Volume IV Issue I Spring 2008
The Official Newsletter of the Center for Academic Development Services
Letter from the Director I would like to welcome all of our readers to the spring 2008 edition of the CADS Newsletter, the official newsletter of the Center for Academic Development Services. The CADS Newsletter provides information and insights regarding the 11 CADS programs; you will find information on CADS students, program activities, and the mission of CADS. Our mission is to enrich and enhance the educational experience of CADS students through a) Assisting students in maximizing their full academic potential at each stage of their undergraduate experience and beyond, b) Designing mechanisms that promote cognitive, behavioral, and affective skills and values for effective learning, c) Collaborating with UB faculty and staff to promote and create opportunities for academic enhancement, enrichment, and performance excellence, d) Providing the delivery of quality academic retention and support services, and e) Insuring that students have access to all opportunities, programs, and services at UB, which enhance both academic enrichment and academic excellence. CADS is composed of 11 major programs and services consolidating the missions of access, college orientation, academic support and retention to graduation, academic enhancement and scholarly enrichment, community involvement and service, preparation and motivation for pursuing graduate study and research. Center programs designed to meet these missions are organized into four functional areas as illustrated below. Counseling Advising Programs • ACE • EOP • SSS
Academic Enhancement Programs • Acker Scholars • C-STEP • McNair
CPMC Courses and Internships • CPMC Courses • CPMC Public Service Internship
Academic Support Services • CADS Summer Program • CADS Tutorial Program & Lab • CADS Peer Mentor Program
As you read our stories you will see this mission in action and gain knowledge of the uniqueness, the range, and the depth of the various CADS programs that have contributed to overall student achievement at the University at Buffalo. Sincerely
Dr. Henry J. Durand Senior Associate Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education Director Center for Academic development Services (CADS) 208 Norton Hall - Amherst Campus (716) 645-3072 hjdurand@buffalo.edu
Top photo: McNair students Far left: SSS students Left: Tutoring Session in CADS Lab
EOP Student Receives Lift As We Climb Scholarship
CADS Stars
Submitted by Sheryl Marable A UB law school scholarship was renamed this year in honor of Monique Emdin, an EOP alumna, who passed away this year as a result of her battle with colon cancer. Monique graduated from UB in 2002 with a baccalaureate in occupational therapy and in May 2007 with a juris doctorate and a master’s degree in business administration. Subsequently, Monique had begun her career as an attorney in Buffalo. The Monique Emdin Lift As We Climb Scholarship was awarded to EOP Scholar Yelenis Rodriguez, a Buffalo native, at the 19th Annual Students of Color Dinner. Yelenis is a junior pursuing a BS in business administration with a 3.7 GPA. Yelenis plans to complete accounting tracks in registered Yelenis Rodriguez accounting and internal auditing, as well as a concentration in financial analysis, while working as a tutor in the CADS Lab. We congratulate Yelenis on her outstanding achievements. The staff of EOP believes that recognizing students, such as Yelenis, serves as a fitting tribute to past EOP scholar Monique Emdin.
Acker Scholar Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Acker Scholar Jared Vega has been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. Phi Beta Kappa is a liberal arts honors society that stresses high academic achievement. Students at UB who are selected to be members must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher with 85 credit hours completed, or 3.50 or higher with 100 credit hours completed. Jared, a native of Staten Island is graduating from UB after only three years of undergraduate study with a double major in psychology and history. He is recently admitted into UB’s law school. Jared will be traveling to Ireland for study abroad this summer before he assumes a graduate assistant (GA) position with the Acker Scholars Program.
ACE STAR Goes To Grad School ACE would like to recognize the academic achievements of a graduating ACE student. Katharine Peskor, a communication major at UB, was recently accepted to Syracuse University’s prestigious Masters of Science in Broadcast Journalism program. While attending UB, Katherine participated in the Student Association Assembly, and she has served as both the president and vice president of the Communication Undergraduate Student Association and was inducted in the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honors Society. During the summer of 2007, she attended the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute as one of the few tuition scholarship recipients, where she was able to participate in an eight-week intensive language program. She is graduating from the UB in just three short years and currently maintains a 3.4 GPA. Good wishes as Katherine continues in her drive for academic success at Syracuse University!
