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Ph.D. - Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania05-2007
BRIAN MICHAEL SALTSMAN
College Administrator
Almond,NY
Summary
Client-centered Scholar-Practitioner with over 20 years of experience advancing social, emotional, and educational success for diverse populations. Expertise in intercultural humility, community capacity building, and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proven ability to lead initiatives in health disparities education and interdisciplinary curriculum development, enhancing organizational effectiveness and community impact.
Skills
- Online teaching
- Lecture and in-class discussion
- Academic advising
- Program Evaluation and Assessment
- Student retention and persistence
- Student mentoring
- Workshop facilitation
- Mentorship program development
- Faculty partnerships/collaboration
- Student/Community involvement
- Student research mentorship
- Student leadership program development
Education
B.S. - Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2001
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Inclusion and Diversity Program ManagerAssistant ProfessorDialogue FacilitatorWorkshop FacilitatorConsultantWork Type
Full TimeConsultingContract WorkImportant To Me
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Course Management (Brightspace, Blackboard, Angel)
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Overview
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Certification
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28
years of professional experience
Certification
- 2024 CITI Addressing and Understanding Mental Health Challenges for Faculty and Staff
- 2024 CITI Ethics Basic/Refresher Training Courses in Biomedical, Social and Behavioral Sciences Research (3 year Certification)
- 2024 CITI Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) Training
- 2024 Alfred State College JEDI (Bias Avoidance in Hiring) Training
- 2024 SUNY Professional Development Training “Grants and Proposals” Course
- 2024 QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Training
- 2023 SafeZone Train-the Trainer Certification
- 2022 People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) “Undoing Racism” Workshop
- 2019 Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator Certification Training and Seminar
- 2019 SafeZone Train-the Trainer Certification
- 2018 CITI Ethics Basic/Refresher Training Courses in Biomedical, Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, IRB Members Course (Alfred University) (3 year Certification)
- 2017 Bystander Training ("Bringing in the Bystander" Model)
- 2016 SafeZone Train-the-Trainer Certification (3-year Certification)
- 2016 CITI Ethics Basic/Refresher Training Courses in Biomedical, Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, IRB Members Course (Allegheny College)
- 2016 Sustained Dialogues Discussion Facilitator Training Certification
- 2013 CITI Ethics Basic/Refresher Training Courses in Biomedical, Social and Behavioral Sciences Research, IRB Members Course (Allegheny College)
- 2008 Assistant Course Developer for World Campus web-based BBH 101 (Introduction to Biobehavioral Health) course
- 2007 Penn State University Graduate School Teaching with Technology Certificate
FEMA Certifications
- 2024 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Responding to an Active Shooter: You Can Make a Difference” Certificate
- 2024 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Active Shooter Prevention: You Can Make a Difference” Certificate
- 2024 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance 2024” Certificate
- 2024 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Diversity Awareness Course 2024” Certificate
- 2020 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “An Introduction to the National Response Framework” Certificate
- 2020 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Diversity Awareness Course 2020” Certificate
- 2020 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “An Introduction to the National Incident Management System” Certificate
- 2020 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster” Certificate
- 2020 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Continuity of Operation Planning for Pandemic Influenzas” Certificate
- 2020 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Exercising Continuity Plans for Pandemics” Certificate
- 2019 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Social Media on Emergency Management” Certificate
- 2019 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Introduction to Incident Command System” Certificate
- 2019 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Diversity Awareness Course” Certificate
- 2019 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Leadership and Influence” Certificate
- 2019 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response” Certificate
- 2019 FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training “Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship” Certificate
Work History
Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred University
Alfred, New York
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Chosen by Alfred University President Mark Zupan to lead as the interim Chief Diversity Officer starting in the '20-'21 Academic Year. The position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost. Oversaw the implementation of anti-bias training for University Administrative and Faculty search committees. Managed and tracked implementation of anti-bias training process, ensuring consistent revisions to meet evolving needs. Assisted with logistics and administrative functions for President’s Committee on Diversity (PCoD), facilitating effective committee operations. The CDO is also expected to work collaboratively across student, faculty, and staff organizations to contribute to building community and practices that are inclusive, diverse, and equitable. The interim CDO position is additional to all other concurrent positions and responsibilities.
- Selective, Private & Public University, 1700 students
- Led campus diversity initiatives aligned with institutional equity, inclusion, and belonging priorities.
