ABOUT US
As a multifaceted center, CASA houses a number of resources, such as scholarships, tutoring, academic counseling and life coaches that provide access to success. In addition, our office coordinates programming throughout the year to promote self-care, self-actualization and self-advocacy.
To accomplish these goals, we partner with local units, resources and Villanova departments to provide coordinated care and support.
Through its work, the CASA team focuses on:
- Providing student-focused academic and personal support through programming, professional and academic mentoring, and peer-to-peer mentoring.
- Promoting student growth and accountability.
- Creating a campus environment in keeping with Villanova's Augustinian, Catholic values, and which adheres to the University's core values (Veritas, Unitas and Caritas).
- Developing student proficiency in self-advocacy and fluency in university resources.
- Promoting greater visibility and awareness of issues facing underrepresented students on campus.
- Providing a safe, open space in which current CASA students feel free to interact with peers, graduate students and professional staff.
- Facilitating seamless access to textbooks and other academic materials through our lending library and affiliated programs.
MEET OUR STAFF
Linda Coleman, CPA
Director, Center for Access, Success, and Achievement
Phone: 610.519.4074
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Shaunda Williams
Senior Administrative Assistant
Phone: 610.519.4079
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Nicole Davis, MA
Sr. Associate Director, Retention & Outreach
Phone: 610.519.4076
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Rachel Epstein, PhD
Assistant Director, Retention
Phone: 610.519.4103
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Marquis Coates, MPA
Assistant Director, Retention and Community Liaison
Phone: 610.519.4096
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Renee Boyd-Shaw, MS
Assistant Director, Retention
Phone: 610.519.4075
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Angelica Martinez, MS
Assistant Director, Retention
Phone: 610.519.4078
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Levi Tucker II, MS
Assistant Director, Retention
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Alexis Atwood
Graduate Assistant, CASA and Campus Ministry
Vic Yamasaki
Graduate Assistant for Retention
Falvey Memorial Library
Suite 211