Each college, school, and department has faculty and/or professional advisors who will listen to students and provide appropriate information about academic options, degree programs, and University resources. Academic advisors are interested in student learning and development and will help create educational plans consistent with academic, career, and personal goals. Advisors will also assist students with the preparation of an appropriate schedule each semester. However, advising is a collaborative process. It is the student’s responsibility to be prepared for advising appointments and to know and follow current procedures at the department, school, college, and university levels.
For Best Results, Prepare for Advising Appointments
While course registration is important, it is just one piece of academic advising. In order to have the most meaningful and productive conversation not only about course registration, but also the many opportunities available to enhance an Ohio University degree, students should do the following:
- Refresh the DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) report in My OHIO Student Center by clicking on the Advising Center link in the right-hand column under Student Services Links. Read through the DARS report, and work to understand what courses are needed to complete the degree and what requirements have been met. For more information about how to read a DARS, click here. Be prepared to view the DARS report on a laptop or take at least one copy of a refreshed DARS report to advising appointments.
- Read about majors in the catalog to understand the requirements for the intended degree.
- Examine Course Offerings for the upcoming semester to be aware of available courses.
- Write a list of questions to ask the advisor. Ask things like:
- When do you think I will graduate at this pace?
- What campus resources are available to help me reach my academic potential?
- What things should I be doing outside of class to contribute to my career success?
Questions like these will help expand the advising conversation to include both short- and long-term academic, career, and personal goals.
How Often Should I Meet with My Academic Advisor?
Students should meet with their advisor at least once per term. Although meeting with an advisor before registration each semester is important, this is not the only time meetings are recommended. Advisors can help students gather information about the field(s) they are considering and can direct students to helpful university resources. Students struggling with coursework or who are considering changing their schedule, should contact their academic advisor.
How Do I Find My Academic Advisor?
Advisor name and contact information is available in My OHIO Student Center. Advisors will be listed in the column on the right side of the screen. Questions about academic advising or how to contact an academic advisor should be directed to the advising coordinator for the program (listed below), or the college or regional campus student services offices.
How to Find Advising if You Change Your Major
Students considering changing their major should take several steps:
- Use the “What-if” DARS feature in My OHIO Student Center to look at the course work as it relates to the majors under consideration.
- Read about other majors in the catalog. Students who feel sure about the major they want to pursue should make an appointment with an advisor in the new major by contacting the advising coordinator listed below.
- Students who are uncertain about the major they want to pursue should make an appointment with an advisor in the Allen Student Advising Center.
Advising Holds
An advising hold will be placed on student records each semester to prevent registration for the next semester until the student has met with their academic advisor. The advising hold is released by the assigned academic advisors after students meet with them. It is NOT recommended that a student ask to have this hold lifted without meeting with their advisor because doing so means the student is registering without the guidance of a professional who will ensure that the student is making progress toward their degree goals. While some advisors do not require a meeting to remove a hold, it is in your best interest to request one!
Advising from Unofficial Sources: Consider but do not Follow!
There are many people on and off campus who believe they understand the Ohio University curriculum and how to read a DARS. Students should not rely solely on advice from peer mentors, siblings, parents, and friends. Unless someone can view a student’s record in the Faculty and Advising Center, view a DARS report to track progress, and leave a note to document the conversation, they are not an official advisor. Opinions from others are welcome, but please only follow advice from official advisors. Failing to consult with an official advisor could result in incorrect course selection, missing requirements, and/or delayed graduation.
Advisee Expectations
- Meet with the academic advisor at least once each semester.
- Make appointments for advising via phone, email, or office hour sign-up sheets during mutually agreed-upon advising times.
- Keep appointments promptly.
- In unable to make a scheduled appointment, notify the advisor in advance.
- Discuss academic and career-related needs and seek additional help from appropriate sources as suggested by the advisor.
- Be prepared for the advising appointment by bringing appropriate materials and written questions; review the DARS report, check catalog degree requirements, consult course offerings, utilize the Schedule Planner to prepare tentative schedules.
- Seek assistance in decision making rather than expect the academic advisor to make decisions.
- Follow through with appropriate action after each advising session and consult with the academic advisor if critical decisions cannot be accomplished.
