Benjamin Parker directly advises about 100 active students in evening and online degree programs, as well as approximately 150 military students. In his three years with the college, he has introduced such distance-effective procedures as online orientation for part-time and online students to learn about campus resources, policies and other information, easing the transition to SUNY Oswego and clarifying expectations.“I am a nontraditional student and at times I feel very intimidated, especially being around traditional students that are 20 years younger than I,” wrote senior online public justice major Robyn Mills. “Ben has always made me feel very at ease and has always helped me. ... He takes his time and makes sure that all of my questions and concerns are taken care of.”
Dean of Extended Learning Jill Pippin said Parker has embraced additional duties serving the advisement needs of military veterans “with gusto.” She noted he also advises Oswego’s chapter of the Student Veterans of America (Vets Club) and secured a location for a veterans lounge. “In this age when there are a number of veterans coming home and using their education benefits, it is important to understand the complex world of the military and tuition assistance,” she wrote.
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