Nathaniel H. Siegel

Nathaniel Siegel is a professor emeritus of sociology and former senior vice president for academic affairs (1979–94) at Purchase College. His interests include the treatment of physical and mental health problems, alcoholism and addictions, and the assessment of mental health programs. He has been a consultant for the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the President’s Commission on National Violence.

Professor Siegel currently lives in Larchmont, N.Y., with his wife Annabelle.

Positions

• Professor of Sociology, Purchase College, 1979–2000
• Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Purchase College, 1979–94
• Acting President, Queens College, City University of New York, 1977–78
• Dean of Faculty and Provost, Queens College, City University of New York, 1970–77
• Associate Dean for the Social Sciences, Queens College, City University of New York, 1969–70
• Chair of Sociology, Queens College, City University of New York, 1967–70
• Professor of Sociology, Queens College, City University of New York, 1967–79
• Chief, Social Sciences Training Branch, National Institute of Mental Health, 1964–67
• Associate Director, Social Sciences, New York City Department  of Health, 1963–64
• Research Sociologist, Hillside Hospital, 1959–63
• Assistant Professor, Columbia University, 1956–59
• U.S. Army, 1950–51