Center For Student Success
What We Do
The Center for Student Success serves every student on campus through an individualized Academic Care Team that's ready to assist with Success Coaching and Financial Aid Counseling. To speak with your Financial Aid Counselor or Student Accounts Coordinator, please call 315-792-3179.
Office Location
117 Hubbard Hall
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Center for Student Success serves every student on campus through an individualized Academic Care Team that's ready to assist with Success Coaching and Financial Aid Counseling.
The Academic Care Team consists of a Faculty Academic Advisor, Success Coach, Career Coach, and Financial Aid Counselor.
The Student Academic Success Program
The Student Academic Support Program (SASP) uses a comprehensive, multi-office initiative to provide a holistic approach to student support. Through a combination of individual mentor meetings and intentionally curated workshops, students in the program will learn academic, career and personal development skills.
SASP: Student Academic Success Program
To speak with your Financial Aid Counselor or Success Coach, please call their direct line, listed below.
CONTACT YOUR SUCCESS COACH
| Major: |
FOR THESE MAJORS:
Accounting
Business Economics / Finance
Business Management
Construction Management
Economics
Journalism
Health Care Management
Public Relations
Public Relations and Journalism
Public Relations and Marketing
Risk Management and Insurance
Sports Management
CONTACT:
Beth Samuels
Director of Student Success
315-792-3064
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Jennifer DeMayo
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3340
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Kristiann Wratten
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-5297
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FOR THESE MAJORS:
Communication Arts
Communication and Media
Computer Science
English
French
History
International Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology and Anthropology
Spanish
CONTACT:
Mike Elliott
Success Coach
315-792-3030
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Ryan Dembrow, B.A.
Coordinator of Financial Aid Operations
315-223-2494
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FOR THESE MAJORS:
Health Studies / Health SciencesNursing
Wellness and Adventure Education
CONTACT:
Anne Patterson
Success Coach
315-792-3160
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Andrea Curley
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3008
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Christina Kallasy
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3179
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FOR THESE MAJORS:
Occupational TherapyPhysical Therapy
Psychology - Child Life
Therapeutic Recreation
CONTACT:
Ben Yung
Success Coach
315-223-2498
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Andrea Curley
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3008
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Christina Kallasy
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3179
Email Christina
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FOR THESE MAJORS:
Criminal Intelligence Analysis
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Economic Crime Investigation
Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation
CONTACT:
Greg Caloia
Senior Success Coach
315-223-2311
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Jennifer DeMayo
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3340
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Kristiann Wratten
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-5297
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FOR THESE MAJORS:
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
CONTACT:
Jenna Urbanke, MBA
Assistant Director of Student Success Operations
Located in Clark City Center, 4th Floor
Contact Jenna
Andrea Curley
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3008
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Christina Kallasy
Financial Aid Counselor
315-792-3179
Email Christina
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FOR THESE MAJORS:
Animal Behavior
Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Geoscience
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physics
Psychobiology
Psychology
Undergraduate Studies
CONTACT:
Andrea F. Casuras, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Student Success
315-792-3849
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Ryan Dembrow, B.A.
Coordinator of Financial Aid Operations
315-223-2494
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
CONTACT:
Andrea F. Casuras, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Student Success
315-792-3849
Email Andrea
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GENERAL QUESTIONS
CONTACT:
Beth Samuels
Director of Student Success
315-792-3064
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Karolina Holl, M.S., M.B.A.
Director of Financial Aid
315-792-3179
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Karen Ferrer-Muniz, M.A.
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
315-792-3750
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More Resources
For more information on the Student Academic Success Program, contact Director of Student Success Bethany Samuels at 315-792-3064 or bjsamuel@utica.edu.
What is the Student Academic Success Program?
The mission of the Student Academic Support Program is to use a comprehensive, multi-office initiative to provide a holistic approach to student support. Through a combination of individual mentor meetings and intentionally curated workshops, students in the program will learn academic, career and personal development skills. These initiatives will provide students with an important foundation that will help and motivate them to utilize available resources to successfully complete their college education.
Who is in the Student Academic Success Program?
- Students on Academic Probation or mandated by the Academic Standards Committee.
- Any Student looking to improve their academic performance
What are the requirements of the Student Academic Success Program?
