Welcome to Buffalo State, where academic excellence and a student-centered approach go hand-in-hand. Our mission is to transform lives through the power of education; our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality academic programming both in and outside the classroom. We are a community of scholars engaged in the pursuit of knowledge in diverse academic fields but all with the same purpose—to prepare our students to become engaged, successful citizens in an increasingly complex world.
The faculty at Buffalo State are award-winning teachers and leaders in their scholarly fields. Our small class sizes allow students and faculty to get to know each other in a supportive environment; here, students are not just numbers on a page.
Offering a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate programs, Buffalo State provides rewarding opportunities for students to pursue engagement, excellence, and social responsibility through their educational experiences. If you are ready for a challenge and are willing to work hard, we would love to have you join our community.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
COVENANT
Buffalo State is Committed to Providing
Superb Teaching Faculty
Buffalo State Faculty Members are:
- Dedicated Teachers
- Nationally renowned scholars who bring the latest research to the classroom
- Degreed Professionals, not teaching assistants
- Among the best in SUNY - more than 50 have received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence
Innovative and Relevant Programs
- The General Education 23 (GE23) or core curriculum ensures that students have a broad-based education.
- The professional curriculum—the academic major—prepares students for career success.
- Accredited professional programs.
- State-of-the-art technologies, facilities, and library.
An Excellent Learning Environment
- The only SUNY campus in a major metropolitan area, offering exceptional cultural and recreational opportunities—all within walking distance.
- A dynamic and diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
- Strong student support and academic services, delivered by a committed professional staff.
- Outstanding library, with a strong technical and computing infrastructure.
The Buffalo State Student Is Committed to:
First and Foremost, Being a Student
Academics is the driving, paramount goal of student life. It means a dedication to study and being fully prepared for classroom, laboratory, or studio.
Making Progress Toward a Degree
Advance through your program at the expected pace, whether you are a full-time, part-time, day, or evening student.
Graduating
STUDENT OATH
Oath of Matriculation
As a new student to Buffalo State, being now admitted to the rite of matriculation in baccalaureate studies, I do pledge to be an exemplary learner; to place the highest value on my intellectual, personal, and professional growth; and to respect learning and knowledge.
My priority is to be an educated person, to make significant progress in my program of study, and to graduate. As a student at Buffalo State, I will conduct myself with dignity, honesty, and civility, respecting the views and diverse backgrounds of my teachers and peers, enhancing the quality of life of my community, and promoting the welfare and esteemed reputation of Buffalo State. This I pledge to myself.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Amitra A. Wall, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
(716) 878-5550 ▪ Cleveland Hall 519
Kelly Frothingham, Ph.D.
Interim Dean
Rockwell Hall 222 ▪ (716) 878-6326
Wendy A. Paterson, Ph.D.
Dean
(716) 878-4214 ▪ Bacon Hall 306
Carol A. DeNysschen, Ph.D.
Dean
(716) 878-4698 ▪ Cleveland Hall 214
Academic Affairs Personnel Actions
Ann Delmont
Administrative Assistant 2 ▪ (716) 878-5903
Academic Affairs personnel actions, facilitate SUNY Chancellor’s and Buffalo State President’s Awards for Excellence submissions, Provost’s Office events (Academic Convocation, Honors Convocation, other events).
Administrative Assistants
Catherine A. Cook, B.S.
Administrative Assistant 2 ▪ (716) 878-5550
Calendaring for Provost, office reception, travel, procurement and payables, secretary to the Commencement Committee and events assistance.
Commencement Ceremony Operations and Ceremonial Events
Kimberly Jackson, Ed.D.
Deputy Director of Commencement Operations and Ceremonial Events ▪ (716) 878-5902
Commencement ceremony, publications, website and other annual convocations and ceremonies.
https://commencement.buffalostate.edu
Curriculum, Catalogs, DOPS
KimMarie Markel, M.S.Ed.
Coordinator, Catalog and Curriculum ▪ (716) 878-5010
Catalogs (formatting, content organization, publishing and technical contact), curriculum, Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS).
https://ecatalog.buffalostate.edu/
https://academicaffairs.buffalostate.edu/DOPS
https://academicaffairs.buffalostate.edu/curriculum
CCE, CPS, ICHP, BPAC, Global Engagement, RF, Graduate Studies, and Undergraduate Research
M. Scott Goodman, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President of Graduate, Research, and Special Programs
(716) 878-5601 ▪ Cleveland Hall 519
Leasa Rochester-Mills, M. Ed.
Director, Academic Standards
(716) 878-5222 ▪ South Wing 510
Drew Kahn, M.F.A.
Distinguished Service Professor
(716) 878-5559 ▪ Campbell Student Union 400J
Scott Propeack, BS
Executive Director
(716) 878-4143 ▪ Burchfield Penney Art Center
Civic and Community Engagement
(716) 878-3919 ▪ Twin Rise South Wing 130
Continuing Professional Studies
Kristin E. Fields, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-5907 ▪ Cleveland Hall 210
Educational Opportunity Program
Yanick H. Jenkins, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-4225 ▪ Twin Rise South Wing 710
Joy A. Guarino, M.F.A.
Director
(716) 878-3855 ▪ Twin Rise South Wing 420
Amy M. McMillan, Ph.D.
Director
(716) 878-3371 ▪ South Wing 330A
Individualized Studies and Multidisciplinary Studies
Keith A. Fulcher, Ph.D.
Director
(716) 878-3462 ▪ South Wing 210
Institute for Community Health Promotion (ICHP)
Kelly S. Marczynski, Ph.D.
Director
(716) 878-6137 ▪ Buckham Hall A100E
Instructional Design and Distance Learning
Meghan EB Pereira, M.Ed.
Director
(716) 878-3877 ▪ Butler Library 315A
Charles F. Lyons, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-3026 ▪ Butler Library 111B
John Draeger, Ph.D.
Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Professor, Philosophy
(716) 878-5364 ▪ Butler Library 317