Profile

Dean Gonzalez received a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Ithaca College, a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration/Counseling from Buffalo State College, and a J.D. degree from the Syracuse University College of Law. In his 16-year career in student affairs, Gonzalez has held positions at Alfred University, Buffalo State College, State University of New York at Cortland and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to joining the College of Law, he served with the University’s Office of Residence Life as assistant director, chair of the department’s Diversity Committee, and assistant director of the Office of Greek Life and Experiential Learning. At SU, Gonzalez has been the recipient of an Exemplary Achievement Award for Faculty/Staff and an ALPHA Award given by students to recognize staff representing student-centered values and contributions to student life.

 

His professional affiliations include the American College Personnel Association; the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; College Student Personnel Association, New York; and the Association of Student Judicial Affairs.

 

Dean Gonzalez has expertise in developing academic support programs, leadership development, diversity education, and community development, and is a nationally recognized speaker in the area of legal issues concerning on-line communities.