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ADVISING INFORMATION FOR CLOTHING, TEXTILES, & INTERIOR DESIGN Majors
All students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences are assigned an academic advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor. Advising lists are posted on the 3rd floor of Doster Hall. Locate your advisor’s signup sheet at the beginning of each advising period. You may sign up for an appointment with your assigned advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, please visit Mrs. Donna McGee in the CTD office in 306 Doster Hall.
Before your advising appointment, check the requirements for your major and review your profile. Note any questions you have regarding your academic record. Prepare a tentative class schedule as appropriate. Bring the tentative class schedule, along with a copy of your Degree Work Audit and a list of questions and concerns, to your advising appointment.
Helpful Advising Links
Creating an Academic Plan in DegreeWorks
Registration Instructions
How to Request a Transient Letter
Office of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
FIND YOUR ADVISOR
Apparel and Textiles Faculty
Ms. Barbara Davis - 306 F Doster
Dr. Marci Koontz – www.marcykoontz.com
Mrs. Paula Robinson - 306 C Doster
Mr. Brian Taylor –306B Doster or www.bama.ua.edu/~btaylor/advising/
Dr. Thompson - 306 D Doster
Dr. Tong –306 A Doster
Dr. Wimberley – 306 E Doster
Interior Design Faculty
Mrs. Casey Faulkner – _____ Doster
Dr. Shirley Foster – 307 A Doster
Ms. Kissinger – 123 East Annex
Mrs. Lee – ____ Doster
Ms. Kristin Maki – ____ Doster
Mr. Peaslee – _____ Doster
ADVISING INFORMATION FOR CONSUMER SCIENCE Majors
All students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences are assigned an academic advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, please email HES Student Services at hesstudentservices@ches.ua.edu.
All Consumer Science majors will meet with Mrs. Lauren Creel. To schedule an appointment, please contact her directly at lcreel@ches.ua.edu or 348-9848. Advising for Spring semester classes begins in October. Students are advised for Summer and Fall classes beginning in March.
Helpful Advising Links
Creating an Academic Plan in DegreeWorks
Registration Instructions
How to Request a Transient Letter
Office of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
ADVISING INFORMATION FOR GENERAL STUDIES Majors
All students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences are assigned an academic advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, please email HES Student Services at hesstudentservices@ches.ua.edu.
Please call HES Student Services at (205) 348-6150 to schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor. Advising for Spring semester classes begins in October. Students are advised for Summer and Fall classes beginning in March.
Helpful Advising Links
Creating an Academic Plan in DegreeWorks
Registration Instructions
How to Request a Transient Letter
Office of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
FIND YOUR ADVISOR
Karen Carpenter – 206 Doster Hall, 348-6150, kcarpenter@ches.ua.edu
Ginger Hudson – 206 Doster Hall, 348-6150, ghudson@ches.ua.edu
Jennifer Humber – 206 Doster Hall, 348-6150, jhumber@ches.ua.edu
Andrea Wilson – 206 Doster Hall, 348-6150, awilson@ches.ua.edu
ADVISING INFORMATION FOR HEALTH Science Majors
All students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences are assigned an academic advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, please email HES Student Services at hesstudentservices@ches.ua.edu.
Please email your advisor directly to schedule an appointment. Advising for Spring semester classes begins in October. Students are advised for Summer and Fall classes beginning in March.
Helpful Advising Links
Creating an Academic Plan in DegreeWorks
Registration Instructions
How to Request a Transient Letter
Office of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
FIND YOUR ADVISOR
Melinda Lake – 433 Russell Hall, 348-4344, mrlake@ches.ua.edu
Harcrow - 477 Russell Hall, 348-8715, aharcrow@ches.ua.edu
Kelly Wingo - 463 Russell Hall, 348-9087, kbwingo@ches.ua.edu
ADVISING INFORMATION FOR ATHLETIC TRAINING Majors
All students in the College of Human Environmental Sciences are assigned an academic advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, please email Mrs. Melinda Lake at mrlake@ches.ua.edu.
