The University of Toledo

Department of Exploratory Studies

D'Naie Jacobs
Interim Dean YouCollege

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
DNaie.Jacobs@utoledo.edu

As Interim Dean, D'Naie is responsible for overseeing YouCollege and the Department of Exploratory Studies.

Ruth Meinhart
Assistant Dean and Administrative Director

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
ruth.meinhart@utoledo.edu

As assistant dean/administrative director, Ruth is responsible for the day to day operations of the Department of Exploratory Studies. She and the Academic Committee oversee honors, probation and suspension decisions for the Department of Exploratory Studies. 

Lisa Bollman
Academic Adviser

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
lisa.bollman@UToledo.Edu

Lisa advises undecided (QUEST), transfer, conditional and transition (TRAN) students; teaches a section of the fall orientation course (FYI); represents the Department of Exploratory Studies as a liaison to the athletic department pertaining to issues of academic eligibility.

Carol Holton
Academic Transfer Adviser

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
carol.holton@utoledo.edu

Carol advises students at Monroe County Community College and Owens Community College as they pursue an easy transfer to The University of Toledo.

Kathy Jensen
Academic Adviser

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
kathleen.jensen@utoledo.edu

Kathy advises undecided (QUEST), transfer, conditional and transition (TRAN) students; teaches a section of the fall orientation course (FYI). She teaches an Orientation course and Career and Self Evaluation courses.

Cynthia Spitler
Academic Adviser

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
cynthia.spitler@utoledo.edu

Cynthia coordinates the pre-major (PMAJ) Academic Skills Enhancement advising.  She has taught the FYI Orientation, Career and Self-Evaluation, Social Gerontology, and Social Psychology courses.

Whitney Walker
Academic Adviser

Rocket Hall 1400
Mail Stop 333
419.530.1250
whitney.walker2@utoledo.edu

Whitney advises undecided (QUEST), transfer, conditional and transition (TRAN) students