Jim Grillo

Chair of the Faculty Senate

Jim Grillo, SUNY (State University of New York) Distinguished Teaching Professor, serves as chair of the Alfred State College Faculty Senate.

Grillo has been a member of the Alfred State College family for 35 years, serving in a variety of capacities throughout those years. He holds two degrees from Alfred University: a bachelor of science in business administration and a master of science in counseling and guidance. Additionally, he has completed an additional 24 graduate credit hours in educational administration through the University at Albany.

Jim began service at Alfred State College as a residence hall coordinator in 1972. The following year, he moved into a full-time position in the Office of Admissions. Between 1978 and 1989, while the dean for Admissions, Records, and Financial Aid, Jim taught courses in the Business Technology Department as an adjunct instructor. He was hired as an associate professor in 1989, and promoted to full professor in 1992. He was recognized by SUNY in 1980 with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service, and by alumni in both 1992 and 1993 as the Business Teacher of the Year. Grillo has also held several positions in the administrative ranks at the college.

Contact Information

E-mail: GrilloJJ [at] alfredstate [dot] edu
Phone: (607) 587-3413