- Advised leadership on inclusive policies, climate concerns, and culturally responsive practices.
- Coordinated bias response processes and referral pathways for students, faculty, and staff.
Founding Co-Director of Africana Studies Program
Alfred University
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Division of Human Studies-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Directed campus program operations, aligning services with university policies and student needs.
- Coordinated staff schedules, delegated responsibilities, and maintained consistent workflow across daily activities.
- Supervised team members, providing guidance on procedures, service standards, and problem resolution.
Coordinator & Interim Coach E-Sports Program
Alfred University
Alfred, NY
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Office of Student Affairs & Center for Student Involvement
- Coordinated daily administrative workflows, ensuring accurate records and timely task completion.
- Scheduled meetings, appointments, and departmental activities to maintain seamless office operations.
- Communicated with faculty, staff, and students to resolve questions and support service needs.
Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion
Alfred University
Alfred, New York
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Chosen by the Associate Dean of Students to lead as the inaugural Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion and Director of the Institute for Cultural Unity. Oversaw and supervised 15 student workers, developed and supported multicultural and intercultural programming for University community, advised 15 student organizations, and represented Student Affairs Division on executive University committees alongside Chief Diversity Officer.
- Selective, Private & Public University, 1700 students
- Directed departmental operations, aligning policies with university objectives and academic priorities.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, workflow consistency, and administrative coordination.
- Managed budgets, approvals, and resource allocation to support program goals and fiscal accountability.
Assistant Professor/Instructor (Part-time)
Alfred University
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Department of Psychology & Division of University Studies & Africana Studies Minor
- Delivered undergraduate and graduate instruction aligned with departmental curriculum standards.
- Developed course materials, assessments, and syllabi to support student learning outcomes.
- Advised students on academic planning, research opportunities, and degree progress.
Interim Director, Intercultural Center
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Drove inclusive student support strategy for increasingly diverse student body at Predominantly White Institution (PWI) through holistic, student-centered approach.
- Planned and managed co-curricular initiatives that strengthened community engagement and connected diversity, inclusion, and social equity with academic and personal achievement.
- Turned office finances around from $15,000 deficit to $8,000 surplus by expanding programming and eliminating ineffective, duplicated, non-collaborative events.
- Provided consistent advising, mentoring, support, and advocacy for students from diverse backgrounds, both individually and collectively, in equitable professional setting.
- Developed educational programs and initiatives that enhanced student learning outcomes.
- Ensuring the integration of curricular and co-curricular programs that explore concepts and questions of diversity, social equity, and social justice.
- Initiated and developed ongoing inter-group dialogues to explore commonalities and differences within a dynamic collegiate environment.
- Providing strategic planning and institutional support for issues relating to diversity, inclusion and intercultural institutional competencies.
- Serve as Co-chair of Bias Response Team
- Led and supervised three professional staff, including Safe Zone Coordinator, to ensure effective implementation of diversity programs.
- Collaborated with academic departments to enhance and integrate high-impact learning outcomes for students.
- Support the work of faculty professional development
- Assist Admissions staff in developing and achieving student enrollment goals.
- Partner with Student Affairs leadership to develop and deliver student leader trainings pertaining to community building and diversity.
- Provide support and resources for students and diversity organizations
- Directed departmental strategy aligned with academic priorities and institutional goals.
Associate Director, Intercultural Center
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2016
- In addition to serving as the Interim Director of the Intercultural Center I concurrently served as the Associate Director of the Center. I actively shaped, developed, and delivered diversity programming at the college through collaboration with faculty, students and staff. Specific opportunities and responsibilities related to the Associate Director’s position included:
- Enhanced student engagement through programs at Center for Intercultural Advancement and Student Success.
- Advocated for and engaged students through collaboration with the Allegheny Gateway, enhancing their retention to graduation.
- Coordinated Access ALLegheny pre-orientation program with Learning Commons, supporting diverse students' transition to college.
- Collaborate with, support, and advise Office of Student Involvement Diversity Organizations
- Developed activities and programs with campus constituencies to foster understanding of diversity and inclusiveness, providing leadership and training in diversity awareness and engaging the college community on issues of equity, access, social justice, and student success.
- Ensured the integration of and provided administrative oversight for curricular and co-curricular programs that explore concepts and questions of diversity, social equity, and social justice.
