Chancellor's Cabinet and Administrative Staff : Meet Chancellor Cantor

The Chancellor's Cabinet is composed of senior-level administrators, each a head of a major division of the University. Chaired by Chancellor Cantor, the Cabinet is involved in budget and policy decisions.

Eric F. Spina, Vice Chancellor and Provost Dr. Eric F. Spina is the Douglas D. Danforth Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University, a position he has held since December 2003. In his tenure as dean, and previously as associate dean (2000-03) and a professor, Dr. Spina has been deeply involved in service, research and administrative activities focused on the improvement of engineering education. more »

Louis G. Marcoccia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dr. Marcoccia is responsible for the fiscal matters, business and auxiliary operations of the University, the planning and maintenance of University physical resources, transportation, parking, real estate, mail services, energy management, and steam and chilled water distribution systems. more »

Thomas Evans, Senior Vice President and General Counsel Tom Evans serves as the General Counsel for Syracuse University. He is responsible for providing legal advice and services to the entire University, including the Board of Trustees, as well as to the University's affiliates and subsidiaries. His responsibilities also include overseeing the legal advice and services provided by other attorneys. more »

Thomas J. Walsh, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement Tom Walsh is Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Syracuse University. In this position he oversees the Division of Institutional Advancement, encompassing the offices of Development, Principal Gifts and Chancellor's Initiatives, University Communications, Alumni Relations, Program Development and Special Events, and institutional advancement operations in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. more »

Eleanor Ware, Senior Vice President for Human Services and Government Relations Eleanor Ware is senior vice president for human services and government relations at Syracuse University. She is responsible for the divisions of Archives & Records Management, Government and Community Relations, Hendricks Chapel, Human Resources, HSGR Information Technology group, Public Safety, and Trustee Relations. more »

Barry L. Wells, Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Barry L. Wells serves as senior vice president and dean of student affairs at Syracuse University. Dean Wells, who joined the University in 1976, has been involved in establishing and developing numerous programs and services for more than 20 years. more »

Paul B. Gandel, Vice President for Information Technology and Services Paul Gandel joined Syracuse University in 2004 and serves as Vice President for Information Technology and Services at Syracuse University. As Chief Information Officer, Gandel is responsible for all aspects of information technology and information services --computer services, voice and data networking, instructional technology services, business process improvement, and distance learning technology. more »

Daryl J. Gross, Director of Athletics Daryl Gross assumed his current position in February 2005 and is responsible for overseeing, managing and directing all aspects of the Department of Athletics and the Carrier Dome. These responsibilities include management of all personnel, operational, facility, fiscal and policy matters for a program that conducts 21 varsity sports involving more than 600 student-athletes. more »

Douglas Biklen, Dean, School of Education Douglas Biklen is Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Cultural Foundations and Teaching and Leadership at the School of Education, Syracuse University. He is a senior faculty member in the Center on Human Policy, Law and Disability Studies. His most recent book is Autism and the Myth of the Person Alone (2005). He was Educational Advisor for the Academy award-winning documentary Educating Peter (1992, HBO), co-producer of the Academy Award-nominated CNN documentary Autism is a World (2004) and co-producer/director of the film My Classic Life as an Artist: A Portrait of Larry Bissonnette.

Kevin C. Quinn, Vice President for Public Affairs Kevin C. Quinn was named Vice President for Public Affairs in April 2006. As Vice President of Public Affairs, he leads the University's internal and external media relations efforts and works closely with and reports to the Chancellor and President, and is a member of her leadership team. more »

Donald A. Saleh, Vice President for Enrollment Management As vice president for enrollment management, Donald Saleh directs more than 250 full-time professional and support staff in the Division of Enrollment Management; is responsible for annual budget assets in excess of $230 million; and oversees University administrative units responsible for undergraduate admissions, graduate enrollment management, undergraduate and graduate financial aid and enrollment management research, as well as the Registrar's Office, SU Abroad and Army and Air Force ROTC. more »

David C. Smith, Vice President for Administrative Planning David C. Smith has just begun his 35th year of service at Syracuse University having recently assumed the position of Vice President for Administrative Planning in Academic Affairs. In his current role, Smith will chair the Newhouse School dean's search; will be a consultant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management on enrollment matters; will serve as special advisor to Provost on international issues, with a special focus on SU Abroad; and will work with the Chancellor, Provost and Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement on special fundraising initiatives. more »

Suzanne E. Thorin, Dean of the Library As University Librarian and Dean of the Library, Suzanne Thorin is responsible for providing outstanding services to the university's faculty and students in the areas of library information technology, collections, access, facilities, and advancement. A member of the Chancellor's Cabinet, Suzanne works in collaboration with other academic officers across campus. more »

Ben Ware, The Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School Dr. Ben Ware is the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School at Syracuse University. In this position he is responsible for the encouragement and development of research and other forms of scholarly activity at Syracuse University, including responsibility for grants and contracts, technology transfer, research integrity, professional development, and oversight of graduate programs. more »

Trudy Morritz, Assistant Chancellor Trudy Morritz as assistant chancellor at Syracuse University serves as the Chancellor's liaison and representative to groups and individuals both on- and off-campus. Her responsibilities include a wide range of projects, task forces, events, and committees related to all of the areas encompassed by the Chancellor's Cabinet.

Kalpana Srinivas, Assistant Chancellor Kalpana Srinivas supervises operations and manages critical activities within the Office of the Chancellor and the Chancellor's Residence. She has a B.S. degree in biology and chemistry from Rajsthan University, India, and an M.S. degree in Instructional Design Development and Evaluation (IDDE) from the School of Education at Syracuse University.

Cynthia L. Barrie, Administrative Assistant Gretchen Goldstein, Senior Administrator MJ Mukerji, Office Coordinator Linda A. Pitonzo, Events Coordinator Sonita L. Surratt, Assistant to the Associate and Assistant Chancellors