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 Emeritus
dfried@lecom.edu- 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 Emeritus

Jamie Murphy, M.S.
Director of Student Affairs
jmurphy@lecom.edu- 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.Director of Student Affairs

Colleen Pamula
College Receptionist
cpamula@lecom.edu- Answers incoming calls, directing callers to the correct persons or departments
- Assists students or interviewing applicants

Colleen PamulaCollege Receptionist
LECOM Erie Office of Admissions

John Wojtkielewicz, M.B.A., M.S.
Admissions Associate-Director of Undergraduate Affiliations
jwojtkielewicz@lecom.eduProvides 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
jkoper@lecom.edu- 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 KoperPharmacy Admissions Coordinator

Lisa Kalivoda, M.A.
Director of Admissions and Career Counselor
lkalivoda@lecom.edu- 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
jogden@lecom.edu- 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 OgdenDirector of Safe Kids Erie and Admissions Recruiter
LECOM Erie Office of Financial Aid

Shari Gould
Director for Financial Aid
sgould@lecom.eduDirects the Office of Financial Aid for all programs, all locations

Shari GouldDirector for Financial Aid

Elise Lee
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
ejlee@lecom.eduAdvises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities.

Elise LeeAssistant Director of Financial Aid
LECOM Erie Office of the Registrar

Jeremy Sivillo
Institutional Registrar
jsivillo@lecom.edu- 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 SivilloInstitutional Registrar

Erica Coulter
Assistant Registrar
ecoulter@lecom.edu- Fulfills transcript requests for all programs, all locations
- Processes Enrollment Verification requests
- ERAS coordinator

Erica CoulterAssistant Registrar
LECOM Bradenton Office of Student Affairs

Ronald S. Shively
Director of Student Affairs
rshively@lecom.edu- 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. ShivelyDirector of Student Affairs

Kandyse Taylor
Admissions Support
ktaylor@lecom.edu- 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 TaylorAdmissions Support

Betty Brucee
College Receptionist/Student Affairs Representative
bbrucee@lecom.edu- 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 BruceeCollege Receptionist/Student Affairs Representative
LECOM Bradenton Office of Admissions

Shannon Phillips
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Dental Medicine
sphillips@lecom.edu- 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 PhillipsExecutive Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Dental Medicine

Debra Horne
Assistant Director of Student Affairs and Career Development, Director of Community Outreach
dhorne@lecom.edu- 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 HorneAssistant Director of Student Affairs and Career Development, Director of Community Outreach
LECOM Bradenton Office of Financial Aid

Denay Hunter, B.A.
Financial Aid Officer
dhunter@lecom.eduAdvises 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
dkerris@lecom.eduAdvises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities

Deborah S. KerrisFinancial Aid Officer
LECOM Bradenton Office of the Registrar

Nicole Papanikos
Registrar
nlpapanikos@lecom.edu- 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 PapanikosRegistrar

Sarah D. Ferretti
Assistant Registrar
sarah.ferretti@lecom.edu- Assists the Registrar
- Calculates class rank
- Registers students for courses
- Enrollment and grade reports to reporting bodies including state licensure

Sarah D. FerrettiAssistant Registrar
LECOM at Seton Hill Office of Student Affairs

Elizabeth Brajdic
Student Affairs Coordinator
ebrajdic@lecom.edu- 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 BrajdicStudent Affairs Coordinator

Alyssa Trimeloni
Admissions Representative
ATrimeloni@lecom.edu- 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

Alyssa TrimeloniAdmissions Representative
LECOM Elmira Office of Student Affairs

Jessica Woods
Student Affairs Coordinator
jwoods@lecom.edu- Processes and reviews LECOM at Elmira candidate applications
- Schedules and coordinates interviews for LECOM at Elmira
- Provides daily communication with applicants and prospective applicants

Jessica WoodsStudent Affairs Coordinator

Erin Barone
Financial Aid Counselor
ebarone@lecom.eduAdvises and assists matriculating and current students in securing the funds necessary for tuition, fees and living expenses through loans and scholarship opportunities

Erin BaroneFinancial Aid Counselor

Suzanne Harkness
College Receptionist
sharkness@lecom.edu- Answers incoming calls, directing callers to the correct persons or departments
- Assists students or interviewing applicants

Suzanne HarknessCollege Receptionist
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