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 Advising and Services

Robert Steltman

Executive Assistant Dean, Academic Advising, Academic Integrity

Kristy Valentin

Director of Access and Achievement Program

Tenaya Reifsteck

Assistant Director of Advising, Advisor for Dual Degree

Anna Chovanec

Academic Advisor for Re-entry

Steven Cox

Assistant Director of Advising, Advisor for General Curriculum

Allyssa Finder

Academic Advisor for Access and Achievement Program

Ashley Poppy

Assistant Director of Advising, Advisor for Transfer Students

Raymona Wicks

Academic Advisor for Access and Achievement Program

Allison Perry

Administrative Aide

Teresha Bossingham

Office Manager

Catherine Edgar

OFFICE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

Gabrielle Elkins

OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Mina Mendoza

Office Support Specialist

Walk-in advising and other services

Elly Hanauer

Assistant Dean, International Programs

Gretchen Pein Baloun

Assistant Dean, Student Services and Administrative Processes

Allison Holden

Director of LAS Honors

(217) 333-1158

Jonathan Elugbadebo

Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions

Kate Abney

Associate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning

Nikia Brown

Associate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning, International Student Experience

Ekateryna Woodford

Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions

Allison Branson

Office Administrator

(217) 300-4453

Admissions and records

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.