Academic Advising
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Use UAA's academic program search tool to identify your college advising team!
How to use the program search tool:
- Click on the yellow "Learn More" button to visit program search tool main page.
- Locate the Filters sidebar on the left side of the screen.
- Under Campus, choose which campus you are attending.
- Under Search, enter your major.
- Look for the college listed in your program's entry.
Quick Links
College of Arts and Sciences Advising Team
College of Business and Public Policy Advising Team
Community and Technical College Advising Team
College of Engineering Advising Team
College of Health Advising Team
School of Education Advising Team
Community Campus Advising (Kenai Peninsula College, Prince William Sound College, Kodiak College, Mat-Su College)
Anchorage Campus College Advising
College of Arts and Sciences Advising Team
*Associate of Arts students may meet with any of the advisors on this team.
Office Phone Line: 907-786-0338
- Humanities, Arts, Exploratory
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Alaska Native Studies
- Art and Music
- English
- Exploratory
- History
- Languages
- Philosophy
- Associate of Arts
Student last names A-C, N-Z
Leslie Olberding, Academic Advisor Admin/Humanities Bldg. 101C 907-786-1357 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Leslie (requires UAA login) - Alaska Native Studies
- Art and Music
- English
- Exploratory
- History
- Languages
- Philosophy
- Associate of Arts
Student last names D-M
Janina Misiewicz, Academic Advisor Fine Arts Building, Room 354 907-786-4841 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Janina (requires UAA login) - Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Associate of Arts
Student last names A-G
Jordan Goodwin, Academic Advisor 907-786-0346 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Jordan (requires UAA login) - Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Associate of Arts
Student last names H-M
Mattie Squire, Academic Advisor CPISB 101Q 907-786-4710 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Mattie (requires UAA login) - Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
- Associate of Arts
Student last names N-Z
David House, Academic Advisor CPISB 101Q 907-786-4378 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with David (requires UAA login) - Social Sciences
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Anthropology
- Geography
- International Studies
- Journalism and Public
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
- Associate of Arts
Student last names A-G
Maria Thenell, Academic Advisor BMH 229 (907) 786-0348 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Maria (requires UAA login) - Anthropology
- Geography
- International Studies
- Journalism and Public
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
- Associate of Arts
Student last names H-M
Solana Taylor, Academic Advisor Natural Science Building 223 907-786-0340 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Solana (requires UAA login) - Anthropology
- Geography
- International Studies
- Journalism and Public
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
- Associate of Arts
Student last names N-Z
Christine Hunt, Academic Advisor Natural Science Building 220 907-786-1356 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Christine (requires UAA login)
College of Business and Public Policy Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: sac@alaska.edu
- All Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Alaska Native Business Management
- Business Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Management
Abbie Lampman, Academic Advisor Rasmuson Hall 203 907-786-0341 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Abbie (requires UAA login) - Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Business Analytics
Franco Nero, Academic Advisor Rasmuson Hall 203 907-786-4129 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Franco (requires UAA login) - Business Computer Information Systems
- Economics
- General Business
- Global Logistics and Supply Chain
- Hospitality Administration
- Management
- Marketing
Hyun Jang, Academic Advisor Rasmuson Hall 203 907-786-4159 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Hyun (requires UAA login)
Community and Technical College Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: sac@alaska.edu
- Aviation
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
- Professional Piloting
Leesa Arnes, Academic Advisor 907-786-6495 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Leesa (requires UAA login) - Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Diesel Power Technologies
- Nondestructive Testing
- Welding
Susan Moran, Academic Advisor 907-786-6475 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Susan (requires UAA login) - Automotive
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Diesel Power Technologies
- Diesel Technology
- Nondestructive Testing
- Welding
Susan Moran, Academic Advisor 907-786-6475 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Susan (requires UAA login) - Culinary Arts
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Applied Technologies Leadership
- Apprenticeship Technologies
- Communication
- Culinary Arts
Whitney Flores, Director of Academic Advising 907-786-1409 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Whitney (requires UAA login) - Construction and Welding
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Architectural & Engineering Technology
- Computer Systems & Networking Technology
- Construction Management
- Occupational Safety & Health
Susan Moran, Academic Advisor 907-786-6475 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Susan (requires UAA login) - Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Diesel Power Technologies
- Diesel Technology
- Nondestructive Testing
- Welding
Susan Moran, Academic Advisor 907-786-6475 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Susan (requires UAA login) - All Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
- Professional Piloting
Leesa Arnes, Academic Advisor 907-786-6495 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Leesa (requires UAA login) - Architectural & Engineering Technology
- Computer Systems & Networking Technology
