Associate Dean for Student Services and Certification: Dr. Emily Sims
The College of Education is committed to providing effective advising services to you as an essential component of your educational experience. Our goal as advisors is to offer individualized, course-specific, and general academic assistance for all students. We strive to engage students through a holistic partnership focused on personalized educational and professional goals. Please call 205-348-6073 to set up an appointment.
Students will be notified via email regarding advising procedures for each semester. Students are responsible for making an appointment with an advisor during the advising period of a semester (March and October). An advisor will work with the student in planning courses for the upcoming semester(s).
Telephone: (205) 348-6073
Email: edustudentservices@ua.edu
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. – 4:45p.m.
Main Office: 104 Carmichael
Exercise Science Advising: 1022/1024 Wade Hall
Physical Education Advising: 2006 Wade Hall
Music Education: 262 Frank Moody Music Building
BOOK AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT
An advisor will release a student’s registration hold enabling the student to complete registration through myBama.
There are several ways to schedule an appointment. You may call (205) 348-6073 to set up a time for a phone or in person appointment. All advising sessions will occur between the normal business hours of 8:00 – 4:45.
Our staff provides support with:
Questions about admission/application
One-on-one academic advising appointments
Degree and certification completion requirements
Graduation procedures and requirements
Maintenance of student records
Space for students to share concerns
Referrals to other UA resources
Transferring coursework from other colleges and universities
FORMS
UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS
| Subject Area | Advisor |
|---|---|
| Ed Neuroscience (EDNS) | Lynn Heard |
| KIN-Exercise Science A-F | Gretchen Whisenant |
| KIN-Exercise Science G-M | Christy Gordon |
| KIN-Exercise Science N-Z | Tyler Cranmore |
| KIN-PHED | Dr. Libba Woodruff |
| Elementary A-K | Tara Hagler |
| Elementary L-Z | Tara Hagler |
| Elementary (All Blocks) | Tara Hagler |
| Music | Dr. Carl Hancock |
| Secondary English | |
| Secondary Math | Lynn Heard |
| Secondary Science | Lynn Heard |
| Secondary Social Science | Lynn Heard |
| ALL Foreign Languages | |
| Multiple Abilities | Lynn Heard |
| Early Childhood Special Ed | |
| Collaborative Special Ed |
STUDENT SERVICES CONTACTS
Ashley Boyd
Administrative Assistant I, Clinical ExperiencesEmail: alboyd4@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-1153
Dawn Bryant
Graduate Admissions and Certification CoordinatorEmail: debryant@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-6073
Dr. Carlton McHargh
Director College Academic Student Services IEmail: mchargh@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-0549
Diana Winchester
EdTPA Clinical Instructor, Student ServicesEmail: dmwinchester@ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-5697