- Evaluate advising sessions and give formal and informal feedback to the academic advisor.
- Seek reassignment to another advisor if necessary.
- Be aware of departmental major, college, and universitywide general education requirements.
- Understand how to read and use a DARS report.
What if I Want to Change My Academic Advisor?
Students who are frustrated with the advising they receive, or who are having difficulty making contact with their advisor, should seek assistance in this order:
- The Advising Coordinator for your major (see list below)
- The College or Regional Campus Student Services Office
- The Allen Student Advising Center, 740.566.8888
Students should work to understand and collaborate with their academic advisor and work with the resources above when they struggle to have a helpful working relationship. However, it is important to note that students may request a new advisor from their department office, should they feel a change in advisor assignments is critical.
OHIO Advising Coordinators by College and Major
ARTS & SCIENCES
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
African American Studies |
Akil |
Houston |
houstond@ohio.edu |
740.593.1310 |
31 S. Court, Rm. 122 |
Anthropology |
Nancy |
Tatarek |
tatarek@ohio.edu |
740.593.1378 |
Bentley Annex 149 |
Biological Sciences |
Ann |
LaComb |
lacomb@ohio.edu |
740.593.0431 |
Irvine Hall 111 |
Biological Sciences |
Chris |
Schwirian |
schwiria@ohio.edu |
740.593.9490 |
Irvine Hall 066 |
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
Lauren |
McMills |
mcmillsl@ohio.edu |
740.593.1754 |
Clippinger 345 |
Classics & World Religions |
Neil |
Bernstein |
bernsten@ohio.edu |
740.597.2107 |
Ellis Hall 210E |
Economics |
Vahe |
Lskavyan |
lskavyan@ohio.edu |
740.593.2040 |
Bentley Annex 321 |
English |
Beth |
Koonce |
kooncee@ohio.edu |
740.593.2338 |
Ellis Hall 360 |
Environmental & Plant Biology |
Harvey |
Ballard |
ballardh@ohio.edu |
740.593.4659 |
Porter Hall 406 |
Geography |
Geoff |
Buckley |
buckleg1@ohio.edu |
740.593.9846 |
Clippinger 104 |
Geological Sciences |
Greg |
Nadon |
nadon@ohio.edu |
740.593.4212 |
Clippinger 203 |
History |
Michele |
Clouse |
clousem@ohio.edu |
740.593.4345 |
Bentley Annex 431 |
Linguistics |
David |
Bell |
belld@ohio.edu |
740.593.4562 |
Gordy Hall 369 |
Mathematics |
Bob |
Klein |
kleinr@ohio.edu |
740.593.1285 |
Morton Hall 315D |
Modern Languages |
Ben |
Parrot |
parrot@ohio.edu |
740.597.2727 |
Gordy Hall 240 |
Philosophy |
Al |
Lent |
lent@ohio.edu |
740.593.4641 |
Ellis Hall 202 |
Physics & Astronomy |
David |
Tees |
tees@ohio.edu |
740.593.1694 |
Clippinger 357A |
Political Science |
Kathleen |
Sullivan |
sullivak@ohio.edu |
740.593.4373 |
Bentley Annex 233 |
Prelaw Advising |
Larry |
Hayman |
hayman@ohio.edu |
740.593.0835 |
Bentley Hall 001B |
Psychology |
Susan |
Tice-Alicke |
tices@ohio.edu |
740.597.2718 |
Porter Hall 261 |
Sociology |
Charlie |
Morgan |
morganc3@ohio.edu |
740.593.1371 |
Bentley Annex 111 |
Women’s Studies |
Kim |
Little |
littlek@ohio.edu |
740.593.4687 |
31 S. Court, Rm. 127 |
BUSINESS
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Accounting |
Mike |
Bila |
bila@ohio.edu |
740.593.2000 |
Copeland Hall 214 |
Business Economics |
William |
Shambora |
shambora@ohio.edu |
740.593.2043 |
Bentley Annex 357 |
Business Prelaw |
Sheree |
Lucas |
lucass@ohio.edu |
