Faculty & Staff

William Dean appointed as NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor

“I am pleased to be returning to this role and to be assisting an incredibly active, dynamic, and engaged group of students and faculty.”

William Dean 

Alfred State College has announced the appointment of Professor William Dean, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, as the NCARB Architect Licensing Advisor for the architectural programs. Professor Dean will assume his position effective July 1, in addition to his duties as chair of the Architecture and Design department.

Cultural Life Center celebrates Juneteenth at Alfred Farmers Market

Alfred State Interim Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Afua Boahene and Coordinator of BIPOC Scholars and College Transition Specialist Dr. Brian Saltsman celebrated and educated the community about Juneteenth at the Alfred Farmers Market on Sunday.

Alfred State Interim Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Afua Boahene and Coordinator of BIPOC Scholars and College Transition Specialist Dr. Brian Saltsman celebrated and educated the community about Juneteenth at the Alfred Farmers Market on Sunday.

The duo from the Cultural Life Center set up a table with information and activities about Juneteenth.

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson earn Chancellor’s Award

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Award at the annual Recognition Celebration.

David Carli, Melanie Ryan, and Andrea Williamson were honored for earning SUNY Chancellor Award at the annual Recognition Celebration.

Carli, an associate professor in the Architecture and Design program, received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities

Professor Carli has an excellent sustained record of architecture and design accomplishments accompanied by years of valued service to Alfred State College and its students. 

Pioneer Awards given to Burdick, Dickerson, Foster, and Jardine

Alfred State’s Sandy Burdick, Timothy Dickerson, Daniel Foster, and Dan Jardine were honored with Pioneer Awards at the annual Recognition Celebration.

Alfred State’s Sandy Burdick, Timothy Dickerson, Daniel Foster, and Dan Jardine were honored with Pioneer Awards at the annual Recognition Celebration.

The Pioneer Award acknowledges those who have demonstrated commitment and dedication to the college’s mission and goals, have made contributions that have had a measurable positive impact on college operations, are seen as positive role models that show creativity and initiative, and have shown a consistent level of exceptional performance throughout their employment.

Peter McClain and Reza Yadollahi honored with Leadership through Civic Engagement award

Alfred State Director of Accounting and Controls Peter McClain and Professor and Coordinator of the Construction Management program Dr. Reza Yadollahi were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award. 

Alfred State Director of Accounting and Controls Peter McClain and Professor and Coordinator of the Construction Management program Dr. Reza Yadollahi were the recipients of the Leadership through Civic Engagement award. 

The award is given by the College Council is presented to acknowledge students, faculty, and staff who have led or initiated exemplary academic and/or co-curricular initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to engaging in the community— locally, nationally, or globally—through service, volunteerism, activism, politics, and much more. 

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.

Alfred State celebrates years of service milestones

During the Alfred State’s annual end of year celebration, the college celebrated numerous members of the community for milestones in their years of service.

Kathleen Casey recognized for thirty years of service.
Kathleen Casey recognized for thirty years of service. Missing Steven Quagliato

During the Alfred State’s annual end of year celebration, the college celebrated numerous members of the community for milestones in their years of service.

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Holly Chase earns CPA licensure

“These designations allow me to bring my experience into the classroom. I am working to introduce new courses that are in demand in the industry. We have several employers who consistently seek out our students for both internships and job opportunities.”

Holly Chase

Alfred State Assistant Professor Holly Chase has completed the necessary requirements to become a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York.

Previously, Chase had earned the Institute of Management Accountant’s Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) designation. 

“These designations allow me to bring my experience into the classroom,” commented Chase. “I am working to introduce new courses that are in demand in the industry. We have several employers who consistently seek out our students for both internships and job opportunities.”

Histed promoted to Lieutenant

“Joe Histed is a fine example of the officers we have at the university police department and has truly earned this promotion.” 

University Police Chief Jeff Wilcox

The University Police Department at Alfred State is excited to announce the promotion of Officer Joseph Histed to the rank of Lieutenant. 

Having grown up in Allegany County, Lieutenant Histed started his college career at Alfred State, transferring on to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from SUNY Brockport. 

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