Each student enrolled in the Roar 2 Success program is assigned to a Success Navigator. Your Success Navigator is here to offer guidance, advocacy, and support, with a focus on navigating the Buffalo State campus. Students can schedule a 1:1 meeting with their assigned Navigator in the Bengal Success Portal, engage during UNC 101 class sessions, or attend your Navigators class office hours. We suggest that at minimum students remain active in UNC 101 and schedule a monthly meeting for additional support when needed.
What can a Success Navigator help with?
- Organization and Time Management
- Pre-Registration Support
- Registration Tutorial (navigating registration on Banner)
- Resource Connection (on or off campus)
- Goal Planning and Custom Success Planning
- Social Support Connection
- Financial Aid/Hold Resolution Guidance
- Conduct Hearing Preparation/Guidance
- Post Conduct Hearing Support
- Academic Dismissal Hearing Preparation
- Recovery Success Planning (if your academic dismissal was rescinded)
Name: Ms. Chelsea Allen, Success Navigator
College(s) Attended: Rochester Institute of Technology, SUNY Buffalo State
Degree(s): BS Political Science, Public Relations M.S. program (in progress)
Interests: Fashion, Music, and Traveling
Office Hours: Email Chelsea or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.
Contact Chelsea: allencn@buffalostate.edu
Name: Mrs. Paula Love, Success Navigator
College(s) Attended: SUNY Buffalo State
Degree(s): BS Social Work, MS Higher Education Student Administration
Interests: Music, Traveling, and Cooking
Office Hours: Email Paula or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.
Contact Paula: loveps@buffalostate.edu
Name: Mr. Christian Ozolins, Success Navigator
College(s) Attended: Cumberland University and Alfred University
Degree(s): BS in Education, MS in Education
Interests: Sports, Cooking and Vacationing
Office Hours: Email Coach Oz or check your Bengal Success portal network for specific meeting availability and locations.
Contact Coach Oz: ozolincp@buffalostate.edu
Name: Ms. Shawnte Wilson, Director of Student Success & Retention
College(s) Attended: Canisus College, University of Buffalo
Degree(s): BA English/Spanish, Masters of Social Work
Interests: Music, Poetry, Traveling, Health/Beauty, and Volunteering
Office Hours: Email Shawnte for specific meeting availability or view her calendar to direct schedule.
Contact Shawnte: wilsonsa@buffalostate.edu