- Serving on the Academic Progress Report Responders Committee and the Finance & Retention Working Group
- Collaborated with Office of Student Involvement to support diversity organizations and initiatives.
Assistant Professor (Renewable, Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Served as Interim Director and Associate Director of the Intercultural Center while holding position of Assistant Professor of Black Studies with a 1-1 teaching course load. Taught one course per semester in Black Studies Department, contributing to curriculum development and student engagement. Developed and delivered courses such as Minority Health Disparities, African American Experience, and African American Masculinity, fostering critical discussions and enhancing student understanding of key issues. Academic advising and Senior Project supervision responsibilities complemented mandatory collegiate and service/committee duties.
- Black Studies Department
- Delivered undergraduate instruction across core and advanced courses with emphasis on academic rigor and student engagement.
- Developed and revised curriculum to align learning outcomes with departmental and institutional standards.
- Advised students on course selection, academic progress, and career preparation.
Assistant Professor (Renewable, Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2015
- I served as a full-time non-tenure track assistant professor with a 3-3 course load split between Black Studies and the Psychology Department. Taught courses including Health Psychology, Introductory Psychology, Black Psychology, Black Sexuality, Statistics and Methods, and advanced topics, enhancing student engagement and understanding in both disciplines. Provided academic advising and supervised Senior Projects, fostering student development and aligning projects with departmental goals. All advising and research responsibilities were additional to mandatory collegiate and departmental service/committee responsibilities as required by institutional and departmental need and request.
- Psychology Department & Black Studies Department
- Designed and delivered undergraduate courses aligned with departmental learning objectives.
- Advised students on academic progress, course selection, and degree requirements.
- Developed curriculum materials incorporating current scholarship and disciplinary best practices.
Assistant Professor (Renewable, Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Served as full-time non-tenure track assistant professor with a 3-3 course load, delivering a diverse curriculum including health psychology, introductory psychology, statistics, methods, and advanced psychology topics. The specific courses taught varied but included Health Psychology, introductory psychology courses, statistics and methods, and select advanced topics related to psychology. Provided academic advising and supervised Senior Projects, contributing to student development and success as determined by departmental needs. All advising and research responsibilities were additional to mandatory collegiate and departmental service/committee responsibilities as required by institutional and departmental need and request.
- Psychology Department
- Designed and delivered undergraduate courses aligned with liberal arts curriculum standards.
- Advised students on academic planning, course selection, and post-graduation goals.
- Mentored undergraduate research projects, presentations, and independent study work.
Adjunct Professor in Psychology and Global Studies
SUNY Alfred State College
Alfred, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Instructed courses within the Behavioral Sciences curriculum. Specifically, serve as the instructor of record for General Psychology, Health Psychology, and Global and Diverse Perspectives as is needed in service to the general education requirements of the College. Guest lectured and presented for residential services communities, enhancing departmental and course content through engaging discussions. Additionally, serve as in a voluntary capacity to assist the Cultural Life Center and Student Involvement with campus programming around cultural identity, leadership, health and well-being, and inter-/intrapersonal dialogue, communication, conflict, and mediation as needed and requested by providing information and resources. Oversaw and coordinated the Brother Male Mentoring and Support Program as it transitioned into Student Senate recognition.
- Delivered engaging lectures aligned with course outcomes and program standards.
- Evaluated student performance and provided timely, constructive feedback.
- Developed syllabi, assignments, and assessments supporting measurable student learning outcomes.
BIPOC Scholars & College Transition Program Lead
SUNY Alfred State College
Alfred, New York
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led the creation, oversight, and launch of a grant-funded 18-month BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & Populations of Color) male-identifying Scholars program ("Brother to Brother") that emphasized intra- and interpersonal skill development, leadership, networking, and academic success through best practices and pedagogy. Coordinated recruitment, academic counseling, mentorship, and success measurement for BIPOC Scholars Program, focusing on persistence and retention of participants. Achieved retention of 76% of program members after 1 year and a GPA exceeding campus average. The success of the men’s program led to the establishment of a program for female-identifying students in the Fall of 2024. Pursued and engaged in teaching courses in psychology and global studies and served on college and divisional committees to enhance civic and communal recognition.
- Selective, Public, College of Technology, 3000 students
- Coordinated academic schedules, resolving conflicts and maintaining accurate departmental records.
- Managed communications between faculty, staff, and students to support daily operations.
- Scheduled meetings, events, and resource use while ensuring timely follow-through on action items.
