SUNY Niagara hires vice president of academic affairs
SUNY Niagara in Sanborn has announced the hire of Maher Ghalayini, PhD, as vice president of academic affairs, starting March 3.
Ghalayini comes to the community college from St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont., where he serves as senior vice president of academics, overseeing the development and execution of the institution's academic services, according to Catherine Brown, SUNY Niagara's assistant vice president of human resources and Title IX coordinator.
Ghalayini has 18 years of administrative leadership in education and holds a doctorate in international higher education administration, Brown said. She said he was chosen among five finalists for his executive skills and approach to innovation.
'We felt that with his background in leadership, he could take the institution to the next level as higher education is evolving,' Brown said. 'He really has a love for community colleges and the students that we serve.'
As vice president of academic affairs, Ghalayini will oversee curriculum development and academic policy, and provide leadership to faculty.
Ghalayini joined St. Lawrence College in 2023 after serving as associate vice president of academics at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario.
According to the Education News Canada website, Ghalayini led the creation and development of Georgian's 2022 — 2024 academic plan by collaborating with internal stakeholders and external industry partners. He also has experience at several Ontario universities as an adjunct professor and curriculum developer.
SUNY Niagara is a two-year community college with campuses in Sanborn and downtown Niagara Falls. The college offers accredited courses in arts, business, health, technology, and culinary studies. President Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes did not respond to requests for comment.
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