ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Danielle N. Kobryn, 845.398.4016, dkobryn@stac.edu
Written by: Natalie Catavero

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES
NEW DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

(August 22, 2013- Sparkill, NY)-- Bart Grachan joins St. Thomas Aquinas College as the new Director of Admissions announces Vincent Crapanzano, Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management and Campus Communications. 

Grachan, of Bronxville, NY, comes to STAC after a decade long journey in higher education. As Admissions Director, he is responsible for overseeing the recruitment and enrollment of freshmen, transfer, international, and graduate students at the College. Managing a staff of ten, he oversees the daily operations of the office, the coordination of all events, and the application and scholarship review process. He works closely with the Financial Aid Office, the Academic School Deans, Special Program Directors, and other members of the Community to ensure that enrollment goals are being met across various areas and that the College continues to thrive in this competitive market. 

“Bart brings a unique set of skills and experience to St. Thomas Aquinas College” said Vincent Crapanzano. “His exceptional approach to increase student outreach will no doubt help STAC continue to develop and succeed. We are thrilled to have him as a part of the team”, added Crapanzano. 

Grachan earned his B.A. degree from Fordham University (NY), his M.A. and M.S.T. degrees from Iona College (NY), and his Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration from New York University. For the past five years he was Director of the Community College Transfer Opportunity Program at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. Before his time at NYU, Grachan worked for Iona College as the Assistant Director of Admissions. Prior to this, he spent many years in various roles on the coaching staff of the Iona Gaels Football team. 

He served as President and is currently the Treasurer of the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association (NYSTAA). Grachan has presented at numerous NYSTAA conferences, as well as at conferences for the American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). 

St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on 60 acres in Rockland County, NY which provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College’s 2,800 full and part time students can choose from more than 100 different majors, minors, specializations, and dual degree programs across three Schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education. The College was recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2011 & 2012) in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, by Colleges of Distinction in both its New York and Catholic editions, by Affordable Colleges Online as a top College in New York for Return on Investment, and is included as a Military Friendly School®. St. Thomas Aquinas College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); and its School of Business is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). For more information, visit www.stac.edu.