Assistant Professor (Leave of Absence)
Allegheny College
Meadville, Pennsylvania
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Advised and mentored students informally, supporting their academic and professional growth during One-Year Leave of Absence.
- Consulted with colleagues on programming and professional development opportunities to enhance educational offerings.
- Delivered undergraduate instruction across assigned courses, aligning syllabi, assessments, and learning outcomes with department standards.
- Developed engaging lectures, seminars, and assignments to support student understanding and academic progress.
- Advised students on coursework, degree planning, and academic concerns, fostering retention and success.
Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- I served as a full-time non-tenure track sabbatical replacement/Visiting Assistant Professor with a 3-3 course load. Taught introductory psychology, statistics and methods, and advanced psychology topics, fostering student engagement and understanding.
- Psychology Department
- Designed and delivered undergraduate courses aligned with liberal arts curriculum and departmental learning outcomes.
- Advised students on academic progress, course selection, and graduate study pathways.
- Assessed student writing, presentations, and examinations using clear rubrics and feedback standards.
Instructor (Fixed Term I)
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Delivered instruction full-time as a non-tenure track instructor with a 3-3 course load. Taught General Education and Biobehavioral Health core courses within a 3-3 course load framework. Allocated additional summer and intersession courses based on institutional and departmental needs.
- Highly selective, Public, Research 1 Flagship State University; 40,000 students
- Delivered undergraduate and graduate instruction aligned with Penn State course objectives and academic standards.
- Developed lesson plans, assignments, and assessments to support student learning outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance using grading rubrics, exams, and written feedback.
Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
University Park
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Managed research and teaching assistant responsibilities at Center for Developmental and Health Genetics and Department of Biobehavioral Health, contributing to collaborative research projects and instructional support. Engaged in graduate studies with focus on Health Psychology Research Methods and Statistics, Psychometry, Public and Global Health, Health Policy, Developmental Psychology, Biobehavioral Health, and Behavior Genetics, enhancing understanding of diverse health-related topics.
- Center for Developmental and Health Genetics & Biobehavioral Health Department
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized findings to support faculty research objectives.
- Collected, cleaned, and organized research data using Excel and statistical software.
- Assisted with survey design, deployment, and response tracking for academic studies.
Project Coordinator
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Coordinated the Northeast/Northwest Collaborative Adoption Projects (N2CAP) as the National Project Coordinator. The Project was a bicoastal international adoption project with over 2,800 families from across the US. Supervised graduate and undergraduate research assistants and managed administrative duties. Specific responsibilities included:
- Grant Budgetary responsibility
- Oversaw financial management of grant funds to ensure compliance.
- Provided bi-annual project updates to participants, facilitating communication and engagement throughout project lifecycle.
- Participant contact and troubleshooting
- Facilitated communication with participants to address concerns.
- Organized travel logistics and managed conference submission processes.
- Implemented data collection methods and maintained security protocols.
Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
University Park
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Worked as a research assistant in the Engaged in biobehavioral health research activities at the Pennsylvania State University under the supervision of Dr. Laura Cousino Klein. Conducted data entry for animal and human subject studies, ensuring accuracy and integrity of research data. Participated in conference and campus-wide presentations, contributing to dissemination of research findings. The research lab was an animal and human Health Psychology Studies Laboratory.
- Biobehavioral Health Studies Laboratory
- Conducted literature reviews to support research design, hypothesis development, and project framing.
- Collected, coded, and cleaned data using established research protocols and validation checks.
