ALAC Staff

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Carrie Gratton, B.A.

Administrative Specialist

E-Mail: grattc2@rpi.edu

Carrie is our Administrative Specialist in the ALAC office. She graduated from The College of St. Rose with a B.A. in History/Political Science.  She has almost two decades of experience as an administrative assistant, interacting with different groups of people. She feels right at home talking to students and their families. She enjoys traveling, reading, and hiking with her husband and teenage daughter.

 

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Jeannie Steigler, M.S.

Director

Schedule Appointment: https://rb.gy/qmgtk
E-mail: steigj2@rpi.edu

Jeannie joined Rensselaer in 1991 as the ESL Coordinator (English for Speakers of Other Languages), then broadened her work to academic advising. Jeannie collaborates with many offices on campus to improve student success. She works closely with the Office of Graduate Education to offer a series of advising workshops for faculty and professional staff.  She also developed the first year advising meetings and provides materials for all first year advisors. She knows many of the major templates by memory and assists students who are unsure of their choice of major. Jeannie’s background includes an M.S. in TESOL from the University at Albany (SUNY). She has attended and presented at National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) regional conferences and participated in NACADA Advising Institutes.

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Arielle Roberts, M.S., C.A.S.

Learning Skills Specialist

Schedule Appointment: https://shorturl.at/yzCZ7
E-mail: robera6@rpi.edu

Arielle has over a decade of experience in the education field. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Africana studies; with a minor in Sociology. Both her Masters and Certificate of Advanced study in Educational Administration and Policy studies, from the University at Albany, concentrated on Higher Education. Her area of expertise is in Disability Student Service programs, including research on “The Effectiveness of Testing Accommodation Services and Individual Advisement for Disabled Students that are on Academic Probation”. Arielle loves working with students, and her main goal is to insure that all students are academically successful.

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David Milford, M.S.

Academic Counselor

Schedule Appointment: https://rb.gy/b9srz
E-mail: milfod@rpi.edu

David has over 25 years of experience working with college students. A former Class Dean and Dean of Students, he is a student development specialist who has a Masters degree in Counseling and professional certificates in Mediation and TITLE IX. David loves helping students succeed and achieve their goals. He enjoys spending time in the Adirondacks and loves biking and golf.

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Nanjie "Nam" Caihua, M.A.

Academic Counselor

Schedule Appointment: http://tinyurl.com/sdwa3d9j  
E-mail: caihun@rpi.edu

Nam has five years of experience working with college students in higher education. He received his B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Duke University, and Masters degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Cornell University, with a minor in American Indian and Indigenous Studies. As a former international student, Nam brings both professional and experiential knowledge to the ALAC team.  He has a deep appreciation for the academic, cultural, and emotional challenges that many international students experience on campus. In addition to helping students achieve success on and off campus in their academic endeavors, Nam loves writing, playing basketball, and trekking in the mountains.

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Sharon McGrath, B.S.

Program Manager - Supplementary Education

Schedule Appointment: https://rb.gy/al77c
E-mail: mcgras@rpi.edu

Sharon joined Rensselaer in 1982, working with a number of academic offices. Sharon coordinates all aspects of ALAC’s tutoring services, from selecting tutors through finding locations throughout campus for 40+ sessions. Sharon selects, trains and supervises all tutors for both individual and small-group drop-in sessions. She also trains the trainers, by recruiting and supervising the graduate Teaching & Learning Assistants who oversee drop-in sessions. Her background includes a B.S. in Higher Education from SUNY Empire State College.

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Cameron Wein, M.Ed.

Academic Counselor for Student Athletes

ECAV Office Suite 2103, Office 2111

518-276-2528

Email: weina@rpi.edu

Cameron has four years of experience working with college students in higher education. Cameron received her B.S. in Sport Administration and M.S. in Sport Science: Sport Administration from Lock Haven University. Cameron also has received a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership: College Student Affairs from Bloomsburg University. As a former collegiate student-athlete, Cameron is passionate about all aspects of the student-athlete experience. In addition to supporting student athletes, Cameron enjoys watching sports, trying new foods, and spending time with family.