The Student Navigation Office at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø provides individualized support and guidance to new First-year and Transfer students as they transition to college. Students will work closely with our Navigation Team of faculty and staff who will ensure that each student has access to all of the resources necessary to be successful in their first year – and beyond.
What We Do
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for students during their first year at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø
- Complement the work of faculty advisors
- Connect students with valuable support services that will encourage their academic and personal journey
- Educate students on important policies and requirements necessary to complete their programs of study and graduate on-time
Our Team
The Student Navigation Office welcomes first-year students beginning at Orientation and continues involvement throughout their first year at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Learn more about our team and the personalized services they provide to help students navigate their academic careers.
Our Navigation Team works with students to:
- Provide individualized support to an assigned caseload of students
- Support each student’s personal growth and development through education, resource referral, and personalized care
- Implement improvement plans for at-risk students
- Improve overall satisfaction and retention rates, in the first year and beyond
Devon Baranek 609-905-5520 | dbaranek@rider.edu
Heather Casey 609-895-5646 | hcasey@rider.edu
Ivan Fuller 609-895-5630 | ifuller@rider.edu
Danielle Jacobs 609-895-5667 | djacobs@rider.edu
Cynthia Martinez 609-895-5592 | cymartinez@rider.edu
*Assistant Director: Joana Pirela de De Gregorio is available in the office to provide support in the office during regular business hours.
Contact Us
Student Navigation Office
Bart Luedeke Center, 1st Floor
One Stop Suite - BLC 121/122
navigate@rider.edu
609-896-5226
Contact Us
Assistant Director of Student Navigation Office
pireladedej [at] rider.edu
609-896-5000, ext. 7497
