Meet the student success and support services leadership
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Nicole Marano
Associate Vice President for Student Success and Support Services
What do you do at UB?
I am honored to serve as the Associate Vice President for Student Success & Support Services at the University of Baltimore. I oversee the student support, student engagement, career services, and student success data analytics functions of the University. I also oversee the development and implementation of academic advising initiatives at UB. I am an advocate for our students and their journey towards degree completion. I am deeply involved in initiatives related to student retention, satisfaction, and the co-curricular aspect of their educational experience.
I have worked in higher education for nearly 20 years and have been at UB for five of those years. At UB, I have served as the Assistant Dean in the College of Arts & Sciences, Assistant Provost for Student Assessment, Advising, and Retention, and Interim Dean of Students prior to my current role. All of these experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with students in various ways and always with the focus of student retention.
What do you love best about UB?
I love our students at UB! I truly enjoy working with our students to make sure their student experience at UB is positive and engaging. I love working with our wonderful team in the Division of Student Success & Support Services to help our students achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals. I am proud that we offer top-notch services to our students including access to our Campus Pantry; Career Closet; and Student Assistance Program.
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Dr. Llatetra Esters
Dean of Students
What do you do at UB?
I oversee the Office of Student Support which includes Student Conduct, the Student Assistance Program (SAP), Disability and Access Services (DAS), and Mentoring. Through our efforts, we help students to successfully navigate their UB experience.
What do you love best about UB?
I love the diversity, determination, and drive of the UB student body.
Top 5 Strengths: Connectedness | Responsibility | Learner | Intellection | Input
Connect on LinkedIn | lesters@ubalt.edu | 410.837.4755
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William Schnirel
Executive Director of Student Development
What do you do at UB?
I oversee the Rosenberg Center for Student Involvement, Campus Recreation and Wellness, the Diversity and Culture Center, and The Bob Parsons Veterans Center. With more than 18 years of experience in higher education, I provide a hands-on, experiential learning approach to student involvement programs and student leadership opportunities.What do you love best about UB?
As an educator I enjoy being part of students' UB experience, assisting them in their endeavors, and witnessing their successes. I'm an avid Baltimore Orioles fan and can often be found at Camden Yards taking in a game with my family. I believe strongly in the Plato quote, "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation."Top 5 Strengths: Strategic | Command | Relator | Self-Assurance | Arranger
Connect on LinkedIn | wschnirel@ubalt.edu | 410.837.5592
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Zachary Luhman
Budget Manager
What do you do at UB?
Working closely with all departments in the division, I help assess needs and provide analysis to ensure budgetary, technology, and human resources are assigned and utilized strategically to support our students. I also assist with the student organization funding system by advising the two funding boards and managing the student governance fees.What do you love best about UB?
I love working with our driven, dedicated students and working closely with colleagues that are passionate about creating an environment where students can succeed.Top 5 Strengths: Relator | Deliberative | Consistency | Achiever | Responsibility
Connect on LinkedIn | zluhman@ubalt.edu | 410.837.4397
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Antieris Johnson
Student Success Administrator, Division of Student Success and Support Services
What do you do at UB?
I provide administrative/operational, programmatic, and project management support to the Division of Student Success and Support Services. I also serve as a mentor in the UB Connects program.What do you love best about UB?
Many people are familiar with the quote by spiritual author Marianne Williamson: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us." I love helping students at UB illuminate the passion, the power and the purpose that lives within them. Are you waiting for someone to give you permission to shine? The wait is over! Let your light shine brighter and encourage others to do the same.Top 5 Strengths: Strategic | Positivity | Relator | Maximizer | Futuristic
Connect on LinkedIn | antieris.johnson@ubalt.edu | 410.837.4271
Meet our student Assistants
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Yamaelis Rosas-SanchezYamaelis is a junior working towards a major in Criminal Justice. Her career goal is to get her master's degree in Victim Studies and attend law school. She hopes that one day she will be working for the CIA or FBI. Yamaelis enjoys helping others, and she is fluent in Spanish and English. “I am the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and Fries,” she says.
Top 5 Strengths: Restorative, Empathy, Deliberative, Adaptability, Relator, Learner, Input