Buffalo State University Athletics

- Graduated from Fredonia in 1962, received his Master’s Degree in 1963 from Albany and earned a Doctorate in 1972 in Higher Education Administration from Penn State. 

- Served the Buffalo State as Vice President for Student Affairs from 1971-76. 

- As VP for Student Affairs, oversaw what is referred to as the “Golden Age” of Buffalo State Athletics. 
Also served during that time as the college’s representative for the NCAA. 

- Was a strong supporter of intercollegiate athletics throughout his 30-plus years at Buffalo State. 

- Served the college with distinction in a number of roles, including professor; founder and coordinator of the Student Personnel Administration’s Master’s Degree program; Dean of Graduate Studies. 

- Was named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the college in 1997. 

- Also served as Chair and Professor of Educational Foundations as well as Chair and Professor Behavioral and Humanistic Studies. 

- Earned the Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Student Affairs from the American College Personnel Association. 

- Earned SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. 

- Korean War veteran having spent 4 years in the Air Force before college.