LS&A Advising Resources
Academic Advising Center
1255 Angell Hall, (734) 764-0332
Our Mission
Consonant with Socrates' dictum that the unexamined life is not worth living, we encourage students to:
The Academic Advising Center serves LS&A undergraduates by:
At Orientation students are assigned an LS&A general advisor who will tailor advice to individual students' needs. Students are encouraged to keep in close contact with their advisor throughout their undergraduate career and to get to know their advisor personally.
General Advisors
Available to discuss general degree requirements, rules, deadlines, procedures, academic plans and options, and study skills and strategies.
Concentration Advisors
Available to discuss particular requirements of each department's concentration. Appointments are generally made through individual departments.
Bachelor in General Studies (BGS) Advisors
Available to discuss requirements and the design of a Bachelor in General Studies degree.
Individual Concentration Program (ICP) Advisors
Available to discuss the Individual Concentrations Program (a concentration specifically designed by the student).
Pre-Professional Advisors
Pre-law, pre-med, and pre-business advisors are available to discuss options and entrance requirements for these graduate programs.
Specialty Advisors
Pre-Business, pre-architecture, pre-engineering, School of Education, School of Music, and Study Abroad advisors are available to LS&A students who are interested in those programs.
LS&A Peer Academic Advising Office (PAAO) G150 Angell Hall · (734) 763-1553
The LS&A Peer Academic Advising Office is staffed completely by undergraduates. Providing peer advising, PAAO presents students with an opportunity to share and receive experiences in an informal fashion. The office maintains such resources as course evaluations and examinations. PAAO also stocks graduate catalogs from schools across the country as well as the latest in post graduation materials.
Residence Hall Advising
An LS&A academic advisor is assigned to each residence hall and holds weekly office hours on site.
Academic Peer Advisor (APA)
A trained peer advisor living in your residence hall is available to discuss basic academic information.
Academic Advising Center Directory
Director
Alice Reinarz (areinarz)
Associate Director, First-Year Advising
Virginia Reese (vjreese)
Associate Director, Upper-level Advising
Philip J. Gorman (pjgorman)
Associate Director, Senior Services
W. Harry Marsden (hmars)
Coordinator of Residence Hall Advising
Susan Tepaske-King (stepaske)
Administrative Assistant
Cindy Bourland (cynthb)
Academic Advisors
Cindy Barhyte (cbarhyte)
Chris Bass (cbass)
Cathy Conway-Perrin (cconway)
Margaret Elias (melias)
Dan Freidus (freidus)
Louise Freymann (pomona)
Susan Gass (sgass)
Robert Gordon (rwgordan)
Jeffery Harrold (jharrold)
Joe Henderson (jrhend)
Martha Kirpes (mpkirpes)
Jean Leverich (leverich)
Marty McClatchey (mmcclat)
Carla McKenzie (cmckenzi)
Toni Morales (weena)
Mary Alice Parker (maryapar)
Marsha Pumroy (mpumroy)
David R. Smith (davidsm)
John Stratman (jstratma)
Joe Summers (jsummers)
Patricia Visser (pvisser)
Specialty Academic Advisors
BGS, Tom Collier (tcollier)
BGS, Chalmers Knight (thinknow)
ICP, Jean Leverich (leverich)
Music-LS&A Joint Degrees, Robert Wallin (rdwallin)
Organizational Studies, Toni Morales (weena)
Pre-professional Advisors
Pre-business, TBA
Pre-education, Ina Bell (inabell)
Pre-engineering, TBA
Pre-law, Karen Wittkopp (klwitt)
Pre-health professions,
Patricia Visser (pvisser)
Wendy Wyte (wwyte)
Academic Standards Board Directory
Director
Chuck Judge (cjudge)
Assistant to the Board
Carolyn McCullum (cmpurple)
Board Advisors
Jeffery Harrold (jharrold)
Helen Olson (hio)
Wendy Woods (wwoods)
Advisors' uniqnames are indicated in parentheses. You may e-mail any advisor by attaching @umich.edu to an advisor's uniqname. General questions also may be addressed to ask.lsa.advising@umich.edu.
