Department of Academic Affairs

Josh Ringel is currently a Senior at the University of Albany and is serving as the Academic Affairs Director for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. He currently is majoring in Public Policy with a concentration in economics and a minor in economics. Before choosing to attend UAlbany, Josh attended Hastings High School in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

Josh has been interested in government and non-profit organizations for sometime. As a Junior he became an active member in the Student Association starting off with his work on the Elections Commission as a member and as Assistant to the Academic Affairs Director. Now Josh has continued his involvement and is also the Chair of the Elections Commission.

Josh has also been involved with other student groups on campus and community service events. He joined the professional business fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon in Fall of 2010 and is now Co-President of the chapter. He has also actively participates in community service events such as the Pine Hills Clean Up, the St. Judes Send a Letter Save a Life and Relay for life.

Josh is excited to begin his position as Academic Affairs director as working for and fighting for the students interests is something he is truly passionate about. He is eager to begin working on initiatives to improve the Academic experience of the nearly 14,000 students at the University.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact him or stop by the office!

Josh Ringel
Director of Academic Affairs
jringel@ualbanysa.org