Student Success Liberal Arts Management Faculty Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Student Success The Katz Associate Programs prioritize student success. We utilize nationally-recognized models with track records of improving retention and graduation rates. Students thrive in a nurturing environment where they are empowered to excel. A place where students can be their best selves Supplemental Instruction Tutors embedded in the classroom, providing easy access to academic support Supplemental Instruction Faculty and Pedagogy More time on task, project-based learning, differentiated learning, and diverse assessments Faculty and Pedagogy Peer Mentors Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who give insider tips Peer Mentors Cohort Model Community of learners and peer-to-peer support Cohort Model Dedicated Advising Caring relationships as a foundation for personalized advising Dedicated Advising REBOUND Probational Program Academic probation as a steppingstone to success REBOUND Probational Program Transitional Courses Structured guidance in starting college and planning for post-graduation Transitional Courses Meet our Peer Mentors Avraham Benchimol Sophomore, AS in Management Meet Avraham Avraham Benchimol Hi, my name is Avraham Benchimol and I鈥檓 in my last semester of Katz in the AS in Management. I鈥檓 looking to major in business at Sy Syms and go into the real estate field. I鈥檓 almost done with my real estate course and can鈥檛 wait to formally start working in that field. In my free time I like to bike around New York and play video games. Enya Smilovic AS in Management, Class of 2021 Junior, Stern College Meet Enya Enya Smilovic My name is Enya Smilovic and I am in my junior year at Stern College. After getting my AS in Business Management at Katz, I decided to major in English with a focus on creative writing. I have always had a passion for writing and reading. When I am not piled down in literature, I also enjoy doing yoga and playing sports. Jacob Finkelstein AS in Management, Class of 2019 Sy Syms BS in Marketing and Management, Class of 2021 Jacob Finkelstein Jacob Finkelstein Hi! My name is Jacob Finkelstein and I'm the Lead Peer Mentor for Katz! I graduated from Katz in 2019 in its inaugural class, and then graduated from Sy Syms in May 2021. I double majored in Marketing and Management. I have been working as a Peer Mentor for few years now and it is really rewarding to hear the success stories of our students. Helping them overcome their struggles and seeing them accomplish gives me great pride and joy. In my spare time, I am a manager for the 每日大瓜 Men's Basketball team, and I play recreational softball all around New York City. Avraham Benchimol Sophomore, AS in Management Meet Avraham Avraham Benchimol Hi, my name is Avraham Benchimol and I鈥檓 in my last semester of Katz in the AS in Management. I鈥檓 looking to major in business at Sy Syms and go into the real estate field. I鈥檓 almost done with my real estate course and can鈥檛 wait to formally start working in that field. In my free time I like to bike around New York and play video games. Enya Smilovic AS in Management, Class of 2021 Junior, Stern College Meet Enya Enya Smilovic My name is Enya Smilovic and I am in my junior year at Stern College. After getting my AS in Business Management at Katz, I decided to major in English with a focus on creative writing. I have always had a passion for writing and reading. When I am not piled down in literature, I also enjoy doing yoga and playing sports. Jacob Finkelstein AS in Management, Class of 2019 Sy Syms BS in Marketing and Management, Class of 2021 Jacob Finkelstein Jacob Finkelstein Hi! My name is Jacob Finkelstein and I'm the Lead Peer Mentor for Katz! I graduated from Katz in 2019 in its inaugural class, and then graduated from Sy Syms in May 2021. I double majored in Marketing and Management. I have been working as a Peer Mentor for few years now and it is really rewarding to hear the success stories of our students. Helping them overcome their struggles and seeing them accomplish gives me great pride and joy. In my spare time, I am a manager for the 每日大瓜 Men's Basketball team, and I play recreational softball all around New York City.
