Student and Academic Services

Student and Academic Services (SAS) serves as the primary contact for academic information and assistance for SPAA students, including:

The SAS office (SPAA's Student Success Center) is located on the 1st floor of the SPAA building (111 Washington Street). Enter the SAS office (SPAA's Student Success Center) from the first floor lobby of the building, using the door down the hallway to the left of the elevator. For in-person visits, you must ring the doorbell. General questions and concerns can be handled through the SAS office's front desk and do not require an appointment. The front desk is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.

Associate Dean for Student and Academic Services
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
  • Reena Patel, M.Ed
    Email: reepatel@newark.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 973-353-2578
    Office: CPS 129
    Advisement:
    -MPA Program - Online (Last Name: N-Z)
    -EMPA Program (All Students)
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Student Counselor
  • Melissa Mora
    Email: mm2107@newark.rutgers.edu
    Phone: 973-353-5093
    Office: CPS 129
    Advisement:
    -BA Program - On Campus and Online (Last Name: A-Mo)
    -MPA Program - On Campus (All Students)
    -MPA Program - Online (Last Name: A-M)
    Zoom Room (drop-in hours on Wednesdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm)
Administrative Assistant