About President Sams
Dr. Timothy E. Sams was appointed president at the State University of New York at Old Westbury by the State University of New York Board of Trustees effective January 11, 2021.
Dr. Sams brought more than 29 years of higher education experience to SUNY Old Westbury, with demonstrated leadership in improving student success, particularly for students from disadvantaged and marginalized communities. He brings to the College an emphasis on institutional excellence, inclusive innovation and strategic change management.
He came to the campus from his role as vice president of student affairs for Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. At Prairie View, he showcased his deep commitment to excellence, student support, and inclusivity through the creation of the university’s residential college, emergency resource center and LGBTQ+ Resource Center.
That work built on past experiences at respected institutions across the country, including Morehouse College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York University-Abu Dhabi and Swarthmore College.
The President's Cabinet
Timothy E. Sams, Ph.D.
President
Kyle Anderson, Ph.D.
Chair, Faculty Senate
Antonia DiGregorio, Ph.D.
Dean of the Library
Randall M-J Edouard, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students
Patricia Hardaway, J.D.
Interim Executive Director, Human Resources
Michael Kavic, Ph.D.
Associate Provost
Michael G. Kinane, M.A.
Vice President for Communications & College Relations
David J. Lanoue, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Gary Levanti, M.B.A.
Interim Director, School of Professional Studies
Cristina Notaro, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost for Student Sucess
Duncan Quarless, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the President for Strategic Advancement
Lisandra Ramos, M.F.A, M.A.
Special Assistant to the President, Administration & Initiatives
Jo-Ann Robinson, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff
Martha M. Santana, M.B.A.
Vice President for Business & Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Shalei Simms, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Business
Diana Sukhram, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education
Bryan Terry, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing
Angela Wambugu Cobb, M.A.
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Cheryl A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences