Vision
To foster the overall development of all student-athletes, Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes supports a holistic approach to empower each individual’s pursuit of personal success. Growth toward autonomy and focus on personal accountability remain the highest priorities. We see comprehensive support services as integral components of assisting students to developing into mature, thoughtful and independent learners and contributors to their communities.
Mission
The Mission of the Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes and the Charles W. Doehler Academic Center for Excellence is to aid in the overall development of the student-athlete from orientation to commencement. We serve our student-athlete community guided by the principles of Catholic education and the standards of excellence set forth by the Division of Student Services, the Department of Athletics, the NCAA and the BIG EAST Conference. We recognize that all students are unique, and therefore we provide a holistic approach to supporting their efforts toward earning a degree from Seton Hall and becoming productive members of their communities. We celebrate the diversity of our students and develop support services that foster a culture of inclusion and equity. Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes embraces the core values of Seton Hall University and her Catholic mission to collectively support the growth of servant leaders and socially conscious and responsive citizens.
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To foster the overall development of all student-athletes, Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes supports a holistic approach to empower each individual’s pursuit of personal success. Growth toward autonomy and focus on personal accountability remain the highest priorities. We see comprehensive support services as integral components of assisting students to developing into mature, thoughtful and independent learners and contributors to their communities.
Mission
The Mission of the Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes and the Charles W. Doehler Academic Center for Excellence is to aid in the overall development of the student-athlete from orientation to commencement. We serve our student-athlete community guided by the principles of Catholic education and the standards of excellence set forth by the Division of Student Services, the Department of Athletics, the NCAA and the BIG EAST Conference. We recognize that all students are unique, and therefore we provide a holistic approach to supporting their efforts toward earning a degree from Seton Hall and becoming productive members of their communities. We celebrate the diversity of our students and develop support services that foster a culture of inclusion and equity. Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes embraces the core values of Seton Hall University and her Catholic mission to collectively support the growth of servant leaders and socially conscious and responsive citizens.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES STAFF
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Danielle Zanzalari Faculty Athletics Representative Email: danielle.zanzalari@shu.edu |
Matthew Geibel Director, Academic Support Services Email: matthew.geibel@shu.edu Academic Advisor for: Baseball, Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Tennis |
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Amanda DiDonato Senior Associate Director, Academic Support Services Email:  amanda.didonato@shu.edu Academic Advisor for: Men's Basketball, Women's Golf, Softball, Volleyball |
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Carissa Leoni Associate Director, Academic Support Services Email:  carissa.leoni@shu.edu Academic Advisor for: Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Soccer, Swimming & Diving |
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Denis Kelmendi Graduate Assistant, Academic Mentor Email: kelmende@shu.edu |
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Jared Miranda Graduate Assistant, Academic Mentor Email: mirandj1@shu.edu |
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