Academic Advising

First-year and second-year students at Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· More are assigned to a professional advisor. Students who have chosen a major are also assigned to a faculty advisor. Accelerated online and graduate program students are advised by a facultyÌýadvisor based on major. Advisors assist students throughout their college years; students are encouraged to maintain close contact with their advisors in order to achieve their goals.

What do the Professional Advisors specialize in?

Advise students on course registration and academic policy

Guide students through major exploration

Create personalized goals and educational plans

Support students on their path to a timely graduation

Partner with student’s primary faculty advisor within student’s major 

For more information about advising, contact theÌýDirector of Academic Advising ÌýKelsey Wicher.Ìý

Meet the Professional Advising Team

Academic Advisor Kelsey WicherKelsey WicherÌý– Director of Academic Advising

Advises: Biology, pre-nursing, and MAT
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Kelsey Wicher has been with Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· since 2018, starting as an academic advisor for the accelerated and graduate programs. She is an adjunct instructor for the College of Business at Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· More. Topics she has taught include leadership, organizational behavior, FYE (FYS), and leadership and identity. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership from Northern Kentucky University, a Master of Science in management from Sullivan University, and is certified in adult mental health first aid. Wicher loves working with students and helping them achieve their goals. Her personal goal is to make a difference in the community and be a supportive role model for students as they thrive and help the community and region grow and flourish. 
Academic Advisor Devon FisherDevon FisherÌý– Professional Advisor College of Business, Exercise Science, Exercise and Health StrategiesDevon Fisher joined Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· More in 2018 and, in addition to being an advisor, is also an assistant football coach, and strength and conditioning coach. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in exercise science, and in 2018 from Western Illinois University with a Master of Science in kinesiology. In his free time, Devon loves sports, woodworking, and playing video games. He looks forward to working with students as a professional advisor, helping them strive towards achieving their academic goals and earning a diploma. 
Academic Advising Ashley HallAshley HallÌý– Professional Advisor College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Math & Physics, Chemistry & BiochemistryAshley Hall is the newest professional advisor to join the Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· More staff. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, but spent most of her adolescent life in State College, Pennsylvania. In higher education, she attended Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania, from 2014-2018. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English with several specializations including professional and dramatic writing, and a minor in theater. Her interests include reading and writing, playing with her dog, Tim, and attending art shows and theater productions with her husband. Before joining the Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· More community, she was employed for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Drawing from this experience, she hopes to effectively advise present and future Â鶹²ú¾«¹úÆ· More students.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a new student, check with your admissions counselor, otherwise check directly with the registrar.

Check online at , contact the registrar or your professional advisor of studies (PAS).

Your PAS will assist in preparing you for faculty advisor meetings, discussing core requirements, and making routine changes to schedules.

Contact your designated faculty advisor or PSA for a list of requirements.

Check out your majors degree requirements here.

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Go to > Student Services > Academic Info

Talk to your PAS and they will be able to talk to you about your options. You must also complete a Change of Major form and submit to the registrar.