The Academic Advisement Center at SUNY Oneonta is a resource that provides timely and accurate academic information and counsel for students, family members, faculty, and staff. The Center collaborates with faculty and staff to assist matriculated undergraduate students from the time of acceptance in creating, assessing, editing and implementing educational plans. We support and complement SUNY Oneonta’s mission and core values by striving to nurture the development of self-sufficient, responsible students who have a successful college experience that culminates in graduation. We are committed to providing quality service in an accessible, friendly, respectful, and competent manner.
JoAnne Murphy
Director
Hometown: East Northport, NY
Alma Mater: SUNY Oneonta (BS), SUNY Brockport (MA)
I can't image life without: Music
My favorite quote is: "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do." - Mother Teresa
A piece of advice for undergraduate students: Take your time to grow and learn. Be humble and open to new knowledge, experiences, and people. Don't sell yourself short by not striving for excellence. Work hard every day and let your light shine. And don't worry about being perfect. Simply being sincere and kind is enough.
Anna Legname
Associate Director
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Alma Mater: SUNY Oneonta (BS), University at Buffalo (MS)
I can't image life without: Family and my two dogs! My husband's name is Mike and he is a teacher at the local middle school. I have 2 kids, Natalia (now in college) and Caio (attending Oneonta High School. All of my extended family live in Brazil, but we are very close. I have two dogs, Bea (a rescued Lhasa Apso) and Chanel (a Bernedoodle).
The best part about working in Academic Advisement: So many things! I will start with the great team we have in our office and how we help and care for each other. I also find the work in Academic Advisement very rewarding because of the connections we make with the students, faculty, staff, and families. It feels great to be able to help students succeed.
Kaleigh Herman
Academic Advisor
Hometown: Cooperstown, NY
Alma Mater: University at Albany (BA), The University of Nottingham (MA)
On weekends you can often find me: Outside! Hiking, swimming, snow shoeing, boating, or just doing nothing - I am happier outside!
My favorite travel destination is: Sri Lanka (so far!)
A piece of advice for undergraduate students: Get involved and make connections. You never know what opportunities will present themselves.
Dylan Reger
Academic Advisor
Hometown: Rotterdam, NY
Alma Mater: SUNY Oneonta (BS)
A hobby of mine is: Mountain biking
My favorite travel destination is: Iceland
The best part of working in Academic Advisement: Helping students discover classes or subjects they didn't know existed and seeing them really enjoy these new found interests.
Claire Swantak
Academic Advisor
Hometown: Smithtown, NY
Alma Mater: SUNY Oneonta (BS)
You might be surprised to know: I was a junior firefighter (Smithtown Fire Department Explorers) when I was a teenager.
I can't imagine my life without: My wife, our furry boys (cat & dog), and our endless travels to concerts with friends old and new.
A piece of advice for undergraduate students: Your path is not linear, and it will not look like anyone else's. Take your time and be easy on yourself (in life) but as a student as well. Embrace the pace of your own academic and personal journey.
Abigail Wooden
Academic Advisor
Hometown: Hermon, NY
Alma Mater: SUNY Brockport (BS), University at Albany (MA)
You might be surprised to know: I am a certified yoga instructor and teach at the local studio.
On weekends you can often find me: Spending time with my daughter (Alana), husband (Bryce), and family pup (Summer).
My favorite travel destination is: Ireland
Julia Day
Office Assistant
Hometown: Homer, NY
Alma Mater: SUNY Oneonta (BA)
TV shows I would rush home to watch are: The Big Bang Theory and Shameless
A hobby of mine is: Desperately wanting to learn and be good at golf.
The best part of working in Academic Advisement is: After being in their shoes just a few months ago, it is incredibly rewarding to support students in achieving their goals.
Contact
Academic Advisement Center
100 Netzer Administration Building Oneonta, New York 13820