STUDY ABROAD - Key Persons
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- Member of the Executive Committee
SA Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access: Serves as the Chair of the Alliance for Community Enrichment (ACE) with duties that include facilitating weekly business meetings and advising of ACE member organizations. Represents SUNY Geneseo at lobbying events in Albany on behalf of students' issues. Coordinates voter registration efforts for students. Coordinates the annual Intercultural Dinner to promote diversity on campus. Serves as a liaison between the multicultural organizations and special interest organizations and the Executive Committee. Serves as the primary liaison between the Executive Committee and off-campus students. Serves as a voting member on the Geneseo First Response Board of Directors.
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- Application Administrator
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- Director of Alumni Relations
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- Director
- Member of the Executive Committee
SA Director of Academic Affairs Responsibilities: Serves as the Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) with duties that include chairing weekly executive sessions, facilitating weekly business meetings, and the supervision of the AAC executive board. Coordinates the annual College Bowl Tournament. Runs the Graduate Test Prep Service Advocates for academic issues on behalf of the student body. Serves as a liaison between the student body, faculty department chairs, the Dean of the College, and the Provost.
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Chemistry
- Director of Introductory Chemistry Labs and Lecturer
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- Senior Instructional Designer
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- Chemistry
- Director of Organic Chemistry Laboratories
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- Learning Spaces Technician
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- Senior Endpoint Systems Analyst
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Vice President
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- Certification Officer
- Coordinator of Advising, Certification, & Communication
- Student Support
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- Chemistry
- Office Assistant to Chemistry / Biology / Health Professions
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- Interim Co - Director of Information Systems
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- Assistant VP for College Advancement
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- Assistant Director of Programs and Services
Chuck Hazlett
Assistant Director of Programs and Services
As the Assistant Director of Programs and Services, Chuck serves various Student Association programs, Club Sports Association, as well as the Ticket Office.
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- Director
- Member of the Executive Committee
SA Director of Student Affairs Responsibilities: Advocate for Geneseo students with local, state, and federal elected representatives Serves as a voting member and liaison for Geneseo and SUNY Student Assembly Represents SUNY Geneseo at lobbying events in Albany on behalf of students' issues Works with established bodies to increase voter registration efforts for students Serves as the primary liaison between the Executive Committee and off-campus students Works with on-campus advocacy groups, including ACE and non-SA funded organizations Is a member of several ad hoc college and community strategic committees Coordinates with the Undergraduate Student Senate and their Geneseo Community Representative
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- Director, Systems & Identity and Access Management
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Director of Support Services
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Senior Systems Analyst & Director of Research Technology
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- Member of Board Committees
- SUNY Geneseo President
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- Chemistry, Department Chair
- Department Chair
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Member of Board Committees
- Vice President for College Advancement
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- Associate Director
- Associate Director of Study Abroad at SUNY Geneseo
Emily McCrossen is the Associate Director of Study Abroad at SUNY Geneseo where she has worked since Fall 2016. Emily's role in the Study Abroad Office includes managing faculty-led programs and matters of health and safety.
Prior to joining SUNY Geneseo, Emily spent three years serving as the Coordinator for International Study Opportunities at the University Of New Haven. Emily has a master's degree in College Student Personnel Administration from Canisius College and a graduate certificate in International Education Management through SUNY Albany.
In her free time, you can find Emily cooking, reading, and spending time doing outdoor activities like biking and hiking. A favorite travel memory for Emily is climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan at night.
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- Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Member of the Geneseo
Eric Helms has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 2001; He was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2014.
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- Director of Sponsored Programs Operations
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- Chemistry
- Lecturer of Chemistry, Emeritus
- Member of the Geneseo
H. Cristina Geiger has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 1999. She was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2018.
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- Consultant
- Member of Board Committees
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Associate Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
- Chemistry
- Member of the Geneseo
James Boiani has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 1985.
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- Accounting Services / Senior Director of Accounting & Budgeting Services
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Director of Field Experiences
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- Administrative Assistant I
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Finance & Administration / Project Director for Strategic Initiatives
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Member of Board Committees
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- President
- Member of Board Committees
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Assistant Director
- Assistant Director of Study Abroad at SUNY Geneseo
Jordain Moore serves as the Assistant Director of Study Abroad at SUNY Geneseo. Jordain's role involves managing the bilateral exchange programs within the Study Abroad Office, including corresponding with incoming and outgoing exchange applicants and partner institutions. Jordain is a proud Geneseo alumna (2015) with a B.A. in Intercultural Communication and Critical Studies as well as Spanish Language (Double Major). She earned her Master of Science degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from SUNY Buffalo State College in 2020. Jordain speaks fluent Spanish and has studied abroad for a year in Argentina in high school, for a semester in Costa Rica through SUNY Geneseo, as well as in Ukraine, Poland and Germany during her master's program at Buffalo State.
