THRIVE IN THE HIVE
Danielle L. Archambault, Ed.D. ACUE - Associate Vice President
Dear Hornet Families: I am both honored and excited to introduce myself as the new Associate Vice President of Student Success As I step into this new role for this academic year, I want to express my enthusiasm about leading the Student Success team and to share a bit about my vision and approach
I am genuinely thrilled to be here DSU has an outstanding reputation for innovation, dedication, and excellence These are values that deeply resonate
eager to contribute to our students’ academic and professional successes.
My career journey has provided me with diverse experiences in higher education, and I am passionate about my role at DSU. My focus will be on improving the student customer service experience and providing a welcoming workplace culture in pursuit of our ultimate goal for students - a path to successful degree completion and graduation. I am committed to working closely with students, faculty, staff, and external partners to achieve student success and drive positive change on our campuses.
I believe that open communication and collaboration are crucial for student success. I encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback as we navigate this exciting chapter together. Your insights are invaluable, and I am here to support your student in any way I can. Please feel free to contact us at Thrive@desu edu or StudentSuccess@desu edu Thank you for the warm welcome I’ve already received from our OSS staff, students, and faculty Here’s to our continued commitment to student success and to the great things to be accomplished in Hornet Nation
With Warm regards,
Dr. Danielle L. Archambault, Ed.D. ACUE
Associate Vice President, Office of Student Success | Email: DArchambault@desu edu Office Phone: 302 857 6072 | Click here to read Dr Danielle Archambault’s bio with DSU and OSS
Delaware State University Office of Student Success Parent Newsletter
Associate Vice President (AVP) Corner
In this section, we want to highlight as well as have a space for our Associate Vice President to ‘speak’ to the people by giving updates, letting you know about a few highlights, and offering some important tips and advice to our stakeholders and their families about navigating our institution
Managing Major Exam Madness
Studying for any exam or tests can seem overwhelming Creating a structured study plan can help make any exam more manageable.
Create a Study Schedule
Time Management - Be sure to consult your course syllabi to confirm your specific exam dates and whether or not your exams are cumulative.
Prioritize - Be sure to dedicate more time to subjects that you are struggling with and those exams that occur first.
Set Goals - Break down your study sessions with a tutor or study group to cover material by content or priority.
Gather Study Materials
Collect Resources - Gather your textbook, notes, readings, and other resources
Organize Materials - Keep everything organized by subject or topic; be sure to minimize distractions by choosing the most appropriate study space.
Study Tools
Practice problems
Flash cards
Summarization
Study Groups
Form or join a group to help review/clarify difficult subjects
Practice explaining concepts to each other
Practice past exams
Collect your old exams to see which areas you struggled with and focus on those concepts
Prioritize Self-care
Take breaks
Sleep well
Hydrate
Eat nutritious foods
Review and Revise
Regularly Review Material - Set aside time each week for studying
Adjust Your Study Plan - Be flexible; if a topic takes more time than allotted, adjust your plans
Associate Vice President (AVP) Corner
Managing Midterm Madness (cont.)
Stay Positive and Manage Stress
Practice Mindfulness or Relaxation
Techniques - Incorporate deep breathing or meditation to manage anxiety
Maintain a Positive Attitude - Remind yourself of your progress and stay focused on your goals
Day Before the Exam
Avoid Cramming - Focus on light review and ensure you understand key concepts rather than trying to learn new material
Prepare Materials - Organize everything you’ll need for the exam (e g , pens, ID, calculator) the night before
Talks with Teddy
The Office of Student Success is proud to introduce Theodore “Teddy” Majors to Hornet
Nation Teddy is a chat bot that is accessible 24/7/365 for students and families
Simply ask Teddy a question in the chat box, and he will return some helpful information within seconds You can access Teddy by clicking herehttps://poe com/Teddy Majors
“Teddy” is a product of Poe.com, a platform developed by Quora that allows users to interact with various AI-powered
chatbots, including ones based on different versions of GPT, like ChatGPT
Teddy is knowledgeable about all matters relating to OSS and how to get in contact with vital campus services The OSS staff know they cannot be accessible all day, every day, so Teddy is here to fill the gap. Do you have questions about Teddy? Don’t hesitate to contact thrive@desu.edu.
