Office of Student Development (NYC)
The Office of Student Development serves Nyack's mission by serving its students. Blessed with a long history of diversity, Nyack College has an opportunity to tell the story of the gospel through loving community in a powerful way. Accordingly, the Office of Student Development works hard to contribute to the spiritual and academic growth of the student community. We seek to create extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, facilitate worship experiences and organize missional projects wherein students can develop a fuller sense of their unique identity within God's Kingdom.
Charles Hammond
Associate Dean of Student Life
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Rev. Hammond is the Associate Dean of Student Life for the NYC Campus. He has served on the Pastoral staff at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church for over twenty years. Charles received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from New York University, a Master of Professional Studies Degree in Urban Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary and he is currently working toward a Ph.D. at Trinity Theological Seminary. He strives to help students at Nyack toward powerful and personally transforming experiences with God.
Deborah Harris
Asst. to the Associate Dean of Student Life
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Deborah Harris has served the community at he NYC Campus for over 10 years. She received a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Christian Education/Bible) and a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. As her education suggests, she serves the Office of Student Development and the student body out of a mature and carefully nurtured Christian worldview. Deborah seeks to empower Nyack students by helping them pursue their goals with wisdom, confidence and diligence.
Lillian Santana
Administrative Assistant
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Lillian Santana is the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Student Development on the NYC Campus. Lillian received a Bachelor of Science degree from Baruch College majoring in Finance with a minor in Business Administration. Lillian Santana is a Youth Minister at the church she attends in Staten Island, NY.
Paul Schwartz, LCSW, MA
Part-time Student Counselor
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Paul Schwartz is a professional Christian counselor with over 20 years experience working in professional, academic, church and community organizations. He received an M.S.W. from Fordham University, an M.A. from the Teachers College of Columbia University and is licensed by the New York State Licensure. His areas of specialization include trauma and bereavement counseling, multicultural counseling, family relationships, and addictions.
Malika Cox
Coordinator of Student Activities
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Malika Cox is the Coordinator of Student Activities for the NYC Campus. Malika received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in Administrative Leadership. Malika has twelve years of practical ministry experience which compliment her leadership skills. Malika serves the student body at Nyack's NYC campus by engaging them in practical activities that will enhance their college experience.
