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College of Health Advising Team
School of Education Advising Team
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If you are a transfer student who is new to UAA or if you are returning to UAA after more than a year away, please email or call your listed academic advisor to request an appointment.
Anchorage Campus College Advising
College of Arts and Sciences Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: uaa_studentadvising@alaska.edu
- AA and General Studies Program
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - General Studies Program
Student last names L-Z
April Farnsworth, Academic Advisor CPISB 101P 907-786-4846 (direct line)
(requires ) - General Studies Program
Student last names A-K
Justin Huguenin, Academic Advisor CPISB 101Q 907-786-0356 (direct line)
(requires ) - Humanities Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Studies
- English
- History
- Languages
- Philosophy
Student last names A-L
Skyler Gao, Academic Advisor CPISB 101M 907-786-1387 (direct line)
(requires ) - Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Studies
- English
- History
- Languages
- Philosophy
Student last names M-Z
Christine Hunt, Senior Academic Advisor Fine Arts Building 354 907-786-4841 (direct line)
(requires ) - Math & Natural Science Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Student last names A-J
Jordan Goodwin, Academic Advisor 907-786-0346 (direct line)
(requires ) - Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Student last names K-Z
David House, Senior Academic Advisor CPISB 101R 907-786-4378 (direct line)
(requires ) - Performing & Fine Arts Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Art
- Music
Student last names A-L
Skyler Gao, Academic Advisor CPISB 101M 907-786-1387 (direct line)
(requires ) - Art
- Music
Student last names M-Z
Christine Hunt, Senior Academic Advisor Fine Arts Building 354 907-786-4841 (direct line)
(requires ) - Social Science Programs
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
Student last names H-M
Debbie Flodin Natural Sciences Building 220 (907) 786-1356
(requires )
- Anthropology
- Geography
- International Studies
- Journalism and Public
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
Student last names A-G
Maria Thenell, Academic Advisor Beatrice McDonald Hall 201 (907) 786-0348 (direct line)
(requires ) - Anthropology
- Geography
- International Studies
- Journalism and Public
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s and Gender Studies
Student last names N-Z
Solana Taylor, Academic Advisor 907-786-0340 (direct line)
(requires ) - Undecided/Exploratory Students
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Exploratory
Student last names A-K
Janina Misiewicz, Academic Advisor Admin/Humanities Bldg. 278 907-786-6015 (direct line)
(requires ) - Exploratory
Student last names L-Z
Kara Hopkins, Academic Advisor
907-786-6087 (direct line)
(requires )
College of Business and Public Policy Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: uaa_studentadvising@alaska.edu
- Business Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Business Management
- Business Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Hospitality Administration
- Logistics and Supply Chain Operations
- Management Information Systems
- Management
Abbie Shercliffe (she/her), Senior Academic Advisor Rasmuson Hall 203 907-786-0341 (direct line)
(requires ) - Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Steve Carlisle (he/him), Academic Advisor Rasmuson Hall 203 907-786-0424 (direct line)
(requires ) - Business & Data Analytics
- Economics
- Computer Systems & Networking Technology
- General Business
- Marketing
Hyun Jang (he/him), Academic Advisor Rasmuson Hall 203 907-786-4159 (direct line)
(requires )
Community and Technical College Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: uaa_studentadvising@alaska.edu
- Industry & Technology Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Apprenticeship Technologies
- Aviation Management (30 credits or more)
- Occupational Safety & Health
- Professional Piloting (30 credits or more)
Leesa Arnes (she/her), Senior Academic Advisor Remote 907-786-6495 (direct line)
(requires ) - Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management (0-30 credits)
- Professional Piloting (0-30 credits)
Drew DeJesus (he/him), Academic Advisor Aviation Complex 129Q 907-786-7250 (direct line) aldejesus@alaska.edu
(requires ) - Architectural & Engineering Technology
- Construction Management
Kirsten Kensinger (she/her), Academic Advisor Remote 907-786-6465 (direct line)
(requires ) - Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Diesel Power Technologies
- Diesel Technology
- Nondestructive Testing
- Welding
Susan Moran (she/her), Academic Advisor Remote 907-786-6475 (direct line)
(requires ) - Communication
- Culinary Arts
Whitney Flores (she/her), Director of Academic Advising Cuddy Hall 118 907-786-1409 (direct line)
(requires ) - Applied Technologies Leadership
Tara Palmer, Faculty Advisor (requires )
College of Engineering Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: uaa_studentadvising@alaska.edu
- Engineering & Computer Science Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geomatics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Engineering
Student last names A-Z
Zlata Loketva (she/her), Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-1951 (direct line)
(requires )
College of Health Advising Team
Office Location: Professional Studies Building, Suite 212
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: uaa_studentadvising@alaska.edu
- Health Sciences & Clinical Programs
Allied Health Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Medical Assisting
- Surgical Technology