- Bi-weekly meetings with an assigned SASP Mentor
- Attendance at all weekly Workshops
- 1 Required Meeting with a Financial Aid Counselor
- 1 Required Meeting with a Career Coach
Fall 2021 Schedule
| DATE | WORKSHOP TITLE | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2021 | Opening SASP Workshop | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 09/08/2021 | Organization 101 | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 09/15/2021 | What's on your calendar? | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 09/22/2021 | Time Management | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 09/26/2021 | Sticking to your Goals | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 10/06/2021 | Stress Management and Self-Care | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 10/13/2021 | Asking for help! | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 10/20/2021 | Communication - What is it? | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 10/27/2021 | I'm in class ... Now what? | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 11/03/2021 | Are you on the right path? | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 11/10/2021 | Life after SASP | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 11/17/2021 | Financial Aid 101 | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
| 12/01/2021 | Finals Week Prep | Thurston Aud | 1:30 PM |
Workshops are open to all students! For more information, contact Student Success at studentsuccess@utica.edu
Mentors
| MENTOR NAME | TITLE | PHONE | APPOINTMENT LINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Samuels | Director of Student Success | 315-792-3064 | bethsamuels.youcanbook.me/ |
| Karen Ferrer-Muniz | Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management | 315-792-3750 | |
| Judy Borner | Director of Learning Services | (315) 792-3032 | |
| Rich Racciopa | Director of Student Athlete Success and Retention | (315) 223-2556 | rraciop@utica.edu |
| Andrea Casuras | Success Coach | 315-792-3849 | afcasura.youcanbook.me/ |
| Greg Caloia | Success Coach | 315-223-2311 | gregcaloia.youcanbook.me/ |
| Frank Percacciante | Success Coach | 315-223-2498 | fpsuccesscoach.youcanbook.me/ |
| Leigh Petryssyn | Success Coach | 315-792-3123 | klpetrys.youcanbook.me/ |
| Christina Emmanuele | Success Coach | 315-792-3532 | ceemmanu.youcanbook.me/ |
| Adrianne Arnone | Success Coach | 315-792-3030 | adriannearnone.youcanbook.me/ |
| Anne Patterson | Success Coach | 315-792-3160 | ampatter.youcanbook.me/ |
| Jessica Amerosa | Assistant Director of Learning Services | 315-792-3032 | |
| John Ossowski | Director of Opportunity Programs | 315-792-3209 | |
| Kari Beane | Assistant Director of CSTEP | 315-792-3202 | |
| Tracy Branch | Counselor, Opportunity Programs | 315-792-3209 | |
| Sam Ashley | Area Coordinator | 315-792-3285 | |
| Tory Pardee | Career Coach | 315-792-3148 | |
| Ashlea Schad | Director of Development | 315-223-2552 |
Utica College's Counseling Center staff is comprised of professionally trained clinicians, licensed by the State of New York, who can assist you with a wide variety of concerns. It is our belief that the college experience is all about learning and growing, both professionally AND personally. Our work focuses on helping students gain the maximum benefit from their whole experience here at UC.
Learn more by visiting the Counseling Center web site:
Being Undeclared is Okay
Did you know that up to 50% of students entering college are undecided? You are not alone. Being undeclared is okay. The Center for Student Success and The Center for Career and Professional Development are here to help you! We are dedicated to supporting you through your exploration of major and career options through workshops, personalized coaching, and career direction.
Upcoming Events:
- February 10, 2021 at 12:30pm - Undeclared Meet & Greet
- March 31, 2021 at 12:00pm - Undeclared Round Table
*Events will be held via Zoom, a link will be emailed prior to the event date
Staff:
Dr. Andrea Casuras
Success Coach
Victoria Pardee
Assistant Director of Career Development
Beth Samuels
Director of Student Success
Helpful Links:
Q: Do I need to take the online math placement test?
Most Utica College students must take at least two math courses to satisfy the general education requirements. To give you the best possible chance of success, it is important that you be placed into an appropriate math course so most incoming students are asked to take the online math placement test before they arrive for summer orientation. However, some students do not need to take the online math placement test:
- If you have completed an Associates Degree, you do not need to meet the Core requirements so you only need to take math courses if they are required for your major. Make sure that an official transcript showing that the degree has been awarded has been sent to Utica College.
