Below is a list of resources for Union student-athletes that can be used to help with academic support, health and mental wellness, and career planning. Please use the links below to assist you in accessing services available through the College that are regularly utilized by our students.
Academic Support
Office of Academic Achievement (
Website)
The Office of Academic Achievement provides academic support for all students at Union to help their reach their full academic potential.
To schedule an individual coaching session with a Peer Coach or professional staff member,
click here.
Language Center (Website)
The Language Center is designed to meet the needs of students and faculty in Modern Languages and Literatures, but serves many others in the Union community.
The Writing Center (Website)
The Writing Center is located on the second floor of Schaffer Library, Rooms 226 and 227. Students can make an appointment
online.
Phone: (518) 388-6680
Email:
writingprograms@union.edu
Class Deans (
Website)
Kate Schurick, Dean of First-Year Students |
schurick@union.edu | (518) 388-6061 | Reamer 303
Eun-sil Le, Class Dean 2025 |
leee4@union.edu | (518) 388-8042 | Reamer 307
Robin Olinsky, Director of Minerva Programs & Class Dean 2023 |
olinskyr@union.edu | (518) 388-8060 | Reamer 303
Personal and Wellness Support
Wicker Wellness Center (Website)
Phone: (518) 388-6120
Fax: (518) 388-6147
Email:
uchealthcenter@union.edu
Eppler-Wolff Center for Psychological Services (Website)
Marcus Hotaling, Director |
hotalinm@union.edu
Michele Day, Triage Coordinator |
daym@union.edu
Phone: (518) 388-6161
Fax: (518) 388-6147
Registered Dietitian and Certified Health Coach (
Website)
Anna Ipsen, MS, RDN, CDN
Phone: (518) 487-1524
Email:
ipsena@union.edu
Union College Athletics Sport Psychologist
"Doc"
Wally Bzdell is offering consultations and ongoing support through Zoom for Union College student-athletes, coaches, and athletic department administrators and staff members.
Doc is available to help you develop and train high performance mindset principles for the next competitive season and/or how to use those same principles during our current challenges and stressors.
Email:
bzdellw2@union.edu
Career Planning Support
Becker Career Center (Website)
Students can schedule appointments with Career Advisors or reserve a room for an interview or networking call through Handshake (https://union.joinhandshake.com/login).
Phone: (518) 388-6176
Fax: (518) 388-6544
Email:
careercenter@union.edu
Last updated: 2/28/23
