Guided by evidence and ethics, Å·±¦ÌåÓý’s College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business programs prepare students to facilitate change in an inclusive and responsive manner.
Lisa Rafalson, PhD
Founding Dean, College of Health, Human Sciences & Business
Welcome to the College of Health, Human Science and Business (HHS&B)! HHS&B is home to the following Departments and Programs within Å·±¦ÌåÓý: Accounting, Business, Behavioral Science (inclusive of Applied Behavior Analysis), Health Promotion, Leadership & Innovation, Public Health, Social Work and Sociology. Within this college, you will be prepared for your chosen career while developing into creative, ethically-minded leaders.
Golisano School of Health and Human Sciences
The Golisano School of Health and Human Sciences is named after B. Thomas Golisano to honor his generous gift to the University in 2024. The Golisano School of Health and Human Sciences includes undergraduate and graduate programs in health promotion, public health, social work, behavioral analysis, and leadership. These programs stand out for their community-engagement, serving non-profit agencies, women, children, and underrepresented populations. Most of these programs have extended curricula that provide training and services in the Western New York Community through grants, gifts, and pro bono services of our faculty and students.
Programs within the School of Health and Human Sciences:
Alfiero School of Business
The Alfiero School of Business was named in honor of the founder of Foundation 214, Sal Alfiero, and to recognize the generous grant made to Å·±¦ÌåÓý in 2023 to offer an accelerated online business degree program that is tailored to Veterans.
The School houses the business department’s programs including undergraduate, certificate and graduate programs in business administration and accounting. Whether students aspire to become accountants, auditors, marketers, web designers, operations managers, sport industry managers, or more, the Alfiero School of Business is dedicated to helping them build essential professional expertise and skills.
Programs within the Alfiero School of Business:
Our Mission
Guided by evidence and ethics, Å·±¦ÌåÓý’s College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business programs prepare students to facilitate change in an inclusive and responsive manner
Our Vision
We meet the needs of a complex and evolving society.
Our Values
The faculty, staff, and administrators of the College of Health, Human Sciences, and Business:
- Hold themselves accountable for being respectful, honest, and ethical in all they do (INTEGRITY);
- Commit to delivering innovative educational programming with creativity and excellence (HIGH QUALITY);
- Foster access, equity, and belonging by engaging in a culturally responsive manner, advocating for justice, and teaching others to do the same (INCLUSION);
- Facilitate the development of curiosity and the pursuit of life-long learning (GROWTH MINDSET); and
- Harness resources – actively and intentionally - towards the achievement of shared goals (COLLABORATIVE).