Dean's Office Staff

Nancy E. McGlen, Ph.D.

Dean of Arts & Sciences

Email: nmcglen@niagara.edu
Phone Number: (716) 286-8060

Dr. Nancy E. McGlen began her career at Niagara as an assistant professor in political science in September 1980 after teaching at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She was named an associate professor in 1982 and a full professor in 1988. She was the director of the...

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John P. Sauter, Jr.

Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs

Email: jps@niagara.edu
Phone Number: (716) 286-8062

John works closely with students and faculty regarding advisement, graduation requirements, transfer credit, academic support, and the A&S website. He is available to talk to students and faculty about any academic or advisement issue. John also advises the General Studies A.A. and counsels students interested in careers in Higher Education...

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Kathy Sydor

Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services

Email: kas@niagara.edu
Phone Number: (716) 286-8067

The Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services works with the faculty in Arts & Sciences regarding payroll, independent studies, immigration and any day to day issues that arise. The position also keeps close tabs on the A&S budget and updates all the first-year, sophomore & junior curriculum cards.

Joan Paterson

Office Coordinator

Email: jlp@niagara.edu
Phone Number: (716) 286-8060

Joan provides support to the dean and her assistants, schedules their appointments. She assists students and faculty who phone or visit the office, maintains student files and data bases, and arranges annual events

Elizabeth Englert

Student Outreach Coordinator

Email: eenglert@niagara.edu
Phone Number: (716) 286-8036

Elizabeth assists with students and faculty who contact the office. She provides outreach to students with various academic and advising issues, offers support to A&S students, and assists with other projects in the office.