Carrie Cokely

Position Title: Vice President for Academic Affairs Department: Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs Office Location: Huntington Administration Building Phone: 607-587-3913 Email: cokelycl@alfredstate.edu

An Elmira native, Dr. Cokely is returning to her New York roots by accepting this leadership role in ��Ӱֱ��. She earned a BA in sociology at Russell Sage College in Troy, then an MA and PhD in sociology at Syracuse University. Cokely’s professional career started at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, as an assistant professor, and she earned multiple promotions over 15 years of service at Curry College, a private liberal arts school seven miles from downtown Boston, where she served as associate provost.

“I am excited to be joining the ��Ӱֱ�� State College community and continuing the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable education to students from all social and economic backgrounds,” stated Cokely. “It was clear to me throughout my conversations with students, faculty, and the leadership that hands-on, experiential learning is the hallmark of an ��Ӱֱ�� State College education and I look forward to working with the faculty on ways to build on and enhance these opportunities for our students. I am eager to partner with President Mauro, the team in academic affairs, and the high-performing faculty and staff as we work together to offer outstanding academic programs that prepare in-demand students who can hit the ground running in their careers following graduation.”