John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation

advising mission

To advance knowledge through learning experiences and engagement that inspires, transforms, and empowers a diverse student population to achieve an excellent customer-centered graduate program service center. 

“Academic Advising applies knowledge of the field to empower students and campus and community members to successfully navigate academic interactions related to higher education” (Larson, Johnson, Aiken-Wisniewski, Barkemeyer, 2018, p. 86).

graduate programs advisors

Darlene Evans

Assistant Director of Graduate Programs

Advises Dual Degree, Joint Plan of Study, Global Partnerships and Certificate students

Stranahan Hall Suite 1016

419.530.5680

Darlene.Evans@utoledo.edu

Rachel Schaeffer

Graduate Programs Advisor

Advises MBA, M.A.B.A., M.S.A and BBA Pipeline students

Stranahan Hall Suite 1016

419.530.5686

Rachel.Schaeffer@utoledo.edu

Other resource contacts

Rocket Solution Central
419.530.8700
RocketSolutionCentral@Utoledo.edu

Military Service Center
419.530.1392
MSC@Utoledo.edu

Student Disability Services
419.530.4981
StudentDisability@Utoledu.edu
If you have a disability or acquire one, Student Disability Services is committed to removing barriers for students to ensure equal access for full inclusion by ensuring that appropriate accommodations are provided.

Bookstore
419.530.2516
Utoledo.bncollege.com

Parking Services (bike share)
419.530.4100
Parking@Utoledo.edu

Testing Services
419.530.2011
TestCenter.MC@Utoledo.edu

IT (Help Desk)
419.530.2400
Information Technology website

Library
419.530.2324
UToledo Library Website

Counseling Center
419.530.2426
Counseling Center Website

Office of Public Safety
419.530.2222
PublicSafety@Utoledo.edu

Graduate Student Association
Student Union 1507
GraduateStudentAssoication@gmail.com

Business Career Programs
419.530.2558
BusinessCareers@Utoledo.edu

University Career Services
419.530.4341
CareerServices@Utoledo.edu

Title IX Office
419.530.4191
TitleIX@Utoledo.edu

Office of Student Advocacy and Support
419.530.2471
rocketresponse@Utoledo.edu

expectations for students  

• Schedule and either keep advising appointments or call ahead to reschedule your appointments.
• Be prepared for advising sessions by researching degree requirements, pre/co-requisites, and career information.
• Actively participate in advising by asking questions or by sharing and clarifying goals.
• Follow through on advising recommendations in a timely way.

expectations for advisors  

• Be knowledgeable about programs, graduation requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Encourage and guide students to develop and pursue their goals and create an academic plan.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources.
• Be accessible via phone, email, and by appointment (WebEx or otherwise); and respond to students timely.
• Follow through on actions discussed during advising session with student.
• Recommend appropriate courses and describe catalog of record or other resources to assist student in course selection and registration.

student learning outcomes   

• Follow an academic plan and compare academic progress with DARS in coordination with Academic Advisor.
• Identify where to find their admission and program requirements, registration, and policies and procedures.
• Use the class schedule and myUT to select and register for appropriate classes.
• Identify the services offered by various departments on campus.
• Contact their advisor or the Office of Graduate Programs via email, phone, or in person.

checklist

1. Register for classes via my myUT account and view detailed class schedule for the upcoming semester.
2. Decide how to pay my bill and contact Rocket Solution Central for help with financial aid and payment options. 
3. Review the college policies and procedures, information about academic assistance and support, and complete the required online Graduate Orientation learning modules through the College of Graduate Studies.
4. Access the Graduate Student Association website and view the Neff College of Business and Innovation Student Organizations to investigate how to become involved on campus.
5. Sign up for the UToledo alert system at Utalert.Utoledo.edu, which will provide users with text and/or email alerts. Examples include, but are not limited to, missing or abducted child, threat of violence, catastrophic power or utility failure, nuclear, biological or chemical contamination incident, or inclement weather.
   
   Each semester I will…
6. Decide how to pay my bill and contact Rocket Solution Central for help with financial aid and payment options. 
7. Review my address, phone number, and major in myUT and make any needed updates.
8. Review the requirements for my program as outlined in my catalog of record on the UToledo website. Discuss with my advisor any questions or concerns that I may have about my plan of study or DARS report.
9. Review and discuss my academic plan/goals with my advisor prior to registering for classes.
10. Run a degree evaluation (DARS) for myself from myUT to determine the status toward my degree understanding that this may differ slightly from my plan of study and discuss any variations with my advisor.
11. Meet with a career advisor and explore career options using assessments and other resources if I am job seeking or have not had an internship as an undergraduate student.
    
    Ongoing I will…
12. Check my Rocket email daily.
13. Read myUT, Blackboard announcements for information about campus and student clubs/organizations events.
    
    Prior to my Final Semester, I will…
14. Run a degree evaluation in myUT, meet with my advisor to discuss my plan of study and clearing for graduation, register for my final semester, apply for graduation via myUT, and complete my exit survey (First Destination Survey).

resources

Office of Graduate Programs website, Business Career Programs website, plan of study, degree audit report (DAR), Online graduate college catalog, College of Graduate Studies, Office of International Students and Scholars, Library, MyUT, UToledo website, Tutoring Services, Writing Center, Counseling Center, Career Services, Student Disability Services, Diversity Services, Military Service Center, Recreation Center, Rocket Solution Central, Information Technology, and Bookstore

references

Larson, J., Johnson, A., Aiken-Wisniewski, S., Barkemeyer, J. (2018). What is academic advising? NACADA Journal, 38(2), 81-93.