Albany State UniversityTwenty four hours completed in Ph.D. in Educational Administration.
Alfred UniversityM.S. Degree 1972Major: Counseling and Guidance
Alfred UniversityB.S. Degree 1971Major: Business Administration
Clarkson College of Technology, 9/65 - 2/67Coursework: Civil EngineeringWithdrew for entry into the military.
State of New York, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Dean – School of Management and Engineering Technology – March 1999 – November 1999 Responsible for leading about 50 faculty and staff and managing an annual budget of approximately $2.5 million. Provide leadership for academic programs in computing information technology, accounting, business administration, electrical, mechanical, civil, and architectural engineering technology as well as engineering science, and computer art and design. Responsible for overseeing the approximately $10 million rehabilitation of the Engineering Technology Building; and organizingacademic programs commensurate with the needs of business and industry in Western New York. Provide leadership, guidance, and support of faculty and staff and coordinate student recruitment and graduate placement. Lead in developing a plan to equip laboratories to enhance a sound postsecondary environment for technical education. Represent the School in the University Colleges of Technology Alliance, and with regional and national accrediting agencies. Interact with state and federal funding agencies in soliciting grant support. Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders of the School and College, and in developing the College’s general education curriculum consistent with evolution to the baccalaureate level, and in concert with SUNY Trustee guidelines.
Alfred UniversitySaxon Inn Manager - 1/69 - 9/72Alfred, NY 14802 Responsible for hiring and supervising over twenty part-time and two full-time employees. Worked full-time while pursuing Master's Degree full-time at Alfred University. Force Recon (Special Forces of the Marines)Airborne Qualified - Vietnam Combat Veteran - 2/67 - 1/69 Duties ranged from infantry machine gunner to Platoon Sergeant in Vietnam. Retired from service as Sergeant due to wounds received in combat.
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Community
ACCORD Small Business Mentor
Micro-Enterprise Assistance Program Mentor
Alliance for Small Business Advancement Mentor
Service:
Past President Alfred Lions Club,
Mentor for Ceramic Corridor Incubator Project
Non-Professional:
American Legion
Delta Sigma Phi
Alfred Rod and Gun Club
National Rifle Association - Life Member
Alfred Business Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Awards/Special Recognition·
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor 2007
American Academy of Distinguished Students, 1996·
Who's Who In Teaching, 1996·
Department Chairs Academy Award for Outstanding Support, 1995·
Business Teacher of the Year Alumni Award, 1992, 1993·
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service, 1980.·
Inter Fraternity/ Sorority Council Award for Outstanding Contributions, 1988, 1991, 1992.·
Psi Delta Omega Honorary of the Year, 1975-76 ·
Military Awards (1968): ·
Conspicuous Service Cross ·
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry ·
Three Purple Hearts ·
Meritorious Mast ·
Vietnam Campaign Medal
SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor James Grillo has served in a variety of capacities at the college. He began service at Alfred State as a residence hall coordinator in 1972. The following year, he moved into a full-time position in the Office of Admissions. Between 1978 and 1989, while the dean for Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid, Grillo also taught courses in the Business Technology Department as an adjunct instructor. He was hired as an associate professor in 1989, and promoted to full professor in 1992. Jim served as a vice president of the college from 1999 to 2005. From 2005 through 2009 he served a previous term as Chair of the Faculty Senate. In 2007, Grillo was promoted to his present rank of SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor. A Marine combat veteran of Vietnam, Jim also serves as Chairman of the Veteran’s Task Force at Alfred State.
Grillo holds two degrees from Alfred University: a bachelor of science in business administration and a master of science in counseling and guidance. Additionally, he has completed an additional 24 graduate credit hours in educational administration through the University at Albany.
He was recognized by SUNY in 1980 with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service, and by alumni in both 1992 and 1993 as the Business Teacher of the Year.