ACADEMIC ADVISING
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We provide academic advising and success coordinating for general education and career & technical education.
General Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor based on last name or specific program. Please look below to find your advisor.
To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, call (435) 613-5207 or book online with your advisor below.
Liz Prettyman
Academic Advisor Supervisor
General Academic Advising
Contact for:
Last Names A-B • Academic Probation • Academic Suspension
Lyndsay Reid
Academic Advisor
General Academic Advising
Contact for:
Last Names C-L • Nursing Program
Miriam Riding
Academic Advisor
General Academic Advising
Contact for:
Last Names M-Z • Elementary Education BS • Huntsman School of Business
Rebecca Berrett
Completion Coordinator and Integrated Studies Academic Advisor
Academic Advising
Contact for:
Integrated Studies BS
Athlete Advising
USU Eastern is a great place for athletes to study. We love those who bring such spirit and pride to our campus.
To schedule an appointment with an athletic advisor, call (435) 613-5207 or book online with your advisor below.
Jaycie Miller
Assistant Athletic Director - Academic Success and Compliance
Athletics
Contact for:
Student Athletes
International Student Advising
USU Eastern is a great place for international students to study. We appreciate each student for the uniqueness and diversity they add to our campus.
To schedule an appointment with an international advisor, call (435) 613-5207 or book online with your advisor below.
Ryan Ware
Graduate Assistant / Immigration Advisor, DSO
General Academic Advising
Contact for:
International Student Support • Travel Signatures • International Documents
Career & Technical Education Advising
CTE programs provide students academic and professional skills, along with the knowledge and training necessary to succeed in technical and industrial careers. Our advisors are available to assist with admissions, course scheduling, and program completion. For more information, see Career and Technical Education.
To schedule an appointment with a Career & Technical Education advisor, call (435) 613-5207 or book online with your advisor below.
Kim Mortensen
CTE Advisor
Career and Technical Education (CTE) / Academic Advising
Contact for:
Career and Technical Education Programs
Zak Konakis
CTE Advisor / Internship Coordinator
Career and Technical Education (CTE) / Academic Advising / Athletics
Contact for:
Career and Technical Education Programs
Teryn Lyman-Keune
Program Coordinator / CTE Advisor
Career and Technical Education (CTE) / Academic Advising
Contact for:
Health Professions
Student Support Services Advising
Student Support Services (SSS) provides advising, tutoring, and support to students who qualify for the federally funded TRiO program. For more information, see Student Support Services.
To schedule an appointment with a Student Support Services advisor, call (435) 613-5305 or book online with your advisor below.
Rachel Lund
TRIO Program Coordinator / Student Success Advisor
Student Support Services / Upward Bound
Jason Gibson
Student Success Advisor
Student Support Services
Kamrie Simmons
Student Success Advisor
Student Support Services
Faculty Mentoring
Instructors and professors are available and willing to meet with students. If you need more information about a specific area of study, please don't hesitate to make an appointment with a faculty mentor.
To schedule an appointment with a faculty mentor, view the advisor office hours below for times and contact information.
Spring 2020 Faculty Mentor Hours
Accounting/Business
Henning Olsen
henning.olsen@usu.edu | (435) 613-5219
Mon. - Thurs. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Art
Christopher Kanyusik
christopher.kanyusik@usu.edu | (435) 613-5203
Mon. - Thurs. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Automotive Technology
Todd Richardson
todd.richardson@usu.edu | (435) 613-5673
Tues. - Fri. 2 - 3 p.m.
Scott Edwards
scott.edwards@usu.edu | (435) 613-5221
Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Fri. by appointment
Biology (Pre-Med)
Wayne Hatch
wayne.hatch@usu.edu | (435) 613-5393
Thurs. 10 a.m. - noon, Fri. 1 - 4 p.m.,
Mon. - Wed. by appointment
Chemistry (Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dental)
John Weber
john.weber@usu.edu | (435) 613-5665
Mon. Wed. Fri. 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. or by appointment
Criminal Justice/Police Officer Academy (Pre-Law)
Scott Henrie
scott.henrie@usu.edu | (435) 613-5135
Mon - Fri. 9 - 10 a.m. or by appointment
Jason Marshall
jason.marshall@usu.edu | (435) 650-4749
Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rachel Walton
rachel.walton@usu.edu | (435) 613-5272
by appointment
Cosmetology
Debbie Prichard
debbie.prichard@usu.edu | (435) 613-5302
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Linda Davis
linda.davis@usu.edu | (435) 613-5301
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Drafting/EDDT
Elias Perez
elias.perez@usu.edu | (435) 613-5251
by appointment
Diesel Mechanics
Dean Collard
dean.collard@usu.edu | (435) 613-5625
Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - noon or by appointment
Scott Edwards
scott.edwards@usu.edu | (435) 613-5221
Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 - 9:30 am, Fri. by appointment
English
Michaelann Nelson
michaelann.nelson@usu.edu | (435) 613-5215
by appointment
Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Heavy Equipment & Trucking
Leon McElprang
leon.mcelprang@usu.edu | (435) 637-2201
by appointment
Journalism and Communication
Susan Polster
susan.polster@usu.edu | (435) 613-5213
Tues. Thurs. noon - 1:30 p.m. or by appointment
Math
Kevin Bower
kevin.bower@usu.edu | (435) 613-5638
Mon. Wed. 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m., Tues. Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 10:20 p.m., Fri. 8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
Medical Assisting (Health Professions)
Lori Rager
lori.rager@usu.edu | (435) 613-5316
by appointment
Music
Larry Martin
larry.martin@usu.edu | (435) 613-5240
Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Political Science (Philosophy)
Jennifer Truschka
jennifer.truschka@usu.edu | (435) 613-5626
Tues. Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Physics
Dave Kardelis
dave.kardelis@usu.edu | (435) 637-5258
Mon. - Fri. 10 - 11 a.m. or by appointment
Social Work
Jan Thornton
jan.thornton@usu.edu | (435) 613-5355
Mon. Fri. 10 - 11:30 a.m., Wed. 12:30 - 2 p.m., or by appointment
Psychology (Sociology)
Heath Earl
heath.earl@usu.edu | (435) 613-5259
Mon. Wed. Fri. 8 - 9 a.m. or by appointment
Theatre
Corey Ewan
corey.ewan@usu.edu | (435) 613-5202
Mon. - Thurs. 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Welding
Lon Youngberg
lon.youngberg@usu.edu | (435) 613-5674
Mon. - Thurs. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.