Jan. 28, 2014

President Fr. Kevin Mullen '75, O.F.M., Ph.D. announced changes within Siena's senior administration during the College's first campus-wide meeting of the spring semester Monday, including the promotion of Athletic Director John D'Argenio to the position of Vice President and Director of Athletics.

"After working at Siena for more than 20 years and serving on a variety of campus-wide committees, John's insight and perspective are widely respected across campus," Mullen said. "His leadership will help Siena meet the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan and move forward with the proposed athletic facility renovations."

Mullen also announced that D'Argenio would join the President's Cabinet as part of an expansion that includes: School of Business Dean Frederick DeCasperis, Ed.D., School of Liberal Arts Dean Janet Shideler, Ph.D. and School of Science Dean Allan Weatherwax, Ph.D. Chief of Staff Fr. Ken Paulli '82, O.F.M., Ed.D. was promoted to the position of Vice President and Chief of Staff.

Mullen said that expanding the Cabinet will allow the College to more effectively pursue the goals outlined in Living Our Tradition: The Strategic Plan for Siena College.

"It is essential to have the College's full academic leadership at the table to participate in strategic conversations and decision making," Mullen said. "Adding these distinguished colleagues to the senior leadership team will streamline communication and provide a forward-thinking approach to academics that will strengthen Siena's liberal arts curriculum and position the College for future success in all areas."

D'Argenio was appointed director of athletics on April 21, 1993, after serving as the acting director of athletics for the 1992-93 academic year.