Dr. Carpenter previously served as Interim Dean of the College of Engineering, playing a critical role in its growth during a pivotal time in SUNY Poly's history. In July 2023, he also took on the role of Associate Provost for Research, serving as an external champion of SUNY Poly and our faculty's research, while also being a thought leader during impactful discussions as a member of Cabinet.

In his role, Dr. Carpenter is tasked with:

• Implementing forward-thinking initiatives that align with SUNY Poly's vision and catalyze growth in research funding, output, and innovation.
• Enabling and empowering faculty to leverage opportunities for federal, state, and privately sponsored grants and contracts.
• Proactively engaging university stakeholders to advance SUNY Poly's mission, promote external funding and investment, and build scholarship and endowment support for institutional initiatives.
• Establishing the infrastructure to stimulate and support faculty research and overseeing the enhancement of cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure.

As Vice President of Research Finance, Susan Head plays a key role in supporting SUNY Poly's expanding research enterprise, including the recent launch of 14 interdisciplinary research centers. Reporting to the President and serving on the Cabinet, she brings over two decades of higher education finance experience to ensure strong fiscal strategy, effective grant management, and alignment of resources with the university's growing research goals.

As Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration, she is responsible for business affairs, student accounts, purchasing, accounts payable, and mailroom and print shop offices, as well as oversight of all of SUNY Poly's financial activities.

She is also tasked with leading campus budget planning efforts and maintaining internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and policies.

In this capacity, Michele Kilburn provides strategic direction and execution of Human Resources strategies and plans, focusing on aligning them with the institution's operations and in support of SUNY Poly's academic and research mission.

This includes formulating, implementing, and establishing policies and practices, managing all personnel operations and administration, and serving as the institution's Affirmative Action and Chief Ethics Officer.

As Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Andrea is responsible for creating, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive and effective philanthropic program focused on significantly increasing the SUNY Poly Foundation's endowment, cultivating gifts and planned gifts, increasing the number of donors, and growing the Foundation's engagement with key stakeholders of SUNY Poly, including alumni, employees, industry partners, community members, business leaders, and board members.

As a member of the College's leadership team, Andrea serves as the Executive Director of the SUNY Poly Foundation and provides oversight of Pre-Collegiate Outreach and University Conferencing and Events.

Dr. Montgomery leads the President's Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and develops, implements, and provides strategic leadership for SUNY Poly's diversity plan to ensure a campus community that is welcoming, supportive, values differences, and promotes inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff.

He is also responsible for the development and implementation of curricular offerings in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and for providing leadership in the cooperative creation and delivery of institution-wide diversity, equity, and cultural competency training programs.

Dr. Montgomery also works with Human Resources and provides guidance in the adoption of best practices in increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. He focuses on opportunities relating to increasing the recruitment and retention of diverse students, faculty, and staff.

He is also focused on creating or revising policies and procedures related to advancing an inclusive climate that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion.

In this role, Brittany reports to the President and is responsible for directing the work of the Division of Student Affairs, overseeing Residence Life, Student Accessibility Services, the Wellness Center, Pantry and Basic Needs, the Care Team, Athletics, Student Activities, Multicultural and Opportunity Programs, Community Standards, and International Student Services.

She is also responsible for the creation, refinement, and enhancement of a variety of strategic and tactical initiatives that support student success, well-being, and engagement across the campus community.