Canisius College names dean of students

Amherst resident Terri L. Mangione, Ph.D., has been named dean of students at Canisius College.

Mangione is responsible for supervision of student life, which includes the departments of residence life, campus programming and leadership development, international student programs, counseling, health services and disability support services. She also oversees the campus judicial system.

"Terri has dedicated many years to working directly with students, which makes her a valuable addition to the Division of Student Affairs and to the Canisius College community," said Ellen O. Conley, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs. "I am pleased to welcome her back to Canisius."

Mangione has nearly two decades of experience in higher education administration. Prior to Canisius, she was associate vice provost for student academic records for the University at Buffalo.

For two years, Mangione served as coordinator of the master's program in college student personnel at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

From 1986 to 1999, she worked at Canisius College, including as associate dean of arts and sciences and director of the academic advisement center.