Meet Your Academic Advisors

Student Success Professional Advising Community College, Associate Degrees

NAME

MAJOR

EMAIL/PHONE

Professor Robin Cook Architectural Engineering Tech. (AAS)
Aviation Maintenance Tech. (AAS) (CERT)
rlcook@udc.edu
202.274.5616
Ms. Kiara Ireland Business Administration (AS), Computer Accounting Tech. (AAS), Fashion Merchandising (AAS), Hospitality Management-Tourism (AS) kiara.ireland@udc.edu
202.274.7294
Dr. Meena Srinivasan Computer Science (AS)
Computer Science Technology (AAS)- Teach out
msrinivasan@udc.edu
202.274.6389
Ms. Krystal Irick Education krystal.irick@udc.edu
202.274.6719
Professor Ronnie Brown Engineering Science (AS) Ronnie.brown@udc.edu
202.274-5394
Dr. Hermina Peters Graphic Design (AA), Music (AA) hpeters@udc.edu
202.274-6256
Professor Alidad Jalinous Information Technology (Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Networking, and System Operation Concentrations AS) alidad.jalinous@udc.edu
Dr. William Hacker
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Legal Assistant (AAS), Law Enforcement (AAS), and Corrections Administration (AAS) william.hacker@udc.edu
202.274.6720
Ms. Patricia Garrett Liberal Studies (AA), Liberal Studies (AS) patricia.garrett1@udc.edu
202.274.5791
Dr. Bushra Ahmad Saeed Mortuary Science (AAS), Natural Science (ASNS), Nursing (AASN), and Respiratory Therapy (AAS) bushra.ahmadsaeed@udc.edu
202.274.6238

Office of Student Success Professional Advising Van Ness Freshmen and Sophomores, Bachelor Degrees

Freshmen and Sophomores pursuing bachelor’s degrees.

Mr. Robert Dantzler All majors listed below. robert.dantzler@udc.edu
202.510.0395
Art (BA), Administration of Justice (BA), Digital Media, Early Childhood Education, Civil Engineering (BS), Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering (BS) (BA), Biology (BS),
Chemistry (BS), Mathematics
Elementary Education (BA), English (BA), Human Development, Music (BM), Political Science (BA)
Social Work (BSW), Special Education (BS), Psychology (BS), and Business Management (BBA) Concentrations- Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems
Dr. Hermina Peters Non-Degree hpeters@udc.edu
202.274.6256

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES PURSUING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE WILL MEET WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS. THEY WILL RECEIVE A TRANSITION EMAIL WHEN IT IS TIME TO MEET WITH THEIR FACULTY ADVISOR.

Bachelor’s Degree Junior and Seniors (60 credits and above)

For students seeking a Bachelor’s degree that are classified as a junior or senior. (60 credits and above)

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Faculty Advisors

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Name Title Email Phone
Dr. Pradeep Behera Department Chair pbehera@udc.edu 202.274.6186
Dr. Hossain Azam Graduate Program Director hossain.azam@udc.edu 202.274.6293
Dr. Bryan Higgs Undergraduate Program Director bryan.higgs@udc.edu 202.274.6600
Dr. Ahmet Zeytinci azeytinci@udc.edu 202.274.6291
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Name Title Email Phone
Dr. Briana Wellman Department Chair briana.wellman@udc.edu 202.274.6695
Ms. Uzma Amir uzma.amir@udc.edu 202.274.6550
Dr. Li Chen lchen@udc.edu 202.274.6301
Dr. Anteneh Girma Cybersecurity Program Director Anteneh.Girma@udc.edu 202.274-6548
Dr. Dong Jeong Undergraduate Program Director djeong@udc.edu 202.274.7455
Dr. Thabet Kacem thabet.kacem@udc.edu 202.274.5809
Dr. Junwan Kim junwhan.kim@udc.edu 202.274.7455
Dr. Lily Liang Graduate Program Director lliang@udc.edu 202.274.5086
Dr. Byunggu Yu byu@udc.edu 202.274.6289
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Name Title Email Phone
Dr. Esther Ososanya eososanya@udc.edu 202.274.5837
Dr. Paul Cotae Department Chair pcotae@udc.edu 202.274.6290
Dr. Hongmei Dang Hongmei.dang@udc.edu 202.274.5836
Dr. Sasan Haghani shaghani@udc.edu 202.274.6595
Dr. Wagdy Mahmoud Computer Engineering Program Director wmahmoud@udc.edu 202.274.5239
Dr. Amir Shahirinia Electrical Engineering Program Director amir.shahirinia@udc.edu 202.274.6917
Dr. Nian Zhang Graduate Program Director nzhang@udc.edu 202.274.6615
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Name Title Email Phone
Dr. Kate Klein Chair and Associate Professor kate.klein@udc.edu 202.274.7131
Dr. Ji Chen Advisor of Biomedical Engineering ji.chen@udc.edu 202.274.5039
Dr. Max Denis Advisor of Biomedical Engineering max.denis@udc.edu 202.274.5045
Dr. Ludwig Nitsche Associate Dean ludwig.nitsche@udc.edu 202.274.5039
Dr. Lara Thompson Biomedical Engineering Program Director lara.thompson@udc.edu 202.274.5046
Dr. Pawan Tyagi Graduate Program Director ptyagi@udc.edu 202.274.6601
Dr. Jiajun Xu Undergraduate Program Director jiajun.xu@udc.edu 202.274.5048
If having difficulty reaching your advisor or need other assistance please contact Ann Lankford, Director of Student Engagement.ann.lankford@udc.edu or 202.274.5699

