Advisors and our mission

The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office supports the academic, personal, and professional development of every student. Through academic advising, we promote inclusive dialogue, recognize diverse experiences, encourage students to design their life and career, and to take responsibility for their success.

Learn about our mission

Our core values

Our primary actions

Professional development opportunities for the academic advising community

Contact us

Meet our Student Academic Affairs leadership team, or connect with a specific advisor below.

Academic advisors

Robert Steltman

Executive Assistant Dean, Academic Advising, Records

Kristy Valentin

Senior Director of Access and Achievement Program

Danette Griffith

Assistant Director of Access and Achievement Program, Academic Advisor for AAP

Raymona Wicks

Assistant Director of AAP Engagement

Ashley Poppy

Assistant Director of Advising, Advisor for Transfer Students

Tenaya Reifsteck

Assistant Director of Advising, Academic Advisor for Dual Degrees and Individual Plans of Study

Sean Beal

Academic Advisor for Access and Achievement Program

Anna Chovanec

Academic Advisor for Re-entry, INTERIM ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICER SUPERVISOR

Adam Reedy

Academic Probation Advisor

Allison Perry

Administrative Aide

Gabrielle Billman

OFFICE MANAGER

Catherine Edgar

OFFICE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

Jose De La O

Academic Advisor of Access and Achievement Program

Patrick Kimutis

Advising Specialist, Admissions and Records Office supervisor

Drop-in advising and other services

Gretchen Pein

Senior Assistant Dean, Student Services and Administrative Processes

Allison Holden

Director of LAS Honors

(217) 333-1158

Jonathan Elugbadebo

Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Admissions

Nikia Brown

Associate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning, International Student Experience

Allison Branson

Office Administrator

(217) 300-4453

Records officers (AROs)

Admissions/records officers monitor degree progress, make adjustments to DARS reports, and certify completion of graduation requirements. They are available on a walk-in basis.