Group Advisement is in Session!
Group Advisement provides the opportunity for students to register for the Spring Semester and take care of their advising needs. Sessions are available at students’ respective advising time and location through Friday, November 8 (excluding October 30 and November 5).
Students should not leave for the semester without registering for classes. This is the catch-all event for registration. Students can drop in to register for classes without an appointment. Advisors will assist with registration as well as any advising needs. Bring a laptop, iPad, or tablet as they are required to register.
Please note: Locations and times might change; refer to advisor for more info.
College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
William C. Jason Library, Room 214K
Weekdays: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology
William C. Jason Library, Room 214K
Weekdays: 1-4 p.m.
College of Business
Bank of America Building 107
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, 3 - 4 p.m.
Bank of America 111
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.1 p.m.
Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Budd Hall, Lower Level Room 15
Weekdays: 1-4 p m
Summer Activities and Updates
The summertime sizzle brought about many occasions. From travels to new locations, program changes, room updates, and visiting vacation spots while others still pursue their academic goals. We wanted to highlight and showcase a few of those summer activities
Partnering HBCU institutions hosted by DSU for the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Internship
Dr. Hakeem Lawal and Dr. Erin Perchiniak, Associate Professor and Co-Director of the REU Program, ran the first cohort of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) internship this summer. They hosted 10 students 4 from DSU and 6 from partnering HBCU institutions (Bethune-Cookman, Spelman, Tuskegee, Cheyney, and Lincoln). Thank-you notes have been sent to the other programs, expressing excitement about having their students join the internship.
Mikayla Taylor, Yeda Couto-Erickson, Oluwafunmilola Allen-Taylor, and Lindsay Fomundam were standouts They worked diligently in the labs for 10 weeks, participated in weekly professional development activities, and took on leadership roles within the program Since the other 6 students were not from DSU, these DSU students helped show them around and made them feel welcome They hosted game nights, provided rides to local stores, and consistently went above and beyond for the program Their efforts are greatly appreciated, and it's worth highlighting their contributions to their department and college leaders Hopefully, they were able to learn new skills and expand their networking circles as a result of their hard work this summer.
Learning From The Leaders
Previously titled the “Director’s Corner,” we wanted to expand on our pool of knowledge and invite other leaders to bestow their knowledge upon our parents and students
The Learning From The Leaders section recognizes DSU Directors, Staff, and Faculty in leadership, their experiences, and their contributions to the University Read all about their commitment to student success and how they share their talents with others here at DSU
Dr. Laxmi Pathak - Assistant Director, Writing Studio | Integrated Academic Support Services
In this edition of Learning From The Leaders, the Office of Student Success is pleased to highlight Dr. Laxmi Pathak. Dr. Pathak joined DSU in December of 2023 when he assumed the role of the Writing Studio Assistant Director. He describes himself as an educator with a genuine passion for researching, reading, and writing. Dr. Pathak has earned two bachelor’s degrees (B.A, B.Ed.) and three master’s degrees (M.A, M.Ed., M.Phil.) from Tribhuvan and Pokhara Universities, Nepal, in addition to a Ph D in Education at Lakehead University in Canada In his role as the Writing Studio Assistant Director, Dr Pathak oversees all initiatives of the Writing Studio, develops writing programs, plans and hosts writing workshops, and develops writing resources for all DSU students
Dr Pathak was born, brought up, and educated in the countryside of Nepal – a country in South Asia with the stunning beauty of nature He loves to spend time with family, have tea or coffee, talk with like-minded friends, walk through the beauty of nature and listen to the sound of wind and birds, play, and dive into the depths of sentimental music He also enjoys reading books on leadership and philosophy
Dr Pathak spent over a decade in Canada at Lakehead University working as a writing consultant for graduate students, teaching AEP/ESL to international students, and developing various courses before finding his way to Delaware When asked what brought him to DSU, he shared that his longing to work with and contribute to HBCU students was one of the primary reasons The other reason is the warm weather of Dover Dr Pathak we Canada, he experienced extremely cold weather (-40 in Northern Ontario.
