USU's Advising Structure

The advising structure is coordinated system-wide and is focused on supporting student success through academic advising. The Advising Guide provides student and advisor responsibilities to guide the academic advising experience.

Academic advisors are supported through professional development opportunities and coordinated strategies to achieve an excellent advising experience for all students. USU academic advisors are trained in the assets-based Appreciative Advising framework.

USU designs, maintains, and evaluates a systemic and effective program of academic advisement to support student development and success. Advisors are knowledgeable of the curriculum, program, and graduation requirements, and are adequately prepared to successfully fulfill their responsibilities. Advising requirements and responsibilities of advisors are defined, published, and made available to students. (advising syllabus)

Advising Leadership

Academic advising at Utah State University is guided by University Advising, Advising Administrators, and the Council of Lead Advisors (CLA). In partnership, these groups develop strategies to provide an advising environment that supports a holistic advising experience where students are developmentally supported in achieving their goals.

The Council of Lead Advisors includes a representative from each of the advising units and statewide campuses. This group provides key information regarding student-facing processes and trends. Advising Administrators are leaders of advising units and are responsible for guiding the work of individuals and teams. They are able to support advising best practices within their units. The Office of University Advising is responsible for the coordination of USU's advising system.

Advising Unit Leadership

Advising Unit Advising Administrator Lead Advisor
Caine College of the Arts Dr. Richard Walker Angela Neff
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Dr. Mateja Savoie Roskos Lisa Allen
College of Engineering Dr. Thom Fronk Katherine Grover
EEJ College of Education and Human Services Dr. Sylvia Read Tressa Haderlie
Huntsman School of Business Ruth Loveland Ruth Loveland
Quinney College of Natural Resources Dr. Peter Howe Melanie Conrad
Exploratory Advising Mykel Beorchia Jana Haws
University Advising Mykel Beorchia, Shelly Kotynek Mykel Beorchia, Shelly Kotynek
Statewide Campuses Jacob Van den Akker Jacob Van den Akker
Provost's Office Janet Anderson  

Office of University Advising

Mykel Beorchia

Mykel Beorchia

Executive Director

University and Exploratory

Phone: (435) 797-3394
Office Location: TSC 302
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Shelly  Kotynek

Shelly Kotynek

Advisor Training | Bridge Program Advisor

University Advising | Bridge Program (Students A-F)

Phone: 435-797-9853
Office Location: TSC 302
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Communication

University Advising facilitates communication with the advising community through a weekly newsletter. Campus partners can submit information to the newsletter at the link below.

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USU's Advising Community Newsletter

USU's advising community newsletter helps to connect and bring pertinent information to advisors. Submit information and sign up below.

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