Aniaya and Whitney, Happy Global Advising Week! Thanks so very much to you both for all of the top notch work in advising UCA COE students! We are very fortunate to have a pair of kind, personable, and hard-working problem solvers like you. I hope you both have a great week! – Steve Ward
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Aniaya and Whitney for their work advising our COE students. As you all know advising is often an under appreciated job and vital to our student’s success. Our advisors also have the added responsibility of advising for graduation AND assisting with licensure requirements. They have incredibly complicated jobs! I want to personally say THANK YOU for all you do! We are so lucky to have you both in the college. -Vicki Groves-Scott
Dear Jim, Tachia, Christy, & Louisa, Thanks for all you do for our students. You’ve had a heavy lift throughout this transition year, and I really appreciate your intentional efforts to ensure student success. Please keep up the great work! -Laci Lyons
Pearlie – Thank you for everything that you do for our Psychology Majors! You are awesome. I can only imagine how heavy this year has been for you…thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your work. Our psychology majors are in so much better a place thanks to you and your work. – Shawn Charlton
Leila – Thank you for everything that you do for our Psychology Majors! The work you do lays an important foundation for our students to succeed. We don’t get many chances to say this, but you and the AAC team are so appreciated. – Shawn Charlton
The School of Nursing would not be able to do what we do without these wonderful advisors/education counselors. Our students love our program and these people are a big reason for that appreciation. Thank you for everything you do for the students and faculty. – Susan Gatto
Thank you for all you do — and have done — for our School of Communication students! I look forward to working with you for many more years to come. Really appreciate you! – Donna Stephens
I so appreciate what all the advisors do — especially during COVID times — to acculturate our students to university-level study. Without you all, so many of our students would flounder to understand the habits one must develop and the norms one must follow to succeed. I think four-year professional advising is going to be terrific! – Ty Hawkins
Thank you, Jessica and Cheryl! You two have been the best partners I could hope for as a new chair, and with our transition to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. You are so deeply committed to student success, and their well-being–those intangibles that are so important! I also really appreciate your interest in our programs and courses, and taking the time to get to know us and work with us. THANK YOU!!!! – Taine Duncan
Huge thanks to the Psychology Advisors, Ms. Williams and Ms. Dickinson! So thankful that our students have you to guide them their freshman and sophomore years! Y’all are the best! – Dr. Art Gillaspy
CNSM Advisors- Beaura, Jennifer, and Carrie: I wanted to send a quick note and tell you that although I have always deeply valued your work and commitment, I am gaining a new appreciation as my own child enters UCA! Thank you for your passion in helping our students succeed and in your collaborative efforts in working with our departments to make sure the students are well prepared and on the right path. You guys are amazing! Keep up the great work! – Dr. Ginny Adams
The UCA advisors are a great group. Y’all always seem to have enthusiasm. That’s a great thing for the students to see. On behalf of the Insurance & Risk Management program, please share our appreciation of UCA’s academic advisors. While most faculty are frolicking about during the summer, we know the advisors stick around and give important guidance to our freshmen, transfer students, and athletes. As a token of appreciation, we dropped off an umbrella to every academic advisor…for those rainy and sunny summer days. – Dr. Thomas Snyder
Happy advisor appreciation week!!
