named as president of SUNY Oneonta. His appointment began on September 6, 2021.
Two years later, the school officially gained university status from the state of New York and rebranded as the State University of New York at Oneonta.
== Academics ==
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked SUNY Oneonta tied for #75 in Regional Universities North with an acceptance rate of 70%, a graduation rate of 60%, a 26% minority enrollment, and with enrolled students having an average SAT range of 959–1157, an average ACT Range of 18–26, and an average high school GPA of 3.5.
=== Accreditations ===
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits the college. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredits the college's business programs. The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences accredits the undergraduate programs offered by SUNY Oneonta's …