Advising Services
Effective academic advising is a collaborative relationship between a student and an academic advisor that provides each student with an advisor who will take a personal interest in the student and their academic pursuits.
ADVISING RESOURCES
At Cowley, we’re committed to providing high-quality advising that helps every student thrive. Our advisors support you in setting goals, understanding degree and career paths, navigating transitions, staying connected, and accessing campus resources. Learn more about our advising policy.
Not seeing your advisor?
If you have not received advising information yet, you can look up your advisor within Cowley Connect under the Student tab and contact them directly to schedule an appointment.
Not sure where to start?
No problem! Contact us and we'll help you out!
Advising & Retention Coordinator
Renn Memorial Library, Room 110 (Lower Level)
Admissons
Galle-Johnson, Room 203
Helpful Resources for Student Success
- Library Services
- Study Hall Resources
- 50 Resources for College Students
- College ScoreCard
- College Stress to College Success | Brad Smith | TEDxYoungstown
- Reading and Notetaking Guide
- Study Skills & Tips
- Time
Advisors
Academic Advising Council
Academic advising plays a vital role in student success. The Academic Advising Council takes this role seriously by continual improvement of the advising role and meeting student needs.
Council Members
Stefani Jones — Director of Student Enrollment and Success
Julianna Smarsh — Advising and Retention Coordinator
Greg Butler — Impact (TRiO) specialist
Laura Cordero — Outreach Advisor
Steve Cooper — Natural Science/Math Faculty
Nick DiMeo — Humanities Faculty
Devin Graves — Registrar
Jamie Hibbs — Director of Education
Krystle Nies — Social Science Faculty
Rick Squires — Career & Technical Ed Faculty
Jana Weston — Main Campus Advisor
Our advisors are ready to assist you with your degree plan and enrollment, provide information on course transferability, and keep advisees up-to-date on current programs and majors information. Let us help you attain your educational and career goals. For general questions about advising, please email advising@cowley.edu.