Other LS&A Advising Resources
Honors Office
1228 Angell Hall · (734) 764-6274
Handles all advising for students in the LS&A Honors Program. (See page 11 for further information.)
Residential College Counseling Office
134 Tyler (East Quadrangle) · (734) 763-0032
Responsible for academic advising and academic actions involving Residential College students. (See page 11 for further information.)
Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP)
G155 Angell Hall · (734) 764-9128
Provides academic advising, mentoring, and tutoring to minority and other LS&A undergraduates desiring supportive services. (See page 11 for further information.)
Academic Standards Board
1255 AH · (734) 764-0311 or (734) 764-0332
Members of the Academic Standards Board help students individualize their programs of study and may grant exceptions to College-level academic policies and degree requirements. A student may discuss with a member and, if necessary, petition in writing for a waiver or modification of College rules. (Honors students petition the Honors Program Office; Residential College students petition the RC Counseling Office.) They also administer academic discipline. The purpose of academic discipline is to help foster good performance and to protect a student's chance of graduating from the College. The Board has further responsibility for readmitting students dismissed because of unsatisfactory performance and for interpreting academic standards.
Academic Auditors
1409 Mason Hall · (734) 763-3101
Check for completion of all LS&A degree requirements once graduation materials have been submitted, inform students of their progress toward graduation, and authorize graduation. They can provide a Letter of Certification that requirements have been met and a degree will be awarded.
LS&A Academic Information
and Publications
G411 Mason Hall · (734) 764-6810
Offers current information about LS&A academic policies, procedures, LS&A courses, and LS&A closed course/section information, and maintains the Student Academic Affairs website (http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/). The Office of LS&A Academic Information and Publications is also responsible for publication of the LS&A Bulletin, Course Guides, and the FirstYear Handbook.
Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs
1402 Mason Hall · (734) 764-7297
Overall administration of LS&A Student Academic Affairs is the responsibility of the Assistant Dean. Policy and procedure matters are handled in this office, and academic judicial policy is administered by the Assistant Dean. This office also handles other exceptional situations which may arise in student/instructor relationships.
LS&A Scholarships
1413 Mason Hall · (734) 647-9285
Undergraduates who have completed at least one term in LS&A may apply for LS&A Scholarships. Students must have a high GPA and must show financial need.
Academic Resources
English Language Institute (ELI)
John M. Swales, Director
3004 North University Building
(734) 764-2413
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/
The English Language Institute offers instruction in the English language to non-native speakers enrolled in the University. The main purpose of this instruction is to help non-native speakers to become effective and fully participating members of the academic community.
In addition, the ELI offers workshops in the Spring and Summer for International Teaching Assistants (ITA) in conjunction with the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) and offers language courses throughout the academic year for non-native speaking ITAs which address the communicative language needs of classroom, lab, and office hours.
The ELI operates a Writing Clinic and a Speaking Clinic as one-on-one facilities for those who have taken or are taking ELI courses in the relevant areas or are deemed not to need regular classroom instruction.
International Center
Zahir Ahmed, Director
603 East Madison
Ground Floor (South Wing)
Michigan Union; (734) 764-9310
http://www.umich.edu/~icenter/
The International Center provides information, advice, and referrals for those in the University community who are participating in or considering an international experience. American and international students, faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and alumni may obtain information regarding options for overseas study, scholarships, internships, work, volunteering, travel, and international careers through individual consulting and informational programs.
University of Michigan international students and scholars can rely on the International Center for support services, general information, orientation, and advice about visa and immigration issues, employment, cross-cultural issues, taxation, health insurance, and other practical concerns important to the successful program completion and quality of life of international students.