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CSTEP Highlights Two Stars
CSTEP’s second star is Geraldine Ngozi Agbasionwe, a native of Nigeria, who migrated to the United States at the age of eight. She is a junior majoring in pharmacology and toxicology and is a competitive candidate for pharmacy school. Agbasionwe credits her CSTEP internship research experience as her best preparation, saying it has improved her problem solving, research writing, and presentation skills. In addition to the hours she dedicates to her academics, Ngozi remains actively involved in the UB community. She is Secretary of the African Student Association (ASA), a Resident Advisor, and a member of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA). Agbasionwe declares, “participating in research makes me feel I am doing Geraldine Ngozi something that can possibly impact and change the world in a beneficial way.” She Agbasionwe advises other students: “It is important to WORK HARD! It is also important to get experience in the field by doing research. You have to endure short term pain for long term success. Also, study to understand the material, and not just to memorize.”
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. ~ Abigail Adams
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CADS Stars
Introducing two CTEP stars: Michael Williams and Geraldine Ngozi Agbasionwe! First, there’s Michael: a senior, Michael’s decision to major in chemical engineering was cemented after reading an article about how chemical engineering has helped to produce penicillin. He balances his academics with contributions to the UB community. Michael is a resident advisor for freshmen engineers, VP of the Society of Biological Engineers (SBE), and a member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Michael Williams American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE). Michael is also a researcher. He participated in the NIH Bridge to the Baccalaureate Program at SUNY Purchase, where he synthesized an organic compound used in chemo-preventive studies. This past summer, he interned in the NHBLI research program at the UB school of medicine, investigating the mechanisms by which prostaglandins stimulate cell growth using drugs that target specific sites in signaling pathways. Currently he is researching silicon nanoparticles under the supervision of Dr. Mark Swihart and Folarin Erogbogbo in chemical and biological engineering at UB. Michael reports that his goal is to be a family medical doctor. He says, “As a research intern I have learned I can be dedicated to doing what I enjoy no matter how difficult the path may seem.” When asked about the secret of his success, he reports that he developed mentors with faculty and staff because they encourage him while sharing invaluable advice.
CADS Stars
CADS Student Wins UB Essay Contest Ghassan Mohsin, a first year student in EOP and SSS, earned top honors in an essay contest sponsored by the Student Wellness Team. Themed “What a Difference a Friend Makes,” the contest raised awareness about reaching out and being a friend to someone experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse or other emotional or mental health issues. Ghassan was one of two top-winners, earning a prize of $250. When asked what motivated him to enter the contest, Ghassan reports that his SSS advisor handed him the flyer and encouraged him to enter. He thought his essay might benefit other students who might think about committing suicide. The monetary prize was an additional motivator. Ghassan reports that the story flowed easily because he had lived it. He wrote about his friend who really needed him at a low point in his life. There was no need to outline or make a rough draft. When he first learned that he was a finalist, Ghassan was shocked. He says, “I guess my message came across.” When asked about any lasting impressions from the contest, Ghassan replied: “It proved to me that I can be a top student here at UB. Winning the essay contest was a real confidence booster.”
Spotlight on Star EOPAlumnus Nick Hicks Nick Hicks was recently honored as an outstanding EOP alumnus at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of EOP in Albany this past November. His story is a remarkable one. One fine day in the spring of 1984 a young man sat at the tables outside Norton 203. With a kerchief tied around his knee on his full length leather suit, his shoulder-length hair, and deep, solemn eyes, he reminded Dr. Hoyte of Prince (who was not then “formerly known as”). He came in for a job in EOP. Thus began the story of a promising young man’s academic career at UB. One by one, the counselors and staff of EOP learned that Nick Hicks was a man of depth. He had come to UB by way of ECC. After completing his BA in legal studies, Nick eagerly studied law at UB. He earned his JD in 1991 and established his own practice in Buffalo, which continues to thrive with many, many credits to his name. Nick recently reminisced about growing up on the east side of Buffalo, attending Emmanuel Temple grade school and wishing to become an entrepreneur. “From the time I was little,” he said, “there was not a single returnable bottle or can within a mile in any direction of my home.” His work ethic and motivation to succeed were in full effect. One of his enterprises as an only child was to organize his toys and books and rent them out. Today he is spending twelve hour days, including Saturdays, preparing for and trying cases in the courts of the City of Buffalo. He has never lost his love for what he does. He loves the law and he loves helping people. This generosity has extended to the occasional student from UB who needs representation. We always know that we are sending our student to someone whose skill is exceptional. Congratulations, Nick, on your honor, welldeserved!
