Division of Student Affairs Staff
Office of the Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office provides support and advocacy for students. We answer questions, provide information about and referrals to campus resources; assist in students’ adjustment to the University and more.
Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Bartels Hall
(203) 932-7176
ORAllen@newhaven.edu
Curtis Clark, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean of Students
Bartels Campus Center 208
(203) 931-2905
CClark@newhaven.edu
Brian Ibarra
Associate Director for Case Management & Student Support
Bartels Hall, Room 211
(203) 932-7312
BIbarra@newhaven.edu
Diane Polo, MPH
Associate Director for Health, Wellness Education & Prevention
Bartels Hall, Room 214
(203) 932-7079
DPolo@newhaven.edu
Annette Schettino
Operations Assistant
Bartels Hall, Room 203A
(203) 932-7238
ASchettino@newhaven.edu
Accessibility Resources Center
The University of New Haven takes great pride in the accomplishments, both personal and academic, of its many students and alumni. The University is committed to providing equal access for individuals with disabilities to all of the programs and services it offers.
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Linda Copney-Okeke, M.A.
Director of the Accessibility Resources Center Office
Sheffield Hall
(203) 932-7331
LCopneyOkeke@newhaven.edu
Erica Hutchinson
Accessibility Services Coordinator
Sheffield Hall
(203) 932-7332
EHutchinson@newhaven.edu
Career Development Center
At the University of New Haven, we re-imagined how career development should work and created an approach that is integrative instead of merely transactional. That means future career success is built right into your entire academic experience.
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Matt Caporale
Executive Director of Career Development
103 Bartels Student Activity Center
(203) 479-4858
MCaporale@newhaven.edu
Desmond Anderson
Assistant Director
Employer Relations
103 Bartels Student Activity Center
DAnderson@newhaven.edu
Bakhtawar (Baki) Izzat
Employer Relations Manager
103 Bartels Student Activity Center
(203) 932-7491
BIzzat@newhaven.edu
Jessica Sztaimberg, M.A.
Assistant Director
103 Bartels Student Activity Center
JSztaimberg@newhaven.edu
Natalie Criniti, M.A.
Career Advisor
103 Bartels Student Activity Center
(203) 479-4230
NCriniti@newhaven.edu
Center for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation
Students at the University of New Haven have the best of both worlds, an active on campus community, and access to the city of New Haven. Whether students are interested in cultural, intellectual, or social pursuits, they have a wealth of opportunities from which to choose.
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Greg Overend, M.A.
Executive Director for Student Engagement, Leadership, and Orientation
Bartels Hall
(203) 479-4582
GOverend@newhaven.edu
Christopher Cheslog
Assistant Director for Recognized Student Organizations and Operations
(203) 479-4231
CCheslog@newhaven.edu
Allyson Kocivar
Associate Director for Programming
Bartels Campus Center Office 223
(203) 931-2906
AKocivar@newhaven.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services
The Counseling Center offers a variety of services aimed at helping students resolve personal difficulties and acquire the balance, skills, and knowledge that will enable them to take full advantage of their experience at the University of New Haven.
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Tavia Bascuine, LCSW (She/Her/Hers)
Associate Director
Charger Plaza 124
(203) 932-7330
TBascuine@newhaven.edu
Esha Patel (She/Her/Hers)
Administrative Secretary
Charger Plaza 129
(203) 932-7333
EPatel@newhaven.edu
Dining Services
At the University of New Haven, you have almost instant access to good food and a diversity of cuisine from which to choose. You can even stop by our student-run café for a cup of coffee or gather your friends to go to our fine-dining campus restaurant.
Office of Graduate and International Student Life
The Office of Graduate and International Student Life's mission is to provide support for graduate and international students with their concerns. We assist in organizing various social, cultural, professional development, and networking opportunities throughout the academic year that allows graduate and international students to have a better transition to the University of New Haven Community.
Steve Macchiarolo
Director of Graduate and International Student Life
Gatehouse 100
(203) 479-4224
SMacchiarolo@newhaven.edu
Owen Quantick
Assistant Director, Graduate and International Student Life
Gatehouse 100
(203) 479-4228
OQuantick@newhaven.edu
Dorothy Classen
International Student Life Advisor
Gatehouse 105
(203) 479-4218
DClassen@newhaven.edu
Health Services
The office is the primary provider of on-campus medical care in cases of student illness or injury. Health Services is also responsible for educational health programs.
Immigration Services
The Office of University Immigration Services (UIS) advocates for and advises the international student population at the University of New Haven on U.S. immigration and visa-related issues. The office also supports and facilitates the transition of international students to the university community.
Kathy Kautz de Arango
Executive Director
Bergami Hall, One Stop Office
(203) 932-7338
KKautz@newhaven.edu.
Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion
The Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion assists the University in promoting cultural diversity, awareness, and sensitivity throughout the campus community. Its programs, services and activities promote cultural identity and understanding within a multicultural environment.
Kenneth Notarino-Jeffrey
Assistant Director, Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Gerber Hall 102
(203) 932-7420
KNotarinoJeffrey@newhaven.edu
Timothy Prince
Coordinator for Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion
Gerber Hall 208
(203) 931-2908
TPrince@newhaven.edu
Residential Life
The residence halls at the University of New Haven are home to your college family and are the living arrangement that offers the most convenience.
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Tammy Mulrooney
Associate Director of Residential Operations
Residential Life Central Office
Bixler Hall 112C
(203) 932-7076
TMulrooney@newhaven.edu
William Frazier
Associate Director of Residential Education
Residential Life Central Office
Bixler Hall 116B
(203) 932-7076
WFrazier@newhaven.edu
Danielle Farrell
Assistant Director of Residential Education
Residential Life Central Office
Bixler Hall 116A
(203) 932-7076
DFarrell@newhaven.edu
Jennifer Pilato
Administrative Coordinator
Residential Life Central Office
Bixler Hall Front Office
(203) 932-7076
JPilato@newhaven.edu
Ariana Eastwood
Graduate Assistant for Residential Operations
Residential Life Central Office
Bixler Hall Front Office
(203) 932-7076
ResOps@newhaven.edu
Julia Walas
Graduate Assistant for Residential Education
Residential Life Central Office
Bixler Hall Front Office
(203) 932-7076
ResEd@newhaven.edu
Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry
The Office of Spiritual Life & Campus Ministry provides students, faculty and staff with opportunities for the development and expression of religious ideas and values and the work that flows from them.
Martin O'Connor, M. Div., J.D.
University Chaplain
Harugari Hall, Room 308
(203) 931-6040
MOconnor@newhaven.edu