Language Resource Center
Monika Dressler, Director
2018 Modern Languages Building
(734) 764-0424
http://www.umich.edu/~langres/
After the UM Stadium and the Diag, the Language Resource Center (LRC) may be the most frequented site on Central Campus for first-year students. The LRC houses a variety of state-of-the-art multimedia equipment to enable students to practice with the audio, video, and computerbased materials used in all introductory language and literature courses. A large number of materials – particularly international television programming brought in from one of the LRC's three satellite dishes, as well as computer-based programs are available for students who just want to browse.
Math Lab
Robert E. Megginson, Director
B860 East Hall; (734) 936-0160
http://www.math.lsa.umich.edu/~meggin/mathlab.html
The Mathematics Laboratory is a free walk-in tutoring service for students enrolled in mathematics courses through Math 216. The Math Lab tutors are advanced undergraduates in mathematics and mathematicallyoriented fields who are selected for their expertise and ability to explain mathematics. Graduate student instructors and faculty volunteers also participate. Math Lab hours are 10 A.M.-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Monday through Thursday; 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Friday; and 2-4 P.M. Sunday. No appointment is necessary.
Science Learning Center
Claire Sandler, Director
1720 Dow; (734) 764-9326
http://www.umich.edu/~slc/
The Science Learning Center (SLC) is an interdisciplinary resource
center provided by the College of Literature, Science, and
the Arts to support teaching and learning in the five natural
science departments: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and
physics.
Located in the atrium of the Chemistry Building, the SLC facilities include instructional technology labs, teaching assistant and study group meeting alcoves, and a loan desk for reserve and research materials. The Center's equipment and staff activities are all directed toward the goal of improving student learning and involvement in the sciences, particularly in the introductory courses.
The SLC endeavors to help students, faculty, and GSIs build a learning community where students become scientists.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Sam Goodin, Director
G625 Haven Hall; (734) 763-3000
http://www.umich.edu/~sswd/ssd/
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services to students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, or hearing impairments. We also work with students who have chronic health problems or psychological disabilities. SSD offers services which are not provided by other University offices or outside organizations. We provide such services as accessible campus transportation, adaptive technology, sign language and oral interpreting, readers and other volunteers, guidance for course accommodations, and requests to modify degree requirements. Our services are free of charge.
Before and after a student enrolls at the University, SSD staff are available to answer questions and provide referrals concerning admission, registration, services available, financial aid, etc. In addition, SSD can help assess the need for modified housing, attendants, interpreters, transportation, classroom accommodations, notetakers, and adaptive equipment.
Some might be particularly interested in the Volunteer Reader Program, which is run by SSD. It consists of students reading material onto cassette for use by students with visual impairments or print disabilities. The primary qualification the reader must have is a clear speaking voice. Volunteers are also needed to edit scanned printed materials to be put onto disk. The primary qualification for this task is strong text editing skills.
To request additional information call (734)763-3000 (Voice/TDD)
Sweetland Writing Center (SWC)
Ejner Jensen, Director
1139 Angell Hall; (734) 764-0429
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/swc/
The Sweetland Writing Center helps students write successfully in their undergraduate courses. One of the most valuable services offered by the SWC is Writing Workshop. Any LS&A student, any student enrolled in an LS&A course, and any graduate student may schedule an appointment with an experienced SWC faculty member to obtain help with writing assignments from finding a topic and developing an argument to polishing a paper. Students may also obtain assistance with personal statements for graduate or professional schools or work on a specific writing problem (e.g., writer's block). Students seeking assistance may drop in or schedule an appointment by calling (734) 764-0429 to meet individually with a faculty member. The Writing Workshop is located in 1139 Angell Hall during the day and in many residence halls on several evenings.
