The advising structure is coordinated system-wide and is focused on supporting student success through academic advising. The Advising Guide provides student and advisor responsibilities to guide the academic advising experience.
Academic advisors are supported through professional development opportunities and coordinated strategies to achieve an excellent advising experience for all students. USU academic advisors are trained in the assets-based Appreciative Advising framework.
USU designs, maintains, and evaluates a systemic and effective program of academic advisement to support student development and success. Advisors are knowledgeable of the curriculum, program, and graduation requirements, and are adequately prepared to successfully fulfill their responsibilities. Advising requirements and responsibilities of advisors are defined, published, and made available to students. (advising syllabus)
Advising Leadership
Academic advising at Utah State University is guided by University Advising, Advising Administrators, and the Council of Lead Advisors (CLA). In partnership, these groups develop strategies to provide an advising environment that supports a holistic advising experience where students are developmentally supported in achieving their goals.
The Council of Lead Advisors includes a representative from each of the advising units and statewide campuses. This group provides key information regarding student-facing processes and trends. Advising Administrators are leaders of advising units and are responsible for guiding the work of individuals and teams. They are able to support advising best practices within their units. The Office of University Advising is responsible for the coordination of USU's advising system.
Advising Unit Leadership
| Advising Unit | Advising Administrator | Lead Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| College of Arts & Sciences | Susie Tibbits | Tom Liljegren, Angela Neff, Linda Skabelund |
| S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | Dr. Mateja Savoie Roskos | Lisa Hunsaker, Matthew Plescia |
| College of Engineering | Deepak Keshwani | Amber Crook |
| EEJ College of Education and Human Services | Dr. Sylvia Read | Tressa Haderlie |
| Huntsman School of Business | Ruth Loveland | Lindsey Cazier |
| Exploratory Advising | Shelly Kotynek | Jana Haws |
| University Advising | Shelly Kotynek | Kaylee Roholt |
| Statewide Campuses | Jacob Van den Akker | Kelsey Kaiser |
| Provost's Office | Janet Anderson |
Office of University Advising
Shelly Kotynek
Executive DirectorUniversity & Exploratory Advising
Bridge Program - Logan and out-of-state (Last names A-B)
Madison Rasmuson
Academic Advisor Coordinator
University and Exploratory, Ivory Scholarship and Completion
Kaylee Roholt
Advisor Development & Training Specialist
University and Exploratory, Bridge Program - Logan and out-of-state (Last names C-L)
Communication
University Advising facilitates communication with the advising community through a weekly newsletter. Campus partners can submit information to the newsletter at the link below.