Carey Brown, Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
(requires ) - Children's Behavioral Health
- Conflict Resolution
- Diversity and Social Justice
- Introprofessional Child Welfare
Palamin Sarr, Academic Advisor 907-786-0343 (direct line)
(requires ) - Medical Office Coding
Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor 907-786-6096 (direct line)
(requires ) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (pre-major and full major)
- Medical Laboratory Science (pre-major and full major)
- Medical Laboratory Technology (pre-major and full major)
- Phlebotomy
- Radiologic Technology (pre-major)
Student last names A-L
Charlie Banks, Academic Advisor 907-786-4894 (direct line)
(requires ) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (pre-major and full major)
- Medical Laboratory Science (pre-major and full major)
- Medical Laboratory Technology (pre-major and full major)
- Phlebotomy
- Radiologic Technology (pre-major)
Student last names M-Z
Ben Kraft, Academic Advisor 907-786-0990 (direct line)
(requires ) - Fire and Emergency Services
Ava Evans, Academic Advisor 907-786-4541 (direct line)
(requires ) - Kinesiology
- Pharmacy Technician
Nick Aufderheide, Academic Advisor 907-786-0339 (direct line)
(requires ) Therapeutic Sciences
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Physical Therapist Assistant
Nick Aufderheide, Academic Advisor 907-786-0339 (direct line)
(requires ) - Dental Hygiene: Student Last Names M-Z
- Dental Assisting
- Dietetics (pre-major)
Andrea Hudson, Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-0347 (direct line)
(requires )
- Dental Hygiene: Student Last Names A-L
Ava Evans, Academic Advisor 907-786-4541
(requires )
- Dietetics (full major)
Amy Urbanus, Assistant Professor 907-786-0337
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (AAS)
- Speech-Language Pathology (Post-Bacc Certificate)
Karen Gallagher, Program Director 907-786-4712
Health Sciences
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Health Sciences
Student last names A-G
Carey Brown, Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
(requires ) - Health Sciences
Student last names H-L
Andrea Hudson, Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-0347 (direct line)
(requires ) - Health Sciences
Student last names M-Z
Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor 907-786-6096 (direct line)
(requires ) Junior/Senior BSHS Majors
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact Online Scheduler - Junior/Senior B.S. Health Sciences majors
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 . - Junior/Senior B.S. Health Sciences majors
Student last names F-J
Dr. Travis Hedwig, Associate Professor thhedwig@alaska.edu - Junior/Senior B.S. Health Sciences majors
Student last names T-Z
Dr. Corrie Whitmore, Assistant Professor cwhitmor@alaska.edu You may book an advising appointment using her online Pre-Professional Health
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler Pre-Medical Dr. Ian van Tets
907-786-4705
Schedule an appointment with Dr. van Tets (scheduling links are available under their profiles on the linked webpage) Pre-Medical Dr. Shannon Uffenbeck
907-786-6975
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Uffenbeck (scheduling links are available under their profiles on the linked webpage) Post-Baccalaureate in Pre Medical Studies Mattie Squire, Director of Advising 907-786-4710
(requires ) Post-Baccalaureate in Speech Language Pathology Karen Gallagher, Assistant Professor klgallagher4@alaska.edu Nursing
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Nursing
Student last names A-B
Carey Brown, Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
(requires ) - Nursing
Student last names C-H
Nick Aufderheide, Academic Advisor 907-786-0339 (direct line)
(requires ) - Nursing
Student last names I-K
Ben Kraft, Academic Advisor 907-786-0990 (direct line)
(requires ) - RN to BSN (RN Licensure Pathway)
- Nursing
Student last names L-M
Carey Brown, Senior Academic Advisor 907-786-4417 (direct line)
(requires ) - Nursing
Student last names N-S
Palamin Sarr, Academic Advisor 907-786-0343 (direct line)
(requires ) - Nursing
Student last names T-Z
Jennifer Spencer, Academic Advisor 907-786-6096 (direct line)
(requires ) Partner Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact MEDEX, Physician Assistant with University of Washington
Teresa Lowe Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) with Creighton University
Danielle Keller Speech Language Pathology with East Carolina University
Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen Pharmacy Doctorate Program with Idaho State University Mara Seignemartin WWAMI Doctor of Medicine with University of Washington
Alida VanAlmelo - Justice & Social Service Programs
Human Services
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact AAS and BS in Human Services Palamin Sarr, Academic Advisor 907-786-0343 (direct line)
(requires )
Human Services Practicums I, II, III
Seta Kabranian-Melkonian, Assistant Professor sbkabranian@alaska.edu Justice and Legal Studies
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact - Legal Studies
- Justice
- Paralegal Studies
Ava Evans, Academic Advisor 907-786-4541
(requires )
Social Work
Programs Advisor Name and Title Contact Social Work programs Palamin Sarr, Academic Advisor 907-786-0343 (direct line)
(requires )
School of Education Advising Team
Office Phone Line: 907-786-4100
Office Email: uaa_studentadvising@alaska.edu
- Education Programs
Programs Advisor Name and Title Office Location Contact Online Scheduler - Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant and Toddler Development
Student last names A-Z
Justin Huguenin, Academic Advisor CPISB 101Q 907-786-0356
(requires )
Community Campus Advising
UAA Student Advising Org Chart