Prior to returning to SUNY Geneseo for the role of Assistant Director, Jordain served as the Johnson Center Coordinator for Civic Engagement at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. She has served two terms with AmeriCorps, in Utah as well as Buffalo during grad school.
Jordain is a Finger Lakes native originally from Naples, NY and in her free time she enjoys cross country skiing, hiking with her two Miniature Australian Shepherds, spending time with her family and supporting her family's business, Inspire Moore Winery.
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- Human Resources & Payroll Services / Associate Vice President for Human Resources
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- Finance and Administration / Vice President for Finance and Administration
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- Finance & Administration Assistant to the Vice President
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- Director of Programs, Personnel, & Finances
Kate has been with SA since 1997. She serves as a resource person to SA Exec, is the co-supervisor to SA professional staff, and is the direct supervisor for the SA Tech Directors. Kate implements all financial decisions approved by SA Exec, approves purchase orders, and audits organizational financial records for accuracy and adherence to general guidelines. She signs all check requests for submission to College President's designee.
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Director of College Advancement Communications
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- Director, Educational Technology
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- Interim Co - Director of Information Systems
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- Director of Advancement Services
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Director of Business Affairs
SA Director of Business Affairs Responsibilities: Serves as the Chair for the Student Association Budget Committee, which is responsible for conducting the annual budget hearings and proposing the Student Association budget. Interprets and enforces Student Association Financial Policies. Administers Leadership Awards with the Student Association Budget Committee and SA Director of Programs, Personnel, & Finance Conducts an annual inventory of all Student Association equipment. Creates the agenda for weekly business meetings and ensures all SA forms are current. Examines agenda readings for accuracy and clarity. Files minutes from the weekly business meetings. Monitors and reviews SA revenues and expenditures with auditors and SA staff. Conducts treasurer training sessions for all Student Association-funded organizations. Brings financial concerns to the attention of the Executive Committee. Helps maintain the SA office equipment including computers and printers.
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- Director
- Member of the Executive Committee
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- Director of Public Relations
- Member of the Executive Committee
SA Director of Public Relations Responsibilities: Develops and maintains a comprehensive public relations campaign throughout the academic year designed to inform the college community about Student Association events, services, and organizations through various forms of publicity, including regularly-updated bulletin boards. Drafts and releases statements on behalf of SA on relevant issues that affect the campus. Orders promotional items on behalf of SA. Regularly updates the SA website. Organizes Budget Advocacy Day. Updates and orders new SA brochures in the spring. Organizes SA's involvement during summer orientation sessions. Submits advertisements to The Lamron for SA-funded groups' events. Develops promotional materials for the mandatory student activity fee referendum as applicable. Serves as a liaison between the Executive Committee and media organizations. Serves as a liaison between the Executive Committee and Bronze Bear Creative Services. Serves as a liaison between the Executive Committee and the SA Service Manager.
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- Adjunct Lecturer of Chemistry
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Student Association Advisor
As the SA Advisor, Dr. Taberski advises the Executive Board on issues of policy, procedure and other practices within the College and SUNY. The advisor attends business and board meetings.
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- Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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- Associate Director of Alumni Relations
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Board Member Emerita / Distinguished Service Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Emerita - SUNY Geneseo
- Member of Board Committees
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- Stockroom and Safety Manager
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- Finance & Administration
- Small Business Development Center / Assistant Vice President for Administration & Director of SBDC
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- Chief Information Officer
- Director
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- Director of Donor Relations
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- Director, Network & Information Security Operations
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- Ex - Officio Member College Senate, Chair / Professor of English - SUNY Geneseo
- Member of Board Committees
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- Facilities Services / Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Planning
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Director of Campus Relations
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- Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
SA President Responsibilities: Chairs all executive sessions, pre-meetings, and business meetings. Recruits and appoints students with the Executive Committee's approval to the Student Court, the Undergraduate Student Association Elections Committee, and other college committees. Reviews, negotiates, and signs hundreds of contracts with performers, corporations, and local governments on behalf of all SA-funded organizations. Serves as the primary co-supervisor of Student Association officers, employees, and services. Helps conduct annual employee evaluations. Serves as a member of the Academic Research and Travel Grant Selection Committee, CAS Board of Directors, College Budget Committee, College Council, College Strategic Planning Committee, Geneseo Foundation Board of Directors, New Organization Recognition Committee, and others. Serves on major College and SA search committees as needed. Is a member of various ad-hoc College committees and may chair additional SA committees as needed. Is a delegate to the SUNY Student Assembly and attends approximately two state-wide conferences with delegates from all SUNY schools. Represents SUNY Geneseo at lobbying events in Albany on behalf of students' issues. Coordinates and delegates responsibilities to the other members of the Executive Committee. Organizes Executive Committee retreats twice a year to plan for the upcoming semester. Meets regularly with administrators on behalf of the student body. Remains in Geneseo during the summer to prepare for the following year, coordinate summer business meetings, assist in the yearly audit, sign contracts, supervise staff, and coordinate SA activities during summer Orientation sessions
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- Director
- Director of the Study Abroad Office
Sam Cardamone serves as the Director of the Study Abroad Office. Since July 2012, Sam has been fortunate to serve in many roles in the SUNY Geneseo Study Abroad Office including Study Abroad Advisor, Assistant Director, and Associate Director. As Director, he oversees the strategic direction of the Study Abroad Office as well as the fiscal and managerial health of the office.
