About Buffalo State University
Founded in 1871, SUNY Buffalo State University is one of the largest comprehensive institutions in the State University of New York system. As a civic, urban-engaged campus, Buffalo State prides itself on having smaller learning environments coupled with large university opportunities. We are a diverse and inclusive campus committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to change lives, to empower students to succeed, and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning.
Buffalo State has a long-standing commitment to education and challenges its students to pursue rigorous, transformative learning experiences so they have the means and the resilience to make an impact on their community and the wider world.
Search Committee
Voting Members
Linda Dobmeier, University Council Chair
Pete Grum, University Council
Mo Sumbundu, University Council
Gary Siddall, University Council
Ricky Fleming, Faculty (SAS); Chair and Professor, Music
Lisa Marie Anselmi, Faculty (SAS); Chair and Associate Professor, Anthropology (Senator)
Erin Barr, Faculty (SAS); Assistant Professor, History and Social Studies Education
Gehan Senthinathan, Faculty (SEP); Assistant Professor, Social and Psychological Foundations (Senator)
Lorena Mathien, Faculty (SEP); Professor and Former Chair, Business, Economics, and Public Administration
Hermen Diaz III, Faculty (SEP); Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration (Senator)
Jayson Williams, Student Representative
Stacy Lewis Beauford, Alumni Board Representative
Judy Elliott, Foundation Board Representative
Kelly Frothingham, Academic Dean (SAS)
Christopher Weber, Professional Staff Representative
Timothy Sams, Chancellor's Representative, SUNY Old Westbury President
Adiam Tsegai, Community Representative, SUNY Erie President
Non-Voting Members
William Benfanti
Buffalo State
Zulaika Rodriguez
Chancellor’s Representative
Presidential Search Firm
Questions, Comments, and Suggestions
WittKieffer is pleased to support Buffalo State University in the search for its next President. We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions throughout the search.
To suggest potential candidates or forward nominations, or to send inquiries or comments to the entire search team, please email: BuffaloStatePresident@wittkieffer.com
Physical mail can be addressed to:
WittKieffer
Attn: Buffalo State University President Search
2015 Spring Road, Suite 510
Oak Brook, IL
60523