740.593.2060 |
Copeland Hall 514C |
International Business |
Denver |
Miller |
dmiller@ohio.edu |
740.593.2021 |
Copeland Hall 609B |
Entrepreneurship |
Sheree |
Lucas |
lucass@ohio.edu |
740.593.2060 |
Copeland Hall 514C |
Finance |
Andy |
Fodor |
fodora@ohio.edu |
740.593.2055 |
Copeland Hall 514G |
General Business |
Sheree |
Lucas |
lucass@ohio.edu |
740.593.2060 |
Copeland Hall 514C |
Management |
Sheree |
Lucas |
lucass@ohio.edu |
740.593.2060 |
Copeland Hall 514C |
Management Information Systems |
Thom |
Luce |
luce@ohio.edu |
740.593.2058 |
Copeland Hall 514E |
Marketing |
Chris |
Moberg |
moberg@ohio.edu |
740.593.2030 |
Copeland Hall 614F |
Sport Management |
Norm |
O’Reilly |
oreillyn@ohio.edu |
740.593.9319 |
Copeland Hall 514A |
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Global Studies |
Cat |
Cutcher |
cutcher@ohio.edu |
740.597.2756 |
Yamada International House 213 |
COMMUNICATION, SCRIPPS COLLEGE OF
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
All Majors |
Greg |
Moeller |
moellerg@ohio.edu |
740.593.0246 |
1st Floor, Leon Harris Student Center, Schoonover |
EDUCATION, PATTON COLLEGE OF
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
All Majors |
Ben |
Forche |
forche@ohio.edu |
740.593.4400 |
McCracken Hall 103 |
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, RUSS COLLEGE OF
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
All Majors |
Deb |
McAvoy |
mcavoy@ohio.edu |
740.593.1475 |
1st Floor, Stocker Center |
FINE ARTS
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Art+Design |
Rosemarie |
Basile |
basile@ohio.edu |
740.593.4281 |
Seigfred Hall 528 |
Dance |
Travis |
Gatling |
gatling@ohio.edu |
740.593.9357 |
Putnam Hall 105 |
General |
Maureen |
Wagner |
wagnerm@ohio.edu |
740.593.1813 |
Jennings House |
Music |
Matt |
James |
jamesm1@ohio.edu |
740.593.0957 |
Glidden Hall 576 |
Student Success Advisor |
Traci |
Connor |
connort@ohio.edu |
740.593.4268 |
Putnam Hall 102 |
Theater |
Merri |
Biechler |
biechler@ohio.edu |
740.593.9355 |
Kantner Hall 307C |
HEALTH SCIENCES & PROFESSIONS
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Athletic Training |
Kristine |
Ensign |
ensign@ohio.edu |
740.593.9497 |
Grover Center E187 |
Child & Family Studies |
Jenny |
Chabot |
chabot@ohio.edu |
740.593.4675 |
Grover Center W353 |
Communication Sciences & Disorders |
Chao-Yang |
Lee |
leec1@ohio.edu |
740.593.0232 |
Grover Center W225 |
Community & Public Health |
Heather |
Harmon |
harmonh@ohio.edu |
740.593.1000 |
Grover Center W333 |
Dietetics/Nutrition |
Deborah |
Murray |
murrayd1@ohio.edu |
740.593.4498 |
Grover Center E152 |
Environmental Health Science |
Michele |
Morrone |
morrone@ohio.edu |
740.593.4675 |
Grover Center W339 |
Exercise Physiology |
Sharon |
Rana |
rana@ohio.edu |
740.593.9494 |
Grover Center E195 |
First-Year Advisor |
Betsy |
Kunstel |
kunstel@ohio.edu |
740.593.9336 |
Grover Center W370 |
Health Services Administration |
Cory |
Cronin |
croninc@ohio.edu |
740.593.0447 |
Grover Center W359 |
Health Services Administration |
Kristin |
Schuller |
schuller@ohio.edu |
740.593.0528 |
Grover Center W333 |
Long-Term Health Care Administration |
Lisa |
Yehl |
yehl@ohio.edu |
740.593.4675 |
Grover Center W325 |
Nursing |
Mary Beth |
Brown |
brownm8@ohio.edu |
740.593.4494 |
Grover Center E365 |
Occupational Hygiene & Safety |
