Undergraduate Program Directors and Advisors

How Can an Academic Advisor Help You?

In the Ivan Allen College, we believe academic advising is an integral part of the educational process. Our advisors are a powerful mechanism for helping you achieve your full potential! Regular meetings with an advisor are strongly recommended for all students. Academic advising is available throughout the year, but there are some instances where academic advising is mandatory to ensure your successful progress.

Academic advising is required in the following cases:

  • First semester Freshman year
  • First semester Transfer student
  • Freshman receiving a mid-term “U”
  • Undeclared Major student
  • On Academic Probation or Review
  • Graduating Senior (until degree petition is completed)

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office

Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office Advisors

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Shatakshee Dhongde

Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Phone
404.894.1890
Office
Old CE Building, Room 221

Andrew McGraw

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Academic Program Manager
Office
Savant Building, Room 135

School of Economics Advisors

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Matthew Oliver

Matthew Oliver
Director of Undergraduate Programs
Office
Old CE Building, Room 223

Whitney Buser, Ph.D.

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Associate Director of Academic Programs and Academic Professional

Davis Palubeski

Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
Office
Old CE Building

The School of History and Sociology

School of History and Sociology Advisors

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Jennifer Singh

Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Phone
404.894.0535
Office
Old CE Building

Sonya Boadu

Sonya Boadu
Undergraduate Academic Advisor

School of International Affairs Advisors

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Mikulas Fabry

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Director of Undergraduate Studies
Phone
404.385.6883
Office
Habersham 152

School of Literature, Media, and Communication Advisors

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Aaron Santesso

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Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies

Amanda Blocker

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Academic Program Manager for Undergraduate Studies
Phone
404.894.2841
Office
Skiles 330

Wes Kirkbride

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Academic Advisor for CM majors and students interested in the B.S./M.S. in Digital Media
Phone
404.894.6200
Office
College of Computing Building 108

School of Modern Languages Advisors

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Kelly Comfort

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Director of Undergraduate Studies
Office
Swann 224

Mirla Gonzalez

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Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies, Online and Professional Education
Phone
404.385.3445
Office
Swann 110

The School of Public Policy

School of Public Policy Advisors

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Richard Barke, Ph.D.

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Director of Undergraduate Studies
Phone
404.894.8282
Office
DM Smith 7

Alexis Fontaine

Alexis Fontaine
Academic Program Manager, Undergraduate Programs