When asked about his style of leadership, Dr Pathak stated that he firmly believes and practices the principle of ‘working with’ (not under and over) his co-workers He loves to collaborate, support, share, care, and learn from one another He also adds that what leadership theories suggest is to model simplicity and humility in both actions and words Respect for ‘self and others’ is what Dr Pathak loves to practice the most
Dr. Pathak expressed that if we could share something with students and parents of the DSU community, he would say, “We all are unique human beings and have inherent qualities with profound possibilities. We all have the potential to thrive and achieve what we want. So, it is crucial to look inside, know who we are, and pursue what we love the most in life. Life is simple but our thoughts complicate it. All students have immense possibilities; you all have nothing to lose but only to win! Please visit the Writing Studio where we can have more in-depth interactions with a focus on writing.”
IASS Tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders
Hornet Highlight
The Hornet Highlight recognizes current DSU students, their experiences, and contributions to the University Read all about their commitment to student success and how they share their talents with others to make DSU an exceptional place to learn and grow
Julia Kneba - Junior, Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising
[Textiles & Apparel Studies] | Koscierzyna, Poland
This fall we are happy to recognize Julia Kneba as our Hornet Highlight recipient. Julia is a junior-year student majoring in Textiles and Apparel Studies with a focus on Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising. She joined DSU as an international student from Germany but grew up and spent the majority of her life in Poland
From a young age, she played sports such as soccer and basketball But at the age of 14, Julia decided to fully pursue volleyball and aim for the professional level Because she was dedicated and focused so much on volleyball, she had a chance to play at a high level in both Poland and Germany In addition to professional and
collegiate volleyball, she has also been competing in beach volleyball during the summer offseason for the past three years.
While volleyball has taken up much of her time, Julia’s second interest is fashion. From a young age, art has been a large part of her life. First, she was interested in interior design after graduating from high school but knew she wanted to pursue a degree related to design. B combining her love for competitive volleyball and passio for fashion, Julia found a home at Delaware State University.
Julia has found much support and encouragement at the University from faculty and that led her to begin designing and creating clothes in her first year. This September, Julia was happy to share that she will be traveling to present at her fourth fashion show at the Armory Arena in New York. Outside of her studies, Julia returns the support given to her by DSU while working as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Intro to Chemistry with Integrated Academic Support Services and serving as the elected captain for the DSU Women’s Volleyball team She hopes that in these leadership roles, she can encourage all students to “fight for their highest goals ”
When asked what words of encouragement she had for our incoming freshman class, Julia shared, “You can go far alone, but you can go even further with the help and support of those around you By surrounding yourself with those that uplift you, push you forward, and strengthen you; you are capable of more than what your brain can even comprehend ”
Julia Kneba modeling a dress she designed herself from volleyball nets
Staff Spotlight
Please
2024 NACDA & Affiliates Convention Summary and Highlights
From June 9 – June 12, the athletic advising team had the opportunity to attend the 2024 NACDA and Affiliates Convention, where they were able to participate in workshops, learn from, and share best practices with peers within the N4A (The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals) group
During the conference, the team had incredible opportunities to hear from experts in the field and meet with industry service providers to bring the most current ideas back to DSU. A major highlight of the trip was fellowship with colleagues during the HBCU breakfast, where they discussed shared experiences and ideas with peer institutions. Each team member followed a specific development track, which included an Advising track, a Learning Specialist track, a Student-Athlete Development track, and a Diversity track. These specific learning tracks allowed the team not only to gain new individual insights but also to share these learnings and bring numerous ideas back to implement within their unit. Two major takeaways they
Success’ Academic Support
hope to implement immediately are utilizing the GamePlan e-learning platform to provide a yearlong student-athlete development program through monthly learning modules and creating an operational guidebook that follows collaborative best practices to support student-athletes as they transfer and transition to new institutions.
