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University Advising

Office of Undergraduate Education

  • Who We Are
  • For Students
  • Advising by College
  • For Advisors
  • News & Events
  • Contact

< Who We Are

  • Meet Our Team

< For Students

  • Future Exploring Students
  • Current Exploring Students
  • Exploratory Advising
  • Family & Supporters

< Advising by College

< For Advisors

  • New Advisor Onboarding
  • Supporting Students
  • Systems and Data
  • Career Development and Advancement
  • Events
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Advising Fellows Program
  • Newsletter
  • Frequently Asked Questions

< News & Events

< Contact

University Advising > Who We Are >

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Team

University Advising is comprised of an associate dean, director, associate directors, academic advisors, and coordinators who work together to support MSU students throughout their academic journey. University Advising also includes a team dedicated to training and supporting academic advisors across MSU's campus.

Academic Advisors by Location

To find an academic advisor by location, see below. Leadership and support information is further down the page.

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Brody Hall – Engagement Center

  • Freddie DeRamus, Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives
  • Jianyang Mei, Academic Advisor
  • Justine Yatska, Academic Advisor
  • Nate Colón, Academic Advisor
  • Tammy Root, Academic Advisor

Scheduling an appointment with an advisor in this Engagement Center? Use reason code American Robin Exploratory.

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Holden Hall – Engagement Center

  • Justin Landis, Associate Director for Operations and Advising (Located in Hubbard)
  • Amy Stice, Academic Advisor
  • James McGill II, Academic Advisor
  • Shay Sandoval-Flores, Academic Advisor

Scheduling an appointment with an advisor in this Engagement Center? Use reason code Mallard Duck Exploratory.

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Hubbard Hall – Engagement Center

  • Justin Landis, Associate Director for Operations and Advising
  • Liana Mann, Academic Advisor
  • Morgan Johnson, Academic Advisor
  • Vanessa M. Holmes, Academic Advisor

Scheduling an appointment with an advisor in this Engagement Center? Use reason code Painted Turtle Exploratory.

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McDonel Hall – Engagement Center

  • Debra Thornton-Fitzpatrick, Associate Director for Retention and Transition (Located in Bessey Hall, Room 170)
  • Kang Li, Academic Advisor
  • Néstor Espinoza, Academic Advisor

Scheduling an appointment with an advisor in this Engagement Center? Use reason code Brook Trout Exploratory.

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Bessey Hall - Room 170

  • Debra Thornton-Fitzpatrick, Associate Director for Retention and Transition
  • Candace Combs, Academic Advisor
  • Josh Herrin, Academic Advisor
  • Olivia Guy, Academic Advisor
  • Ken Herrema, Academic Advisor
  • Rachel Mercier, Academic Advisor

Scheduling an appointment with an advisor in Bessey Hall - Room 170? Use reason code Black Squirrel Exploratory.

Leadership and Support

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Associate Dean of Undergraduate Advising

  • Dr. Ebony Green, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Advising

University Advising

  • Stratton C. Lee III, Director of University Advising
  • Debra Thornton-Fitzpatrick, Associate Director for Retention and Transition
  • Freddie DeRamus, Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives
  • Justin Landis, Associate Director for Operations and Advising
  • Dr. Maame Adomako, Associate Director of Student Success and Advising Services

Undergraduate Academic Advisor Resources and Engagement

Support for Academic Advisors

  • Dr. Q (Qiana Green, Ph.D.), Director of Undergraduate Academic Advisor Resources and Engagement
  • Katie Peterson, Educational Developer for Academic Advising

Coordinators

  • Emily Fenneuff, Advising Operations Coordinator for Dr. Ebony Green
  • Stephanie Benoit, Office Coordinator for University Advising