I’ve been so blessed to have Jenny as my advisor. She has always been there to answer my millions of questions, help me out in classes I’m struggling with, or point me in the right direction when building my schedule. She’s one of the fastest email responders I know, and it’s been great working with her alongside the Scholars program. Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to UCA and us students, we love and appreciate you Jenny!! – Abbie Flake
Words cannot express the appreciation I have for Jenny Ruud and the work that she has done with our honors students these last few years! Not only do students seem far more confident in their academic plans, but Jenny truly understands the needs of the students and works with them to make good decisions. Despite the added stress of priority registration and Honors SOAR, Jenny still exhibits excitement to be working with them and helps to keep them calm. Jenny is an incredible advisor, and truly cares about her students. We’re lucky to be working with her! – Dr. Patricia Smith
Leigh Ann has a passion and a talent for working with students that make her an exemplary leader! Thanks for always being such a great campus partner! – Dr. Patricia Smith
The Department of Exercise and Sport Science would like to thank Christina Wolfe and all the advisors for their hard work and dedication to the UCA students. You are greatly appreciated and do a wonderful job. – Dr. Steve Tucker
Jessica and Cheryl have done a great job for LLLC, and I know Garth is a fabulous addition to the CAHSS team! I couldn’t have done my job without the help of Leigh Ann and Jenny over the years–always there to answer my questions and handle my emergencies. Susan has answered about a million questions from me about transfer students and Michelle has been the all-around go to person for help. Your wonderful work is very much appreciated in helping LLLC to run smoothly! – Dr. Lynn Burley
Leigh Ann has always been a consummate professional. She is a knowledgeable advisor in her own right, but also an exceptional leader of our cadre of professional advisors. While doing a great job for our students and advisors, Leigh Ann maintains a humble perspective that will help ensure that we are always looking to improve in all aspects of our advising operation. Thank you, Leigh Ann! – Dr. Steve Runge
To Jim Bemis: Best advisor ever!!
Very helpful, caring and knows how to make things easier for students – Karishma Patel
To Carrie Martens: Thank you for all the help you gave me while trying to rework my schedule for a three-year minor! It seemed impossible at first, but your advising helped me good schedule plan for the rest of my time at UCA. Have a great summer! – Jake Bridges
I would like to say thank you to all the UCA Academic Advisors (the entire crew) who I have had the grand privilege to work with since 2006 as a Summer Registration Advisor. You all are one classy and well-oiled machine, and I am a better person and educator because I have gleaned and learned so much from you all. Thanks for taking the time, making sacrifices, and sharing us with your families as you all serve UCA’s students, faculty, staff, and administrators. In the words of a famous singer, ‘‘you are appreciated.” – Adriian (AJ) Gardner, School of Communication
Jenny has been amazing when it comes down to academic advising. She explains everything and is always available for when I have questions. I ended up changing my major and I was able to talk to her openly about it! I am grateful for having an amazing advisor! Alexis Benavidez
Leila Dickinson takes great care of all our students in the Department of Nutrition and Family Sciences. She comes to speak in my NUTR 1100 class twice each fall and spring and knows these students already from meeting them in the summer at SOAR. They know her and speak highly of their interactions with her. She knows the “ins and outs” of our degree plans so students get the right guidance, but more than that, she works to help them succeed personally. She gets to know them as people–their goals, their aptitudes, and their dreams. She encourages them to get involved and make connections in their major and on campus. She knows that is what will truly contribute to their success at UCA and in life. We are blessed with Leila working with our students and with all the wonderful team in the Academic Advising Office at UCA! – Dr. Nina Roofe
Dear CNSM Advisors,
On behalf of the faculty of the College of natural Sciences and Mathematics, I am writing to you to express our thanks for all the things that you do to ensure that our students are successful. We know the effort that it takes to remain current with our offerings, and the efforts that you expend to ensure that students remain on track for on-time graduation and ensuring that they learn about other opportunities available to them in the STEM fields. I am sure that the conditions that we were operating under this year made your jobs even more difficult than usual. This year has taught us many new things – perhaps virtual advising will now forever be a part of our offerings, it has certainly been helpful for some students.
Again, thanks for everything you do, – Dr. Stephen Addison
Dear COE Advisors,
A HUGE Bear Hug and thank you to Aniaya and Whitney! You are truly instrumental in our student support services. The College of Education can’t thank you enough for all you do! We know the students are always in your capable hands. – Dr. Vicki Groves-Scott
Dear COB Advisors,
I want to thank you for your dedication to our students. You are an advisor, a mentor, and a trusted confidant for our students. You are an essential part of the front-line team that helps students achieve their dreams. You are part of the COB operations team that helps us make sure that UCA students receive the best education and academic support available.
On behalf of the COB students, faculty, and staff, I thank you for your dedication to excellence. Our students are lucky to have you on their team. – Dr. Michael Hargis
Dear CAHSS Advisors,
This is just to say that we at the college of arts, humanities, and social sciences would not be the transformative force in the life of students without the hard work and dedication that you provide on such a daily basis that students hardly know the stunning magic that is occurring!
