Meet the H&SS Academic Advisory Center Staff
The
H&SS AAC advisors and departmental major advisors share a common goal
of helping you be successful in your time here at Carnegie Mellon, and
beyond. Don't hesitate to take advantage of our services. AAC advisors
are the primary advising resource for all H&SS students. Once you've
declared a major, we will continue to work with you on all H&SS requirements,
policies, and deadlines. We encourage all students to meet both with us
and their departmental major advisor on a regular basis.
When
you enter H&SS, we assign you to one of our AAC advisors. Although
it's best to make an appointment when you need to see your advisor, it's
often possible to see him or her on a walk-in basis. You may use email
for general questions, but we encourage you to meet one-on-one with your
advisor on a regular basis.
Joseph
Devine is both the associate dean for undergraduate studies in H&SS
and interim director of the Academic Advisory Center. He advises the Student-Defined
Major Program, students in the Science
and Humanities Scholars program, and directs the university's Prelaw
Advising Program.
(412) 268-6117
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"Shortly after college and
very early in my career, I lucked out and got my first teaching
job in southern Switzerland. During the day, I could always stop,
look around and find an Alp or two for a moment's contemplation,
and they slowly cast quite a spell. I still think of the mountains,
often, and of the importance they taught me of reflection, of putting
the 'small stuff' down below into proper perspective, and of the
uplifting sense of broadening horizons that they evoke. Interestingly,
these sentiments have become important to me in my philosophy of
academic advising, and become a central part of what I try to do
with each student whom I advise. It's a valuable set of lessons.
I hope I've managed to pass it along to at least a few students
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Debby
Gerhardt is the assistant director of the Academic
Advisory Center. She advises undeclared students and all students who transfer
to H&SS from outside of Carnegie Mellon.
(412) 268-1076
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"While at Rutgers University,
I spent my undergraduate years studying urban elementary education.
For three years I taught 'inner city' high school and adult students
before moving to Pittsburgh. I have been working in the AAC since
1982. Currently, I am working on my M.Ed. in Adult Education at
Penn State University. 'Life-long learning' is an interest and commitment
in education that I have been developing." |
Emily McCall advises undeclared H&SS students.
(412) 268-1080
Melissa Snyder
advises undeclared H&SS students.
(412) 268-1079
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"My interest in a career in higher education bloomed when I was an undergraduate student. I was (and still am) enamored with the learning process, but I was also very engaged in the co-curricular opportunities available on my campus. In my senior year I decided to deviate from my original occupational plans and apply to graduate programs that prepare their students for administrative and student affairs positions on campus.
While a graduate student, I had opportunities to work both in residence life and in admissions, giving me a broad range of experiences. After graduate school I worked in a Freshman Program Office as a Coordinator of Student Services while also providing academic advising to undergraduates. I was promoted to Assistant Director and was given the opportunity to coordinate registration, peer leadership opportunities, and academic advising.
After some time away from higher education, I am happy to return to the role as student advisor. I have found the Carnegie Mellon H&SS students to be more kind, responsible, and invested than any other group of students with whom I have previously worked." |
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