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Careers in Higher Education - Graduate Programs/Guides - NU Alumni Staff
Professional Organizations - Literature & Resources - Job Searching - Contact Info
Without realizing it, many college students develop skills related to careers in higher education and student affairs. Student involvement in academic and social activities on campus as well as experiences as club leaders, RAs, campus government representatives, orientation leaders, research assistants, or work-study students all foster skills relevant to higher education and student affairs. Please use this page to explore the possibilities of a career in higher education or student affairs and contact me or any of the Alumni or Staff listed below if you have questions.
Sincerely,
John P. Sauter, Jr.
Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs
College of Arts & Sciences, Niagara University
Ph.D. Student, University at Buffalo
(716) 286-8062, jps@niagara.edu
Careers in Higher Education Can Include ...
Academic Affairs
Academic Support
Access
Admissions
Advising
Alumni Affairs
Assessment
Athletics
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Career Development
Counseling
Development
Diversity Services
Facilities
Faculty
First Year Programs
Greek Affairs
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Grant Writing
Health & Wellness
International Students
Judicial Affairs
Multicultural Affairs
Opportunity Programs
Orientation
Records/Registration
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Research
Residence Life/Housing
Retention Student Activities
Student Affairs
Student Services
Study Abroad
Student Involvement
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NOTE: Some of these positions require specialized degrees |
Graduate Programs/Guides
Both ACPA and NASPA provide valuable information about student affairs careers including articles about the field, graduate school preparation, and graduate program overviews. The CAS Standards provide a set of guidelines and standards for the programs. As you explore the possibilities be sure to get involved with some activities on campus, check in with Career Development for help with the application process, and talk to people on campus who work in fields that interest you.
NU Alumni/Staff
The following Niagara University Alumni and Staff have volunteered to speak with students about careers in higher education and student affairs. Any additional NU Alumni or Staff who wish to be added to the list please email jps@niagara.edu.
Buffalo State College (Master's)
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| David Blackburn - deb@niagara.edu
Director of Multicultural & International Student Affairs |
NU Staff |
Antonia Knight - abk@niagara.edu
Director of Academic Exploration, Niagara University
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NU Staff |
Stephanie Newman - snewman@niagara.edu
Career Counselor, Niagara University
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NU Staff |
Mati Ortiz - mortiz@niagara.edu
Director of Campus Activities, Niagara University
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NU Staff |
Stephanie Russell - sbr@niagara.edu
Advisor – Academic Exploration, Niagara University
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Canisius College (Master's)
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E. J. Gonser - egonser@niagara.edu
Resident Hall Director, Niagara University
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NU Alum
NU Staff |
Daniel LaRosa - larosad@canisius.edu
Programming Coordinator, Residence Life, Canisius College
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NU Alum |
Kathryn Marzec - kam@niagara.edu
Advisor – Academic Exploration, Niagara University
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NU Staff |
Bill Newton - wjn@niagara.edu
Assistant Director of Campus Activities, Niagara University
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NU Staff |
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Everest College (Master's) (formerly Springfield College)
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Kristy Cragg - klcrla@rit.edu
Community Enrichment Coordinator, Rochester Institute of Tech (M.Ed. in Psychology w/ Student Personnel Admin Concentration) |
NU Alum |
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Kent State University (Master's)
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Ashlee Burrs -
ashleeburrs@yahoo.com
Assistant Director of Student Activities ,
John Carroll University |
NU Alum |
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Slippery Rock University (Master's)
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Joe Cuda - jhc@niagara.edu
Dean of Student Affairs, Niagara University |
NU Staff |
Sarah Dobe - sarah.dobe@gmail.com
Residence Director , SUNY Brockport
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NU Alum |
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Syracuse University (Master's & Ph.D)
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Kelly Colangelo - klcolang@syr.edu (Master's in progress)
Graduate Student
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NU Alum |
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University at Buffalo (Master's & Ph.D.)
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Jessica Biegaj - jbiegaj@buffalo.edu
Community Relations Associate for Programming,
University at Buffalo |
NU Alum |
Dr. Teresa Miklitsch - tam24@buffalo.edu
Senior Academic Advisor, Engineering/Applied Sciences,
University at Buffalo - |
NU Alum |
John Sauter - jps@niagara.edu (Ph.D. in Progress)
Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University
M.Ed. University of Vermont (Below)
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NU Staff |
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University of Vermont (Master's)
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John Sauter - jps@niagara.edu ( M.Ed. University of Vermont
Assistant to the Dean for Academic Affairs, Niagara University
Ph.D. in Progress at UB above |
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Professional Organizations
As you become more familiar with the field of higher education and student affairs, organizations will provide networking, training and mentorship opportunities along with updates on current trends, initiatives, and research in the field. Both ACPA and NASPA are comprehensive and recommended for students new to the field.
Literature & Resources
(Please email jps@niagara.edu if any of the links do not work)
Theories
Literature
Websites
Periodicals: Check the NU Library for copies & online articles ( * = Subscription Site).
Job Searching in Higher Education
Check out the professional organizations and periodicals above for job postings as well as the job placement opportunities at their national conventions. If you know what you are interested in, check out similar jobs to see what skills you may need to develop.
Questions & Feedback
This page is maintained for students & alumni interested in pursuing careers in higher education and student affairs. Please direct questions or feedback to John Sauter at jps@niagara.edu, or pose them in the window below.
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