Academic Counseling
Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success
The Center for Academic Counseling and Student Success provides a variety of services in order to aid student success. Personal, career and educational goals are identified and discussed through one-on-one Counseling. Academic Counselors are available days and evenings, on campus and at extension sites. Our goal is to increase student success and assist students in:
- Developing educational plans
- Selecting and scheduling courses
- Assessing abilities and interests
- Addressing personal concerns
- Career planning and job placement
- Attending to any special needs
- Helping with financial assistance
- Emergency Aid Program
Contact Information
Prof. Iskra D. Hernández
Acting Director,
Center for Academic Counseling, and Student Success
Student Center, Room 205
Valhalla, NY 10595
914-606-8998
counseling@sunywcc.edu
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Office Hours
General Counseling
All newly matriculated students who graduated from a High School, have a GED or International High School Diploma, or are transferring from another college must meet with an Academic Counselor. Continuing students who have not earned 31 credits and would like to meet with a Counselor are welcome to do so. Students who have earned 31 or more credits should meet with their Faculty Advisor.
Academic Counselors are AVAILABLE on a WALK-IN basis only on the second floor of the Student Center, room 219.
New Students: All placement scores need to be posted online before advisement takes place.
Transfer student: Please make sure transfer credits have been posted on your account before meeting with a Counselor. Also, bring a copy of your college transcript(s) as a backup.
Counseling hours
Valhalla - Main Campus
Monday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Friday: 9:00 am - 11:30 amExtension Center Academic Counseling Hours
Please visit the extension center web pages for their specific hours
Cross County Mount Vernon Ossining PeekskillOffice Personnel
Westchester Community College faculty in the Center for Student Success are dedicated, committed professionals. They are the advisor, the teacher, the career counselor, the mentor. In all roles they guide the student toward the desired academic goal. As effective Counselors, they understand the uniqueness of the diverse student population and the vast differences in culture, language, socioeconomic status and academic preparation. By listening and assessing the students’ strengths and weaknesses they are able to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
Counselors meet with students on a walk-in basis. For questions, please call 914-606-6381 or email counseling@sunywcc.edu| Counselors/Email | Room# | Phone# |
| Student Access, Involvement & Success | ||
| Iskra D. Hernandez, Department Head | STC 205 | |
| Marilyn Diaz (Assistant to the Department Head) | STC 220 | 914-606-8998 |
| Ana Martinez Garcia (Junior Office Assistant) | STC 220 | 914-606-8998 |
| Department Receptionist/Assistants | ||
| Joan Williams (Secretary) | STC 219 | 914-606-6381 |
| Theresa Leahy (Secretary) | STC 290 | 914-606-6760 |
| Accent on Success | ||
| Christine Thomas | STC 213 | 914-606-6458 |
| Career Services | ||
| Gelaine Williams (Coordinator) | STC 290 | 914-606-6727 |
| Susan Hacker (Adjunct Career Counselor) | STC 281 | 914-606-6590 |
| Educational Opportunity Program | ||
| Gwen Roundtree-Evans (Coordinator) | GWC 132 | 914-606-6581 |
| Jayson Brito (Adjunct EOP Counselor) | GWC 132 | 914-606-7662 |
| Alfred Quinones (Administrative Assistant) | GWC Reception Area | 914-606-6688 (Direct) 914-606-6688 (Voice Mail) 914-606-6767 (FAX) |
| General Counselors | ||
| Ellen Zendman | STC 206 | 914-606-6733 |
| Laura Milhaven | STC 212 | 914-606-7752 |
| Jacob Wilson | STC 214 | 914-606-6063 |
| Damian Trombetta | STC 227 | 914-606-7755 |
| Health Science Students | ||
| Sabrina Hochberg (Nursing, Rad. Tech, Respiratory Care, etc.) |
STC 209 | 914-606-6381(To Make an Appointment) |
| Transfer Services | ||
| Robin Graff (Coordinator) | STC 290 | 914-606-7756 |
| Jeanine Patsko (Adjunct Transfer Counselor) | STC 281 | |
| TRIO/Support Services | ||
| Virginia Falcone (Director) | SCI 355 | 914-606-8523 |
| Noelle Bucci | SCI 336 | 914-606-8916 |
| Tracy Adams (Junior Office Assistant) | SCI 329 | 914-606-8525 |
| Adjunct Counselors | ||
| Ashlee Gilberti | STC 209 | Ashlee.Gilberti@sunywcc.edu |
| Rita Glaser | STC 210 | Rita.Glaser@sunywcc.edu |
| Thomas Nugent | STC 209 | Thomas.Nugent@sunywcc.edu |
| Lorena Parada | STC 209 | Lorena.Parada@sunywcc.edu |
| Rita Samet-Slavin | STC 210 | Rita.Samet-Slavin2@sunywcc.edu |
| Kim Smith | STC 209 | Kim.Smith@sunywcc.edu |
| Serena Stingone | STC 209 | Serena.Stingone@sunywcc.edu |
General Contact Information