University of Toledo

University College Academic Advising

Lindsey Baumgartner

Lindsey Baumgartner

Academic Advisor I

Major advisor for: Exploratory Studies (Education Intended Pathway)

419.530.5066

Lisa Bollman

Lisa Bollman

Academic Advisor II

Major advisor for: Individualized Studies, University Studies

419.530.4436

Lisa is a proud 3-time graduate of the University of Toledo. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, and her doctorate in Counselor Education from UToledo. