Contacts & Resources

Vito E. Zajda serves as the Director of the Center for Veterans Student Success. Vito earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Saint John’s University, a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Masters in Liberal Studies from the College of Staten Island/CUNY. 

Prior to joining Kean University, he served as the Deputy Registrar overseeing the Registrar’s Office, and the Veterans Adviser/Certifying Official at the College of Staten Island. He also served as an adjunct professor in the History and English Departments. Vito is passionate about U.S History with a focus on the Revolutionary War. His passion for U.S. History derived from serving in the U.S Coast Guard. He enjoys reading literature from the Renaissance Period and is an avid Hockey player.  

Telephone: 908-737-0483
Fax: 908-737-0482
Email: vzajda@kean.edu

Rosana Silva serves as the Associate Director for the Center for Veterans Student Success. Rosana is a Kean University Alumni having earned a degree in Sociology with High Honors. Prior to joining the Veterans office, she worked at the One Stop Service Center located in CAS. Rosana is equipped with over 5 years of knowledge regarding registrar and financial aid. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She is also fluent in Portuguese. Before working at Kean, she worked at Union County College as a Student Services Associate in their One Stop Center.  Rosana is passionate about ensuring veteran student success.  Outside of work, Rosana loves to travel as it grants her the opportunity to see the world while learning from others. Rosana is an adamant dog lover and you will catch her discussing her desires to rescue all dogs in animal shelters. 

Telephone: (908) 737-0486
Fax: (908) 737-0482
Email: silvaros@kean.edu

Frank P Capone III serves as the Professional Service Specialist IV of the Center for Veterans Student Success. Frank earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kean University and a Masters in Human Behavior & Organizational Psychology from Kean University as well. Prior to joining the Veterans Office, he served as a Graduate Assistant at Kean Ocean. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the Health Department. Frank is passionate about bettering the success of students. His passion for student success derived from his time as a Kean student/assistant for the past four years. He enjoys reading books, working out, and watching baseball in his free time. 

Telephone: (908) 737-0488
Fax: (908) 737-0482
Email: caponef@kean.edu

Edgar Arauz is a prior service United States Marine. He serves as an Academic Specialist and one of the lead resources for the Veterans Resource Center and Lounge where he can be found providing support to visiting students. He is currently in his last semester pursuing an Earth Science/Environmental Science degree. Edgar is passionate about the environment, a sustainable future, and supporting his fellow peers to succeed.

Email: aruazed@kean.edu

VA New Jersey Health Care System

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

CALL. TEXT. CHAT

**DIAL 988 & PRESS 1

1-800-273-8255 press 1

Every THURSDAY in Center for Academic Success (CAS) Room 210

Bloomfield Vet Center

Guy Vanterpool

Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

2 Broad Street, Suite 703 Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Tel: (973) 748-0980

Cell: (201) 218-9170

Email: guy.vanterpool@va.gov

VA VITAL

John J. Murray

Case Manager, Post 9/11 M2VA Case Management Program

385 Tremont Avenue (116H) East Orange, NJ 07018

Tel: (973) 676-1000 Ext. 20-2033

Cell: (973) 931-0843

Fax: (973) 395-7053

Email: john.murray3@va.gov

CVSS has a Veterans Lounge!

It is locating in CAS Room 110, hours of operations for the Fall Semester is to be announced!

In our lounge we have:

• Computers
• Printers
• Video Games/Board games
• TV
• Sleeping Cots
• Study Areas
• Couches 
• Snacks
• Student Workers

Please stop in and use the resources there!

**We also provide a virtual lounge on Discord!

Other Resources

• VA Vital
  • Access to Counseling and Disability Resources Weekly
• Peer Mentorship Program
• Food Pantry
• Counseling Center
• Direct Contact with the VA
• Career Services

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.