Administration

 

Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.

President of Niagara University

Since assuming the presidency of Niagara University in January of 2000, the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., has relied on his rich background in Vincentian leadership and higher education to chart the institution’s course for a new century. Under his leadership, the university is experiencing a process of transformation that is impacting both the physical character of...

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Dr. Bonnie Rose

Executive Vice President and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Bonnie Rose, Ph.D., joined Niagara University in August of 2002 as vice president for academic affairs. She assumed the additional responsibility of serving as executive vice president in the fall of 2004. Prior to joining NU, she had served since 1996 as the academic vice president of Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology in Niagara-on-the-Lake,...

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Donald P. Bielecki

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Donald P. Bielecki was named vice president for institutional advancement at Niagara University in January of 2007. A native of Tonawanda, he joined NU in 2002 as associate vice president for advancement. Before that, he had served as associate director of individual gifts and gift planning at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. Bielecki holds both bachelor’s...

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Sheila L. Hausrath

Vice President for Student Life

Sheila L. Hausrath joined Niagara University as assistant vice president for student life in 1988 and was named vice president five years later, becoming the first woman and the first non-Vincentian priest to hold the position. A native of Syracuse, she received her bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in...

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Michael S. Jaszka

Vice President for Administration – Business Affairs

A certified public accountant, Michael S. Jaszka joined Niagara University as vice president for administration in 1998. Prior to his appointment, he served as director of operations for the New York State Catholic Health Plan. From 1984 to 1997, he served consecutively as controller, corporate controller and director of taxation...

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Dr. Judith S. Willard

Assistant to the President for Planning

An alumna and native of Niagara Falls, Judith Willard began working at Niagara University in 1966 as a freshman work-study student in the financial aid office. After receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education, she was appointed associate director of financial aid in 1972. She was promoted to director...

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