Honoree-
Alan Chaves

Alan B. Chaves earned his B.A. in sociology from Bloomfield College in 1956 and his M.Div. from Bloomfield Seminary in 1959.

During his career in education, he has served as admissions counselor for the City University of New York; as assistant director of admissions and director of community relations for the City University of New York — Laguardia Community College; and as director of admissions for the State University of New York — College at Old Westbury. He joined the staff of Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus in 1981 as director of admissions, rising through the ranks to become dean of admissions in 1984 and dean of admissions and athletics in 1990. In 2000, he assumed the additional responsibility of overseeing the Office of the Registrar.

Over the years, Dean Chaves has provided ongoing administrative leadership for a campus that has continually grown and changed. After twenty years, he remains enthusiastic about his job and the mission of the Brooklyn Campus — to educate students from every walk of life. The unique blending of ethnic backgrounds that the Brooklyn Campus offers creates a diverse and exciting environment in which students and administrators can learn and grow. Being part of that mission has made him proud of the role he has played in its development.

Dean Chaves works closely with Provost Gale Stevens Haynes (page 24) to ensure that enrollment goals are continually met. Provost Haynes admits, “when thinking about enrollment, I sleep well because I know that Alan doesn’t.” His hard work and determination have resulted in a 100% increase in new student enrollment over the past seven years.

In addition to his administrative duties, Dean Chaves is an associate professor of social science and has taught classes on campus. He sits on a number of academic and administrative committees and oversees the Campus’ Division I athletic programs.

The Dean and his wife, Joan, reside in Lakewood, New Jersey. They have three sons, one daughter, six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.

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