Learning Communities
Comprehensive Studies Program
(CSP)
William Collins, Director
G155 Angell Hall; (734) 764-9128
The Comprehensive Studies Program (CSP) provides support services to more than 2,000 University of Michigan undergraduates, 500 of them first-year students. Intensive course sections, smaller than most classes, are enriched classes that meet an additional hour each week. CSP introductory classes are offered in biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics, and Spanish. In addition, CSP provides tutorials for several LS&A courses in which students can benefit from personal attention, such as courses in foreign language, the natural sciences, economics, math, and accounting. Academic advising and personalized counseling happens frequently if you participate in CSP. An advisor will be assigned to you who will help you explore your interests, aptitudes, needs, academic goals, and career objectives. You'll probably meet with the same counselor from the time of your orientation to the time you graduate. CSP advisors have specialized training so they can help on a wide range of practical and personal issues.
Honors Program
Rob Van der Voo, Director
1218 Angell Hall; (734) 764-6274
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/honors/
Honors is a four-year program that provides opportunities to
students with superior ability for greater depth of study throughout
the undergraduate years. Among the features of the Honors Program
are special honors courses and honors sections in regular courses,
opportunities to participate in the research projects of faculty
members, or in individual research, faculty-student seminars,
special academic advising, and summer independent reading for
academic credit. Students are admitted to the Honors Program by
invitation of the Director, though in
quiries are welcomed from any highly motivated student.
Lloyd Hall Scholars Program (LHSP)
David Potter, Director
Alice Lloyd Hall; (734) 764-7521
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lhsp/
The Lloyd Hall Scholars Program offers a collegial, interdisciplinary, academic environment in which entering students can enjoy the personal and intellectual advantages of a small group setting while exploring the resources of the larger University. A number of LS&A courses are taught in the Hall, usually by instructors who themselves live in the Hall. Sound academic advising and a strong range of co-curricular activities are key aspects of the Program. An historic leader of multicultural understanding on this campus, the Program admits each year about 300 first-year students, more than 60% from out-of-state.
Michigan Community Scholars Program
1503 Washington Heights;
(734) 647-4860
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mcs/
The Michigan Community Scholars Program provides an academic experience for tomorrow's leaders in a diverse world. The Michigan Community Scholars Program offers advantages of close contact with staff and a friendly social environment while enhancing access to the numerous resources of the University of Michigan through unique activities. The seminar is a weekly opportunity to explore issues of importance to students during their undergraduate years. The subject mastery workshops (in math, chemistry, English, and physics) emphasize collaborative learning. Students applying to the Program agree to a five hour a week commitment to participate in a seminar and workshop and live in Mary Markley Residence Hall.
Residential College (RC)
Thomas Weisskopf, Director
133 East Quad; (734) 763-0176
http://www.rc.lsa.umich.edu/
The Residential College (RC) is a four-year degree-granting
college within LS&A devoted exclusively to undergraduate education.
It has classrooms, faculty, and advising offices, studios and
residence facilities located in East Quadrangle, an average enrollment
of 950 students, and a faculty of about 50 professors and lecturers
in social sciences, humanities, sciences, arts, music, and languages.
The goal of the RC is to provide its students with a liberal arts
education within an atmosphere that fosters the pursuit of academic
excellence and encourages the development of their individual
interests and talents. RC classes are small and informal with
free and often lively exchange of ideas between faculty and students.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Sandra R. Gregerman, Director
715 North University Avenue, Suite 201;
(734) 998-9381
http://www.umich.edu/~urop/
UROP is an opportunity for first- and second-year students to form research partnerships with leading UM faculty engaged in original research. The program features over 200 research projects covering most academic disciplines, special student services including peer advising, research peer groups, academic and career workshops, and the opportunity to earn either academic credit or work-study pay for conducting research.
UROP in Residence (UIR)
Sally Sharp, Director
Mosher-Jordan Hall; (734) 936-6536
UROP in Residence (UIR) offers 135 students all the benefits of the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) plus the chance to live together as a small, supportive community on the third floor of Mosher Jordan Hall. UIR students can elect special sections of English Composition, mathematics, chemistry, and engineering courses and all UIR students enroll in an interdisciplinary course, Introduction to Research. Students in this course have had the University Art Museum opened exclusively to them to participate in a seminar and gallery talk about Surrealism and the next week have learned about the Human Genome Project and how one can extract DNA in one's kitchen. Students in the program take leadership writing for the UIR newsletter, organizing community service projects, attendance at cultural events and participation in intramural teams.