- Analyzed quantitative and qualitative findings to identify trends, patterns, and reportable insights.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor in Psychology and Global Studies
SUNY Alfred State College
01.2025 - Current
BIPOC Scholars & College Transition Program Lead
SUNY Alfred State College
01.2023 - 01.2025
Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Founding Co-Director of Africana Studies Program
Alfred University
01.2020 - 01.2022
Coordinator & Interim Coach E-Sports Program
Alfred University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion
Alfred University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Assistant Professor/Instructor (Part-time)
Alfred University
01.2018 - 01.2022
Assistant Professor (Leave of Absence)
Allegheny College
01.2016 - 01.2017
Interim Director, Intercultural Center
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate Director, Intercultural Center
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Professor (Renewable, Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assistant Professor (Renewable, Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2015 - 01.2015
Assistant Professor (Renewable, Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2011 - 01.2015
Visiting Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track)
Allegheny College
01.2009 - 01.2011
Instructor (Fixed Term I)
Pennsylvania State University
01.2007 - 01.2009
Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
01.2003 - 01.2007
Project Coordinator
Pennsylvania State University
01.2001 - 01.2003
Research Assistant
Pennsylvania State University
01.1999 - 01.2001
Ph.D. - Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. - Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University
Affiliations
- APA
- ABPsi
- BGA
- ACPA
- FARA
- NADOHE
- Chi Sigma Alpha
- Psi Chi
- NASPA
COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL/NON-PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES
- Alfred Committee on Equity and Safety Re-organization Committee
- Alfred State College and Alfred University Religious Tolerance Panel Participant
- Brother to Brother Mentorship Program Founder and Lead Facilitator
- Black Excellence Ball
- Facilitator, First Generation Student Panel
- Campus Dialogue “Black Love: How We Love Ourselves & One Another”
- GamesNation Gaming Organization Co-Advisor
- Hispanic Heritage Month Informational Community Tabling
- Host, “Family Feud” (Homecoming Edition, Campus Feud, Late Night, Greek Feud)
- Juneteenth Celebration Community Tabling (2023-25)
- Psi Delta Omega Fraternity Advisor (2024-)
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES
- Alfred State College EOP Mentor and Program Assistant (2023-25)
- Alfred State College SafeZone Program Member (2023-25)
- Caribbean Student Association Consultant (2023-25)
- Cultural Life Assembly Staff Meetings (2023-)
- Cultural Life Center Staff Meetings (2023-25)
- First Generation Student Day Planning Committee (2023)
- Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Photoshoot (2023)
- Israel & Palestine Dialogue Panel Committee (2023)
- Residential Directors Annual Training (2023-25)
- Residential Assistants Annual Training (2023-25)
- Student of Color Leadership Conference (SOCLC) Planning Committee (2023-)
- UJIMA Black Student Union Consultant (2023-)
INSTITUTIONAL PROFESSIONAL/COMMITTEE SERVICE
- Alfred’s Got Talent Backstage Coordinator (2023)
- Alfred State College Assoc. Dir. of Digital Marketing and Web Strategy Search (2024)
- Alfred State College E-Sports Director Search (2023)
- Alfred State College Residential Director Search (2023)
- Mock Parent Panel for Student Orientation (2024)
- ASC Online Institutional Readiness - Student Support Committee Co-Chair (2026)
- Professional Development Week DEI Presentation and Topics Planning Committee (2024)
- Anti-Bias Training Seminar Coordinator for University Search Committees (2020-22)
- Bias Response Team (2018-22)
- E-Sports Coordination Committee (2019-20)
- Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior Selection Committee (2020)
- Mission 2025: Athletics Strategic Planning Committee (Academic Sub-committee) (2019-21)
- Middle States Accreditation Committee on Administration, Logistics, & Assessment (2022)
- NCAA Athletics and Administrative Liaison for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (2020-22)
- President’s Committee on Diversity and Equity (PCOD) (2018-22)
- Search Committee for Admissions Multicultural Recruiter (2020)
- Search Committee for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Professor of Practice (2021)
- Search Committee for Provost (2020)
- Search Committee for Director of Residential Communities (2021)
- Student Affairs Division Directors Committee (2018-22)
