A Message from the Dean
The University at Albany's College of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant community comprised of exceptional faculty, dedicated students, and committed staff. Together, we strive for excellence in the pursuit of knowledge, valuing its intrinsic worth and its potential impact on society. Our College encompasses a rich tapestry of Departments, Centers, Institutes, and programs spanning the arts, basic, natural, and social sciences, humanities, technology, and more.
As the academic home to a significant portion of UAlbany's student body, our goal is to provide a nurturing environment for those seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding. Whether one's interests lie in economics, biology, theatre, atmospheric sciences, philosophy, English, sociology, or any of our three dozen majors, the College is at the forefront of innovative developments in learning, teaching, and research.
I take great pride in calling the College my home, having been a part of the Department of Psychology for over three decades. It is both an honor and a humbling experience to serve as the Dean of this College since 2019 which is deeply rooted in a tradition of research and creative engagement, poised to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the coming decade and into the distant future.
Jeanette Altarriba, PhD
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Vice, Associate, Assistant Deans
Richard Fogarty
Associate Dean for Arts & Humanities, Professor of History, and Collins Fellow
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of History
Julia Hormes
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research and Professor
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Psychology; Psychological Services Center
Rui Li
Associate Dean for Social Sciences, Associate Professor of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Geography, Planning, and Sustainability
Deb Privott
Assistant Dean for Public Engagement, Director of UAlbany in the High School and Part-Time Lecturer
College of Arts and Sciences; UAlbany in the High School; Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy; School of Criminal Justice
Morgan Sammons
Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Biological Sciences; The RNA Institute
Professional Staff
Advancement and Development Staff
Support Staff
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Arts & Sciences Organizational Chart Alternative Text
Dean's Office
- Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Jeanette Altarriba
- Vice Dean Brain Stephenson
- Staff Associate/Assistant to the Dean Julia Singleton
- Staff Associate for Administration
- Administrative Assistant I Roya Ross
- Staff Assistant Taylor Marshall
- Administrative Assistant I CAS/University Senate Vacant
- Administrative Assistant II Brooke McGough
- Administrative Assistant I Amy Reuter
- Assistant Dean for Public Engagement and UHS Director Debernee Privott
- Associate Director UAlbany in the High School Elana Stein
- UAlbany in the High School Program
- Associate Director UAlbany in the High School Elana Stein
- Assistant Dean for Facilities Robert Nazzaro
- CAS Technical Services Director Christian Olsen
- Performing Arts Center Director Patrick Ferlo
- Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities Richard Fogarty
- Associate Dean for research and Faculty Development Julia Hormes
- Associate Dean for Social Sciences
- Associate Dean for Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Assistant Dean for Planning and Tenure/Promotion
- Assistant Dean for Academics
- Development Officer Michael Boots
- Development Officer Michelle Mahon
- Development Officer Lucy Tarantino
Academic Departments
- Africana, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies Walter Little
- Anthropology Sean Rafferty
- Art and Art History Daniel Goodwin
- Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Kristen Corbosiero
- Biological Sciences Melinda Larsen
- Chemistry Alan Chen
- Communication Masahiro Yamamoto
- East Asian Studies john Person
- Economics Pinka Chatterjee
- English Laura Wilder
- Geography, Planning, and Sustainability Alexander Buyantuev
- History Patrick Nold
- Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Ilka Kressner
- Mathematics and Statistics Cristian Lenart
- Music and Theatre Kate Walat
- Philosophy Marcus Adams
- Physics Jesse Ernst
- Psychology Mark Muraven
- Sociology Zai Liang
- Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Walter Little
Centers & Institutes
- AVAIL Catherine Lawson
- CLIC Ilka Kressner
- Initiative for Healthy Infrastructure Catherine Lawson
- IROW Barbara Sutton
- Psychological Services Center Elana Gordis
- CARD Kristen Christodulu
- Center for X-ray Optics Carolyn MacDonald
- Institute for History and Public Engagement Ryan Irwin
- Ion Beam Lab Satyendra Kumar
- Life Sciences Initiative Marlene Belfort
- Economics Research & Training Institute Kajal Lahiri
- Institute of Mesoamerican Studies Verónica Pérez Rodríguez
- Lewis Mumford Center Catherine Lawson
- CHATS Mary Valentis
- Center for Neuroscience Research Damian Zuloaga & Annalisa Scimemi
- WISH Marlene Belfort & Kristen Corbosiero
Office Hours
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed daily from noon to 1 p.m.
Summer & Intersession Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed daily from noon to 1 p.m.
hours
Office Closed for Holidays
New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Monday
Washington’s Birthday Holiday Monday
Memorial Day Monday
Juneteenth
Friday, June 20th
Independence Day (July 4th)
Labor Day Monday
Columbus Day Monday
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day after
Christmas Day
holidays