--- title: "Campus Contacts and Resources" url: "/offices/veterans/contacts-resources" type: page date: 2026-05-27 updated: 2026-05-27 --- # Campus Contacts and Resources 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. Image on Right Image ![a student meets with an advisor](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-05/09.19.16_Thomas-Hall-renovations_003.jpg?h=ada05aa9&itok=XzpKezs6) Admissions **Helene Quezada, Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Recruiting** [718-862-3864](tel:718-862-3864) Provides support for any veteran who is applying or transferring credit from other institution(s). The Admissions Office will also help with information on the steps of the admissions process. [Admissions Website](/admissions/veterans) Financial Aid and School Certifying Official **David Bollert, Director of Veterans Services** Thomas Hall, 2nd floor [718-862-8121](tel:718-862-8121) 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](tel:718-862-8121) Veterans Success Programs serves as a central point of contact for student veterans and oversees all veterans' events and programs. Veterans At Ease **David Bollert, Director of Veterans Services** Thomas Hall, 2nd floor [718-862-8121](https://tel;718-862-8121) David Bollert oversees the Veterans at Ease Program, which includes retreat programs for stress reduction, building bonds between student veterans, and fostering relationships between student veterans and Manhattan University faculty to facilitate the successful transition to civilian and academic life. [Veterans at Ease Program](/offices/veterans/veterans-at-ease) Contacts Intro above Cards Cards (border around each item) 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 or choose from the following: **Andy Burns** Title V Project Director/Executive Director of Advising Associate Provost THO 3.13 / [718-862-7101](tel:718-862-7101) / **Wendy Aleman** Arts and Business THO 3.18 / [718-862-7956](tel:718-862-7956) / **Grace Cabrera** Education and Health THO 3.21 / [718-862-7373](tel:718-862-7373) / **Lisa Juncaj** Arts and General Studies THO 3.24 / [718-862-7962](tel:718-862-7962) / **Sharon Munoz** Organizational Leadership MIG 210 / [718-862-7793](tel:718-862-7793) / **Erica Reubel** Engineering and Science THO 3.27 / [718-862-7281](https://tel;718-862-7281) / **Rhonda Schuler** Arts and Business THO 3.25 / [718-862-7439](tel:718-862-7439) / **Charmaine Whitter-White** Engineering and Science THO 3.26 / [718-862-7986](https://tel;718-862-7986) / Academic Support and Tutoring The [Center for Academic Success](/academics/academics-support/center-for-academic-success "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](tel:718-862-7782) Counseling Center The [Counseling Center ](/campus-life/counseling-psychological-services "Counseling & Psychological Services")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](tel:718-862-7975) Office of Career Pathways The [Office of Career Pathways](/campus-life/career-pathways "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](tel:718-862-7224) [Staff Contacts](/campus-life/career-pathways/staff-contacts "Staff Contacts") O'Malley Library Your liaison at the [O’Malley Library](https://lib.manhattan.edu/home) 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](tel:718-862-7982) Specialized Resource Center The [Specialized Resource Center](/academics/resources/specialized-resources-center "Specialized Resource Center | Academic Success Services") 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](tel:718-862-7666) Student Accounts and Bursar Services Students who enroll at Manhattan University will work with [Student Accounts and Bursar Services](/offices/bursar "Student Accounts & Bursar Services") to discuss financing options and set up payment plans. Intro above Accordion Cards (border around each item) ### Veteran Program Opportunities: #### Student Veterans Organization **David Bollert, Director of Veteran Services** [718-862-8121](tel:718-862-8121) [SVO (Student Veterans Organization)](/campus-life/clubs-orgs/student-veterans-organization "SVO: Student Veterans Organization"), provides support through activities, special events, study groups, and other programs. Find contact information and resources to help veterans succeed at Manhattan University and beyond.