College of Arts and Sciences

Program Faculty Advisor Email
Administration of Justice Dr. Angelyn Flowers aflowers@udc.edu
Art (with concentrations in Graphic Design, Photography, and Studio Art) Professor Rukman Niyangoda rniyangoda@udc.edu
Biology Dr. Samuel Waters samuel.waters@udc.edu
Chemistry Dr. Uche Udeochu uche.udeochu@udc.edu
Digital Media Professor Olive Vassell ovassell@udc.edu
Early Childhood Education Professor Ayanna Kelley ayanna.kelley@udc.edu
Elementary Education Professor Ayanna Kelley ayanna.kelley@udc.edu
English Dr. Wynn Yarbrough wyarbrough@udc.edu
Human Development Dr. Annette Miles annette.miles@udc.edu
Mathematics Dr. Shurron Farmer s.farmer@udc.edu
Music (with concentrations in Jazz Studies, Gospel Studies, Music Education, and Music Performance) Political Science (with a concentration in Global Studies) Dr. Judith Korey jkorey@udc.edu
Political Science Dr. Amanda Huron amanda.huron@udc.edu
Psychology
(Last Names A-E)
Dr. Afiya Fredericks afiya.fredericks@udc.edu
Psychology
(Last Names F-I)
Dr. Kelli Hill kelli.hill@udc.edu
Psychology
(Last Names J-Q)
Dr. Dhymsy Vixamar-Owens dhymsy.vixamarowens@udc.edu
Psychology
(Last Names R-Z)
Dr. Niyana Rasayon niyana.rasayon@udc.edu
Social Work Dr. Angela Bullock angela.bullock@udc.edu
Special Education Professor Ayanna Kelley ayanna.kelley@udc.edu
Accounting/Finance Dr. Tih Koon Tan tihkoon.tan@udc.edu
Hospitality and Tourism Management Dr. Raquel Gaston rgaston@udc.edu

College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences

Office of the Dean Email Phone
Dr. Dwane Jones Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs dwane.jones@udc.edu (202) 738-0799
Vacant Associate Dean of Academic Programs
Dr. Rochelle Rush Assistant Dean for Programs and Administration rochelle.rush@udc.edu (202) 274-6507
Faculty Advisor Program Title
Dr. B. Michelle Harris B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, Surnames A-M bharris@udc.edu (202) 274-5739
Dr. Tia Jeffery B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, Surnames N-Z tia.jeffery@udc.edu (202) 875-4194
Dr. Elmira Asongwed RN to B.S. in Nursing easongwed@udc.edu (202) 274-5909
Dr. Anna Franz B.Sc. in Architecture anna.franz@udc.edu (202) 657-3794
Professor Kathy Dixon B.Sc. in Architecture kdixon@udc.edu (240) 326-3906
Dr. Anna Franz M.Arch. in Architecture anna.franz@udc.edu (202) 657-3794
Professor Kathy Dixon M.Arch. in Architecture kdixon@udc.edu (240) 326-3906
Dr. Yolandra Plummer Ph.D. in Urban Leadership + Entrepreneurship yolandra.plummer@udc.edu (202) 253-6335
Dr. Sabine O’Hara Ph.D. in Urban Leadership + Entrepreneurship sabine.ohara@udc.edu (202) 274-7011
Dr. Tolessa Deksissa Professional Science Master’s: Urban Agriculture, tdeksissa@udc.edu (202) 642-0421
Urban Sustainability, or Water Resources Management

 

If you are unable to reach a CAUSES faculty advisor, please contact Marshelle Hailstock, Project Coordinator, Outreach & Recruitment, at mhailstock@udc.edu or (202) 274-7135.

School of Business and Public Administration

Accounting and Finance Junior and Senior Faculty Advisors

Name Major Email/Phone
Dr. Tih (Alex) Koon Tan Accounting and Finance tihkoon.tan@udc.edu
202.274.6916
Dr. Jian Hua Business Management jhua@udc.edu
202.274.7138
Dr. Ravi Chinta Graduate Programs ravi.chinta@udc.edu
513-262-5512
Sergey Ivanov Advising Center sivanov@udc.edu
202.274.6833

 

SBPA Advising Center – Advising Center
The advising preparation consists of a fully- and up-to-date completed
SBPA Advising Center – Advising Sheets
Help with registering for classes
SBPA Advising Center – Registration
Help with obtaining your transcript
SBPA Advising Center – Transcript
For Academic Hold removals, we generally follow this process:
SBPA Advising Center – Advising Hold Removal
Once your course guide and draft plan are prepared, we will send it to your proper advisor (faculty, chair, or dean), CC you, along with your questions so that the advisor could fully prepare to meet with you and answer your questions.
The advisors would generally attempt to meet with you the same day they have received the Advising Center-prepared request, usually consisting of the: completed course guide, with the draft plan for the remaining semesters and clearly-formulated questions (so that advisors could prepare ahead to help you).

Accounting and Finance Junior and Senior Faculty Advisors
Dr. Tih Koon Tan Accounting and Finance Department Chair tihkoon.tan@udc.edu