In addition to serving as dean of graduate and undergraduate admissions, Alan Chaves’ duties extend to the overseeing of the department of athletics and the Campus’ scholarship program. He has served as interim director of athletics twice, most recently from November 1996 to June 1997.

Now into his 22nd year and a staunch supporter of Long Island University athletics, he and his staff have been instrumental in the tremendous growth of the campus.

Chaves has complete control of the admissions and financial aid offices. Under his leadership and entrepreneurship he has planned and implemented strategies for recruitment which have resulted in an increase in enrollment of over 100 percent over the past 10 years on the campus.

In September 1997, he began a three-year stint as a member of the NCAA National Committee on Athletics Certification, which reviews and grants athletic certification for all Division I athletic programs in the U.S.

Chaves has 30 years of experience in college admissions. Prior to his post at LIU he was director of admissions at SUNY-College at Old Westbury. He also was director of community relations for LaGuardia Community College.

He has served on several committees including Middle States, Faculty Council, student services, budget advisory, executive admissions, faculty representative and the council of deans. He has also been participant and presenter at numerous national conferences and guest speaker at many community affairs dealing with higher education.