- Student Affairs Assessment Committee (2019-20)
- Student Affairs Taskforce on BIPOC Male Retention and Persistence (2022)
- Student Athlete Conduct Appeals Board (2019-22)
- SUNY Chief Diversity Officers Advisory Board (2020-22)
Institutional Professional/Committee Service (Continued)
- Academic Progress Report Responders Committee (2014-2016)
- ACCESS ALLegheny Summer Experience (Faculty Participant) (2011)
- ACCESS ALLegheny Summer Experience (Co-Administrator/ Facilitator) (2015)
- Allegheny College Bonner Support Network (2015-2016)
- Allegheny College Retention Committee (2015-2016)
- Bias Response Team (2014-2016)
- Campus Life and Community Standards Committee (CLCSC) Member (2012-2016)
- CLCSC Appeals Hearing Board Member (2012-2016)
- Collegiate Leadership Conference (CLC) Admin. (2014-2015)/ Presenter (2012, 14, 15)
- Committee on Diversity and Equity (CoDE) Campus Climate Subcommittee (2015-2016)
- Co-presenter at GLCA Student Conference on Social Justice and Equality (2010)
- Cornerstone Award Selection Committee (2012-2016)
- Core of the Corps Community Engagement Committee Member (2015-2016)
- Education Curriculum Program Planning Committee (Member) (2011/12)
- Emerging Leaders Retreat (Presenter) (2010-2015)
- Faculty Athletic Representative (2012-2016)
- Faculty Athletic Representative Association Conference Attendee (NCAC) (2012 & 13)
- Finance & Retention Working Group (2014-2016)
- Gateway Global Scholars Consulting Committee (2016)
- Multicultural Student Preview Weekend (Participant and Q&A Panelist) (2011-2016)
- North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Committee on Crowd Control (2013-2015)
- NCAC Pam Smith Award and NCAC Don Hunsinger Award Committee (2013 & 14)
- Safe Zone Reorganization and Planning Committee (Member) (2011-13)
- Search Committee for Asst. Dir. of Career Services & Leadership Coordinator (2010)
- Search Committee for Athletics Coaching positions (2013-2016)
- Special Interest Housing Committee (Member) (2009-2014, 2016)
- Student Affairs Division Directors Committee (2015-2016)
- Title IX Appeal Hearings Board (2015)
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE SENIOR PROJECTS SUPERVISED
2015/16:
- Stemming the Achievement Gap: A STEM Pipeline for Underrepresented Minorities via STEM Enrichment Initiatives
- An Analysis of Young Adults’ Willingness to be Charitable
2014/15:
- Goal Orientation in Video Gaming
- The Use of Video Games to Improve Reaction Time
2013/14:
- Influential Factors on Consumer Food Choices and Nutritional Literacy in College Students
- Social Stigma of Mental Illness: Survey and Card Sorting Task
- A Study of Intuitive Eating and Mood in College Students
- Where’s My Happily Ever After?: A Retrospective Analysis of Disney Princesses’ Impact on Childhood Beauty Standards and Current Racial Identity in Black Women
- A Genetic Prisoner’s Dilemma
- Self-Regulation and Parenting Style: Finding a Correlation Amongst College Students
- Media Awareness Skills and Body Perceptions provided by Media Representations
2012/13:
- Understanding Male on Male Sexual Assault and Implications for Rape Crisis Response and Research
- Early Childhood Memories of Play Behavior and Sociability in Young Adult College Students
2011/12:
- The Relationship Between Physical Health and Body Image
- Lesbian and Gay Male Sexual Identity Attitudes and the Manifestation of the Impostor Phenomenon in Undergraduate Students
- Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and its effects on self-efficacy and mood states on liberal arts undergraduate students: A program evaluation (Second Reader)
Allegheny College Senior Projects (Second Reader)
2015/16:
- Hero Worship of Student Athletes of Color and the impact on Perfectionist Strivings (Second Reader)
- The Effect of Coaching Style and Behavior on Athlete Satisfaction, Motivation, and Success (Second Reader)
2014/15:
- Effect of Variety of English on L2 Vocabulary Cued-Recall Task and Attitudes of Novel Learners (Second Reader)
- College Student’s Perception of Intimate Partner Violence in Gay Couples (Second Reader)
2013/14:
- The Effect of Exercise Mirrors and Gender on Self-presentational Efficacy and State Social Anxiety (Second Reader)
- Strength of Religious Affiliation Increases Likelihood of Engagement in Risky Sexual Behavior (Second Reader)
- Relationship between Parental Educational Attainment, Perceived Control, and Diet Quality in Undergraduate Students (Second Reader)
- Perfectionism and Cognitive Anxiety in Collegiate Varsity Athletes (Second Reader)
2012/13:
- The Effect of Positive and Negative Television Portrayals of Black People on the Racial Attitudes of People in the UK and US (Second Reader)
- The Frequency of Mands and Disguised Mands in Children Ages 2 to 5 (Second Reader)
