Syracuse University

Chancellor's Cabinet and Administrative Staff

Cabinet

The Chancellor's Cabinet is composed of senior-level administrators, each a head of a major division of the University. Chaired by Chancellor Cantor, the Cabinet is involved in budget and policy decisions.

Eric F. Spina, Vice Chancellor and ProvostEric F. Spina

Vice Chancellor and Provost

Eric F. Spina is Syracuse University’s chief academic officer, holding the dual title of Vice Chancellor and Provost. Prior to his appointment in January 2007, he had spent almost 20 years at Syracuse in teaching, research and administration and a brief term as Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost. He had been the Douglas D. Danforth Dean of the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more


Louis G. Marcoccia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Louis G. Marcoccia

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Marcoccia is responsible for fiscal matters, business and auxiliary operations of the University, planning and maintenance of University physical resources, safety, transportation, parking, real estate, mail services, energy management, and steam and chilled water distribution systems. Read More


Thomas J. Walsh, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement Thomas J. Walsh

Executive Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs

Tom Walsh is Executive Vice President for Advancement and External Affairs at Syracuse University. In this position he oversees the offices of Development, Principal Gifts and Chancellor's Initiatives, University Communications, Alumni Relations, Program Development and Special Events, and institutional advancement operations in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Read More


Kal AlstonKal Alston

Senior Vice President for Human Capital Development

Kal Alston was named Senior Vice President for Human Capital Development in 2011, after serving as Senior Associate Provost for Academic Administration and co-leading the human resources functions at the University. She has been a Professor in Cultural Foundations of Education and Women’s and Gender Studies since joining the University in 2005. Read More


Thomas Evans, Senior Vice President and General CounselThomas S. Evans

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Tom Evans serves as the General Counsel for Syracuse University. He is responsible for providing legal advice and services to the entire University, including the Board of Trustees, as well as to the University's affiliates and subsidiaries. His responsibilities also include overseeing the legal advice and services provided by other attorneys. Read more


Kevin C. Quinn, Vice President for Public AffairsKevin C. Quinn

Senior Vice President for Public Affairs

Kevin Quinn joined the University as Vice President for Public Affairs in 2006 and was named Senior Vice President in July 2009. Quinn leads the University's public relations, communications, and government & community relations activities. He works closely with, and reports to, the Chancellor and President and is a member of her Cabinet. Read More


Thomas V. Wolfe Interim Senior Vice President and Dean of Student AffairsThomas V. Wolfe

Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs

Thomas V. Wolfe is the Senior Vice President and Dean of the Division of Student Affairs at Syracuse University. In this position, Tom provides leadership for a staff of more 350 employees, organized into four broad portfolio areas: Health and Wellness; Discovery and Engagement; Inclusion, Community and Citizenship; and Central Services. Read More


Sherburne AbbottSherburne B. Abbott

Vice President for Sustainability Initiatives

Sherburne "Shere" B. Abbott is Vice President for Sustainability Initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy at Syracuse University. Prior to this appointment in June 2011, she was a senior advisor to President Obama, serving as the associate director for environment of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President. Read More


Ann C. Clarke, Dean, College of Visual and Performing ArtsAnn C. Clarke

Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts

Ann Clarke, dean of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), has an extensive background as a higher education administrator and faculty member as well as a professional artist. She joined VPA in 1998 as a faculty member in the School of Art and Design’s fiber arts/material studies program, served as chair of the school’s Department of Art from 2005-07, and was named the college’s associate dean of the visual arts in 2007. Read More


Gina Lee-GlauserGina Lee-Glauser

Vice President for Research

As Vice President for Research, Gina Lee-Glauser  is responsible for all of the central resources of Syracuse University that are directed to the support of research, technology transfer, and research integrity.  She is also responsible for the articulation and implementation of all University policies regarding scholarly inquiry, sponsored programs, intellectual property, and research integrity.   Read More


Daryl J. Gross, Director of Athletics Daryl J. Gross

Director of Athletics

Daryl Gross assumed his current position in February 2005 and is responsible for overseeing, managing and directing all aspects of the Department of Athletics and the Carrier Dome. These responsibilities include management of all personnel, operational, facility, fiscal and policy matters for a program that conducts 21 varsity sports involving more than 600 student-athletes. Read more


Margaret Himley Margaret R. Himley

Associate Provost for International Education and Engagement

Margaret Himley was named Associate Provost for International Education and Engagement in the summer of 2011. She is a professor of Rhetoric and Writing, and served as Director of Undergraduate Studies for many years in the Writing Program. Read More

Lil Breul O'Rourke, Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Vice President for Principal GiftsLil Breul O'Rourke

Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Vice President for Principal Gifts

Lil Breul O'Rourke has been with Syracuse University since 1983 serving in the Division of Institutional Advancement. Her career in higher education advancement at Syracuse has covered a broad range of responsibilities including alumni relations, central based regional development, advancement for the College of Arts and Sciences. Most recently she served as Vice President for Development and Chief Development Officer. Read More


Donald A. Saleh, Vice President for Enrollment ManagementDonald A. Saleh

Vice President for Enrollment Management

As vice president for enrollment management, Donald Saleh directs more than 150 full-time professional and support staff in the Division of Enrollment Management; is responsible for annual budget assets in excess of $230 million; and oversees University administrative units responsible for undergraduate admissions, graduate enrollment management, undergraduate and graduate financial aid and enrollment management research, as well as the Registrar's Office, and Army and Air Force ROTC.  Read More


Christopher M. Sedore, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information OfficerChristopher M. Sedore

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Operations

Christopher M. Sedore is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Operations for Syracuse University. He is the senior leader in Academic Affairs charged with ensuring that the division’s central units are both highly effective and efficient, and that the academic schools and colleges and their faculty and students are well served by the Academic Affairs administrative support units.  Read more


Andria Costello Staniec, Associate Provost for Academic Programs Andria Costello Staniec

Associate Provost for Academic Programs

Andria Costello Staniec was named Associate Provost for Academic Programs for Syracuse University in July of 2012, becoming the senior leader in Academic Affairs charged with ensuring the quality and effectiveness of academic programs and the academic success of SU students, including the collaborative development of policies and programs that promote instructional quality, advising effectiveness and student success. Read more


Suzanne E. Thorin, Dean of the LibrarySuzanne E. Thorin

Dean of the Library

As University Librarian and Dean of the Library, Suzanne Thorin is responsible for providing outstanding services to the university's faculty and students in the areas of library information technology, collections, access, facilities, and advancement. A member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, Suzanne works in collaboration with other academic officers across campus. Read More


Trudy Morritz, Assistant ChancellorTrudy C. Morritz

Assistant Chancellor

Trudy Morritz as assistant chancellor at Syracuse University serves as the Chancellor's liaison and representative to groups and individuals both on- and off-campus. Her responsibilities include a wide range of projects, task forces, events, and committees related to all of the areas encompassed by the Chancellor's Cabinet.


Kalpana Srinivas, Assistant ChancellorKalpana Srinivas

Assistant Chancellor

Reporting directly to Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor, one of the nation’s most visible higher education leaders, Srinivas supervises operations within the Office of the Chancellor and the Chancellor’s residence. Balancing a high volume of critical activities across the range of executive functions of the University, she manages administrative support for the Chancellor, supervises the office and residence staff, and manages all modes of contact with the Chancellor’s office. Read more


Administrative Staff

Judith A. Bragg, Administrative Assistant

Gretchen B. Goldstein, Senior Administrator

Linda A. Pitonzo, Events Coordinator