College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office

A Message from the Dean

 

Jeanette Altarriba

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

Brian T. Stephenson
Brian T. Stephenson
Vice Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Richard Fogarty
Richard Fogarty
Associate Dean for Arts & Humanities, Professor of History, and Collins Fellow
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of History
Julia Hormes
Julia Hormes
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research and Associate Professor
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Psychology; Psychological Services Center
Rui Li
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
Robert Nazzaro
Robert Nazzaro
Assistant Dean for Facilities
College of Arts and Sciences
Deb Privott
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
Marie Rabideau
Marie Rabideau
Assistant Dean for Planning and Tenure/Promotion
College of Arts and Sciences
Morgan Sammons
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
Caren Stark
Caren Stark
Assistant Dean for Academics
College of Arts and Sciences

 

Professional Staff

Taylor Marshall
Taylor Marshall
Staff Assistant
College of Arts and Sciences
Julia Singleton
Julia Singleton
Staff Associate / Assistant to the Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Ross Smith
Ross Smith
Staff Associate for Administration
College of Arts and Sciences

 

Advancement and Development Staff

Michael Boots
Michael Boots
Development Officer
College of Arts and Sciences
Michelle Mahon
Development Officer
College of Arts and Sciences

 

Support Staff

Brooke McGough
Brooke McGough
Administrative Assistant II
College of Arts and Sciences
Amelia Reuter
Amelia Reuter
Interim Administrative Assistant I
College of Arts and Sciences

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.

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Office Closed for Holidays

New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Monday
Washington’s Birthday Holiday Monday
Memorial Day Monday
Juneteenth
Independence Day (July 4th)

 

Friday, July 5
Labor Day Monday
Columbus Day Monday
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day and the day after
Christmas Day

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