Professional Academic Advising (Traditional Undergraduates)

Academic Advising Mission 

The mission of the Professional Academic Advising team at Ashland University is to support students through their college transition and help create academic plans that promote educational, professional, and personal development within a collaborative environment.

Core Values

Belief: We believe that all undergraduate students have the strengths and skills necessary to succeed.
    
Empowerment: We empower students to transform themselves into becoming self-directed learners and decision makers.
     
Responsibility: We expect students to take responsibility for their academic choices and growth.
     
Respect: We value and respect each student's unique history and path to self-discovery.
     
Customer Service: We attest stakeholder satisfaction by providing timely, precise, and accurate high-quality service.


Schedule Advising Appointments

*When clicking on the "HERE" link, you must log in with your AU credentials to schedule an appointment.

College of Education: Kristina "Tina" Cunningham
Not LCCC Partnership Students

Schedule Appointment HERE

Deciding Students & New Transfer Students: Stephany Elgin
LCCC Partnership Students:
Stephany can help you connect with the LCCC Partnership Advisor
Schedule Appointment HERE

College of Business & Economics: Kristen Herrick
Schedule Appointment HERE

College of Nursing & Health Sciences: Kelly Kossick
Schedule Appointment HERE

College of Arts & Sciences: Victoria O'Brien
Schedule Appointment HERE

Need help scheduling an appointment?  Check out this video


Drop-in Advising Appointments

Advisors are available for "drop-in" advising (no appointment needed) each week at the days and times listed. Outside of these hours an appointment is required to ensure that your advisor is available to speak with you.

Mondays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Drop-in advising is currently available virtually over Zoom, or in-person at the Center for Academic Support (Library 7th floor). To attend virtually, please find your advisor's link below. Virtual students will be directed to a waiting room and will be admitted when the advisor is ready. Use your AU email account for login.

Kristina "Tina" Cunningham (COE)- Click HERE for Drop-In Link

Stephany Elgin (Deciding & Transfer)- Click HERE for Drop-In Link

Kristen Herrick (COBE)- Click HERE for Drop-In Link

Kelly Kossick (CONHS)- Click HERE for Drop-In Link

Victoria O'Brien (CAS)- Click HERE for Drop-In Link

Contact Information

Appointments can be scheduled during office hours through the SOAR Network.

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.


Questions? Contact your advisor.

Kristina "Tina" Cunningham
Assistant Director of Academic Advising- Student Support
Professional Academic Advisor- College of Education
7th Floor of the Library
Phone: 419.289.5627
E-mail: kcunnin3@ashland.edu

Stephany Elgin
Professional Academic Advisor- Transfer & Deciding Students
7th Floor of the Library
Phone: 419.207.4997
Email: selgin@ashland.edu

Kristen Herrick
Professional Academic Advisor- College of Business & Economics
7th Floor of the Library
Phone: 419.289.5945
E-mail: kherrick@ashland.edu

Kelly Kossick
Assistant Director of Academic Advising- Student Academic Initiatives
Professional Academic Advisor- College of Nursing & Health Sciences
7th Floor of the Library
Phone: 419.289.5679
Email: kkossick@ashland.edu

Victoria O'Brien
Professional Academic Advisor- College of Arts & Sciences
7th Floor of the Library
Phone: 419.289.5783
E-mail: vobrien@ashland.edu