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Cheryl Jasinski

Associate Director

Joined Thomas Edison State University: 2015

Phone: 609-777-5696, EXT. 4527

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Cheryl Jasinski began her career advising students over 20 years ago with the University of Maryland, European Division. As the spouse of a retired military member, she has seen and experienced many relatable situations throughout her careers – particularly what military students and their families deal with every day. She has been with Thomas Edison State University now for over 6 years and primarily works with Navy and Marine Corps students as they decide how Thomas Edison can help them best achieve their educational goals.

Cheryl completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management with the University of Maryland and a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management with Chapman University.

What She Has to Say

My position at Thomas Edison State University provides me with the opportunity to help any student who inquires about how they might achieve their educational goals. It is my sincerest honor to be a part of helping prospective and enrolled students. It may sound corny, but your enthusiasm to start and/or continue your education is contagious and when you invite me to assist you, I promise I will do my very best to offer advice and challenge you to think, encouraging you to make the very best decisions for yourself and your goals.

It is with this in mind that I thank you for considering Thomas Edison State University, and hope that I have the privilege of working with you, in order to achieve your academic goals.

Why It Matters

Chartered by the New Jersey Board of Higher Education in 1972, Thomas Edison State University pioneered and established distance-learning options, long before "online" became our present everyday reality. We have not been idle through the years, as we have also worked to take full advantage of your military training and experience by developing competitive and relevant degree programs, which enable you to transfer the maximum amount of credit for your military experience and transfer credit.

Top Five Navy Degree Options

The below are our five most-recommended degrees, which generally represent the most open or flexible options for our Sailors, based on their experience. Does a program below fit your needs? If so, we invite you to apply, as we can get you started quickly, and free-of-charge.

1. Associate in Applied Science in Applied Electronic Studies
2. Associate in Applied Science in Applied Health Studies
3. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Technology
4. Bachelor of Science in Electronic System Engineering Technology
5. Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Not connecting with the above, or looking for a more specialized route? We realize every Service member is unique and as such, you may be looking for a degree that reflects this. Browse our more than 100 available degree programs.

Our Promise to You

In order to ensure your success in completing your degree, Thomas Edison State University strives to meet or exceed the following Principles of Excellence, as established under Presidential Executive Order 13607.

• Up-front and transparent pricing, in order to gain a better understanding of the total cost of education.
• Minimize out-of-pocket expenses, by identifying potential military and veteran education benefits.
• A no-pressure, self-determined educational experience, emphasizing degree completion, over institutional compensation.
• Delivering only high quality regionally accredited educational programs.
• A seamless readmission process, should a Service member experience an interruption to their education.
• Accommodations for our deployed Service members, should they need to drop or extend a course, as a result of service in the field.
• Academic evaluations outlining degree requirements, credits that have been earned, and a clear path to completion.
• From application to graduation, each student is assigned a dedicated advisor, who is there to help.