11 Stassen Helps Lead Academic Afairs as Vice Provost Academic Afairs continues on its path to stabilize, strengthen, and grow with a recent restructure of several departments and the appointment of Dr. Heather Stassen as Vice Provost. In addition to serving as the Founding Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education, Dr. Stassen now leads the Ofce of Institutional Efectiveness and Academic Systems, which includes several high-priority areas within the university, such as Global Programs, Instructional Design, the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, Retention Initiatives, and Assessment. Dr. Stassen’s commitment to excellence will help drive improvements as Daemen continues to meet the future needs of our students, community, and society. Golisano School of Health & Human Sciences Supported in Its Mission Daemen University is the proud recipient of a generous gif from B. Tomas Golisano, who recognized the University for its innovative programs that focus on leadership, service, health, and social impact. As such, the Golisano School of Health and Human Sciences was named in his honor. Undergraduate and graduate programs in the Golisano School include health promotion, public health, social work, behavioral science, and leadership. Tese programs stand out for their community engagement and extended curricula that provide services and training for non-proft agencies, women, children, and underrepresented populations. Te Golisano School, alongside the Alfero School of Business, is housed in the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business under the leadership of Dr. Lisa Rafalson. Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology Named to Honor Kennedy Daemen’s Kennedy Institute for Mobility Innovation & Technology honors U.S. Congressman Timothy M. Kennedy in recognition of his commitment to the WNY community and the funding he secured to renovate the 6,000-square-foot facility. Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Greg Ford, Founding Dean of the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions, the Kennedy institute is transforming lives through clinical care, advocacy, research, and education. Te Kennedy Institute, which opened in 2025, features cutting-edge technology and advanced physical therapy equipment. Focused on advanced rehabilitation, the institute helps people afected by stroke, spinal cord injury, brain trauma, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, orthopedic injuries, and other chronic conditions. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS — STABILIZE, STRENGTHEN & GROW NEWS & UPDATES