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First Year Engineering Student Attends National
Conference
Amazing First Year Student in ACE: Daniel Saada Mr. Daniel Saada enrolled in UB as an ACE student during the fall of 2006 and was recently accepted into medicinal chemistry during the spring of 2008. Daniel plans to apply to biological sciences in order to pursue a double major. On the dean’s list since his entrance into UB, Daniel currently has an overall GPA of 3.791. Moreover, he is doing undergraduate research in the polymer research lab under Dr. Javid Rzayev, an assistant professor in the chemistry department. Daniel received the Alumni Scholarship in the chemistry department and will be honored at a ceremony next month. The Alumni Scholarship is given to students who are nominated by the department and demonstrate excellence in chemistry. Daniel Saada has plans to either attend medical school or obtain a PhD in chemistry. We’re very proud of Mr. Saada’s accomplishments!
These GAs are “ACEs” in Our Book The ACE program bids a fond farewell to our two graduate assistants, Jane Bassatt-Winchell and Ileah Welch, who are both graduating from UB. Jane entered UB as one of the very first ACE students in 2003. ACE is pleased to report that she is graduating with a master’s of social work. Jane has taken a position as a social worker in a local human service agency. ACE is so proud of all she has done! Likewise, ACE has been very pleased with Ileah’s performance as an advisor within the ACE program. Ileah, a former EOP student, will be graduating from UB’s law school this semester and is pursuing a legal career in Philadelphia. Way to go, Ileah! ACE is confident that these GAs will go on to accomplish great things!
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CADS Stars
Regina May, a first year student in computer engineering, was selected to attend the Google Workshop for Women Engineers held in San Jose, California, on February 21-23. She was one of the youngest conference participants and one of two UB students who attended. As a CSTEP and LSAMP student, Regina found out about this wonderful opportunity from an announcement in the CADS Lab. In her application, Regina had to describe how she would use technology to benefit women. She designed a wireless sensor network in baby monitors, which would alert parents to any changes in a baby’s health. The monitor would be worn by the baby on his/her wrist. During the conference, Regina mingled with other students, went on tours of the Google headquarters, and networked with women engineers and researchers for the company. “A future working for Google would be fantastic,” Regina said after seeing the company spa, pools, food, family environment, and great workplace morale. She especially loved that employees can arrive at work at anytime. Included in the conference was a scavenger hunt around San Francisco, and although her team did not win, everyone left with a prize. Participants had their own hotel rooms, received gift bags, shirts, and board games. Regina says that she now has a “better sense of what women in computer science do.” She is still in contact with her new friends and mentors and advises everyone to “apply to everything you can and go to all the places you can.”
CADS Stars
EOP Celebration of Excellence EOP recognized outstanding students and staff at their awards ceremony this past fall. Earning the Percy Sutton Award for highest grades was Winton Tran, a graduating senior majoring in psychology. Winton has been accepted into the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and he’s making big decisions about where he will be this fall. Earning the William R. Greiner Award for leadership was Brandy Solomon. Additionally, the Arthur O’Eve Awards went to Christine King (not pictured) and Renee Perry for overcoming obstacles. EOP is very proud of their award-winning students! EOP also presented the Friends of EOP Awards to Marcus A. Hutchins, Director or Recreation and Intramural Services, and Bill Wild, Director of Student Excellence Initiatives for the School of Engineering. The EOP staff recognizes the efforts of professional staff who have gone beyond their regular duties to help EOP students. Both Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Wild were unanimous selections. Thank you and congratulations to both our students and our UB staff honorees!
Dr. William Coles, Dr. Mike Ryan, Winton Tran, and Dr. Henry Durand
Dr. William Coles, Dr. Mike Ryan, Brandy Soloman, and Dr. Henry Durand
Marcus A. Hutchins and James Louis Ramsey
Dr. William Coles, Dr. Mike Ryan, Renee Perry, and Dr. Henry Durand
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~Eleanor Roosevelt Bill Wild and James Louis Ramsey
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Spotlight on Three in SSS
Sherry Adjapong
Raquel Rochester
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Congratulations to the 62 other students who are graduating this year in SSS!
