From the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sway Rosario-Calíz as the new associate dean of students at Buffalo State University, effective June 9, 2025. Dr. Sway transitions into this role after serving with distinction as the interim director for student leadership and engagement, where he demonstrated exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to fostering student belonging and success.

In this expanded role, Dr. Sway will provide oversight for a comprehensive portfolio that includes Student Leadership and Engagement, Orientation, Transfer and Family Programs, and Military and Veterans Services. These areas are critical to the student experience and contribute significantly to our campus-wide priorities around student engagement, retention, and inclusive excellence. Dr. Sway will also support case management and student conduct processes as part of the Dean of Students team.

Dr. Sway brings over a decade of experience in higher education and student affairs, with an impressive background in diversity and inclusion, Title IX coordination, leadership development, residence life and housing, student conduct, and assessment. His work reflects a student-centered, equity-driven approach and a passion for building collaborative, supportive environments where students can thrive from orientation to graduation.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Sway Rosario-Calíz on this well-deserved appointment and in supporting him as he steps into this important leadership role within the Division of Student Affairs.