The Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc., a private foundation representing faculty, staff, and friends of Alfred State College (ASC), recently welcomed Valerie Nixon and Dr. Ashley Shaloo as new board members.
Nixon is an executive vice president emeritus at Alfred
State who served the college for more than 30 years before her retirement in
2019. Her roles at ASC included executive vice president, interim college
president, vice president for administration and enrollment, vice president for
enrollment management, and director of financial aid. Among her honors are the
SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service and the SUNY
Financial Aid Professionals William A. Troy Service Award. Before joining
Alfred State, she held positions at Alfred University, the Rochester Institute
of Technology, and The College at Brockport.
Nixon holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration
from SUNY Fredonia and a Master of Professional Studies degree in community
services administration from Alfred University. She resides in Canisteo with
her husband, Robert.
Shaloo is an assistant professor in Alfred State’s Physical
and Life Sciences Department. She serves as the program director for the
biological science associate degree program, teaches at least 18 credit hours
per semester, and is a co-adviser to the Science Society club.
Shaloo holds a doctorate in molecular and cell biology from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgian Court University. She resides in Alfred Station.