Sam earned his Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel Administration and his undergraduate degree in Adolescent Math Education, both from Canisius College. As an undergraduate student, his first international experience was to Mexico City for a service immersion program, followed by a semester abroad at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Sippy Downs, Australia, and a year spent teaching abroad on the island of Weno in the state of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia.
Sam and his partner, Lisa, have two daughters, Penelope Mae and Tallulah Grace. The whole family enjoys hiking and are committed to becoming Adirondack 46'ers.
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- Member of the Executive Committee
- Director of Inter - Residence Affairs
SA Director of Inter-Residence Affairs Responsibilities: Serves as the Chair of the Inter-Residence Council (IRC) with duties that include chairing weekly executive board meetings, facilitating General Assembly meetings, and the supervision of the IRC executive board. Serves as the representative of the residential student population with administrators, faculty, and staff. Works with the IRC executive board and General Assembly to plan and facilitate programming, primarily for on-campus students. Serves as the liaison between SA and IRC, Student Life, and the Division of Student and Campus Life. Represents SUNY Geneseo at regional and national conferences. Remains in Geneseo over most of the summer to assist in summer Orientation sessions and to plan an executive board retreat.
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- Member of Board Committees
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- Student - Athletes Pride Themselves on Achieving at the Highest Levels, Both in Competition and in the Classroom
- Student Association
SUNY Geneseo was established by New York State Legislature in 1867, and opened its doors in 1871 as the Geneseo Normal and Training School. The original name of the School reflected its focus on training teachers. In the early 1900s, the curriculum required two years of professional study for aspiring teachers. By 1942, basic teacher training programs included preparation of teacher-librarians, teachers of children with special needs, and speech pathologists.
In 1948, the Geneseo Normal and Training School became a part of the State University of New York. The teachers colleges of SUNY became Colleges of Arts and Sciences in 1962, and two years later, Geneseo's four-year degree programs in arts and sciences were implemented. SUNY Geneseo's Department of Education was reorganized as a School of Education in 1992 with about 30 teaching faculty.
SUNY Geneseo's School of Education was formally renamed the Ella Cline Shear School of Education in 1998, in recognition of a generous endowment made by Ella Cline Shear. Mrs. Shear graduated from Geneseo in 1935 and spent the next 41 years as a dedicated elementary school teacher. Mrs. Shear said, "Geneseo played a significant role in my preparation as a teacher. I felt the school offered what I needed in building a foundation to fulfill a dream of becoming a teacher - a dream I had since childhood." Her regard for the School of Education inspired Mrs. Shear to give back to the college so that further generations could realize their dreams of becoming educators. Throughout her career, Ella Cline Shear was a role model for teachers and we continue to remember her life and generosity.
SUNY Geneseo began as a teacher training institute nearly 150 years ago, and teacher education remains one of our most popular majors.
SUNY Geneseo is known both for its stellar academic programs and its prestigious athletic programs as well. The Knights have won seven State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's Cups and a total of 57 SUNYAC Championships since the Fall of 2016.
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- Associate Director of Research & Prospect Management
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- Member of Board Committees
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- SA Administrative Assistant
Traci is a Geneseo alumni and has been working at Geneseo since 2010, first in Grants Management and then joining SA in 2019! Traci helps clubs with resources, filling out purchase orders and check requests, and connecting with the Executive Committee. She loves to work with students and learn more about clubs and organizations!
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- Senior Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
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- Member of Board Committees
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- SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Chemistry
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- Fellow
- Member of the Geneseo Class
Wes Kennison is our Faculty Fellow for International Programs.
Wes is a member of the Geneseo Class of '79 where he majored in English and minored in Medieval Studies. As a student, he studied abroad in England and Italy before study abroad was really a thing. Since 1988, Wes has served on the Geneseo faculty with the Department of English and the Department of Languages and Literatures, teaching Humanities, Latin, Poetry, and Service Learning. In 2009, he came to work in the study abroad office. He has led study abroad abroad programs and alumni groups in Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Greece, China, Nicaragua, and Haiti.