Social and Behavioral Sciences

Pioneer PROfiles - Lillian Haley

“Our professors have worked in the field before. It is interesting to hear their stories and experiences and being able to connect that within class.”

Lillian Haley

Lillian Haley (Hornell, NY) enjoys solving puzzles and working to find an answer. Her passion led her to the criminal justice program at Alfred State.

Lillian's Pioneer PROfile video

“I chose Alfred because of how close it is to my hometown and how affordable it is. I enjoy being close to home so I can go home often.”

Pioneer PROfiles - Leilani Sloan

“I chose Alfred State because it is close to home and it had a good program. I want to help people and make an impact on people in our world today.”

Leilani Sloan

Leilani Sloan (Brockport, NY) wants to make a difference and with her Human Service Management degree from Alfred State she feels she is prepared to do so.

Leilani's Pioneer PROfile video

“I chose Alfred State because it is close to home and it had a good program. I want to help people and make an impact on people in our world today.”

Kellogg authors new book in Barry Baskerville series

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, has authored his ninth book in a series of mystery stories for children entitled “Barry Baskerville and the Stolen Car.”

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, has authored his ninth book in a series of mystery stories for children entitled “Barry Baskerville and the Stolen Car.”

As in previous adventures, young Barry admires Sherlock Holmes and has dreams of becoming a famous detective. He wears a deerstalker hat and searches for clues with a magnifying glass. Barry likes to confound his teachers and classmates by barraging them with riddles and logic problems.

Pioneer PROfiles - Jenna Plouse

“The sisters really took me in. They joke that I came around and I never left. I knew they had me my back. It was an amazing support system. This is always going to be my home away from home.”

Jenna Plouse

Jenna Plouse (Sayre, PA) fell in love with Alfred State when she visited campus and now wants to help others in their times of need. While she has been at Alfred, she has found her true passion while studying Human Services Management.

“I chose Alfred State because I wanted to be a little further away but not too far away. I fell in love with the small town. It is beautiful. I love walking home and seeing all the views Alfred has.”

Pioneer PROfiles- Mattison Buckley

“At first, I was more interested in getting an associate degree and then I met my incredible advisor who swayed me into switching into the four-year program. I have learned so much from my professors. Criminal justice is so broad, there is so many different opportunities in it.”

Mattison Buckley

Mattison Buckley (Wellsville, NY) chose to stay close to home when she enrolled in the associate degree criminal justice at Alfred State but the connections she has made with her professors and the college community has her now pursuing her bachelor's degree in the field and a minor in psychology.

Aftuck, Bryant and Ray honored with Advising Excellence Award

Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony.

Daniel Aftuck, Aric Bryant, and David Ray were named the recipients of the Advising Excellence award at Alfred State’s annual recognition ceremony.

Given annually, the Advising Excellence award recognizes Alfred State college faculty advisors who have gone above and beyond to positively impact a student’s college experience. Students nominated the honorees and a professor from each of the college’s three schools were honored.

Professor Whitman publishes a new book

Dr. Mark Whitman, an associate professor in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Alfred State, recently published the book "A New Understanding of Burnout: Empowering Change Through Prevention: Cracking the code of burnout of public safety but important for you!"

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Bliss and Tomm receive Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Alfred State’s Kathy Bliss and Debra Tomm have received Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. Bliss was honored with the award for Faculty Service while Tomm was honored for Classified Service.

Alfred State’s Kathy Bliss and Debra Tomm have received Chancellor’s Award for Excellence. Bliss was honored with the award for Faculty Service while Tomm was honored for Classified Service.

Bliss has also been part of the Alfred State community for over two decades. She consistently goes above and beyond in her role as co-program director and assistant professor in the veterinary technician department. 

Angela Graves awarded 2022 Student Advocate Award

Alfred State College (ASC) assistant professor of global and diversity studies Angela Graves has been named the 2022 Student Advocate Award winner.

Alfred State College (ASC) assistant professor of global and diversity studies Angela Graves has been named the 2022 Student Advocate Award winner. Graves was presented her award during the college’s annual honors convocation.

Students can nominate any college employee for their choice for the award through an electronic survey organized by the Faculty Senate Student Life Committee. The committee reviews the nominations and determines the winner. Annually at honors convocation, this award is given based on the nominations of all students.

Kellogg authors new book ‘Barry Baskerville’s Fishing Adventure’

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, is the author of a new book titled “Barry Baskerville's Fishing Adventure” (Airship 27, 2022).

Dr. Richard Kellogg, professor emeritus of psychology at Alfred State College, is the author of a new book titled “Barry Baskerville's Fishing Adventure” (Airship 27, 2022).

This is the eighth entry in a series of mysteries for children, and it is available at the Amazon website. The book contains color illustrations by noted Hawaiian artist, Gary Kato.

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