[Important Information for Employees] New Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,


After an extensive and highly competitive search process, I am pleased to
inform you that Dr. Marcus C. Tye has accepted the position of Provost and
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at SUNY Plattsburgh. Dr. Tye will
officially begin this new role on August 1, 2024.


Dr. Tye joins us from Pace University, where he has been serving as Dean
for the College of Health Professions since 2021. Having also formerly
served as Dean for the School of Health Sciences and as Acting Dean for the
School of Education at the College of Staten Island, CUNY, Dr. Tye brings a
wealth of experience in academic leadership to our university. At Pace, he
managed a $72M gross tuition budget, overseeing significant growth and
innovation in student success and program development, achieving a 5%
higher retention rate compared to national averages for similar programs.
He successfully oversaw implementation of over $2M in Health & Human
Services (HHS)/Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and other
training grants, and more than $5M in capital projects, while increasing
NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination for nurses practicing in the
U.S. and Canada) pass rates to a five-year high. During his tenure at CUNY,
Dr. Tye improved retention and rankings for many academic programs while
allocating resources to faculty to support their acquisition of research
funding.


Dr. Tye’s forward-thinking approach, advocacy for shared governance, and
passion for higher education will undoubtedly elevate SUNY Plattsburgh in
this competitive academic market. He is known for his strategic initiatives
in faculty and student support that have fostered a collaborative culture,
resulting in enhanced academic excellence and research productivity.
Additionally, Dr. Tye has a notable record of creating innovative degree
pathways and expanding online education, further demonstrating his
commitment to advancing higher education. He remarked, “The warmth of
everyone I met in the interviews, and their passionate commitment to SUNY
Plattsburgh and the greater community, makes me so enthusiastic about
having the privilege of joining the Cardinal family.”


I am confident that Dr. Tye’s extensive experience and commitment to
academic excellence will be tremendous assets to our community, and I am
grateful for the opportunity to welcome him to our campus and the North
Country.


I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to numerous individuals
across campus who have made this appointment possible.


First, I thank the members of the recruitment committee, who conducted a
rigorous, thorough and equitable search. Their dedication, efficiency and
commitment were instrumental in finding the best candidate for this pivotal
role.


Recruitment Committee Co-Chairs



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   Allison Heard — Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
   Committee Co-Chair
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   Bridget Haina — Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Faculty
   Senate Co-Chair Representative


Recruitment Committee Members



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   Joshua Beatty — Interim Library Director, Feinberg Library Representative
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   Kerry Chapin-Lavigne — Director of Alumni Relations, Institutional
   Advancement Representative
   -

   Lauren Currie — Internal Control/Risk Management Officer, Administration
   and Finance Representative
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   David Duprey — Executive Director of Truth, Racial Healing, and
   Transformation Center, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Representative
   -

   Cherice Granger — Executive Assistant to the President, Equity Advocate
   Representative
   -

   Del Hart — Professor and Chair of Computer Science, Arts and Sciences
   Representative
   -

   Anna Liem — Faculty Emeriti of Nursing, University Council Representative
   -

   Shatawndra Lister — Director of Special Programs, Enrollment and Student
   Success Representative
   -

   Shawna Mefferd Kelty — Associate Professor and Chair of Theatre
   Department, UUP Representative
   -

   TJ Myers — Chief Information Officer and Director of Information
   Technology Services, ITS Representative
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   Meg Pearson — Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean Representative
   -

   Michelle Peter — Assistant Director of SUNY Plattsburgh at Queensbury,
   Queensbury Representative
   -

   Rohit Rampal — Professor of Management, Information Systems and
   Analytics, School of Business and Economics Representative
   -

   Maureen Squires — Professor of Education, School of Education, Health
   and Human Services Representative
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   Kristie Stanton — Administrative Assistant 2, Feinberg Library, CSEA
   Representative
   -

   Mary Stockman — Criminal Justice, Law and Justice Class of May 2024,
   Student Representative and Coordinator for Academics for Student Association


Next, I thank the entire campus community for actively participating in
this recruitment process by attending on-campus interviews sessions and
public presentations, and by providing valuable feedback. Your engagement
and insights were crucial in making this important decision.


And finally, I wish to extend special gratitude to Dr. Brent Carbajal, who
has expertly and seamlessly stepped into this role over the past year. Dr.
Carbajal’s extensive knowledge and experience have been invaluable as he
has come to know and integrate into our campus, with a commitment to
prepare the Office of the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs for the next individual to permanently fill the role. Dr. Carbajal
will remain with us until August 31, 2024 to support Dr. Tye as he arrives
on campus. This transition will also be supported by the incredible staff
in the office of the Provost, who deserve recognition and thanks for their
resilience and dedication through numerous changes over the past several
years. Their hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed and is deeply
appreciated. I am confident that their expertise will be critical to Dr.
Tye as he joins our Cardinal community.


Please join me in welcoming Dr. Tye to our campus community.


Together, we look forward to an exciting future with his guidance and
leadership.

Sincerely,

Dr. Alexander Enyedi

President
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