Alfred State College

John Anderson served as the College President from 2008-2013. Anderson was instrumental in the Athletic Department's transition from a two-year model to a four-year model.

Anderson served more than 11 years as a professor of chemistry and physics at Alfred State (which began in 1981). He also served as chair of the Faculty Senate at Alfred and was convener of statewide SUNY Local Governance Leaders. In between Dr. Anderson's years as an Alfred State professor and his presidency, he held several senior-level administrative positions within the college including the roles of interim vice president of student services, dean of student development, vice president of institutional advancement, and provost and vice president for academic affairs. In those roles, he developed a diversity of new degree programs and established the office of Institutional Advancement for which he developed and implemented a major gifts program and annual fund campaign. During his tenure as provost, the college saw significant enrollment growth. He also enabled the college to raise millions of dollars for a variety of projects including the establishment of a manufacturing training center, the Student Leadership Center and the Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture. He served as President from 2008-2013 and returned to Alfred State in 2021 as Officer-in-Charge while the college searched for its next President. Throughout Anderson's tenure he was a supporting presence at Alfred State athletic events.

“Collegiate athletics is an integral part of student development. Through competition and teamwork, students experience the highs and lows of life which contributes to building a strong character.”