In 2010, Dr. Agate completed his Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management at Clemson University, emphasizing in community recreation. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree, also from Clemson University and a Master of Science in Youth and Family Recreation and a Bachelor of Science in Marriage, Family, and Human Development, both from Brigham Young University. Before Brockport, Dr. Agate spent three years as an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he taught a variety of courses within the recreation program.