The athletic advising team is very grateful for this development opportunity and looks forward to expanding services and programming for student-athletes while continuing to stay at the forefront of industry standards and best practices.
Dr Danielle L Archambault, Ed.D. ACUE
Ms Fariha Mahfuz
OSS Systems Administrator - EAB
Student
for Student-Athletes team had the opportunity to attend the 2024 NACDA and Affiliates Convention.
Tips for Students [Fall ’24 Midterm Reissue]
Over the semester, our general communication lines have lots of students inquiring about various things. With that in mind, we wanted to get ahead of potential frequently asked questions especially during this time of the semester and provide students with some tips and solutions.
How can I contact my advisor?
To find your academic advisor, students can view the academic advisement directory; click here to view it. There are several ways to contact an academic advisor:
Email, Phone, and Office Location
EAB Navigate to schedule an appointment
Drop-in hours - Please verify with your advisors
How can I contact my instructor?
To contact your instructor:
Check your schedule in Banner Self-Service for your instructor’s name and email. Also, you can always see your ‘Success Team’ which includes your professors on your EAB Navigate360 Student App or Web Login access. Your professor’s contact information should be also be posted on Blackboard as well as on your class syllabus.
Services2020@desu.edu
StudentSuccess@desu.edu
Questions:
to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, call
or email blackboard@desu.edu
after-hour Blackboard support, call 844.570.6766 or email blackboard@desu.edu Banner-Self Service/ All Other Technology Questions: Call 302.857.7028 or email Support@desu.edu
Best Practices: Parent Edition [Fall ’24 reissue]
As students enter their college experience, parents are also entering a new phase of their lives As parents of college students, please refer to the tips below to help both you and your student transition to this new phase
Establish Communication Expectations
Because your scholar may be living away from home for the first time, it is key that expectations and new boundaries are established. Be sure to have an open and honest conversation about what you expect from your student and how often they should be communicating with you
Student Self-Advocacy
Be prepared to listen to understand rather than respond. If your student calls with a challenge, be sure to hear them out completely before responding. Now that they are a college student, it is important that they learn self-advocacy skills with your support.
Growing Personally, Academically, and Professionally
Your student is growing and changing as they experience what college has to offer both academically and socially When your student returns home to visit, they will have changed Don’t worry! Be sure to set expectations for their visit because even though they are changing, you are still their parent
Enjoy This Time
You have done the work preparing your young scholar for their education. Trust that you have given your child everything they need to succeed. Take a deep breath and as you let it out, do something nice for yourself. You have earned it!
Students: OSS Is Hiring! Want to Join Us?
While we serve lots of students here at OSS, we couldn’t do it all without the collaboration and support of students working alongside us. For students who have any work study or time for employment, here are a few opportunities of employment we have here at OSS:
Library Services - Student Assistants
Student Employment – Looking for student jobs? The Library is hiring! Check JobX for “Library Assistant” positions!
Integrated Academic Support Services - Graduate Assistant Position
IASS is currently accepting applications for a graduate assistant position. Join the IASS Team as a Graduate Assistant! Here is what the job entails:
Earn $20 hourly; Monitor the IASS Centers; Assist with academic workshops; Work 25 – 29 hours per week, including evening hours (until 8 PM) and limited weekend hours; Support operations on the Main Campus & and DSU Downtown; Requirement: Must be enrolled fulltime in a DSU Graduate Program
Semester Hours – W C Jason Library and Parker Library (Downtown) Monday – Thursday, 8 AM – 8 PM. Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM. Jason, Main Campus, open weekends: 12 PM – 5 PM Parker, Downtown, closed weekends.
See the library website for semester holiday closures.
Library Services Corner
[Library Services is] More Than Books!