Frank Acheampong is on his way to fulfilling his childhood dream: he has been accepted into the doctor of pharmacy program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He stated that SSS is part of the reason for his achievements, providing help with his personal statement, interviewing skills, and mentoring. Frank cites the death of his only sister due to an under-dose of her medication and his two summers of clinical research with HIV patients as strong influences to enter the pharmaceutical profession. He has also presented research at the American Chemical Society’s national meeting, and recently, his poster earned an award at UB’s Celebration of Excellence. Raquel Rochester is receiving her BS in nursing this semester. After spending the past three years at UB, she plans to return to NYC to work in an oncology unit at Sloan-Kettering Hospital for a year and then pursue a graduate degree specializing in oncology. She credits SSS with providing her with encouragement and good advice, along with valuable tutoring. She saw advantages in the workshops/cultural events and the GRE Test Prep and thinks all of these services prepared her for life after UB. Raquel feels that just having someone to talk through issues with is a huge help and said she found this with the SSS staff.
CADS Stars
Frank Acheampong
This semester Student Support Services (SSS) has so many accomplished students that it was impossible to spotlight only one. We would like to focus on three of our students who will be leaving our UB community after this semester. Two are leaving to pursue their goals in NYC, the third in Massachusetts. Sherry Adjapong, who is formerly an ACE student, is graduating with a BS in exercise science and will pursue her doctorate of physical therapy at NYU. The quality of her personal statement and interview earned her the nomination and award of a $9000 scholarship. After earning her graduate degree, her goal is to return to the Bronx to share the benefits of physical therapy. She would like to open her own practice and later go to Ghana and educate the public on physical well being through physical activity.
Students’ Voices
An Aerospace Engineer’s Point of View
Leaving an Imprint on UB
by Ron Heichman
At UB, the largest campus in the SUNY system, students might feel overlooked. However, I feel the Daniel Acker Scholars Program not only helped me, but also pushed me to leave my imprint on UB. Early on, the Acker Program offered me a family at UB, exposing me to students from all over the country, ranging in diversity, interests, and personalities. Over time, these students became my closest friends; study groups, birthday parties, and road trips soon followed. My Acker friends introduced me to programs such as LASA (Latin American Student Association) and SAGE, and other UB activities. As an architecture major, I found it important to have an outlet, something to ease my mind during stressful times. LASA was that outlet. It introduced me to people similar to myself, both culturally and academically, as well as unique individuals. Through LASA, I participated in an Urban Renewal Project in downtown Buffalo, in cultural competitions both on campus and in the community, and I learned more about myself as a Latino. Also thanks to my Acker community, I am a SAGE intern at the Universities Facilities and Planning Department. I work with professionals in architecture, engineering, and planning. On the UB 2020 proposals, I’ve gained experience doing site analysis, drawing and updating plans, and creating charts for cost estimates. As I prepare to study abroad in Costa Rica and make the transition into graduate school, I feel a strong sense of gratitude to the Acker Scholars Program. I hope to contribute back to the program in the future, so students can continue to have the same opportunities that I did.
Hello! I am Ron Heichman, one of the first year Acker students and a mechanical aerospace engineering major. Math, engineering, and science are my passions. Like every other student, my passion takes me down scholarly avenues related to my major. I also like to express my passion for aerospace in some unconventional ways. Academically, I study aerospace in my ongoing research internship with Professor David J. Forliti here at UB. In this project we plan to test how fire and jet flames react to different kinds of stimulus, including shutting off fires with sound waves! The more unconventional way I study aerospace is through my experiences as a certified aircraft pilot. It's one thing to say, as an aerospace engineer, “oh, if this and this happens, the airplane will lose lift/turn/pull g's,” and it’s another thing to make a 70 degree turn in a real airplane and feel like you are three times heavier. Flying and airplanes are the reason I am an engineer, and I'm glad because it gives me a real world perspective on how all the science I learn in school plays out in real life. Aside from flying and research I also tutor at the CADS lab (if you need math or chem help, make sure to contact me!) and I am also a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the best engineering club on campus (join SHPE!).
