Dr. Marybeth Boger, Director of CAPE 

Dr. Marybeth Boger is the Director of the Center for Academic and Personal Enrichment at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  Marybeth spends her days motivating and helping to inspire academic and personal development in students.  According to Marybeth, it is necessary to think outside of the box when examining and employing various strategies to engage students in their learning process as they experience the challenges of the transition phase from high school to post secondary education.  Academics is one factor, but along side of that is the development of a “person”.   Prior to coming to NJIT, Marybeth worked in the Center for Enhanced Performance at the United States Military Preparatory School in Fort Monmouth, NJ.

Barry Broxton is the Associate Director of the Center for Academic and Personal Enrichment at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He enjoys empowering and promoting independence among students. In addition, he feels that it is important to keep track of student trends as well as acknowledging different learning styles. Prior to coming to NJIT, Barry spent his professional career at Montclair State University and New Jersey City University.

Thomas Moore - Assistant Director of CAPE

Tom Moore joined the CAPE staff in October 2006 as the Assistant Director. His responsibilities include the hiring, training and scheduling of tutors, the day to day operations of the office, academic coaching, presenting academic success workshops and partnering with other departments to provide tutoring services for all of the students.  Prior to coming to the CAPE, Tom was the Coordinator of Advisement and Outreach Activities as well as the graduate academic advisor in the College of Computing Sciences here at NJIT.

Sandra Taylor, Associate Director of CAPE - Athlete Academic Advisor

Sandra Taylor joined NJIT in January 2010 as Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes working in NJIT’s Center for Academic and Personal Enrichment (CAPE). She will focus on five key areas: academic support, career development, personal development, leadership, and community service, including the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and CHAMPS Life Skills for NJIT’s nearly 300 student-athletes.Prior to joining NJIT, Sandra spent her professional career at Manhattan College, which is also her alma mater.

Tanya Youmans, Secretarial Assistant

Tanya Youmans has worked with NJIT students in various capacities for over 25 years in Graduate Studies, with the EOF and EOP programs, the URE - University Research Experience, and as a member of the CAPE staff.  In addition, Tanya currently plays a vital administrative role with the McNair Summer Scholars Program.Tanya's vast experience interacting with and guiding university students are an invaluable resource for the CAPE.  Tanya's current responsibilities include hiring, training and scheduling student office assistants, meeting with and directing students and keeping the CAPE staff and office organized and running smoothly and efficiently.