I’d say keep up the good work but you’ll do that anyway! The only thing to really say is thank you because without you we would only be a shadow of ourselves. – Dr. Tom Williams and all who make up the college of arts, humanities, and social sciences
Garth, Jessica, and Cheryl,
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful work you do for CAHSS overall and for the School of Communication specifically! Leigh Ann and Jenny, the two are you have been an invaluable resource to me over the years. Know that all of the hard work done by the advising staff is so appreciated! – Dr. Carey Clark, School of Communication
To Geoff Theirs: Thank you for investing in students! I know you well enough to know you are making a big impact :). You’re awesome, Geoff 🙂 – Annette Gartman
Comments from Students:
Mrs. Wolfe attaches documents and links in her emails that allow me to look at my school progress and requirements, and this helps tremendously! She is easy to communicate with and understands the questions I have. I feel I connect with my advisor and am VERY comfortable talking with her.
“Mr. Hawkinson is very quick to help either through email or in an appointment. He is very knowledgeable about requirements for classes, graduation, etc. But when he is unable to answer my questions, he knows who to ask to get me the answer that I need. He is by far the best advisor I’ve been in contact with at UCA
Mr. Bemis has always been willing to help me. He also answers his email very quickly! He is super knowledgeable and sends out updates for important dates all the time. He is also super nice and understanding
“Ms. Cavalier listens to what I have to say during our meetings. She is VERY knowledgeable and helpful. I really appreciate her!”
Mrs. Ruud is very warm, welcoming, and helpful. I always feel comfortable in my scheduling decisions because of her.
Ms. Worth is very kind and positive and makes me feel safe to ask any questions to her, even though it may be a dumb questions. I feel safe whenever I am confused about something because I know I can ask her it anytime.
Mrs. Martens has just been an incredible advisor. She makes sure that I have everything covered that I need for my classes and she has been a big help suggesting classes when particular class that I wanted to take falls through. As I prepare to graduate in December, I am very happy she has helped me through the process.
Ms. Peel is extremely efficient and helpful in guiding me on my academic path – with helpful suggestions regarding what classes would be best for me to take together to the best strategy toward graduation. She is a good communicator. She is a “Keeper” in my book!
Cheryl is amazing! Not only does she answer any question I could possibly have, she gives great suggestions to me over courses I should take or easier ways to pretend to graduation. I am lucky to have had her since my freshman year.
The most beneficial thing about my advising experience is how Mrs. Tinsley helps me plan out what my year will look like. I feel more confident in my schedule and my future at UCA after I speak with Mrs. Tinsley. She is always quick to help me with an issue I am having. She is encouraging and supportive!
Mr. Clayborn is very helpful and kind. Actually takes the time to get to know me a little bit! And honestly, just having him to talk to, to prepare for college, made all the difference.
I have trouble making big decisions on my own and my advisor Jennifer McCune has helped me weigh out the best option, along with giving me tips to make my own choices for the future. The amount of information she gave me was very helpful!
My advisor, Jessica Remetic, has been totally responsive and has totally helped set me up for success! She is also very knowledgeable about my degree plan and is always willing to help.
Mrs. Dickinson is always working around the clock to get me answers when I need them. She is very knowledgeable and helpful when I have questions. You can tell she really cares about her students.
Dr. Moseley has been the best advisor for m. Since I am in the Biz@Bear Program having her as my advisor and educator really has helped me stay guided towards my educational goals.
Ms. Williams is very personable and easy to talk to. Likewise, she’s very knowledgeable of her career and provides you with advice beyond the bare minimum. When speaking to her it feels as though she helps create a schedule catered to your needs, rather than what you need just to get by.
Ms. Reinold was so patient in helping me with my schedule. I am a DRC student and she helped me make a schedule that my advisor suggested. She was a lifesaver!
Ms. Tachia has been the absolute best! She is genuine, caring, and supportive. She truly cares about her students, and offers that support to guide them towards graduation. Having her as an advisor has made my advising experience wonder. She is a great asset to the advising team, and also the student body, and a great motivator.
Whitney knows a lot about the education department and how to really help me when I have questions about it. She helped me with having an early graduation.
