Terri L. Mangione, PhD, was named Dean of Students at Canisius College in July 2007. She is responsible for supervision of student life, which includes the Departments of Residence Life, Campus Programming and Leadership Development, International Student Programs, Counseling, Health Services and Disability Support Services. Mangione also oversees the campus judicial system.
“Terri has dedicated many years to working directly with students, which makes her a valuable addition to the Division of Student Affairs and to the Canisius College community,” said Ellen O. Conley, PhD, vice president for student affairs. “I am pleased to welcome her back to Canisius.”
Mangione has nearly two decades of experience in higher education administration. Prior to Canisius, she was senior associate vice provost for student academic records for the State University of New York at Buffalo. For two years, Mangione served as coordinator of the master’s program in college student personnel at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. From 1986-1999, she worked at Canisius College, including as associate dean of arts and sciences and director of the academic advisement center.
Mangione holds a PhD in social foundations for higher education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a master of science in college student development and a bachelor of arts in applied/clinical psychology, both from Alfred University.
Dr. Terri Mangione, Dean of Students since July 2007, is responsible for several Student Life departments including:
- Residence Life
- Campus Programming & Leadership Development
- International Student Programs
- Counseling
- Health Services
- Disability Support Services
She also works to ensure that Canisius students conform to college policies.