What do Academic Advisors do?
Academic Advisors are assigned based on your program of study and are available by appointment and on a limited drop-in basis. New students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before beginning their academic journey.
From your first class through graduation, Academic Advisors can help you:
- Select the right program for your future goals
- Map your full academic plan
- Stay on track for graduation by picking the right courses
- Support your post-graduation transfer plans
- Connect you with campus resources
- Support you in resolving issues that affect your academic success
You can schedule an appointment below to be connected with an Academic Advisor based on your current program or program of interest.
Academic Advising Team

Amal Qureshi
Program Advisor
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Ashlei Chears
Program Advisor
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Beth Michel
Academic Advisor
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Chari Milai
Academic Advisor
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Charles Jackson
Academic Advisor
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Christine Munerantz
Academic Advisor
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Cynthia Smith
Academic Advisor
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Dorea Wilson
Academic Advisor
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Elyse Hogan
Program Advisor
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Jennifer Markin
Interim Director of Academic Advising
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Julie Fountain
Program Advisor
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Kelsey Taylor
Academic Advisor
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Lara Hamza
Program Advisor
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Leslie Windless
Academic Advisor
Email Leslie

Melissa Zammit
Divisional Assistant for Academic Advising
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Nakaria Williams
Academic Advisor
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Rachael Chatfield
Program Advisor
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Rachel VanZutphen
Academic Advisor
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Samantha Elliott
Academic Advisor
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Samer Atris
Program Advisor
Email Samer

Sarah Krizan
Program Advisor
Email Sarah Krizan

Sherry Clippert-deVogel
Academic Advisor
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Troy Gibson
Program Advisor
Email Troy
Which Advisor can help with my program?
Program Area | Assigned Advisors |
---|---|
Business | Ashlei Chears Dorea Wilson |
Computer Technology | Amal Qureshi Nakaria Williams |
Criminal Justice | Rachel VanZutphen Troy Gibson |
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management | Amal Qureshi Nakaria Williams |
Detroit Promise Students | Elyse Hogan |
Education | Sherry Clippert-Devogel Troy Gibson |
English Language Learners | Rachael Chatfield |
Health Careers | Cynthia Smith Samer Atris |
Human Services and Fitness Leadership | Cynthia Smith Troy Gibson |
Industrial Arts and Skilled Trades | Rachel VanZutphen Sarah Krizan |
Liberal Arts (all concentrations) and General Studies | Beth Michel Charles Jackson Leslie Windless |
Nursing | Christine Munerantz Julie Fountain Samantha Elliott |
STEM | Kelsey Taylor Lara Hamza |
Visual, Performing and Media Arts | Chari Milai |