College of Health Advisors

Academic Advising

College of Health advisors can help you build your academic plans and pursue your educational, career and life goals. Many health programs have specific admissions criteria, degree requirements and course sequencing. Advisors can help you navigate the requirements, complete your degree successfully and prepare for a great job in your field. 

Please note: Due to social distancing recommendations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, academic advising in the College of Health will be conducted through Zoom or telephone. Students may continue to use our main office phone number (907-786-1318) or email (uaa_healthadvising@alaska.edu) to schedule an appointment. Current students may also schedule through Seawolf Tracks and select a Zoom or phone appointment.

Not sure where to start?

Contact our Student Success Center!

Have a quick question about advising, admissions or an academic program? Fill out our online question form and we'll get back to you ASAP.

You can also contact our Student Success Center directly to set up an appointment with an advisor. 

Phone number: (907) 786-1318

Email address: uaa_healthadvising@alaska.edu

Location: Professional Studies Building (PSB), 2nd Floor, Suite 212 (see our location on a map)

The Student Success Center can:

  • Assist you with understanding program and degree requirements
  • Facilitate your short and long term academic planning
  • Support you through academic difficulties
  • Help you navigate university processes such as financial aid appeals and academic petitions. 
  • Contact a specific advisor at the Student Success Center

    Name

    Advising Areas

    Email

    Phone Number

    Room Number

    Lynda Hernandez, Director, Student Success Center

    Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technology and Pre-Pharmacy (PharmD)

    lrhernandez@alaska.edu

    (907) 786-4894

    PSB 212

    Carey Brown, Senior Academic Advisor

    Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Surgical Technology

    cbrown159@alaska.edu

    (907) 786-4417

    PSB 212

    RaLyssa Harris, Academic Advisor

    Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Fire and Emergency Services, and Nursing

    rntaylor@alaska.edu

    (907) 786-6087

    PSB 212

    Holly Johanknecht, Academic Advisor

    Justice, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Health Sciences, and Nursing

    holly@alaska.edu

    (907) 786-6094

    PSB 212

    Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor

    Health Sciences, Medical Office Coding, Nursing

    jjspencer@alaska.edu

    (907) 786-6096

    PSB 212

    Tory Volden, Senior Academic Advisor

    Fire and Emergency Services, Nursing, and Physical Therapist Assistant

    tavolden@alaska.edu

    (907) 786-4573

    PSB 212

 

Have you been assigned an advisor in your academic unit?

Contact your advisor directly!

Your assigned faculty advisor or academic advisor can help you with academic planning, completing program requirements, and navigating challenges. 

If you need help finding your advisor, find your academic unit below or contact our Student Success Center at (907) 786-1318 or uaa_healthadvising@alaska.edu.