect more students with the SUNY Reconnect Program, which provides free associate degrees in high demand careers to New Yorkers ages 25 and 55, including those who already have a college degree.

"I'm excited about what the future holds. I think Rockland has the ability to be the workforce hub of the county moving forward," he says.

More than 5,500 students are enrolled at RCC.