Both Debbie Jones and Barb Snavely have been recognized by The University of Toledo for excellence in advising in receiving the UT Advisor of the Year Award. Barb Snavely, Mrs. Stevens, and Mrs. Spencer are all recipients of the College of Business Outstanding Staff Award, and both Barb Snavely and Darlene Stevens have earned the Students First Award from the Office of the President.
In the College of Business, academic advising is a shared responsibility between the student and the advisor. The academic advisor will provide the student with accurate information about educational options, plans of study, policies and procedures, career advising, and referrals to specialized services when appropriate. The advisor will assist the student with continual monitoring and evaluation of the student's educational progress. The student will maintain frequent contact with their advisor, and will assume final responsibility for course scheduling, program planning, and the successful completion of graduation requirements.
Staff
Barb Robertson Snavely, M.S.
Director of Student Services
Barb focuses on upper division students' plans of study and verifying that College of Business students have met their graduation requirements. She also coordinates upper division appeals, updates the programming of degree audit reports, and provides general advising.
Robert Detwiler, M.S.M.
Adviser/Recruiter
Bobby is as a resource for current undergraduate students and prospective graduate students. He provides general advising to all College of Business students and change of college students. He also develops plans of study and discusses the MBA, Executive MBA, and Master of Science in Accountancy programs with prospective students.
Kari Dilworth, M.B.A.
Adviser/Recruiter
Kari serves as a resource for current and prospective (direct from high school and transfer) undergraduate students. She provides general advising, particularly to first and second-year College of Business students and change of college students. She also coordinates applications to the Upper Division. Please contact Kari if you would like to visit the College of Business and have a guided tour through our facility and learn more about what we have to offer.
Debbie A. Jones, M.Ed.
Academic Services and Transfer Specialist
Debbie specializes in transfer credit evaluations, student-athlete advising, college proficiency exams, and international student advising. She also provides advising for non-business students pursuing business minors and general advising for College of Business students. Mrs. Jones also oversees advising for the Bachelor of Applied Organizational Technology program.
Jennifer McDowell Tharpe, M.Ed.
Academic Services and Honors Specialist
Jenny advises Honors Program students and assists with the administration of the College of Business Honors programs. She also provides general academic advising for COBA undergraduate students, including the B.S. in Information Technology program.
Darlene Stevens, M.A.
Enrollment Management Specialist
Mrs. Stevens concentrates on College of Business recruitment and retention programs, advises College of Business student organizations, and provides general advising to undergraduate business students through appointments, walk-in advising, and open advising hours in Parks Tower.
Sharon M. Spencer
Secretary
Mrs. Spencer is often the first person a person meets when visiting or calling the College of Business Student Services Center. In addition to her responsibilities at the receptionist desk, Mrs. Spencer supervises the Center's student assistants, provides support for the academic advisors, and assists faculty with issues related to the area of student services.