Tim |
Ryan |
ryant@ohio.edu |
740.593.2134 |
Grover Center W355 |
Physical Therapy |
Janis |
Carnahan |
carnahan@ohio.edu |
740.593.1214 |
Grover Center W290 |
Social Work |
Terry |
Cluse-Tolar |
cluse@ohio.edu |
740.593.1291 |
Morton Hall 416 |
Student Success Advisor |
Katie |
Thomson |
thomsonc@ohio.edu |
740.593.0584 |
Grover Center W370 |
Undecided - HSP |
Sara |
White |
whites2@ohio.edu |
740.593.0581 |
Grover Center E187 |
Undecided - HSP |
Becky |
Zuspan |
zuspan@ohio.edu |
740.593.9336 |
Grover Center W370 |
Intgrated Healthcare Studies |
Michael |
Kushnick |
kushnick@ohio.edu |
740.593.0496 |
Grover Center W189 |
HONORS TUTORIAL COLLEGE
|
Degree Program or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
All Majors |
Cary |
Frith |
frith@ohio.edu |
740.593.2496 |
35 Park Place |
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Criminal Justice & Specialized Studies |
Julie |
Cohara |
cohara@ohio.edu |
740.593.1935 |
Chubb Hall 140 |
Undecided/Undeclared |
Ebony |
Green |
greene2@ohio.edu |
740.593.1935 |
Chubb Hall 140 |
CERTIFICATE OR MINOR ADVISING COORDINATORS
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Center for Law, Justice, & Culture |
Haley |
Duschinski |
duschins@ohio.edu |
740.593.0823 |
Bentley Annex 131 |
Environmental Studies
(undergraduate certificate, last names A - L) |
Cheryl |
Hanzel |
hanzel@ohio.edu |
740.593.9358 |
The Ridges, Building 22, Room 119 |
Environmental Studies
(undergraduate certificate, last names M - Z) |
Loraine |
McCosker |
mccosker@ohio.edu |
740.593.0434 |
The Ridges, Building 22, room 206 |
Global Health Certificate |
Deb |
McBride |
mcbrided@ohio.edu |
740.593.2359 |
Grover Center W118 |
Gerontology Certificate Program |
Brooke |
Hallowell |
hallowel@ohio.edu |
740.593.1407 |
Grover Center W239 |
Other Helpful Advising Resources
eCampus
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
RN to BSN |
Mary Beth |
Brown |
brownm8@ohio.edu |
740.593.4494 |
Grover Center E365 |
Customer Services |
Ben |
Forche |
forche@ohio.edu |
740.593.4400 |
McCracken Hall 103 |
Intgrated Healthcare Studies |
Michael |
Kushnick |
kushnick@ohio.edu |
740.593.0496 |
Grover Center W189 |
BS in Technical Operations Management (last names A - L) |
Justin |
Kish |
kishj@ohio.edu |
740.593.9954 |
Haning Hall 241 |
BS in Technical Operations Management (last names M - Z) |
Sarah |
Blazier |
blaziers@ohio.edu |
740.593.9752 |
Haning Hall 243 |
Other eCampus Majors (last names A, N, O, P, Q, T) |
Molly |
Cronin |
croninm@ohio.edu |
740.597.2703 |
Haning Hall 235 |
Other eCampus Majors (last names B, C, V) |
Lisa |
Wiseman |
wisemanl@ohio.edu |
740.593.2553 |
Haning Hall 237 |
Other eCampus Majors (last names D, H, I, J) |
Justin |
Kish |
kishj@ohio.edu |
740.593.9954 |
Haning Hall 241 |
Other eCampus Majors (last names E, F, R, W, X, Z) |
Michael |
Rinaldi-Eichenberg |
rinaldim@ohio.edu |
740.593.2917 |
Haning Hall 231 |
Other eCampus Majors (last names G, S, U) |
Sarah |
Blazier |
blaziers@ohio.edu |
740.593.9752 |
Haning Hall 243 |
Other eCampus Majors (last names K, L, M, Y) |
Kyle |
McKenzie |
mckenzie@ohio.edu |
740.597.3118 |
Haning Hall 239 |
Student Success Coordinator |
Ginny |
Cottrill |
cottrilv@ohio.edu |
740.593.0018 |
Haning Hall 223 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & FACULTY SERVICES
