Who is My Advisor?
Due to the importance of following KSU's Flashes Safe 8 principles and social distancing requirements we are are not able to meet with you in person, but we are still here to support you during your academic journey here at KSU! Currently all advising appointments are held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
To schedule a virtual advising appointment go to KSUAdvising. After you schedule your advising appointment, an advisor will contact you by email regarding the appointment format. Please note, you can only make an appointment two weeks in advance. If you have issues making an advising appointment contact the Vacca Office of Student Services (VOSS) at oss@kent.edu or 330-672-2862.
Have a quick question? Schedule a virtual drop-in appointment with your specialized advisor by visiting Microsoft Bookings. Please note, you can make an appointment up to 3-4 days in advance, drop-ins cannot fulfill required advising.
Advisors will be available via email as well, please allow 24 to 48 hours for response time.
Additionally, please be sure to check your email's on a regular basis to receive updates and important information.
For more information and FAQ's, visit Kent State’s coronavirus information page
- You will be assigned to a Professional Advisor in the Vacca Office of Student Services based on your major as well as a Faculty Advisor in your major.
- Our Graduate Assistants will also be assigned to work with specific majors within the college.
- When you make an appointment with an advisor, you will be directed to the appropriate Advisor/Graduate Assistant once you select your current or intended major.
| Name: | Title: | Major(s): | Minor(s): | Virtual Drop-Ins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Zarges |
Assistant Dean |
Assistant Dean Advising, Student Success & Licensure |
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| Lisa Froning | Assistant Director |
Community Health Education, Middle Childhood Education (Grades 4-9), Physical Education, School Health Education |
Athletic Coaching; Community Health; Human Sexuality, Education Education (Art, Music, Spanish, French, German, Latin, ASL, English as a Second Language ) |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
| Rajlakshmi Ghosh (Raj) |
Academic Advisor |
Adolescent & Young Adult Education (Grades 7-12) |
Education (Art, Music, Spanish, French, German, Latin, ASL, English as a Second Language ) |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
| Alexandra Henry | Graduate Assistant | Exercise Science | TBD | |
| Keya Jennings |
Senior Advisor II |
Athletic Training (current students only), Integrated Health Studies, Nutrition (A-K), Sports Medicine |
Sport Medicine |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
| Shannon Logsdon | Academic Advisor |
Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-5) |
Education (Art, Music, Spanish, French, German, Latin, ASL, English as a Second Language ) |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
| Hannah Jones | Graduate Assistant | Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-5) | ||
| Ashante' Price | Graduate Assistant | Adolescent & Young Adult Education (Grades 7-12), Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9), Special Education, Sports Administration | TBD | |
| Michelle Schultz |
Senior Advisor I |
Hospitality Management, Recreation Park & Tourism Management, Sport Administration |
Hospitality Management |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
| Adam Smith |
Academic Advisor |
Nutrition (A-K), Speech Pathology & Audiology, Sports Administration |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
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| Kelley Stillwagon | Senior Advisor II |
Human Development & Family Studies, Speech Pathology & Audiology |
Gerontology, Human Development and Family Studies, Non-profit Management, Addictions Counseling Certificate |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
| Caroline Toth | Academic Advisor |
Exercise Science |
TBD |
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| Rachel Walter |
Senior Advisor I |
ASL/English Interpreting, Educational Studies, Special Education |
Education (Art, Music, Spanish, French, German, Latin, ASL, English as a Second Language ) |
Mon. & Tues (10-10:45) Wed & Thurs (3-3:45) |
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor each semester prior to registering for classes, Drop-Ins cannot satisfy required advising.