When you think of your library, do you think of all the books (hundreds of thousands) you can check out? Do you think of the computer labs and a place to study? Do you think of the staff who will help you find the resources you need? See what other valuable resources the library provides below!
Your Patron Account - Step One: To access all of the resources through DSU Libraries, you’ll need to make sure your D# is connected to a library account. That’s easy! Use this quick Patron Account Form and we’ll get you set up! If you’re returning and used it last year, you’ll probably need it renewed. Reach out or stop by and we’ll get that updated.
Databases - Your professors keep telling you to use “peer-reviewed” and “scholarly” resources Where are those? What are those? These are articles written about real-world research done by experts in the topics you’re studying. And they’re stored online in databases full of journal articles. DSU Libraries subscribes to a wide variety of these databases that you can access with your library account.
Databases
Research Guides - Not sure which resources will be best for your discipline? With four unique colleges, the library has a lot available to assist a wide variety of scholars. Try a Research Guide tailored to your major to get started!
Interlibrary Loan - DSU Libraries has many resources! But no institution has everything That’s why universities and libraries around the world partner with each other to share what we have If you’re stuck at a paywall or know there’s a book you need, try requesting it through interlibrary loan and we’ll see if another library can send it over!
Research Guides
Interlibrary Loan
Tutorials - We get it It’s a lot to learn That’s why we have video tutorials featuring walk-throughs of resources by library staff to show you exactly how to find what you need in DSU Libraries, including each of the resources above!
Reach out for additional help!
Phone: 302-857-6191
Email: LibCirc@desu edu, or using the LibChat on our website!
Tutorials
Patron Account
Library Services Corner
Semester Updates
ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHS PRESERVATION PROJECT
This past spring, Delaware State University began a partnership with Getty Images to preserve both archival photographs and contemporary photographs and make them available for licensing This initiative was made possible through Getty’s HBCU Photo Archive Grants Program and with the support of DSU’s Division of Institutional Advancement. Library staff are beginning the process of scanning
archival photographs to Getty’s collections. The library plans to train student workers to assist with this effort as well See the photos already available on Getty Images via clicking here or the QR Code.
Digitization Copy Cataloger Tim Patterson and Reference Librarian Marjorie Ramsey sort through photographs in the DSU Archives
Advancement, and M Ramsey
STUDENT WORKERS ACCEPTED INTO THE REACH PROGRAM
This summer, several of the library’s student workers were accepted into the Research, Equity, Archives, Curation, and History program (REACH) hosted by Princeton University. They spent two weeks staying and working at Princeton and diving deep into the processes of research and archival work with fellow HBCU scholars led by Princeton’s library and museum staff.
and
Dr. Vita Pickrum, Division of Institutional
L-to-R: Kormasa Sayge, Meiyah Harmon, DSU’s Executive Director of Library Services Mrs. Ondrea Murphy, Sheila Vo, Talitha Ryle, Jaisri Davis
REACH leaders
HBCU scholars
(L-R) Matt Flor, Getty Images; Ondrea Murphy, Library Director; and Cassandra Illidge, Getty Images, select photographs in the DSU Archives
Important Dates to Know | Fall 2024
OCTOBER 10 (THURSDAY) ……….……….............………… LAST DAY TO REMOVE INCOMPLETES
OCTOBER 14 (MONDAY) ………..……………………………………...……………… MID-TERM GRADES DUE
OCTOBER 14 - NOVEMBER 20 (MON. - WED.) .……....…… ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT PERIOD
OCTOBER 21 - 22 (MONDAY - TUESDAY) PRIORITY PRE-REGISTRATION
OCT. 23 - NOV. 20 (WED. - WED.) ................ PRE-REGISTRATION FOR SPRING & SUMMER
