Academic Services

“I have received an amazing education in the RC over the past three years with professors who know who I am, understand my learning style and take a vested interest in my life.”

—Jill Barkley, RC Alum

Location and Staff

The RC Academic Services Office is located at 134 Tyler, East Quad, and is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The office staff is available to help you with various problems and concerns.

Cynthia Burton (caburton@umich.edu)
permissions, independent studies, BOAS correspondence, student database, and general questions; (734)-647-4359
 
Charlie Murphy (clmurph@umich.edu)
diploma applications, senior/graduation issues, time schedule/course information, and general questions; (734)-647-4364
 
Jennifer Myers (jeniferm@umich.edu)
Director of RC Academic Services

Academic Advising

RC academic advisors are available for appointments Monday through Friday. They are all faculty members in the RC and will help you sort out both RC and LSA requirements as well as any other problems or concerns you have regarding your academic progress or adjustment to college. You may call 763-0032 or stop by the Academic Services Office (134 Tyler in East Quad) to schedule an appointment. You are not assigned to a specific advisor because each has limited advising hours due to teaching obligations. Please feel free to schedule appointments with one particular advisor, if you prefer; however, other advisors are available to meet with you if your schedules are more compatible. We expect that all first year students will meet with an advisor at least once during their first semester.

RC 2008-2009 Academic Advisors

David Burkam -- General Advising; Individualized Concentration Program; LGBTQ Issues

Jeff Evans (by special arrangement) General Advising: Health Studies; Science; Psychology

Hank Greenspan -- Living/Learning Issue; Referrals

Janet Hegman Shier -- General Advising; Language

Jennifer Myers -- General Advising; Referrals

Cindy Sowers -- General Advising; Arts and Ideas

Frank Thompson -- General Advising; Social Science

Martin Walsh -- Drama; Text to Performance Minor