Dear Members of the SUNY Oswego Community-
As we begin the first weeks of our fall semester, I am delighted to announce the reappointment of Karen Crowe as Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communications, and the appointment of Rick Buck as Interim Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications. These appointments are pivotal as SUNY Oswego moves aggressively to realize its ambitious Vision 4040.
Karen joined SUNY Oswego in December 2023. She will continue to play a key role in advancing Vision 4040. Her focus will include supporting enrollment growth, enhancing the visibility of our academic programs, and strategically positioning our Oswego and Syracuse campuses.
Karen brings more than 30 years of experience leading communications and marketing departments across the education, government, and non-profit sectors. She previously served as Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications at the City University of New York Herbert H. Lehman College, where she significantly raised the institution’s visibility. Her career also includes roles with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the New York City Office of the Mayor, and SEIU Local 32BJ. Karen holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from New York University.
Rick, in his new role as Interim AVP, will support Karen in leading our communications and marketing team. His responsibilities will include contributing to the university’s strategic goals, executing branding initiatives, and enhancing our communication strategies. Rick will continue his close collaboration with university-wide partners and the Director of Marketing to implement data-informed campaigns and improve user experiences across multiple platforms.
Rick has dedicated over 16 years to SUNY Oswego, gaining extensive experience in digital services, user experience design, marketing, data analysis, process optimization, and management. He is known for his ability to build and lead collaborative teams, implement innovative solutions, and drive projects that enhance user experiences. His achievements in digital transformation were recognized with the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 2019. Rick holds both a Master of Arts in Human-Computer Interaction (2010) and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (2005) from SUNY Oswego.
Please join me in congratulating Karen on her extended stay with us, and Rick on his new role. We look forward to their continued contributions to the success of our university.
Remain well,
Peter O. Nwosu, Ph.D.
President