Women in Science & Engineering Residence Program
(WISE)
Sally Sharp, Director
Mosher-Jordan Hall; (734) 936-6536
http://www.umich.edu/~wiserp/
The Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program is designed for students concentrating in science, mathematics, or engineering. Students live together and are invited to participate in a number of varied academic and social activities throughout the year. Among Program offerings: course sections specifically reserved for Program members (math and chemistry); academic and career workshops; study groups; and awesome tutors Students completing their first year who remain in the program may become Big Sisters to new first-year students.
Special Academic Opportunities
First-Year Seminar Program
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/dean/ug/fys/
A First-Year Seminar is a small-group class (typically 25 students or fewer) that focuses on a specialized topic of broad interest or current concern. First-Year Seminars require no advanced preparation, are open to all first-year students without any prerequisites, and can be used to satisfy some of the College's general requirements.
Taught by members of the faculty selected from all areas of the College, seminars provide a unique educational experience for entering students to participate actively in their own education. The small-group format of the course provides many opportunities for students to develop skills in critical thinking and communication through class discussions, oral presentations and reports, and varied writing assignments.
International Programs
(Study Abroad)
Carol W. Dickerman, Director
G513 Michigan Union; (734) 764-4311
http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/oip/
The Office of International Programs administers University of Michigan academic-year and summer study abroad programs in countries throughout the world. It also provides academic counseling on all aspects of international study. Students who are considering study abroad are encouraged to dropin anytime from 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday; no appointment is required. Students may also wish to attend the annual Study Abroad Fair in October and information meetings about particular programs in November of each year as they begin to consider which programs may best suit them.
Language Across the Curriculum
The Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) Program provides opportunities for students to use and enhance their language skills while studying in subject areas of interest, and to develop a heightened awareness of international issues through the use of primary and secondary sources studied in their original languages. Each term the LAC Program sponsors content-based courses in a range of departments from all divisions of the College; some or all of the instruction and course materials are in a language other than English. Participation in the LAC Program is open to all students who have completed the Language Requirement and achieved fourth-term language proficiency. Students who have participated in the LAC Program can receive certification of Advanced Language Study and Advanced Language Competence.
Transition Resources
Office of New Student Programs
Ann Hower, Director
3511 Student Activities Building
(734) 764-6413
http://www.umich.edu/~orient/
The Office of New Student Programs is a central point for new students to receive information about the University. It serves as a referral place for new students, directing them to the support services and resources on campus. The components of this office, collaboratively serving new students, are:
· Orientation Programs
Ann Hower, Coordinator
All incoming first-year and transfer students attend orientation
either during the
summer or immediately before the start of the term. Orientation
begins the introduction to the educational, cultural, and intellectual
opportunities of the University. During orientation students take
placement tests, receive academic advising, and register for classes.
· Welcome to Michigan Program
Christian Garcia, Assistant Director
Welcome to Michigan is a week of programs and activities
(Fall Term) designed to welcome and introduce new students to
the University and the surrounding community. The primary goals
of the program are to assist students in making meaningful, smooth,
and enjoyable transition to college life and to help students
become familiar with, and feel connected to, the campus as a learning
community.
· University Mentorship Program
Connie Rose Tingson, Assistant Director
The University Mentorship Program provides incoming first-year students with a unique opportunity to build a relationship with a faculty or staff volunteer. Incoming students who apply and are accepted into the program are matched by academic and/or career interests with a faculty or staff mentor and a peer undergraduate mentor. Three other first-year students will round out the group. The mentors provide students with guidance and support for a successful experience at the University of Michigan.