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Canisius College is in the final stages of recruiting a new vice president for student affairs and dean of students. This position provides leadership to the departments of Campus Ministry, Athletics, Public Safety, Student Life and International Student Programs, in addition to the Counseling Center and Student Health Center. The person in this position will also be jointly responsible (with the vice president for academic affairs) for the overall operations of the Griff Center for Academic Engagement and the Office of Study Abroad and International Partnerships.

On behalf of the search committee, I am pleased to announce that the first of four finalists, Cary Anderson, EdD, will be on campus next week Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5.  We are in the process of finalizing the schedules for the other three candidates and will announce them as they become available.

Information about each finalist will be posted in The Dome and on the myCanisius portal under the “VP for Student Affairs Search” tab located on the blue navigation bar across the top of the page.  An online evaluation form will also be posted here for any campus community members who wish to submit feedback.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the process and attend the Campus Forum scheduled for  Dr. Anderson on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. 

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The vice president for student affairs and dean of students will play a critical role in the life of the college. Please consider attending the open forums and participating in the search.

On behalf of the Search Committee,

Peg McCarthy

Chair/Search Committee