The Office of Student Services Advising Staff
Kristin Williams, M.A.
Director, Office of Student Services
Advises: RN to BSN, and Traditional BSN and Second-Degree BSN
(616) 331-5637
[email protected]
Cassonya Carter, M.Ed.
Senior Academic Advisor
Advises: Traditional BSN and Second-Degree BSN
(616) 331-5782
[email protected]
Mike Stoll, M.ED.
Senior Academic Advisor
Advises: Traditional BSN and Second-Degree BSN
(616) 331-6742
[email protected]
Mackenzie Ware, M.ED.
Academic Advisor
Advises: Traditional BSN and Second-Degree BSN
(616) 331-5638
[email protected]
Emily Skoog, M.ED.
Academic Advisor
Advises: Traditional BSN and Second-Degree BSN
616-331-5594
[email protected]
Who is my Advisor?
Once you are admitted to GVSU and declare Nursing as your major, students are assigned an academic advisor based on the first letter of their last name. Confirm your Academic Advisor in MyBanner:
- Log into MyBanner
- Select Student & Financial Aid
- Select Registration
- View Major and Advisor Information
Students are not restricted to meeting with their assigned advisor, and can meet with any nursing advisor available for their program of interest!
The Role of Your Academic Advisor
- Development of suitable educational plans
- Clarification of career and life goals
- Selection of appropriate courses and other educational experiences
- Interpretation of institutional requirements
- Enhancement of student awareness about educational resources available (e.g., internship, study abroad, honors and learning assistance programs)
- Evaluation of student progress toward established goals
- Development of decision-making skills
- Reinforcement of self-direction
- Referral to and use of institutional and community support services