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.

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


Academic advisors

Executive Assistant Dean, Academic Advising, Records
Senior Director of Access and Achievement Program
Assistant Director of Access and Achievement Program, Academic Advisor for AAP
Assistant Director of Advising, Advisor for Transfer Students
Assistant Director of Advising, Academic Advisor for Dual Degrees and Individual Plans of Study
Academic Advisor for Access and Achievement Program
Academic Advisor for Re-entry, INTERIM ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICER SUPERVISOR
Academic advisor for general curriculum
Academic Advisor for Access and Achievement Program
Academic Probation Advisor
Academic Probation Advisor
Academic Advisor for Access and Achievement Program
Administrative Aide
OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Office Manager
OFFICE SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
Office Support Specialist

Walk-in advising and other services

Assistant Dean, Student Services and Administrative Processes
Director of LAS Honors
(217) 333-1158
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Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Associate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning
Associate Director, Intercultural and Global Learning, International Student Experience
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Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Academic advisor for general curriculum
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.

Academic Advisor for Re-entry, INTERIM ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICER SUPERVISOR
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Admissions and records officer
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Admissions and records officer
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Admissions and records officer
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ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS OFFICER