- Construction Management
- Occupational Safety & Health
Susan Moran, Academic Advisor 907-786-6475 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Susan (requires UAA login) - Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Diesel Power Technologies
- Diesel Technology
- Nondestructive Testing
- Welding
Susan Moran, Academic Advisor 907-786-6475 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Susan (requires UAA login) - Applied Technologies Leadership
- Apprenticeship Technologies
- Communication
- Culinary Arts
Whitney Flores, Director of Academic Advising 907-786-1409 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Whitney (requires UAA login)
College of Engineering Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: sac@alaska.edu
- All Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler All Engineering for new students and those under 30 completed credits Angie Bishop, Academic Advisor 907-786-1878 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Angie (requires UAA login) All Engineering for transfer students and those with over 30 credits before faculty advising Zlata Loketva, Academic Advisor 907-786-1951 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Zlata (requires UAA login)
College of Health Advising Team
Office Location: Professional Studies Building, Suite 212
Office Phone Line: 907-786-1318
Office Email: uaa_healthadvising@alaska.edu
- Allied Health
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Dietetics
- Medical Assisting
- Surgical Technology
Carey Brown, Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Carey (requires UAA login) - Medical Office Coding
Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor 907-786-6096 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Jennifer (requires UAA login) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Phlebotomy
- Radiologic Technology (pre-major)
Kara Hopkins, Academic Advisor 907-786-6087 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Kara (requires UAA login) - Fire and Emergency Services
Tory Volden, Academic Advisor 907-786-1318 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Tory (requires UAA login) - Kinesiology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
Nick Aufderheide, Academic Advisor 907-786-0339 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Nick (requires UAA login) - Dental Hygiene
- Diatetics
Andrea Hudson, Academic Advisor 907-786-0347 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Andrea (requires UAA login) - Dental assisting
Dr. LeeAnne Carrothers, Assistant Dean 907-786-6932
- Health Sciences and Pre-Professional Health
Health Sciences
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler Health Sciences (student last names A-G) Carey Brown, Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Carey (requires UAA login) Health Sciences
(student last names H-L)Andrea Hudson, Academic Advisor 907-786-0347 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Andrea (requires UAA login) Health Sciences (student last names M-Z) Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor 907-786-6096 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Jennifer (requires UAA login) Junior/Senior BSHS Majors
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact Online Scheduler Student last names A-E, K-S Kristin Stoepler, Assistant Professor kmstoepler@alaska.edu You may book an advising appointment through Navigate using her personal availability calendar. Student last names F-J Dr. Travis Hedwig, Associate Professor thhedwig@alaska.edu Student last names T-Z Dr. Corrie Whitmore, Assistant Professor cwhitmor@alaska.edu You may book an advising appointment using her online calendar. Pre-Professional Health
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler Pre-Medical Valerie Robideaux, Interim Executive Director of Student Advising vbrobideaux@alaska.edu Schedule an appointment with Valerie Post-Baccalaureate in Speech Language Pathology Karen Gallagher, Assistant Professor klgallagher4@alaska.edu - Human Services, Justice, and Social Work
Human Services
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact BS in Human Services Yvonne Chase, Associate Professor ymchase@alaska.edu AAS in Human Services
Practicums I, II, IIISeta Kabranian-Melkonian, Assistant Professor sbkabranian@alaska.edu Justice and Legal Studies
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact Incoming students for Legal Studies and Justice Valerie Robideaux, Interim Executive Director of Student Advising Returning Legal Studies and Justice students UAA Justice Center 907-786-1810
Social Work
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact All Social Work programs Kathi Trawver, Professor krtrawver@alaska.edu - Nursing
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler Nursing (student last names A-B) Carey Brown, Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Carey (requires UAA login) Nursing (student last names D-J) Nick Aufderheide, Academic Advisor 907-786-0339 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Nick (requires UAA login) Nursing (student last names C and K-M), RN to BSN (RN Licensure Pathway) Tory Volden, Academic Advisor 907-786-1318 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Tory (requires UAA login) Nursing (student last names N-R) Andrea Hudson, Academic Advisor 907-786-0347 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Andrea (requires UAA login) Nursing (student last names S-Z) Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor 907-786-6096 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Jennifer (requires UAA login) Nursing (Southeast Alaska students) Tyler McMichael, Professional Advisor tjmcmichael@alaska.edu
School of Education Advising Team
- Education and General
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler Education (new students and those under 30 credits) Katie Drake, Assistant Director of Retention & Completion 907-786-0342 (direct line)
Schedule an appointment with Katie (requires UAA login) - Early Learning and Teaching
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant and Toddler Development
Tonia Dousay, Dean ADM 103A 907-786-6407
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant and Toddler Development
Darlene MacKinnon, Student Success Coordinator and Academic Advisor ADM 103J 907-786-4454
Community Campus Advising