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.
James Mayrose, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
James Mayrose, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President
(716) 878-5550 ▪ Cleveland Hall 519
Amitra A. Wall, Ph.D.
Associate Provost
(716) 878-5550 ▪ Cleveland Hall 519
https://academicaffairs.buffalostate.edu/curriculum
Brian Cronk, Ph.D.
Dean
Rockwell Hall 222 ▪ (716) 878-6326
https://artsandsciences.buffalostate.edu
Wendy A. Paterson, Ph.D.
Dean
(716) 878-4214 ▪ Bacon Hall 306
https://schoolofeducation.buffalostate.edu
Carol A. DeNysschen, Ph.D.
Dean
(716) 878-4698 ▪ Cleveland Hall 214
https://professions.buffalostate.edu
Kevin J. Miller, Ed.D.
Director
(716) 878-5602 ▪ Cleveland Hall 204
https://suny.buffalostate.edu/graduate
Carolyn Martino, M.P.A.
Executive Assistant to the Provost ▪ (716) 878-5903
Academic Affairs personnel actions, facilitate SUNY Chancellor’s and Buffalo State President’s Awards for Excellence submissions, Provost’s Office events (Faculty and Staff Recognition Ceremony, Honors Convocation, other events).
Catherine A. Cook, B.S.
Administrative Assistant 2 ▪ (716) 878-5550
Calendaring for Provost, office reception, travel, secretary to the Commencement Committee.
Ann P. Delmont
Administrative Assistant 2 ▪ (716) 878-5901
Associate provost support, office reception, procurement and payables, commencement and events assistance.
Amitra Wall, Ph.D.
Associate Provost ▪ (716) 878-3838
Catalogs, curriculum, Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS), student appeals.
https://academicaffairs.buffalostate.edu/curriculum
Patricia A. Alessandra, B.A.
Commencement Director for Academics ▪ (716) 878-5902
Catalogs (noncurricular content), commencement ceremony, publications, websites (Academic Affairs, commencement, faculty handbook, awards archives).
https://commencement.buffalostate.edu
KimMarie Markel, M.S.Ed.
Coordinator, Catalog and Curriculum ▪ (716) 878-5010
Catalogs (formatting, curricular content, publishing and technical contact), curriculum, Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS).
https://ecatalog.buffalostate.edu/
https://academicaffairs.buffalostate.edu/DOPS
Kim M. Barron, M.A.
Assistant Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness and Planning ▪ (716) 878-5550
Accreditation, Assessment, Planning
https://institutionaleffectiveness.buffalostate.edu
Success and Retention ▪ (716) 878-5550
https://retention.buffalostate.edu
https://titleiii.buffalostate.edu
Julian C. Cole, Ph.D.
Interim Director, Academic Standards
Interim Associate Dean, School of the Professions
(716) 878-5136 ▪ Cleveland Hall 214
https://academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu
Drew Kahn, M.F.A.
Distinguished Service Professor
(716) 878-5559 ▪ Campbell Student Union 400J
https://www.annefrankproject.com
Carolyn A. Morris-Hunt, CFRE
Chief Operating Officer
(716) 878-6201 ▪ Burchfield Penney Art Center 202B
https://www.burchfieldpenney.org
Laura Rao, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-3919 ▪ Twin Rise South Wing 130
https://cce.buffalostate.edu
Kristin E. Fields, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-5907 ▪ Cleveland Hall 210
https://continuingstudies.buffalostate.edu
Yanick H. Jenkins, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-4225 ▪ Twin Rise South Wing 710
https://eop.buffalostate.edu
Joy A. Guarino, M.F.A.
Director
(716) 878-3855 ▪ Twin Rise South Wing 420
https://international.buffalostate.edu
Kevin J. Miller, Ed.D.
Director
(716) 878-5601 ▪ Cleveland Hall 204
https://suny.buffalostate.edu/graduate
Amy M. McMillan, Ph.D.
Director
(716) 878-3371 ▪ South Wing 330A
https://honors.buffalostate.edu
Keith A. Fulcher, Ph.D.
Interim Director
(716) 878-3462 ▪ South Wing 330B
https://ins.buffalostate.edu
Meghan EB Pereira, M.Ed.
Director
(716) 878-3877 ▪ Bulger Communication Center 106
https://instructionaldesign.buffalostate.edu
(716) 878-4432 ▪ Chase Hall 102
https://professionaldevelopment.buffalostate.edu
Charles F. Lyons, M.S.
Director
(716) 878-3026 ▪ Butler Library 111B
https://library.buffalostate.edu
John Draeger, Ph.D.
Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Professor, Philosophy
(716) 878-4320 ▪ Buckham Hall B226
https://tlc.buffalostate.edu
