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About

Mission

The Office of Military and Veteran Student Success creates an enriching and inclusive environment for military-connected students to achieve educational and career goals through academic success and community partnerships.

Vision

To create an inclusive environment and Center of Excellence, nationally recognized as a higher education model for service to military-connected students through best practices, policies, and culture.

Meet the Team

Professional Staff

Peer Success Coaches

  • Alexandria Marcellus (Army Veteran)
    Peer Advising Assistant
  • Daniel Gomez (Air Force Veteran)
    Peer Advising Assistant
  • Brendan Fiaschetti
    Program Specialist
  • Trevor Chandrapaul (Navy Veteran)
    Program Specialist
  • Janelle Maharaj
    Social Media Manager/Event Specialist

MVSC Peer Success Coaches assist military and service-connected students successfully transition to the university. This is accomplished through connecting and educating students with available university and community resources; promote and encourage involvement in student clubs and organizations; and assist with the academic development of the community where additional help may be provided.

MVSC Event Specialists assist the MSVC professional staff with marketing strategies and programming needs.

School Certifying Official Assistants

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School Certifying Assistants are our initial customer service representatives at the Military and Veteran Success Center.  Their primary responsibility includes assisting the university community with disseminating general information regarding veterans’ benefits and/or services, assisting veteran students and dependents with general inquiries about benefits via phone, email, and in-person, and maintaining and organizing veteran-related files.  These programs include but are not limited to Veteran Reeducation and Employment (VRE, Chapter 31), Montgomery GI Bill programs (Chapter 30 and 1606), Post 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and Dependent Education Assistance (Chapter 35).  They also perform office-related duties such as printing, scanning & filing, and participate in different activities to promote in-person and through social media the services and benefits offered in the Military Veterans Success Center.

Join our Student Team!