The Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs serves and guides students at LECOM from matriculation through graduation. Each step of the way, caring and dedicated staff are committed to assisting students, contributing to their success and enhancing the LECOM experience.
Recruitment and Admissions personnel assist prospective students in the selection of LECOM as their first choice for professional education and guide candidates through the process of identifying requirements for admission, submitting an application, interviewing and completing matriculation requirements for successful applicants.
Financial aid staff advise and assist matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.
The Registrar’s Office maintains each student’s academic records, verifies enrollment as needed, provides official transcripts and prepares diplomas for graduating students.
Additional services within Student Affairs include career counseling, assistance and information related to securing medical residencies, coordination of student clubs and organizations and their activities, monitoring compliance with various institutional policies such as immunization and insurance requirements, and planning and implementation of special events such as Commencement and White Coat ceremonies.
We welcome you, to LECOM.
LECOM Erie Office of Student Affairs
David Fried, Ph.D.
Director of Student Affairs
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
dfried@lecom.edu(814) 866-8166
- Provides leadership and management oversight for Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar
- Acts as liaison with current students for student activities, concerns and issues
- Coordination of special events including White Coat Ceremonies and Commencement
David Fried, Ph.D.
Director of Student Affairs
Jamie Murphy, M.S.
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
jmurphy@lecom.edu(814) 866-8117
- Serves as a main point of contact for the Early Acceptance Program (EAP) and coordinates the admissions for the Post Baccalaureate Program
- Serves as the admissions coordinator for the Masters of Biomedical Sciences and the Masters of Medical Education Program
- Serves as an admissions recruiter for all programs
Jamie Murphy, M.S.
Assistant Director of Student Affairs
Colleen Pamula
College Receptionist
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
cpamula@lecom.edu(814) 866-6641
- Answers incoming calls, directing callers to the correct persons or departments
- Assists students or interviewing applicants
Colleen Pamula
College Receptionist
LECOM Erie Office of Admissions
John Wojtkielewicz, M.B.A., M.S.
Admissions Associate-Director of Undergraduate Affiliations
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
jwojtkielewicz@lecom.edu(814) 866-8149
Provides administration and management for the Undergraduate School Affiliation program.
John Wojtkielewicz, M.B.A., M.S.
Admissions Associate-Director of Undergraduate Affiliations
Jordan Koper
Pharmacy Admissions Coordinator
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
jkoper@lecom.edu(814) 866-8433
- Processes and reviews School of Pharmacy Candidate applications
- Schedules and coordinates interviews for School of Pharmacy
- Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants
Jordan Koper
Pharmacy Admissions Coordinator
Lisa Kalivoda, M.A.
Director of Admissions and Career Counselor
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
lkalivoda@lecom.edu(814) 866-8138
- Provides assistance to prospective and incoming students during the application process
- Assists in interview scheduling and planning, and preparation of student interview files
- Assists matriculating students with the completion of requirements
- Responds to applicant inquiries
- Counsels and assists current students with career planning
Lisa Kalivoda, M.A.
Director of Admissions and Career Counselor
Jack Ogden
Director of Safe Kids Erie and Admissions Recruiter
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview, Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
jogden@lecom.edu(814) 860-5132
- Coordinates Safe Kids Erie programs and events
- Connects LECOM students with community service opportunities
- Recruits students for all programs, all campuses
- Represents LECOM at events in the Western PA & Western NY areas
- Organizes school/group visitations to LECOM
- Coordinates the LECOM Emerging Scholars Academy (LESA)
Jack Ogden
Director of Safe Kids Erie and Admissions Recruiter
Rachael Elliott
Admissions Recruiter/Social Media Leader/Alumni Outreach
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
relliott@lecom.edu(814) 860-5109
- Leads social media initiatives
- Creates content for LECOM’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Develops alumni outreach opportunities and updates alumni contact information
- Assists with on campus recruitment events
Rachael Elliott
Admissions Recruiter/Social Media Leader/Alumni Outreach
LECOM Erie Office of Financial Aid
Bonnie Crilley
Institutional Director for Financial Aid
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16506
bcrilley@lecom.edu(814) 866-8144
- Directs the Office of Financial Aid for all programs, all locations
Bonnie Crilley
Institutional Director for Financial Aid
Elise Lee
Financial Aid Counselor
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509
ejlee@lecom.edu(814) 860-5106
- Advises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.
