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. 

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Contacts

Financial Aid and School Certifying Official

David Bollert, Director of Veterans Services
Thomas Hall, 2nd floor
718-862-8121
david.bollert@manhattan.edu

The Certifying Official meets with new and returning veteran and dependent students on a regular basis to make sure their benefits (GI Bill®, Yellow Ribbon, etc.) are activated within a timely fashion with the New York State Veterans Affairs office. In addition, she can discuss verification process and loan options.

Veterans Success Programs

David Bollert, Director of Veterans Services
Thomas Hall, 2nd floor
718-862-8121
david.bollert@manhattan.edu

Veterans Success Programs serves as a central point of contact for student veterans and oversees all veterans' events and programs.

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.