A statement regarding the recent high profile police killing of George Flyod and other members of the black community:
On behalf of the WSU Academic Advising Council, we unequivocally state that Black Lives Matter. The violence and brutality inflicted upon the Black community by police throughout American history and in the recent past serve as a stark reminder that there is much work to be done. We also recognize the systemic and institutional barriers which inflict violence on the Black community.
As Advisors, we have a responsibility to listen to our students, to learn their stories and to do our part to create a campus that truly values diversity, equity and inclusion.
To our Black students: We see you. We hear you. We know you are hurting. We are here to support whenever and however we can.
There are several resources available to students who are in need of support:
- Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): 313-577-3398, or CAPS@wayne.edu
- Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (OMSE): 313-577-2408, OMSE@wayne.edu
Mission
The Wayne State University Academic Advising Council assumes a proactive approach to addressing issues impacting student success at Wayne State University. Its mission is to aid in the development of a greater understanding of the role of advising in student learning and to strengthen University-wide recognition of the significance of academic advising in the recruitment, retention and academic success of Wayne State University students.
All of our goals and objectives are directly related to the mission statement. As advisor presence continues to grow across campus it is imperative we have a collective voice as well as provide leadership to the WSU advising community. The Academic Advising Council provides that connection to each other so we can continue to provide quality advising to our students.
Goals
- Provide effective leadership to members of the WSU advising community;
- Raise awareness of the importance of academic advising and its role in recruiting, retaining, and graduating students;
- Advocate for high quality academic advising experiences for students;
- Provide a network of advisors and other academic and student affairs professionals at WSU to foster a collaborative environment and ensure student success;
- Review university and unit policies and procedures to provide constructive recommendations to university administration;
- Assist in the implementation of advising assessment process to ensure continuous improvement;
- Promote and facilitating professional development and training for academic advisors;
- Establish connections with other professional organizations and groups especially those in the state of Michigan involved in higher education;
- Review regional and national trends in academic advising and implementing best practices.
The WSU-AAC's current leadership is listed below. The council's current by-laws (PDF) are also available for review.
2022-2023 WSU Academic Advising Council (WSU-AAC) Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President (2022-2023)
Amanda Palma
Academic Services Officer III
313-577-4911
gz1099@wayne.edu
College of Nursing
10.2 Cohn Bldg.
President Elect (2022-2023)
Shawntae Harris Mintline
Academic Advisor III
313-577-6285
shawnae@wayne.edu
College of Education
489 Education Bldg.
Secretary (2022-2024)
Emily Reetz
Academic Advisor II
313-577-3170
ereetz@wayne.edu
Department of Political Science
2287 Faculty/Administration Bldg. (FAB)
Treasurer (2021-2023)
Laura Hetzler
Academic Advisor III
313-577-3146
lhetzler@wayne.edu
University Advising Center: Pre-Med and Health Science Center
1600 University Advising Center
Member-at-Large (2022-2024)
Akelah Reese
Academic Services Officer II
313-577-4695
gs0841@wayne.edu
APEX Scholars
2800 Academic Administration Building
Professional Member-at-Large (2022-2024)
Robert Hellar
Academic Services Officer II
313-577-8715
Ac4659@wayne.edu
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Ave.
Suite 1633
Professional Member-at-Large (2021-2023)
Lawrence Robinson
Academic Advisor II
313-577-4409
dz2996@wayne.edu
School of Social Work
Member-at-Large (2021-2023)
Monika Saladiak
Academic Advisor
Cj7463@wayn.edu
Department of Mathematics
1143 Faculty/Administration Bldg. (FAB)
Ex-officio Members
WSU Administration Liaison
Cheryl A. Kollin
Sr. Director, University Advising Center
313-577-5821
ac9693@wayne.edu
University Advising Center
1600 Undergraduate Library
Chair, Membership and Nominating Committee (2022-2024)
Rachel Pawlowski----NACADA Contact
Academic Advisor III
313-577-9177
fg6313@wayne.edu
Irvin D. Reid Honors College
2100 Undergraduate Library
Chair, Communication Committee (2022-2024)
Desmond Mack
Academic Services Officer II
ef2085@wayne.edu
University Advising Center
1600 Undergraduate Library
Chair, Annual Meeting & Conference (2022-2024)
Robert Hellar
Academic Services Officer II
313-577-8715
ac4659@wayne.edu
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Ave.
Suite 1633
Chair, Training Committee (2022-2025)
Margaret MacKeverican
Academic Advisor III
313-577-0653
mmackeverican@wayne.edu
Dept. of Public Health
3158 Faculty/Administration Bldg. (FAB)
Chair, Community Service Committee (2022-2025)
Geoffrey Jones
Academic Services Officer II
313-577-9785
School of Social Work
5447 Woodward Ave, GL 31
Co-Chairs, Membership Engagement Committee (2022-2025)
Caretta Cooke
Academic Advisor
313-577-4695
Fj0071@wayne.edu
2800 Academic Administration Building
Brittany Thomas
Academic Services Officer II
313-577-7985
Fr4365@wayne.edu
College of Nursing
10.2 Cohn Bldg.