Dean, The Division of
Academic Support Services
Cornell Ulniversity, B.S.
Teachers College/Columbia University, M.A., Ed.M. Ed.D.

We were excited about the name change of our department to The Division of Academic Support Services from Academic Development because it gives students and faculty a clearer picture of who we are. Some students come to Nyack with an open heart for education but because of circumstances, they find that they need some additional help in order to reach their goal.

Our division consists of the Office of Academic Development, the ESL Program, the Learning Assistance Program, the Writing Center, the Department of First Year Studies, the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), and Nyack's Introduction to Academia (NIA) Program. Our purpose is to provide the academic support that students may not have had in the past. This covers a wide range of services including a five-week summer session called the College Warm-Up Program, tutoring, academic advisement, counseling, career planning and financial aid. In addition, developmental courses in writing, reading, critical thinking, and computer courses are available. It is our prayer that we are able to serve our students in such a way that they will go out and bless others because of the educational and personal development opportunities that they received while here at Nyack.

Division Overview