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Interim Associate Director |
Jennifer |
Nisevich |
nisevich@ohio.edu |
740.593.4330 |
Walter International Education Center |
International Student Advisor |
Annie |
Dievendorf |
dievendo@ohio.edu |
740.593.4330 |
Walter International Education Center |
International Student Advisor |
Josh |
Gory |
gory@ohio.edu |
740.593.4330 |
Walter International Education Center |
International Student Advisor |
Kira |
Lawrence |
lawrenk1@ohio.edu |
740.593.4330 |
Walter International Education Center |
OFFICE OF GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Assistant Director |
Keely |
Davin |
davin@ohio.edu |
740.593.1798 |
Walter International Education Center 213 |
Director |
Catherine |
Marshall |
marshalc@ohio.edu |
740.593.4583 |
Walter International Education Center 215 |
Program Coordinator |
Kirsten |
Dabelko |
dabelkok@ohio.ed |
740.593.9079 |
Walter International Education Center |
Program Coordinator |
Cherita |
King |
kingc8@ohio.edu |
740.597.2721 |
Walter International Education Center 023 |
REGIONAL CAMPUSES/CENTERS
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Chillicothe Campus Hilltopper Advising Center |
Christy |
Null |
nullc1@ohio.edu |
740.774.7731 |
Bennett Hall 220 |
Eastern Campus Student Services |
Jennifer |
Kellner-Muscar |
kellner@ohio.edu |
740.599.2536 |
Shannon Hall |
Lancaster Campus Student Services |
Pam |
Allen |
allenp2@ohio.edu |
740.681.3311 |
Brasee Hall 330 |
Lancaster Campus Student Services |
Kim |
Jeffers |
jeffersk@ohio.edu |
740.681.3311 |
Brasee Hall 332 |
Lancaster Campus Student Services |
Phyllis |
Lanier |
hughesp@ohio.edu |
740.681.3311 |
Brasee Hall 336 |
Southern Campus Student Success Center |
Robert |
Pleasant |
pleasanr@ohio.edu |
740.533.4596 |
Collins Center |
Zanesville Campus Dean’s Office |
Liesta |
Walker |
walkerl1@ohio.edu |
740.588.1559 |
Elson Hall 116 |
Zanesville Campus Student Services |
Ray |
Rotella |
rotella@ohio.edu |
740.588.1491 |
Elson Hall |
Zanesville Campus Learning Advancement Center |
Jennifer |
Redrup |
redrup@ohio.edu |
740.588.1510 |
Elson Hall 174 |
STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISORS
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Biological Sciences |
Melanie |
Tullett |
tullett@ohio.edu |
740.593.2340 |
Irvine Hall |
College of Business |
Sam |
Hollback |
hollback@ohio.edu |
740.566.6479 |
Copeland Hall 214 |
Communication Studies |
Paula |
Linscott |
linscop1@ohio.edu |
740.593.0020 |
Schoonover Center |
HSP: Applied Health Sciences & Wellness |
Katie |
Thomson |
thomsonc@ohio.edu |
740.593.0584 |
Grover Center, Dean’s Office |
Engineering & Technology |
Julie |
Chiki |
frenchj@ohio.edu |
740.593.1475 |
Stocker Center |
College of Education |
Joy |
Cobb |
cobbj@ohio.edu |
740.593.4443 |
McCracken Hall |
College of Fine Arts (currently vacant) |
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ADVISORS FOR SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
|
Major or Role |
First Name |
Last Name |
Email |
Phone |
Office Address |
Arts and Sciences (A&S) Ohio Program of Intensive English/A&S International Academic Advisor |
Tanya |
Dovbnya |
dovbnya@ohio.edu |
740.597.1543 |
Wilson Hall Admin 104A |
Transfer & Relocate |
Lisa |
Flowers-Clements |
flowersl@ohio.edu |
740.593.1935 |
Chubb Hall 140 |
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