OCTOBER 31 (THURSDAY) …….……………………...………………………………………………... CENSUS DATE
NOVEMBER 2 (SATURDAY) ………..………………..………………………………….……………….. OPEN HOUSE
NOVEMBER 5 (TUESDAY) ………..……………...…..……….. ELECTION DAY (UNIVERSITY CLOSED)
NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 5 (MON. - THURS.) …...……........…. FALL COURSE EVALUATIONS
NOVEMBER 15 (WED.) …........… LAST DAY TO DROP/WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY
NOVEMBER 17 (SUNDAY) ……………………….. EXIT INTERVIEW FOR DECEMBER GRADUATES
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 1 (THURSDAY - SUNDAY) …………….. THANKSGIVING RECESS
DECEMBER 1 (SUNDAY) …..........................................................… RESIDENCE HALLS RE-OPEN
DECEMBER 5 (THURSDAY) LAST DAY OF CLASSES
DECEMBER 6 (FRIDAY) ..……………………..………………………………………………………….. READING DAY
DECEMBER 6 (FRIDAY) ..…………………………………......………. RESIDENCY STATUS FINAL AUDIT
DECEMBER 9 - 13 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) …………………………...……………. FINAL EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 13 (FRIDAY) …………..…………………………….. WINTER RECESS BEGINS (STUDENTS)
DECEMBER 13 (FRIDAY) ……………..….…… RESIDENCE HALLS CLOSE @ 5 PM FOR FALL 2024
DECEMBER 13 FRIDAY) .…………….……………...…….…...…………….. WINTER PAYMENT DUE DATE
DECEMBER 16 (MONDAY) ……………………………………………………………………….FINAL GRADES DUE
DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 1 (MON. - WED.) ...... WINTER RECESS (UNIVERSITY CLOSED)
Important Dates to Know | Winter 2024
APRIL 2 – NOVEMBER 21 ........................................................................................................... PRE-REGISTRATION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 .............................................................................................................. PAYMENT DUE DATE
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 CLASSES BEGIN
TUES, DECEMBER 10 LAST DAY TO ADD & DROP (W/OUT FINANCIAL PENALTY) COURSE(S)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 DOCUMENTATION FOR NON-ATTENDANCE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 LAST DAY TO DROP/WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
LAST CLASS MEETING .......................................................................................................... 2 HOUR - FINAL EXAMS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 .............................................................................................................. FINAL GRADES DUE
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology (CAST)
Department
Agriculture and Natural Resources Agriculture
Agriculture and Natural Resources Natural Resources
Agri-Business; Agri-science Education; Animal & Poultry Science; Equine Business Mgmt.; General Agriculture; Plant Science: Horticulture; Pre-Veterinary Science
Environmental Science; Fisheries Management & Wildlife Management
All
All
Biological Sciences Biology
Chemistry
A - N
Forensic Biology General Biology Health Professions Research Professions
Biochemistry / Chemistry Health Professions N/A
Chemistry
Chemistry N/A
O - Z
Dr. Leroy Hawkins | LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. J. Library 214B
Dr. Leroy Hawkins LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. Library 214B
Mr. Franck Yehiri FYehiri@desu.edu (302) 857-6643
Lib 214H
Dr. Marcel Poe
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984
W. C. Library 214I
Dr. Marcel Poe
All
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984
W. C. Library 214I
Dr. Marcel Poe
All
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984
W. C. Library 214I
Dr. Marcel Poe
Chemistry
Chemistry PrePharmacy N/A
Human Ecology Food Science
Nutritional Sciences Pre-Medicine; Food Science; Pre-Physician Assistant; Pre-Allied Health; Coordinated Programs in Dietetics
All
MPoe@desu.edu (302) 857-7984 Lib 214I
All
Dr. Leroy Hawkins LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. Library 214B
Human Ecology Textiles & Apparel
Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Technology
All