- The effects media literacy programs have on body image and social body comparison (Second Reader)
2011/12:
- Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and its effects on self-efficacy and mood states on liberal arts undergraduate students: A program evaluation (Second Reader)
- The Amount of Stress an Athlete Endures and How It Affects Sports Performance in Sprague-Dawley Rats (Second Reader)
PENN STATE COURSES TAUGHT (AVERAGE ENROLLMENT)
- BBH 101 Introduction to Biobehavioral Health (15 Summer-180 FA/SP)
- BBH 119 Behavior, Health, and Disease (100)
- BBH 143 Drugs, Health and Society (125)
- BBH 146 Health and Human Sexuality (100)
- BBH 146S Seminar on Health and Human Sexuality (20)
- BBH 310w Research Strategies for Studying Biobehavioral Health (45)
ALLEGHENY COURSES TAUGHT (AVERAGE ENROLLMENT)
- PSY 105 Foundations of Psychology (38)
- PSY 172 Health Psychology (38)
- PSY 206 Research Design and Statistics I (20)
- PSY 445 Psychology of Reading (20)
- PSY 451 African American Experience (25)
ALLEGHENY COURSES DEVELOPED
- PSY 190 Psychosocial Aspects of Sex and Sexuality (37)
- FSPSY 201 Writing and Talking About Adoption Research in Psychology (18)
- PSY 491 Behavior Genetics (20)
- BLK ST 290 Minority Health Disparities (25)
ONLINE COURSE DEVELOPED
- BBH 101 Introduction to Biobehavioral Health (Web-Based- Penn State) (20-40)
- PSY 5093 Health Psychology (Web-Based- Alfred State) (25)
PUBLISHED MANUSCRIPTS
- Johnson, K., Swim, J., Saltsman, B. M., Deater-Deckard, K. & Petrill, S. A. (2007) Cultural and Racial Socialization of Transracially Adopted Asian Children. Family Relations. 56(October 2007), 390-402.
- Peters, K.F., Saltsman, B.M., Petrill, S.A. (2006). Twin gestation pregnancies: Genetic counseling and testing experience. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 15(2), 119-28.
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE COURSES TAUGHT (AVERAGE ENROLLMENT)
- ASDC 1092 Methods of Inquiry (15)
- GLST 2113 Global and Diverse Perspectives (25)
- PSY 1013 General Psychology (30)
ALFRED UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT (AVERAGE ENROLLMENT)
- UNIV 101 Common Ground Facilitation (18)
- AU-FYE Alfred University First Year Experience (18)
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (28)
- PSY 300 Psychology of African American Experience (20)
- PSY 322 Health Psychology (20)
Invited Presentations, Lectures, and Programs
- Carlson, C., Roos, R., Saltsman, B. (2014, April). A Genetic Prisoner’s Dilemma. Poster presented at 2014 Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Geneva College, PA.
- Turner, M., Saltsman, B. (2014, April). Sexual Identity Development and the Impostor Phenomenon: A Pilot Study. Poster presented at 2014 Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference, Geneva College, PA.
- Saltsman, B., Guzman, D. (2013, October) The Effect of Race of Disney Princesses on Racial Awareness and Acceptance in Young Children. Poster presented at 2013 New England Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT.
- Saltsman, B., McNish L. (2013, October) A Race to Fill the Dorms: Pilot Study of Roommate and Neighbor Preference and Placement. Poster presented at 2013 New England Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT.
- Saltsman, B., Turner M. (2013, October) Sexual Identity Development and The Impostor Phenomenon Poster presented at 2013 New England Psychological Association Annual Meeting , Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT.
- Saltsman, B., Vicente, S. (2013, October) Process of Adoption for Same Sex Couples in the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Poster presented at 2013 New England Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT.
- Saltsman, B. M., Rakoczy, K.D., & Rainoff, E. (2011, September). A Race to Fill the Dorms: A Study of Collegiate Roommate and Neighbor Preference and Placement Selection. Poster presented at Allegheny Parent’s Weekend Research Symposium, Meadville, PA.
- Saltsman, B. M., Petrill, S. A., Swim, J., & Deater-Deckard, K. (2005, August). Relationship between unrelated adopted sibling age of placement, birth region, and post adoptive racial and cultural socialization outcomes. Poster presented to the American Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Invited Seminars
- Swim, J., Johnson, K., Saltsman, B. M., Petrill, S. A., & Deater-Deckard, K. (2005, Apr.). Cultural and Racial Socialization of Transracially Adopted Asian Children. Abstract for symposium submitted to the Society for Research in Child Development Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
- Saltsman, B., Martin, A. (2022, Jan.) “The Reset: Healing Through a Time of Uncertainty” Invited seminar and consultation provided for SUNY Oneonta professional staff and administrators.
