Frederick G. Floss
Vice President for Academics

Born in Buffalo, New York, Floss graduated with a BA degree in Economics and English from Oswego State and then went on to receive a MA and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Buffalo in 1986. Floss is a Professor of Economics and Finance, as well as, the Co-Director of the Center for Economic Education at Buffalo State College where he has taught economics, finance and statistics for over twenty years. He has published in numerous academic journals in the areas of forensic economics, public finance, economic education and international trade. Some recent publications include: “Economics and Buffalo in the Great Depression,” The Buffalo News, 20 week newspaper series 2003-2004. (With L..Spizman and E. Dunne Schmidt) “One More Time: New York’s Structured Settlement Statutes, Rent-Seeking, and the Pro-Plaintiff Bias,” Journal of Forensic Economics, Spring 2004. (With L. Spizman) “Loss of Earning Capacity in Wrongful Death or Major Accident of the Self-Employed,” Journal of Legal Economics, Spring 2004. Floss has also been a Research Associate with the Center for Applied Research in Urban and Regional Development and the Center for the Development of Human Services at Buffalo State.  As an Associate he lead the research group in Cost Benefit Analysis and has done extensive statistical and survey analysis for both centers. Floss has also served UUP at the Statewide and Local levels as: Member, State-Wide Negotiating Team, United University Professions, 2002-04.                        Vice President for Academics, United University Professions, Buffalo State Chapter, 2003-04. Treasurer, United University Professions, Buffalo State Chapter, 2001-03.                                  Member, Executive Board, United University Professions, 2000-04.                                           Chair, Political Action Committee, United University Professions, 1999-02.                     Chair, Charter Schools Committee, United University Professions, 1999-02.                    Co-Chair, Legislation Committee, United University Professions, 1999.                  Delegate to the United University Professions Delegate Assembly, 1994- present.          Member of the Board of Directors, (for Part Time Concerns) United University Professions, Buffalo State College Chapter,  1992-95.                Floss’ other projects include:  A member of the Board of Directors of SUMMIT a school for children with autism and speech problems. A coordinator for KIDS VOTING a program to get students to go with their parents to vote on election day. Coordinator of the Buffalo State Stock Market Game run throughout New York State.        Floss lives with his wife Lauren and their two children, Danny and Jeff in Kenmore, New York.