Dr. Leroy Hawkins LHawkins@desu.edu (302) 857-7726
W. C. Library 214B
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker
All
LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker
All
LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology (CAST) Continued
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science Engineering/ Physics
Mathematics: Math Education Mathematics Mathematics and Data Analytics
Electrical engineering Bioengineering
Optical engineering Physics
All
All
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS)
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker LWalker@desu.edu (302) 857-7349
W. C. Library 214J
History, Political Science and Philosophy
Languages and Literatures
Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Middle Level Education: English Language Arts and Special Education / Mathematics and Special Education / Social Studies and Special Education / Science and Special Education; Physical Education
History, Political Science and Philosophy N/A
English; International Studies N/A
Liberal Studies Law, Criminal Justice, and Politics; Media, Arts and Culture; General: New and First Year Students, Transfer less than 60 credits; Transfer 60+; Individualized Global Campus N/A
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts
Art Education; New Media in Art; Studio Art N/A
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Mass Communications
Convergence Journalism; Digital Media and Production; Public Relations and Advertising
All
All
Ms. Amy Kellen AKellen@desu.edu (302) 857-6181
W. C. Library 214C
Ms. Francine Fennell FFennell@desu.edu (302) 857-7909
W. C. Library 214E
All
All
Ms. Francine Fennell FFennell@desu.edu (302) 857-7909
W. C. Library 214E
All
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton CKpota@desu.edu (302) 857-6837
W. C. Library 214G
All
Ms. Angela Harper
AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS) Continued
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Instrumental; Vocal All
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Education Instrumental; Vocal All
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Industry N/A
Mass Communications, Visual and Performing Arts Music Therapy N/A
All
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F
All
Ms. Angela Harper AHarper@desu.edu (302) 857-6183
W. C. Library 214F Sociology and Criminal Justice
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton CKpota@desu.edu (302) 857-6837
W. C. Library 214G Sociology and Criminal Justice
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton CKpota@desu.edu (302) 857-6837
W. C. Library 214G
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (COB)
Mr. Charles Fowler
CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958 Bank of America 108C
Charles Fowler CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958
Charles Fowler CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958
of America
Dr. Cindy Seto-Friel CFriel@desu.edu (302) 857-6904 (302) 899-8544
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (First Year)
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS) Continued
Mrs. Tamekca Faria-Frisby TFaria@desu.edu (302) 857-6907
Bank of America 108G Business
Mrs. Tamekca Faria-Frisby TFaria@desu.edu (302) 857-6907
Bank of America 108G M
Mr. Charles Fowler CFowler@desu.edu (302) 857-6958
Bank of America 108C
Ms. Michelle Hutzler MHutzler@desu.edu (302) 857-6943
Bank of America 108B
Ms. Michelle Hutzler MHutzler@desu.edu (302) 857-6943
Bank of America 108B
Wesley College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS)
OSS Academic Advisor Directory (Returning Students)
College of Agriculture, Science & Technology (CAST)
Agriculture (Pre-vet; General Ag), Biology (General; Health Professional; Research; Forensic Biology; Biological SciencesMedical Lab), Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering/Physics (Electrical; Optical; Biomedical), Mathematics (Mathematical Education; Math & Data Analytics), Natural Science (Food Science; Textiles & Apparel Studies)
Dr. Leroy Hawkins
