Committee on Academic Advising
The mission of the Committee on Academic Advising is to review best practices and support academic advising initiatives on campus. The committee reflects upon advising within the institutional mission and its role and impact on student success, retention and degree completion. Committee members assist in identifying ongoing development for advisors and advisees and provide recommendations for improvements. The committee also reviews and selects a recipient of the yearly Excellence in Academic Advising Award.
Committee Membership:
Abby Thomas, Director, Advisement and Transition, Chair
Kathleen Burke, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Economics
Ashley Crossway, Associate Professor, Kinesiology
Amanda Davis, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Vincent DeTuri, Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Kalin Merkley, Head Coach, Women’s Golf/Academic Coordinator, Athletics
Renee Potter, Lecturer IV, Childhood/Early Childhood Education
Kimberly Rombach, Associate Dean, School of Education
Carrie Rood, Associate Professor, Foundations and Social Advocacy
Lori Schlicht, Associate Director for Academic Engagement, Advisement and Transition
Helene Schmid, Lecturer IV, Physical Education
Susan Wilson, Associate Dean, School of Professional Studies
Kharmen Wingard, Assistant Director, Equal Opportunity Program