Veterans Success Programs
Campus Contacts and Resources
Student veterans are encouraged to take advantage of the many resources available to them at Manhattan University.
See below for helpful contacts in admissions and financial aid, programming, academic advisement and other areas of the University.
Resources
Academic Advisement
Manhattan University offers more personal, one-on-one contact and support than most other colleges, including the service of an academic advisor, in addition to faculty advisors. For general questions contact advising@manhattan.edu or choose from the following:
Andy Burns
Title V Project Director/Executive Director of Advising Associate Provost
THO 3.13 / 718-862-7101 / aburns01@manhattan.edu
Wendy Aleman
Arts and Business
THO 3.18 / 718-862-7956 / waleman02@manhattan.edu
Grace Cabrera
Education and Health
THO 3.21 / 718-862-7373 / grace.cabrera@manhattan.edu
Lisa Juncaj
Arts and General Studies
THO 3.24 / 718-862-7962 / lisa.juncaj@manhattan.edu
Sharon Munoz
Organizational Leadership
MIG 210 / 718-862-7793 / smunoz03@manhattan.edu
Erica Reubel
Engineering and Science
THO 3.27 / 718-862-7281 / erica.reubel@manhattan.edu
Rhonda Schuler
Arts and Business
THO 3.25 / 718-862-7439 / rhonda.shuler@manhattan.edu
Charmaine Whitter-White
Engineering and Science
THO 3.26 / 718-862-7986 / charmaine.white@manhattan.edu
Academic Support and Tutoring
The Center for Academic Success provides programs and initiatives to help the learning experience of all students. This includes peer tutoring, individual tutoring, study groups and online tutoring. Your academic coach will help you focus on long-term and short-term goals, time-management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
Melinda Wilson, Director, Center for Academic Success
Thomas 3.12
718-862-7782
mwilson02@manhattan.edu
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center services are provided at no charge to help students reach their educational goals and work through any personal issues that are causing anxiety or distress. Regular office hours are 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., but evening appointments are also available by request. There are various types of assistance available, including short-term individual counseling, student groups that meet weekly, private consultation, crisis intervention, referrals to local mental health resources, substance abuse screening and referrals, and educational programs.
Carol Ciancutti, Director, Counseling Center
Miguel Hall 501
718-862-7975
cciancutti01@manhattan.edu
Office of Career Pathways
The Office of Career Pathways offers numerous programs and resources to assist with transitioning academic experience into professional success. Each of our undergraduate schools have a dedicated career advisor in the Center for Career Development who can provide guidance regarding choosing a major, career paths and job opportunities. In addition, the Center for Graduate School and Fellowship Advisement helps provide our graduating students and alumni who are interested in applying to graduate or professional schools, or to external fellowships.
Contact Information
718-862-7224
careerdevelopment@manhattan.edu
Staff Contacts
O'Malley Library
Your liaison at the O’Malley Library will provide library information and research classes, personalized instruction, and workshops to help you maximize your college success.
Bernadette Lopez-Fitzsimmons, Librarian
O’Malley Library 306
718-862-7982
bernadette.lopez@manhattan.edu
Specialized Resource Center
The Specialized Resource Center serves all students with special needs including individuals with a temporary disability, such as those resulting from injury or surgery. Use of services is voluntary, strictly confidential, and free of charge.
Juanita Pacheco, Director
Thomas Hall, 3rd Floor
718-862-7666
src@manhattan.edu
Student Accounts and Bursar Services
Students who enroll at Manhattan University will work with Student Accounts and Bursar Services to discuss financing options and set up payment plans.
Veteran Program Opportunities:
Student Veterans Organization
David Bollert, Director of Veteran Services
718-862-8121
david.bollert@manhattan.edu
SVO (Student Veterans Organization), provides support through activities, special events, study groups, and other programs.