Don Saleh leaves CU to take administrative post at Syracuse University

By Jacquie Powers

Don Saleh, special consultant to the provost and formerly dean of admissions and financial aid, has resigned to become associate vice president for enrollment management at Syracuse University.

Saleh, whose new appointment at Syracuse was effective Jan. 1, served in enrollment and financial aid-related positions at Cornell for 18 years. Before serving as dean of admissions and financial aid for six years, he was director of financial aid and student employment.

"We are grateful to Don for his years of service, his many contributions to financial aid and enrollment policy, and his dedication to students and alumni," said Provost Biddy Martin. "We congratulate him on his appointment at Syracuse University and look forward to working with him in the future."

Saleh said he is sorry to leave Cornell but is looking forward to the many professional challenges his new position brings.

"After 18 years at Cornell, it is very hard to leave," Saleh said. "I love the institution and have great relationships with our alumni, faculty, staff and students. The potential of Cornell is almost unlimited, and the faculty and administration are always focused on making it an even better place. I hope that Cornell is a better place because of the work I did.

"While it was hard to decide to leave, the opportunity to help shape the enrollment practices of Syracuse's graduate and professional programs is a wonderful professional challenge. I have known the staff in the Enrollment Management Office for years, and I have developed respect and admiration for their work. It is a great team to join and an exciting new professional challenge."

In his new position, Saleh will report to David C. Smith, enrollment management vice president. Saleh initially will be project manager for the implementation of the PeopleSoft financial aid system at Syracuse. He also will be involved in developing graduate-level recruitment activities in collaboration with academic units and the Graduate School, working closely with Graduate School Dean Howard Johnson and with the deans of the university's schools and colleges.