New administration begin roles serving campus

This year, Oswego State hired three new administrators: Walter Roettger, Wayne Westervelt and Mary Canale.

Westervelt is Oswego State’s new chief communication officer and a member of President Deborah Stanley’s executive leadership team. Canale is interim vice president for development and alumni relations. Roettger is the provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Westervelt helps lead the college’s overall marketing, media relations efforts and strategic communications planning while starting initiatives for the promotion of Oswego State’s campus. For the past 30 years, Julie Blissert held this position, but after retiring earlier this year, Westervelt was hired.

Canale is the main fundraiser at Oswego State. She also oversees the office of alumni and parent relations, which coordinates many events.

“My new position, like my previous roles, requires commitment and passion for the institution, which comes easily for me,” Canale said.

Canale is a 1981 Oswego State graduate, so she said she is very committed to the school. She has experienced how Oswego State can affect people for the better and she enjoys being able to spend her time trying to get people to consider supporting the college.

When she is not working, Canale spends some of her free time walking around campus every evening after work while listening to music.

Roettger oversees the instructional and academic programs in all areas. He also oversees the offices of graduate studies, international education and programs, institutional research and assessment, research and administration, learning support services and the Penfield Library.

“I was aware of the strengths and reputation of SUNY Oswego,” Roettger said.

Roettger said he was interested in the position because it “offered opportunities to contribute and to learn in an institution that was serving an important purpose.”

The Oswegonian

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