Academic Advising
Welcome to the Office of Academic Advising!
Office Location: Student Success Center
Meet the Advising Staff:
Dian "Mrs. V" Vieselmeyer, Associate Dean of Students for Academic Support Services
dian.vieselmeyer@cui.edu x1488
Mrs. V earned
a B.S. in elementary education and an M.A. as a reading specialist from Concordia Teachers College
in Seward, Nebraska. She has over 25 years
of teaching experience in elementary, secondary and college level
education. At CUI, Mrs. V developed the freshman program and academic
support services for college students. From 1985 to 2004 she served as
the Director of Academic Advising for over 2500 students; most of which have been at her house for dinner at least
once! In 2005, she became the Associate Dean of Students for Academic
Support Services. She currently oversees the Office of Academic Advising,
the Office of Learning Services, the Office of Servant Leadership and Civic
Involvement, and the Office of Career Development and Services.
Jennifer Meyer, Associate Director of Academic Advising
jennifer.meyer@cui.edu x1489
Jennifer Meyer graduated from Concordia University, Irvine in 1995 with a B.A. in Behavioral Science: Psychology. She began as an academic advisor at Concordia University immediately following graduation. She received her M.A. in Psychology at Pepperdine University in 1997. In 1999, she moved to St. Louis, MO where she worked as an academic advisor for the St. Louis Community College district. In 2002, her family moved back to California and in 2003, she decided to return to Concordia and now serves as the Associate Director of Academic Advising. Concordia University will always be a place she can call home. She treasures the opportunity to assist students in achieving their academic goals which will provide a lifetime of opportunities!!!
Kristen Wynn, Academic Advisor
Kristen.Wynn@cui.edu x1494
Kristen Wynn
graduated from California State University,
Long Beach in
2004 with a BA in Sociology. From there
she went on to work for an afterschool program in Santa Ana, CA
working with at-risk youth. She then
decided to go to graduate school for school counseling. After numerous internships and opportunities
working with students from the elementary to college level, she completed her
M.A. in Counseling from Chapman
University in 2008. Following
graduate school she began working here at Concordia as Academic Advisor and is
loving the opportunity to work with such wonderful students!
Advising + Student Partnership + Parental Role
Advisors
Help you understand your responsibilities toward academic success Create/update your graduation plan every year Assist you with drop/add procedures Refer you to appropriate offices/faculty/staff Answer your questions and offer you OPTIONS Address study abroad inquiries Meet with you EVERY semester to discuss class selection
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Students
Responsible for learning and understanding graduation
requirements and university policies Monitor your own academic progress Communicate with the advisors regarding issues/concerns about academics or student life Become familiar with university resources Make appointments for advising EARLY and COME PREPARED with
a completed Annual Course Plan
YOU are responsible for completing all graduation requirements
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Parents
Be available to support and encourage your son/daughter Offer advice (when appropriate) Encourage students to do the things they can for themselves Allow students to make mistakes in this safe environment
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Important Advising Dates for Spring 2009
January 21 Classes begin
January 28 Last day to add classes on-line
February 4 Last day to add a class with instructor approval
February 4 Last day to drop a class without record of enrollment
March 9 Advising for Fall 2009 begins
April 15 Last day to WITHDRAW from a class with "W"
April 20-24 Priority Registration for Fall 2009
May 6 Last day to WITHDRAW from a class with "WF"
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