Please email your advisor directly to schedule an appointment. Advising for Spring semester classes begins in October. Students are advised for Summer and Fall classes beginning in March.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM STUDENTS
Advising Instructions
PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
Advising Instructions for Prospective Students
Helpful Advising Links
Creating an Academic Plan in DegreeWorks
Registration Instructions
How to Request a Transient Letter
Office of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
ADVISING INFORMATION FOR HUMAN NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
THINKING ABOUT CHANGING YOUR MAJOR?Students seeking to transfer to the Human Development and Family Studies department should schedule an appointment with the department’s academic advisor, Ms. Kelly Schaefers. Please request a “change of major” advising appointment. The best method of contact is via email:Kschaefers@ches.ua.edu.
WHO IS MY ADVISOR?If you are unsure who your academic advisor is you can view your Degree Works for that information. In the top section, at the bottom of the second column, you will see the “advisor” section. If you click on your advisor’s name, you can email them directly from DegreeWorks.
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ADVISOR OUTSIDE OF THE DEPARTMENTS ADVISING PERIOD?
- The best method of scheduling an appointment with your advisor is to contact your advisor through email.
- If your advisor is unavailable and you have a general question you may contact the department’s academic advisor at kschaefers@ches.ua.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR ADVISING AND REGISTRATIONAlways include your CWID in emails to UA officials and use your @crimson email account.
It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they are advised and registered within a timely manner. Delaying advising and/or registration may result in necessary classes being full.
Academic Calendar – Every semester, all students should check the academic calendar for important dates (e.g., last day to drop a class):
Registration Times are posted at least two weeks before registration begins. Go to the “Student” tab on myBama. Under the "Academic Services" box, click on "Registration Status" and select the term. Your specific date and time for registration should display.
DegreeWorks – All students should review their DegreeWorks every semester and before advising. For help and tutorials with DegreeWorks:
How do I schedule an appointment with my advisor?
Help! I’m having issues with registering for a class.
What if I have questions regarding financial aid, scholarships, or other financial matters?
What if I want to take a course somewhere else to transfer in?
I’m getting close to graduation. What do I need to know?
I’m a new student. How do I get started?
OTHER NOTESProctored Testing - For general information on proctored testing (if it's required for your class):
Child Life - Child life students should be aware of special considerations regarding practicum, internships, and applying to the concentration:
Prehealth – Students wanting to pursue a career in a health profession should meet with a prehealth advisor and read the advising guide provided here:
STUDENT RESOURCESOffice of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
ADVISING INFORMATION FOR HUMAN NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
All students in the Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management are assigned an academic advisor. Please check your DegreeWorks to identify your advisor. If you have not been assigned an advisor, please email Mrs. Evans - beevans1@ches.ua.edu.
Students will receive an email from their advisor with instructions for setting up an appointment prior to the start of advising each semester. Advising for Spring semester classes is in October. Students are advised for Summer and Fall classes in March.
Helpful Advising Links
Creating an Academic Plan in DegreeWorks
Registration Instructions
How to Request a Transient Letter
Office of Disability Services
The Counseling Center
Tutoring and Academic Resources
Veterans and Military Affairs
FIND YOUR ADVISOR
Mrs. Carla Blakey (HM) - Russell Hall 421
Mrs. Kim Boyle (HM) - Russell Hall 418
Dr. Hsiang-Ting (Shatina) Chen (HM) - Russell Hall 416
Dr. Kristi Crowe-White (FN) - Russell Hall 485
Mrs. Denise DeSalvo (FN/HM) - Russell Hall 422
Dr. Joy Douglas (FN) - Russell Hall 405
Dr. Amy Ellis (FN) - Russell Hall 408
Mrs. Lori Greene (FN) - Russell Hall 423
Dr. Tiffany Hylton (FN) - Russell Hall 446
Dr. Seung Eun Jung (FN) - Russell Hall 486
Dr. Lingyang Kong (FN) - Russell Hall 482
Mrs. Morgan Milstead (HM) - Russell Hall 417
Mr. Alvin Niuh (FN/HM) - Russell Hall 424
Dr. Han-A Park (FN) - Russell Hall 409
Dr. Kim Severt (HM) - Russell Hall 420
Dr. Yeon Ho Shin (HM) - Russell Hall 434
Dr. Libo Tan (FN) - Russell Hall 407
DISTANCE LEARNING ADVISING
Distance Learning Food and Nutrition Advising
Distance Learning Hospitality Management Advising