- If you have transferred college math courses that are accepted as equivalent to Utica College math courses, these transferred courses will be used to assess your math placement. Some math courses will transfer only as liberal arts electives and are not suitable for establishing math placement at Utica College. An official college transcript is mandatory and a high school transcript will not suffice to receive credit on your Utica College record.
- If you earned a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus Exam, you do not need to take the online math placement test. Make sure that an official score report has been sent to Utica College.
- If you have questions about this, please contact your Success Coach. To find your Success Coach please go to: www.utica.edu/studentsuccess.
Q: Do I have to take the test even if I don’t plan to take math this semester?
Yes! You will have to take math courses eventually and we need to have your placement information on file so you don’t run into delays when registering. Your test site registration is only valid for a limited time.
Q: What if I really don’t want to take the online math placement test?
Without the online math placement test or another form of placement, the only math course you will be eligible to register for is MAT 100: Basic Math. About forty percent of incoming freshmen at Utica College take MAT 100 before taking math courses that will apply toward their general educational requirements. If you feel that you need a refresher course in arithmetic and basic algebra, you may opt to register for MAT 100 and skip the online math placement test. You should always consult your Faculty Academic Advisor and/or Success Coach before opting out of the Math Placement Exam.
Q: Where do I take the online math placement test?
You will receive an email from the Math Department with the URL for a website where the online math placement test is hosted, a login ID and a password that you will use to enter the test site. Note that the login and password for the online math placement test are not the same as your e-mail login and password. You can take the online math placement test from home, school, or library, using any computer with reliable access to the internet using Internet Explorer or the Firefox browser. Do not use Google Chrome. Do not attempt the math placement test over a dial-up connection. If your internet connection is too slow, image files associated with some of the problems may not display correctly. If this happens, end the session and Andrew Reeves and Professor Andrew Reeves will authorize a new test and you must wait until you can find a more reliable internet connection.
Can I use a calculator?
No. Calculators are not permitted in many of the math courses at Utica College so part of what the online math placement test assesses is your ability to do math without a calculator. You will need a pencil and paper so be sure to have these on hand before you begin a timed section of the math placement test.
Q: Who’s going to stop me from using a calculator if I take the test from home?
Good point. But why would you want to? You might end up being placed into a math course that you are not ready for. Why would you try to get into a math course that you would be likely to fail? It is wiser to let yourself be placed in an appropriate math course.
Q: Can I practice for the online math placement test?
Yes. Once you enter the website and click the link for the Math Placement Test you will see three links for timed tests on the following three topics: Basic Math, Intermediate Algebra, and Calculus Readiness. Before each of the timed tests is a practice test. The practice tests contain the same number and type of questions as are found on the real tests. You may take the practice tests as many times as you like and see whether your answers are right or wrong. You are required to explore the Basic Math practice exam before you may take the Basic Math timed test. You must take the three sections of the math placement test in order; Basic Math, Intermediate Algebra, Calculus Readiness.
Q: Do I have to take all three parts of the test?
Not necessarily. Once your appropriate level of math placement has been established, you will not need to take the subsequent sections of the math placement test. When you finish a section of the math placement test and click “Grade” you will be given a message that will let you know your current placement category and whether you should continue to the next section. Only those students who are seeking to take calculus as their first college math course will need to take all three sections of the math placement test.
Q: Can I buy more time by using the “Quit & Save” button?
No. Even if you log out, the timer keeps ticking. If you begin a timed section of the test at 2:15 p.m., the timer will run out at 3:15 p.m. even if you use “Quit & Save.” Do not use the “Quit & Save” button at all. Instead, click “Grade” to finish working on that section of the test and find out your results.
Q: What if my computer crashes or the internet goes down before I finish?
If you encounter technical problems that prevent you from completing a section of the test before the time limit runs out, contact me and describe what happened. I will authorize a new test for you. The new test will have different questions from the first test so you will have to begin the new test from scratch.
Q: I’m ready. How do I take the test?
You will receive an email from the Math Department with your unique login information for this exam. If you have not received an email, please contact The Center for Student Success and Prof. Andrew Reeves.
Q: What if I have more questions?
If you have additional questions, please contact The Center for Student Success or Professor Andrew Reeves.
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