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by Joseph Torres
Ron Heichman
Joseph Torres
Be not good; be good for something. ~ Henry David Thoreau 5 8
Acker Scholars Fight Against Cancer The Acker Scholars Program has continued their tradition of participating in Relay for Life. This year, the Acker Scholars team is the largest of all teams participating, with a total of 42 members. Fundraising for Relay for Life began three months before the actual event on April 12. Students participated in a bottle drive and they dropped off change in the Acker Scholars office donation bowls. Even the staff got involved in fundraising by participating in Relay for Life’s Bail Out of Jail, where faculty and staff were placed in jail, and students paid to keep them in jail or bail them out. Relay for Life was a great success! The Acker team raised $167 during the event by selling origami bottles, drinks, and providing henna art. Overall, the team raised over $1,400 and is ready to do it again next year.
Acker Scholars and prospective students enjoying their time together during this year’s Acker Scholar reception at the IDC.
Acker Scholars Annual Overnight On March 28 and 29, the Acker Scholars Program held its annual overnight event during spring open house. This year’s overnight was one of the largest with 35 Acker hosts and 25 potential students from all over New York. Each year, Acker Scholars are asked to host a prospective student and show them everything that UB has to offer. The event begins on Friday evening with a dinner. During the dinner, all the students introduce themselves and their interests. Prospective students are given the opportunity to ask questions about life at UB and the college experience in general. The following day, the hosts and their students attend all the open house events together, ending in a reception for all prospective Acker Scholars. The hosts take pride in being Acker Scholars and UB students and getting the chance to represent their program to future Acker students. The prospective students are given a more intimate look at UB, and they experience college life first-hand, while leaving with a few new friends. Overall, the experience is a positive one for all the students involved!
CADS Lab Updates and Changes The CADS Lab has an updated website: http://www.eop.buffalo.edu/cads-lab/. You can learn about the services that the CADS Lab provides or access tutor applications, tutor request forms, hours of operation, and helpful academic websites. We even have a new email for your questions and concerns: askcads@buffalo.edu.
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Program Activities
Six Acker Scholars made it through the entire night of Relay for Life.
ACE Bids Fond Farewell to Sophomores
Program Activities
The ACE program bid a fond farewell to their exiting sophomore students at a reception in the CADS Lab. They have enjoyed working with the students and wish them the best in their upcoming academic endeavors. It was a fun-filled afternoon with conversation, food, and gifts as a way of saying goodbye to a wonderful group of bright and motivated students.
McNair Scholars Find and Share Inspiration Recently, in the McNair Scholars’ weekly seminar, the seniors were reflecting on all they have accomplished and their strategies for success. Each scholar indicated a particular quotation that has given them strength and hope during their challenging moments. They’d like to share those quotations with our readers.
Darius Brown: Xingwang Chen:
"Always bring your ‘A’ GAME...Achieve Greatness And Maintain Excellence"
“When it comes to proteins, I am a promiscuous lover.”
Daniel Hatch: "If a man
Brandi Givens: “Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.” ~ Confucius
empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." ~Benjamin Franklin
Tera McIlwain: "It's not what happens that determines your life future, it's what you do about what happens." ~Jim Rohn
Louis Mussari: "If you keep on doing what your already doing you'll only get what you already got!" ~Yogi Berra
Latrece Seneca: "Keep your eyes on the stars and you'll soon be one.”
Ginelle Knerr: "The struggles make me stronger and the changes make me wise..."
Comlan Missihoun: "Step forward with discipline, determination, and knowledge that attitude determines your altitude, how high you will fly in this life." ~ Patricia Russell-McCloud
Linda Radka: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” ~Aristotle
Monica Ridgeway: "God will not give me more that I can handle, and He knows me better than I know myself."
Winton Tran: “When you come to America, you need to be able to take care of yourself. Remember to study and work hard to become a better person in the future.” ~Trận Hỉnh Thi
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New Coordinator for PSIP
Community Service Recognition The UB/CADS Student Parent Support Group was nominated for the Family Voice award last May at the Family Voices Network of Erie County community recognition ceremony. The awards honor groups who increase attention to the needs of children in Erie County with serious emotional disturbances and who exemplify the teamwork central to the service philosophy of Family Voices Network. CADS Applauds Marcelina Rodriguez-Rondon, coordinator of the group, and the student-parents in the group for this community recognition! The ACE staff celebrates Administrative Assistants Day!
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Contact Jennifer Morrison, j436m@buffalo.edu, or Linda Zilgme, lbzilgme@buffalo.edu.