Elise Lee
Financial Aid Counselor
LECOM Erie Office of the Registrar
Jeremy Sivillo
Institutional Registrar
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16508
jsivillo@lecom.edu(814) 866-8143
- Directs the Office of the Registrar for all programs, all locations
- Provides transcripts, diplomas, and verifications of education
- Calculates class rank
- Registers students for courses
- Enrollment and grade reports to reporting bodies including state licensure
Jeremy Sivillo
Institutional Registrar
Erica Coulter
Assistant Registrar
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16508
ecoulter@lecom.edu(814) 860-5120
- Fulfills transcript requests for all programs, all locations
- Processes Enrollment Verification requests
- ERAS coordinator
Erica Coulter
Assistant Registrar
LECOM Erie Office of Student Recruitment
Debbie Bisbee
Admissions Recruiter
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 1858 West Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16508
dbisbee@lecom.edu814-860-5172
- Recruits students for all programs, all campuses
- Organizes and coordinates Open House Events
- Provides communication to prospective applicants
- Maintains strong relationships with undergraduate pre health advisors
- Represents LECOM at events around the country
- Educates about learning opportunities offered by LECOM
Debbie Bisbee
Admissions Recruiter
LECOM Bradenton Office of Student Affairs
Ronald S. Shively
Director of Student Affairs
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
rshively@lecom.edu(941) 782-5930
- Provides leadership and management oversight for Offices of Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar and Student Affairs
- Acts as liaison with current students for student activities, student concerns and issues
- Coordinates special events including White Coat Ceremonies and Commencement
- Ensures student compliance with institutional policies and regulations
Ronald S. Shively
Director of Student Affairs
Kandyse Taylor
Admissions Support
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
ktaylor@lecom.edu(941) 782-5922
- Schedules and coordinates interviews for College of Medicine
- Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants
- Assists enrolled students with activities and Student Services
Kandyse Taylor
Admissions Support
Betty Brucee
College Receptionist/Student Affairs Representative
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
bbrucee@lecom.edu(941) 756-0690
- Answers incoming calls, directing callers to the correct persons or departments
- Coordinates mail and RSVP’s for campus events
- Assists Admissions and Student Services as needed
Betty Brucee
College Receptionist/Student Affairs Representative
LECOM Bradenton Office of Admissions
Shannon Phillips
Admissions Representative, School of Dental Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
sphillips@lecom.edu(941) 782-5918
- Processes and reviews School of Dental Medicine candidate applications
- Schedules and coordinates interviews for School of Dental Medicine
- Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants
Shannon Phillips
Admissions Representative, School of Dental Medicine
Ashley Simons
Admissions Representative, School of Pharmacy
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
asimons@lecom.edu(941) 782-5751
- Processes and reviews School of Pharmacy candidate applications
- Schedules and coordinates interviews for School of Pharmacy
- Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants
Ashley Simons
Admissions Representative, School of Pharmacy
Debra Horne
Admissions Recruiter
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
dhorne@lecom.edu(941) 782-5933
- Recruits students for all programs, all campuses
- Organizes and coordinates campus recruitment events
- Provides communication to prospective applicants
- Maintains strong relationships with undergraduate pre-health advisors<
- Represents LECOM at events around the country
- Educates about learning opportunities offered by LECOM
Debra Horne
Admissions Recruiter
Susan Ballinger
Admissions Coordinator for College of Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
sballinger@lecom.edu(941) 782-5926
- Processes and reviews College of Medicine candidate applications
- Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants
- Coordinates Interview Day for College of Medicine
Susan Ballinger
Admissions Coordinator for College of Medicine
LECOM Bradenton Office of Financial Aid
Denay Hunter, B.A.
Financial Aid Officer
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34208
dhunter@lecom.edu(941) 782-5923 and (941) 405-1545
Advises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.
Denay Hunter, B.A.
Financial Aid Officer
Deborah S. Kerris
Financial Aid Officer
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34208
dkerris@lecom.edu(941) 782-5921
Advises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities
Deborah S. Kerris
Financial Aid Officer
LECOM Bradenton Office of the Registrar
Nicole Papanikos
Registrar
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
nlpapanikos@lecom.edu(941) 782-5978
- Directs the Office of the Registrar for all programs at Bradenton campus
- Processes transcript requests, diplomas, names changes, and verifications of education
- Calculates class rank
- Registers students for courses
- Enrollment and grade reports to reporting bodies including state licensure
Nicole Papanikos
Registrar
Sarah D. Ferretti
Assistant Registrar
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211
sarah.ferretti@lecom.edu(941) 782-5928
- Assists the Registrar
- Calculates class rank
- Registers students for courses
- Enrollment and grade reports to reporting bodies including state licensure
Sarah D. Ferretti
Assistant Registrar
LECOM at Seton Hill Office of Student Affairs
Elizabeth Brajdic
Student Affairs Coordinator
LECOM at Seton Hill 20 Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601
ebrajdic@lecom.edu(724) 552-2879
- Provides on-site coordinator of all Student Affairs functions (other than Financial Aid) for LECOM at Seton Hill
- Facilitates admissions, matriculation, orientation, and student organizations
Elizabeth Brajdic
Student Affairs Coordinator
Kristine A. Azzarello
Financial Aid Counselor
LECOM at Seton Hill 20 Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15603
kazzarello@lecom.edu(724) 552-2867
- Advises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities
Kristine A. Azzarello
Financial Aid Counselor
Alyssa Trimeloni
Admissions Representative
LECOM at Seton Hill 20 Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601
ATrimeloni@lecom.edu(724) 552-2868
- Provides assistance to prospective and incoming students during the College of Medicine application process
- Schedules and coordinates LECOM at Seton Hill interviews, prepares student interview files
- Assists matriculating students with the completion of requirements
- Responds to applicant inquiries