Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia), North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Binghamton (NY)

Hometown: Pompton Lakes, NJ

High School: Pompton Lakes High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.S. Childhood & Early Education, 2021

• Stay in contact with your Admissions Counselor! Don't be afraid to reach out to us; no question is a stupid question. We are here to help you every step of the way. Besides, we love hearing from you, getting to know you, and talking about St. Bonaventure!
• If you can manage it, visit campus when students are here! It's a great experience to be on campus when the Hickey Dining Hall is full of students or when the dorm lounge has students hanging out between classes!
• Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Introduce yourself to people, invite people on your floor or classes to lunch, join clubs, and don't be scared! Once you overcome that initial fear or doubt, you might find something you never thought you would enjoy doing or meet someone who might turn into a lifelong friend! College is the perfect time to try new things and grow as a person.

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: New England, Hudson Valley, and Albany, NY

Hometown: Webster, NY

High School: Webster Schroeder High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing, 2022

Tips for Prospective Students

Don’t be afraid to ask questions! We love to help make the admissions process as easy as possible.

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Chautauqua County, Local New York (Cattaraugus and Allegany County), Local Pennsylvania (Warren, McKean, and Potter County)

Hometown: Hamburg, NY

High School: Hamburg High School

College: Niagara University, B.S. in Human Resource Management, 2019; SUNY Buffalo State, M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, 2021

Tips for Prospective Students

• Do not be afraid to ask questions! If you are interested in specific clubs/organizations on campus, ask about them. If you are curious about scholarships, ask! You want to make sure that you are fully informed about what a school has to offer for you. Utilize your admissions counselors, they are there for you and will answer any questions you have about the admissions process or the school. 

• Trust your gut - if you get the feeling of finding your “home” when you step onto campus, remember that feeling and trust it. Let your gut guide your decision process, trusting yourself will lead you to making the best decision for YOU. 

• Enjoy your college search process and don’t stress. The search process may seem overwhelming, but it does not have to be. This is an exciting time, so enjoy it!
  

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, and Livingston County (NY) and Select Erie County (NY) High Schools

Hometown: Lewiston, NY

High School: Lewiston-Porter Senior High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. Strategic Communication & Digital Media and a Minor in Spanish, 2022

Tips for Prospective Students:

My biggest tip would be to talk to people! Sometimes giving someone a small compliment in the dining hall could spark a lifelong friendship, or asking a classmate about a homework problem could make you a study buddy for the semester. Starting small conversations can bring you out of your comfort zone and create relationships with people you might not have talked to otherwise!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Elmira (NY), Ohio, Western Pennsylvania (Erie and Pittsburgh), Southern and Western United States

Hometown: Pavilion, NY

High School: McQuaid Jesuit High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. in Journalism, 2020; Master of Business in Administration, 2021

Tips for Prospective Students

• Always ask questions! Truly get to know the school, what it offers you, and the opportunities you can gain from it.
• Visit the campus and get a feel for the campus and the surrounding area. Make sure you can picture yourself at the school because this will be your home away from home.
• Be open to change and be open to new opportunities that come your way. Do not be shy about taking risks and trying new things!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Syracuse, Utica, Oswego, Northern NY

Hometown: New Milford, PA

High School: Blue Ridge High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (BBA), 2022

Tips for Prospective Students

Never be afraid to ask questions; there are no silly questions. The college search process becomes much less scary once you get more information!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Rochester and Finger Lakes region (manages Franciscan Health Care Professions as well)

Hometown: Erie, PA

High School: Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.A. in Journalism/Mass Communication, 2013; M.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications, 2014

• Ask as many questions as possible to make the most informed decision.
• Try to picture yourself at the institution; it will be your home, so make sure it feels like home.
• Have fun! This is an exciting time. Don’t stress too much, and enjoy the process.

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and Orange County (NY)

Hometown: Auburn, NY

High School: Auburn High School

College: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, B.S. in Physics and Dance, 2021

Tips for Prospective Students: 

• Ask all the questions! You'll want to know everything you can to help make your college decision!
• Visit Campus! A campus visit can make or break a decision; you'll never know if you'll fall in love with a place until you visit in person.
• Have fun! You will never live these years again; enjoy it while you can!
  
  

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Counselor

Recruitment Territory: Buffalo, N.Y.

Hometown: Salamanca, NY 

High School: Salamanca High School

College: St. Bonaventure University, B.B.A. Marketing 2008

Tips for Prospective Students

• Know that becoming a “Bonnie” means a lifetime of positive personal and professional connections.
• Come see this place!
• Make sure to ask lots of questions when you visit to ensure you’re learning all you can, but make sure to have fun! Remember this experience!
• St. Bonaventure is constantly growing and changing to add new and exciting programs for our students.
• The Career and Professional Readiness Center is a great campus resource. Take advantage of it, beginning as early as day one!  
  

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Admissions Operations Specialist/Visit Coordinator

Hometown: Ulysses, PA

High School: Northern Potter Junior/Senior High School

College: St Bonaventure University, B.S Sports Studies 2017, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.H.A Health Administration 2019

Tips for Prospective Students

• Don't be afraid to visit schools more than once!
• Ask as many questions as you need to; that's why we are here!

Department: Admissions

Responsibilities: Director of Admissions/Associate Vice President for Enrollment

Hometown: Auburn, NY

High School: Auburn High School

College: B.S. St. Bonaventure University
              M.S. California University of PA

Tips for Prospective Students

Ask each college/university you are researching two questions:

1. What is the freshman-to-sophomore retention rate? This is considered the student satisfaction rate. If 80% or more of the freshmen return for their sophomore year, you can be sure students loved their first-year experience. If it's less, then ask a lot of questions as to why students did not return. SBU's retention rate is 86%!
2. What are the four- and six-year graduation rates for the schools you're researching? Our graduation rates are consistently 20% higher than the national average! The best investment you can make is where you begin, but the degree only begins paying financial dividends once you graduate, so be sure the college you choose has strong and respectable graduation rates. You don't want debt and no degree. 

Department: Enrollment

Responsibilities: Chief Enrollment Officer

Hometown: Little Canada, MN

High School: Hill Murray High School 

College: B.A. Mercyhurst University
               M.S. Rochester Institute of Technology

Bio:

Bernie joined St. Bonaventure in May of 2015 and has more than 30 years of successful outcomes in the areas of enrollment management, admissions, financial aid/scholarship leveraging, retention, student services, program implementation, and strategic planning. Prior to joining the University, he served as Vice President for Enrollment Management at West Virginia Wesleyan. His background is diverse, with comprehensive experience at both private and public institutions, including Brockport University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Mercyhurst University.