Advising
About Our Office
Our office includes the Director of Advising and Retention, Assistant Director, 5 Professional Academic Advisors, and a Coordinator of Student Retention and Success. You may reach our team at advising@southwestern.edu. Follow us on Instagram @suadvising_!
Our Staff
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Jennifer Leach
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Director of Advising and Retention
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PRC 164
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Emily Ely
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Program Coordinator for Student Retention and Success
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FJS 110
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Beth Grant
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Professional Academic Advisor
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PRC 105
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Hayley Harned
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Assistant Director of Advising and Retention
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FJS 111
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Helene Laicer
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Professional Academic Advisor
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PRC 109
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Rob Phillips
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Professional Academic Advisor
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FAC 139
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Jenny Terry Roberts
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Professional Academic Advisor
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FJS 141
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Stephanie Sense
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Professional Academic Advisor
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FJS 140
Mission Statement
The Office of Advising and Retention (OAR) is committed to helping students make connections and foster a sense of belonging, and promote student success through intentional collaboration and continuous growth. We accomplish these goals by participating in professional development, identifying structural issues that impede success, building relationships with the campus community, and providing training to university stakeholders. Our work with students centers on personal connections in which we can make academic planning accessible, outreach proactively, and connect students to important resources.