Post Classifieds
School of Professions launches national search for new dean
By Sashana Campbell
On February 20, 2013
A national search for a permanent dean of the School of Professions is currently underway. Dr. Kevin
Mulcahy, Chair of Hospitality and Tourism and Interim Dean for more than three years, has resigned
from the position.
Dr. James Mayrose, Chair of Engineering Technology and chair of the search committee said Mulcahy
thought it was important that the School have a permanent dean going forward.
Associate Dean Rita Zientek took over as officer in charge for the School of Professions on Jan. 19 and
has full oversight and responsibility for all related matters and business until a new dean is appointed.
"We look forward to working with our new dean to build upon the accomplishments of the students,
staff and faculty in fostering a strong and productive school by attracting a diverse and socially
committed faculty and student body, strengthening and supporting scholarship, expanding external
funding and private support, and providing strategic thinking and direction as we prepare practitioners
and scholars who make a significant impact on our community and the world," Zientek said.
The search committee will be looking for candidates with a doctorate in one of the disciplines taught
in the School of Professions, which includes hospitality and tourism, higher education administration,
criminal justice, social work and fashion and textile technology.
The candidates should also have experience in fiscal planning, allocation and oversight, a minimum
of three years of administrative experience as a department chair equivalent or higher, a record of
academic achievement sufficient for appointment to the rank of full professor, evidence of fostering
diversity among faculty, students and staff, an understanding of the issues affecting diverse populations
and a record of developing innovative partnerships between academic and local professional and social
communities, Mayrose said.
All candidates that meet the qualifications for the position of Dean of the School of the Professions both
internal and external to Buffalo State will be interviewed, Mayrose said.
The School of the Professions is looking to fill the position by July 2013.
Some responsibilities the new dean will take on are leading the school's faculty and staff, managing its
fiscal strategies and collaborating with pertinent stakeholders to advance the school's mission.
"The School of The Professions is searching for a person of vision and leadership who promotes strong
working relationships and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, creative activity and
service within a diverse learning environment," Zientek said.
Mayrose stated that with the new technology building almost completed, the School of Professions will
attract more students to Buffalo State.
"The combination of a new building, new state-of-the-art equipment and an active marketing plan will
surely attract new students to Buffalo State and the School of the Professions," he said.
Sashana Campbell can be reached by email at campbell.record@live.com.
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
Recent The Record News Articles
We've Moved to www.buffstaterecord.com!
Please visit www.buffstaterecord.com for all your latest campus news and updates from our staff of student journalists.
Obama divulges new higher education initiative during visit to UB
President Barack Obama delivered his new plan for making a college education more affordable to a packed auditorium at the University at...
Ailing Podolefsky steps down as president
Aaron Podolefsky has announced he will step down as president of SUNY Buffalo State, effective July 31, to concentrate on his...
Discuss This Article
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST THE RECORD NEWS
- We've Moved to www.buffstaterecord.com!
- Obama divulges new higher education initiative during visit to UB
- Ailing Podolefsky steps down as president
- SUNY appoints Cohen interim president
- President Podolefsky announces leave to fight cancer
- Rappers put Pepsi in a bind
- Congrats to grads: take next step with gratitude
RECENT THE RECORD CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- A Story To Sing About
- The Gap in Gum Care: Why Caring For Your Teeth’s F...
- Top Tips for Signature Scents and Better-Smelling Laundry
- A Dog Trainer’s Top Tips to Support Pets Through Life S...
- Clear the Air of Indoor Pollutants This Spring
- Stroke & Dementia in Black Men: Tips for Staying Healthy...
- Hispanics and African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye...
- African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease
- Infinity Kings: Final Book In A Favorite Fantasy Series
- What You Need To Know About Keratoconus and the iLink...
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- 7 Reasons Renting an RV Should Be On Every Family’s S...
- Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years
- No Child is Forgotten By Marine Toys for Tots
- Sweeten Your Springtime Salads With Healthy Chilean Grapes
- Young Author Translates 4,000-Year-Old Text to Reveal...
- Keeping Cool and Energy-efficient Amid America’s “...
- Addressing Sarcopenia with a Healthy Diet
- Subway’s New Wraps Elevate Eating on the Go
- Family Teacher Conference Topics Beyond Academics
- Youth Take Down Tobacco
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show
- Semiconductor Research Corp unveils 2024 Research Call, $13.8M Funding
- Charles River Associates Opens Second Scholarship Cycle, Expands to the UK
- BLUMHOUSE AND AMC THEATRES LAUNCH FIRST-EVER HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN FILM FESTIVAL
- THE GEN Z IMPERATIVE: LISTEN TO FEELINGS AND GIVE GEN Z A VOICE