CADS Staff News
The Public Service Internship Program (PSIP) welcomes a new program coordinator. Ms. Cathleen Morreale was excited to join the Cora P. Maloney College family in March. Currently a doctoral student in the higher education program at UB, Ms. Morreale has gained experience in career development and counseling through work at Buffalo State College, Transitional Services, Inc, and most recently D’Youville College. She is eager to share her expertise and community connections with all students who want to engage in experiential learning. PSIP provides students with experiential learning opportunities in a number of local and national agencies. This semester there are fifty-two students on-site gaining valuable experience. Internship sites this semester include Environment Education Associates, Williamsville East High School, Class Entertainment, Disney, Merrill Lynch, the Buffalo Bills, and Buffalo City Hall, among many others. An assessment project is underway that will lead to innovative collaborations and targeted advertising of opportunities. We are currently looking for new options for experiential learning sites. If you know of an association or business that would be a good fit for UB students, please share them with Cathleen cwalther@buffalo.edu, because she is developing a comprehensive database of experiential opportunities.
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 255 Capen Hall ■ 645-7301
Dr. Henry J. Durand Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director, CADS hjdurand@buffalo.edu ORA P. MALONEY COLLEGE 255 Capen Hall ■ 645-7301
Marita K. Daniels Assistant Vice Provost / Director mkdaniel@buffalo.edu
Dr. Letitia Thomas-Rogers Assistant Vice Provost CPM and Bridge to the Doctorate Director lthomas@buffalo.edu
Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah Academic Advisor jabbaar@buffalo.edu
Nicole Williams Acker Scholars Advisor nlw@buffalo.edu
Gudiya Msuku-Purks Academic Advisor gm45@buffalo.edu
Cathleen Morreale Coordinator of Public Service Internship Program cwalther@buffalo.edu
Sarah Piraino Academic Advisor Sw28@buffalo.edu Arlene Parker Dixon Administrative Assistant afpd@buffalo.edu Danielle Johnson Graduate Assistant dmj23@buffalo.edu RONALD E. McNAIR PROGRAM TRIO Programs (ACE) 220 Norton Hall ■ 645-5478 Courtney Cannon Project Counselor/Assistant ccannon2@buffalo.edu STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM TRIO Programs (ACE) 215 Norton Hall ■ 645-2732 Dr. Jennifer Morrison SSS Director J436m@buffalo.edu Linda DelBello Advisor Ld28@buffalo.edu Dawn Schenk Project Assistant dmschenk@buffalo.edu CADS TUTORIAL CENTER 46 Capen Hall ■ 645-6693 Linda Zilgme Tutorial Coordinator lbzilgme@buffalo.edu
John Mancebo Graduate Assistant Public Service Internship Program emancebo@buffalo.edu Gary Wilson Graduate Assistant gwilson2@buffalo.edu Nancy Campos Graduate Assistant ncampos@buffalo.edu COLLEGIATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTRY PROGRAM (CPM) 222 Norton Hall ■ 645-2234 Shanna Crump-Owens Project Director, CSTEP sicrump@buffalo.edu Patricia Greer Administrative Assistant garrett@buffalo.edu Sandy Curtis Graduate Assistant prov.scuris@buffalo.edu Ezra Staley Graduate Assistant ejs28@buffalo.edu Mary Akuamoah-Boateng Graduate Assistant mfa5@buffalo.edu Candacé Jackson Graduate Assistant cmj34@buffalo.edu
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM 208 Norton Hall ■ 645-3072 Dr. William Coles III Assistant Vice Provost / Associate Director eophwc@buffalo.edu Darryl K. Barnes Assistant Director dkbarnes@buffalo.edu Roland Garrow Senior Counselor garrow@buffalo.edu Denise Hare Administrative Counselor dyhare@buffalo.edu Lani Jendrowski Academic Coordinator epellj@buffalo.edu Sheryl Marable Senior Counselor eopsm@buffalo.edu James Ramsey Senior Counselor eopjlr@buffalo.edu Marcelina Rodriguez-Rondón Senior Counselor mrondon@buffalo.edu Lucinda Scott Senior Counselor lscott@buffalo.edu Manuel Wong Senior Counselor eopwong@buffalo.edu Christina M. Nietopski Office Manager Student Supervisor cmn2@buffalo.edu Janice Anderson Counseling Secretary jfa@buffalo.edu