- Saltsman, B., Ross, V., Hewing, V. (2016, June) “Feels Like Racial Battle Fatigue”: Managing Diversity Crisis Moments in Higher Education Seminar/Panel Discussion at National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) (San Francisco, CA)
- Saltsman, B. (2012, Nov.) “Black Masculinity and Relationships at Allegheny College” Seminar for Brother to Brother Allegheny College. (November 2012)
- Saltsman, B. (2012, Feb.) “Medical Careers That Don’t Require Medical School” Seminar for the Allegheny Pre-Health Careers Club.
- Saltsman, B., Rakoczy, K.D. (2011) “The Effects of Racial Identity Status on the Development and Manifestation of the Imposter Phenomenon. Seminar Presented at 2011 Diversity Research Symposium, Ball State University.
- Saltsman, B., Rakoczy K.D., & Rainoff, E. (2011, Oct.) “Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Residential Life in a Collegiate Environment.” Seminar Presented at 2011 Diversity Research Symposium, Ball State University.
- Saltsman, B. (2010, Mar.) “Love and Relationships” Seminar for Brother to Brother, Allegheny College. (March 2010)
- Saltsman, B. (2008, May/Oct.; 2007 Oct.) “Beauty and the Greek: Date rape drugs and Sexual assault.” Seminar presented to Alpha Kappa Lambda, Delta Delta Delta, Phi Mu, and Gamma Sigma Sigma as part of Homecoming and Spring Week, Penn State University
- Saltsman, B. (2007, March) “Triadic coding and future innovations” Invited seminar for Special Topics: Advanced methods in Biobehavioral Health (BBH 597e), Penn State University.
Keynotes and Facilitated Discussions
- Saltsman, B. (2025, Feb.) “More Than Friends, Less Than Partners: A Candid Talk on Situationships”
- Saltsman, B., Boahene, A., Edwards, S. (2025, Feb.) Podcast Discussion. “What is a Situationship? | College Dating Explained” (https://youtu.be/CxTPts8Jyev?si=l-KbxJcWj9aMuzH)
- Saltsman, B., Martin-Saltsman AR. (2024, Sept.) “Love, Commitment, & Beyond: A Candid Discussion on Love and Relationships”
- Saltsman, B. (2024, Feb.) Closing Remarks & Benediction for 2024 Student of Color Leadership Conference
- Saltsman, B. (2024, Feb.) “Black Love: How we Love Ourselves and One Another”
- Saltsman, B., Johnson B. (2022, Mar.) “Saxon Moniker Community Dialogue Forum” Organizer, Co-Facilitator and Convener.
- Saltsman, B. (2022, Feb.) “Being a leader is more than having a title”
- Saltsman, B. (2022, Jan.) “Keynote Address: Allyship and Community Building on the North Shore: A 400 year Legacy and Lessons Still to be Learned” Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation (MA).
- Saltsman, B. (2020, Feb.) “Privilege and Segregated Social Spaces”
- Saltsman, B. (2020, Jan.) “Keynote Address: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. ‘If Not Now, When? If Not Us, Who?’”
- Saltsman, B. (2019, Nov.) “The Color of Love: Adoption of African American Children into White Families”
- Saltsman, B. (2019, Feb.) “Privilege, Intersectionality, and Intercultural Competency”
- Saltsman, B., Webster, M., Baugh, A. (2016, Jan.) “Brother to Brother: A Social, Professional, and Academic Mentoring and Support Program for Men”
- Saltsman, B. (2014, Aug.) “Lead From the Front, But Go with the Flow: How to Integrate the Strategic Plan into Your Organizations Plans”
- Saltsman, B. (2013, Oct.) “Trans-racial Adoption by Families of Difference in the United States: Policy, Practical Implications, and Outcomes-Based Evidence.”
- Saltsman, B. (2012, Feb.) “Keynote Address: The Power of Community and Experience Integration in the Development of Future Mentors.”
Accomplishments
- May 2025: Alfred State College Office of Student Engagement (“Commitment to Leadership Award”)
- May 2025: Alfred State College Student Senate (“Organization of the Year Award” (Brother to Brother))
- May 2025: Alfred State College Cultural Life Center Program Award
- April 2016: Allegheny College Greek Awards Professor of the Year
- February 2012-16: Allegheny Women’s Basketball Faculty Appreciation Award
- March 2007: Penn State Graduate School Teaching Certificate for Graduate Assistants
- November 2004: Hintz Family Fellowship for Graduate Excellence
- June 1995: Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellow