named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Biochemistry Major
Undergraduate program in the School of Science offering hands-on research, modern instrumentation training, and preparation for careers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and graduate study
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Offer undergraduate and graduate academic programs across liberal arts, sciences, and businessProvides 43 majors, 80+ minors and certificates, joint-degree programs, and 22 business concentrations, offering over 1,200 academic pathways including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in fields such as Applied Mathematics and Accounting. Offers graduate-level Advanced Certificates in Cybersecurity and Data and Analytics, and bachelor’s and master’s programs in Early Childhood Education.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Operate specialized academic and research facilities for student useOperates the Breyo Observatory, home to the largest telescope in the Capital Region, for student analysis of celestial objects and starlight measurement. Maintains the SAiNT center providing first-year biochemistry students access to modern instrumentation.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Provide hands-on learning and real-world experience opportunitiesEngages approximately 3,000 students in internships, research, service-learning, and applied projects across disciplines. Includes a robust internship program with startups, nonprofits, and government organizations; faculty-led research in neurobiology and cognitive psychology; and laboratory experiences in gene editing and scientific writing. Students also access industry-standard scientific instruments and engage in multi-year research projects in faculty-attached labs.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Support student career development through alumni engagementEngages alumni to return to campus regularly to share career insights and opportunities with current students, supporting preparation for careers in law, politics, business, public relations, publishing, broadcasting, public history, and other fields.
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Study Abroad and Global Immersion Programs 1 activity
- Support student participation in study abroad and immersive service programsOffers extensive study abroad options and a summer of service program where students live and work with marginalized communities in regions including Central America and Africa. Also offers a certificate in community development with hands-on service experience at urban, rural, and global levels.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Prepare students for professional certification and licensurePrepares Applied Physics majors to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and actuarial science students to sit for at least two professional actuarial exams prior to graduation. Offers a Teacher Preparation Program accredited by NCATE that enables undergraduates to meet New York State Initial Certification requirements for grades 7–12, with optional extension to grades 5–6.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$226.24M
Contributions & grants$15.08M7%
Program service revenue$198.10M88%
Investment income$12.75M6%
Other revenue$318K
expenses
Total expenses$219.90M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$81.37M
Grants paid out$90.05M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$401.72M
Cash$6.72M
Investments$209.77M
Liabilities$70.33M
Net assets$331.39M
Liquid reserves11.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 14
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CHARLES SEIFERT | PRESIDENT | 50 | $524K |
| GERARD MCNAMARA | CURRENT MEN'S HEAD COACH BASKETBALL | 50 | $399K |
| MARGARET MADDEN | PROVOST SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $329K |
| RASHMI H ASSUDANI | DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | 50 | $324K |
| MICHAEL HICKEY | VP CHIEF OF STAFF | 50 | $264K |
| CARMEN MACIARIELLO | FORMER MEN'S HEAD COACH BASKETBALL | 50 | $255K |
| EDWARD JONES | VP ENROLLMENT MGMT | 50 | $251K |
| MARY STRUNK | VP FINANCE AND ADMINISTRAT | 50 | $231K |
| JOHN D'ARGENIO | VP & DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS | 50 | $223K |
| MARY PARLETT-SWEENEY | CIO | 50 | $222K |
| MARYELLEN GILROY | VP STUDENT LIFE | 50 | $214K |
| CHESTER BREARY | PROFESSOR OF ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS LAW | 50 | $199K |
| DAVID SMITH | VP DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL | 50 | $197K |
| JASON RICH | VP STRATEGY, COMMUNICATION | 50 | $187K |
board members · 9
- BR BASIL J VALENTE OFM — TRUSTEE - SECRETARY
- BURGANDY-LEIGH MCCURTY — TRUSTEE
- DANIEL RUTNIK — TRUSTEE
- DAVID BROWN — TRUSTEE
- DIANA OSTROFF — TRUSTEE
- ERICK LOPEZ OFM — TRUSTEE
- JAMES GANNON OFM — TRUSTEE
- JAN MACDONNELL — TRUSTEE
- JOANNE E MALOY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- 3Blue1Brown Partner — Used as an educational model for student-created math explainer videos.
- AACSB Government — Accredits Siena's accounting programs.
- Abbott Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- Albany Medical College Partner — Academic partner in a B.A./M.D. program allowing Siena students to matriculate into medical school with a waived MCAT requirement.
- American International Group Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- American National Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- Breyo Observatory Partner — Facility used by Siena students for astronomical observation and analysis
- Clarkson University Partner — 4+1 partnership allowing Siena students to earn a bachelor's in Applied Physics and a master's in engineering in five years.
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- Deloitte Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- Deloitte Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- Eurofins Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- GoHealth Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- Jackson ImmunoResearch Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Partner — Participates in an early acceptance program with Siena University for medical school admission.
- Lockwood Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- MVP Health Care Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- Milliman Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Government — Accredits Siena's Teacher Preparation Program.
- Nationwide Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- New York State Teachers’ Retirement System Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- Princeton Review Network — Recognized by The Princeton Review as a Best College
- Red Cross Partner — Student involvement through Red Cross club activities.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Partner — 3+2 partnership enabling students to earn a BS in Applied Physics from Siena and a BS in Engineering from RPI.
- Stanford Partner — Institution where Siena biochemistry alumni have pursued advanced study
- State Farm Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- TA Instruments Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- The Hartford Partner — Employer of Siena actuarial science graduates and destination for career placements.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
- UDA Partner — Employer of Siena biochemistry alumni
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- Experiential Learning with Mentorshipmethodology: experiential_learning_with_mentorshipBy engaging students in hands-on, active learning supported by personalized faculty mentorship, the university enhances career readiness and deepens learning, because direct experience combined with guided reflection builds competence, confidence, and professional identity.
- Franciscan Values-Based Holistic Educationmethodology: franciscan_values_educationBy grounding education in Franciscan and liberal arts values, the university fosters ethical leadership, service to marginalized communities, and transformative justice, because moral formation and social responsibility are seen as essential to effective professional and civic engagement.
- Humanities and Ethics in Medical Educationmethodology: humanities_in_medicineBy integrating humanities, ethics, and service into medical training, the university produces physicians who treat the whole person, because healing requires more than technical skill—it demands empathy, moral judgment, and an understanding of the social and human dimensions of health.
- Interdisciplinary Integration for Complex Problem Solvingmethodology: interdisciplinary_educationBy combining disciplines across curricula—such as STEM with humanities, or business with applied sciences—the university prepares students to address real-world challenges holistically, because complex societal problems require integrated knowledge and adaptive thinking.
- Liberal Arts-Integrated STEM Educationmethodology: liberal_arts_stem_integrationBy embedding STEM fields within a liberal arts framework, the university develops technically skilled graduates who can think critically and communicate effectively, because scientific expertise must be accompanied by ethical reasoning and broad contextual understanding to serve the common good.