Syracuse University announced on Friday the appointment of Michael Frasciello to dean of University College.

Frasciello has served as interim dean at University College since January, filling the vacancy left by Bea González, who was named vice president for community engagement late last year.

Before his appointment as interim dean, Frasciello was the director of online learning at the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

“It has been a wonderful experience working with an exceptionally talented college staff and leveraging our collective potential to innovate and grow,” Frasciello said in a SU News release.

While serving as interim dean, Frasciello launched a new online and bachelor’s cybersecurity program.

He holds a doctorate in philosophy from the College of Arts and Sciences; a master’s in professional communication from Westminster College; a bachelor’s in political science and government from the University of Maryland; and an associate’s degree from the Community College of the Air Force.

Frasciello served in the United States Air Force for 10 years.