Academic Enrichment and Learning
Department of Academic Success

Faculty & Staff

Name
Dr. Beverlyn Grace-Odeleye
Title
Assistant Professor, Director of the R.E.A.C.H. Advising Program

B.S., 1976, Southern Illinois University
M.Ed., 1980, Howard University
Ph.D., 2003, Regent University

Phone
(570) 422-3508
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall, Rm. 23

My field of research and interest is advising first- and second-year students, who are at-risk and experience academic challenges.

Name
Dr. Kelly McKenzie
Title
Chair, Department of Academic Success, Associate Professor, Director, University-Wide Tutorial Program

B.A., 1992, California State University, San Bernadino
M.Ed., 1994, East Stroudsburg University
D.Ed., 2015, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Phone
(570) 422-3741
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall, Rm. 22

Research & Teaching Interests: Student success and leadership success. Underrepresented student and leadership success. Communication practices of successful leaders and students. Academic support programs and student success.

Name
Dr. Jessica Santiago
Title
Assistant Professor, Director, Warrior Success Program

B.S., 2003, East Stroudsburg University
M.S., 2007, Capella University
Ph.D., 2016, Capella University

Phone
(570) 422-3472
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall, Rm. 21

Research and Teaching Interests: First Year Experience, Utilization of Campus Resources and Student Success, First-Generation College Students and Working with At-Risk Student Populations.

Name
Dr. Jack Truschel
Title
Professor, Director Exploratory Studies

B.A., 1981, King’s College
M.A., 1983, Marywood University, M.P.A., 1985, Marywood College
Ed.D., 1997, Temple University
M.A., 2002, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Psy.D., 2004, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Phone
(570) 422-3383
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall

Psychology, Student Success, Academic Advising, Post Pandemic World, Educational Leadership, & Wine Making

Name
Jan Hoffman
Title
Coordinator of Academic Success for Exploratory Studies, Academic Success Coach
P:
(570) 422-3492
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall
Name
Matthew Simmons
Title
Coordinator of University-Wide Tutorial Program, Academic Success Coach
P:
(570) 422-3060
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall, Rm. 21B
Name
Eric Lee
Title
Coordinator of The R.E.A.C.H., Warrior Success Programs, Academic Success Coach
P:
(570) 422-3409
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall, Rm. 24
Name
Joan Schiewenz
Title
Secretary
P:
(570) 422-3164
Campus Address
Rosenkrans Hall

Contact Us

The Department of Academic Success provides the diverse student population of ESU with support, opportunities and academic programs to enhance engagement; to support transition to the university; to encourage life-long learning; and to foster academic achievement and degree completion.

Contact Information

Campus Address
Rosenkrans East
Phone:
(570) 422-3164
Fax:
(570) 422-3898 (Fax)
Title of Department Leader
Associate Professor/Department Chair
Name
Kelly L. McKenzie
Phone:
(570) 422-3741