Mr. Franck Yehiri
Mrs. Lynae L. Walker
Dr. Marcel Poe
Last names: A - C
Last names: D - J
Last names: K - Q
Last names: R - Z
LHawkins@desu.edu
FYehiri@desu.edu
LWalker@desu.edu
MPoe@desu.edu
College of Humanities, Education & Social Sciences (CHESS)
Art, Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Law Studies, Liberal Studies, Mass Communications, Music (Music Education; Music Industry; Music Therapy), Political Science, Sociology
Ms. Angela Harper
Ms. Amy Kellen
Ms. Francine Fennell
Dr. Carole Kpota-Middleton
College of Business (COB)
Accounting, Aviation (Aviation Management; Professional Pilot), Finance (Financial Economics; Finance & Banking), Hospitality & Tourism, Management (Business Analytics; General ManagementJR & SR; Human Resource Management; Marketing; MIS/ERP), Sport Management
Mrs. Tamekca Faria-Frisby
Mr. Charles Fowler
Ms. Michelle Hutzler
Dr. Cindy Seto-Friel
Last names: A - E
Last names: F, HJ, L - N
Last Names: O - R, T - W
Last names: G, K, S, X - Z
AHarper@desu.edu
AKellen@desu.edu
FFennell@desu.edu
CKpota@desu.edu
(302) 857-7726
(302) 857-6643 (302) 857-7349 (302) 857-7984
Last names: A - D
Last names: E - Mb
TFaria@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
CFowler@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
Last names: Mc - T
MHutlzer@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
All Aviation & U – Z
CFriel@desu.edu COBac@desu.edu
Wesley College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (WCHBS)
Mrs. Michele Rush
Dr. Veronicah Mokaya
Ms. Latasha N. Perkins
Ms. Tiyanna S. Gibbs
Last Names: A - C
Last Names: D - J
Last Names: K - R
Last Names: S - Z
(302) 857-6183
(302) 857-6181 (302) 857-7909
(302) 857-6837
857-6907
(302) 857-6958 (302) 857-6943 (302) 857-6904
OSS Program & Services Directory
Office of Student Success Administration
Dr. Danielle L. Archambault
Dr. Cassandra Green
Ms. Taneisha Miner
Mr. Jeffrey Attakorah
Associate Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Administrative Assistant
Communications and Technical Services Specialist
DArchambault@desu.edu
CGreen@desu.edu
TMiner@desu.edu
JAttakorah@desu.edu
Academic Services For Student Athletes (ASSA)
Mr. Kyle Graves
Mr. Kendal Harris
Mr. Timothy Zinzel
Ms. Arnise R. King
Ms. Eulonda L. Pfister
Associate Director
Athletic Advisor
Athletic Advisor
Eligibility Certification Specialist/Athletic Advisor
Professional Tutor
KGraves@desu.edu
KAHarris@desu.edu
TZinzel@desu.edu
AKing@desu.edu
EPfister@desu.edu
Office of Student Success - Programs & Services
Dr. Tiffany Alexander
Ms. Asia-Synai Holmes
Ms. Anna Cortese
Dr. Laxmi Pathak
Mr. Justin J. Blank
Ms. Gloria Knowles
Ms. Tarra R. Jackson
Ms. Leah Brown
Ms. Fariha Mahfuz
Library Services
Coordinator of Student Transitions
Sophomore Year Experience Specialist
Director, Integrated Academic Support Services
Assistant Director, Writing Studio
Coordinator, Integrated Academic Support Services
Coordinator, Retention Programs & Services
College Success Coach-Instructor
College Success Coach-Instructor
Systems Administrator
Library Services & Circulation
TAlexander@desu.edu
ASHolmes@desu.edu
ACortese@desu.edu
LPathak@desu.edu
JBlank@desu.edu
GKnowles@desu.edu
TJackson@desu.edu
LCBrown@desu.edu
FMahfuz@desu.edu
LibCirc@desu.edu
(302) 857-6072
(302) 857-6388
(302) 857-6175
(302) 857-7201
(302) 857-7079 (302) 857-7263
(302) 857-7415 (302) 857-6198
(302) 857-6038
(302) 857-7646
(302) 857-7646
(302) 857-6387
(302) 857-7539
(302) 736-2571
(302) 857-6334
(302) 857-6188 (302) 857-7012
(302) 736-6194
Library Rm. 214A
Library Rm. 214E
Library Rm. 206A
Library Rm. 207
Budd Hall Rm. 03
Library Rm. 213
Library Rm. 221A
Library Rm. 209
Library Rm. 214A W. C. Jason Library Phone Ext Office
(302) 857-6191
Office of Undergraduate Research, Experiential Learning & Honors (URELAH)
Dr. Shonda L. Poe
Ms. Dianne Bogle
Mrs. Terry Pauls-Smith
Executive Director
Assistant Director of Experiential Learning and Data Analysis
Secretary / Program Assistant
SPoe@desu.edu
DBogle@desu.edu
TPSmith@desu.edu (302) 857-6715
857-7514
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