Cheryl Hamilton

Cheryl Hamilton has been appointed student advocate and executive director of Educational Opportunity Programs. This senior position is designed to elevate and lead the Chancellor's more student-centric priorities for his administration. As student advocate, Hamilton will oversee: Student-Centric Initiatives, Disability Services, Veterans and Military Affairs, Child Care Services, Substance Abuse Services, Chancellor's Student Excellence Awards, and the Student Assembly—the student elective governance body. She is also the liaison with campus professional groups, including Chief Student Affairs officers, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Greek Life, Athletics, Student Conduct, and College Union and Campus Activities Professionals. She will also continue to oversee SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program and Educational Opportunity Centers.