Center for Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence

About Us

Our Mission

To increase persistence, performance and graduation

Our Vision

To revolutionize academic support programming and resources

Location

Center for Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence Office is located in the Grace Hauenstein Library
 

The Center for Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence Team

Dondreá Brown, M.A. Ed
Director of CORE and Student Support Services
Phone: (616) 632-2163
Email: drb003@aquinas.edu

Jessica Kline
Program Specialist
Phone: (616) 632-2165
Email: jrk006@aquinas.edu

Jill Straub, M.A., ‘00
Peer Tutor Coordinator, SSS Program Advisor, McNair Scholars Liasion
Phone: (616) 632-2170
Email: straujil@aquinas.edu

Julie Bevins, M.A.
Writing Center Coordinator, SSS Program Advisor
Phone: (616) 632-2168
Email: jlb006@aquinas.edu

Sara Haviland, M.A., ‘95
Director of Academic Transition and College Readiness, TRIO SSS Program Advisor
Phone: (616) 632-2167
Email: smh006@aquinas.edu

Yesenia Bernal-Alcala
SSS Experiential Learning Coordinator, Advisor
Phone: (616) 632-2131
Email: ymb001@aquinas.edu