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From the Chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee
To the SUNY Buffalo State Community:

It is with great enthusiasm that I inform the campus community that State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher will recommend the appointment of Katherine Conway-Turner as Buffalo State’s ninth president to the SUNY Board of Trustees at its next meeting.

If approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees, Dr. Conway-Turner will begin her presidency at Buffalo State on August 4, 2014. Dr. Howard Cohen, who has been serving for the past academic year as interim president, will conclude his tenure on August 1. We all appreciate the outstanding leadership of Dr. Cohen during the past year. It is fully understood that he stepped into the presidency at a fragile time for Buffalo State, after the loss of Aaron Podolefsky. Howard has brought great leadership, direction, and priority to the institution, which he led with distinction and integrity. We are proud of our association with Howard and his wife, Patty, who has been a great advocate and partner with him, and we express our gratitude and best wishes to them in all their future endeavors.

Our institution’s future is bright, and I’m extremely confident that Dr. Conway-Turner will be an inspiring leader for Buffalo State. Her academic and educational background will provide new, insightful leadership, guiding our campus into a new era. Dr. Conway-Turner is a lifelong educator, scholar, author, and humanitarian who brings a distinguished record of leadership and administrative experience to her new position. She is clearly inspired by the mission of our college and has lived an inspiring life of personal growth and accomplishment. I know that her husband, Dr. Alvin Turner, will be a great advocate and partner for the betterment of Buffalo State as well.

Download the curriculum vitae for Katherine Conway-Turner (PDF).

I want to once again thank the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, the Buffalo State College Council, and the entire Buffalo State community for participating so actively in our search process. Thank you all in advance for your continued commitment to Buffalo State and for the warm welcome that I know you will extend to Kate and Alvin.

Sincerely,

Howard Zemsky
Chair, Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Chair, Buffalo State College Council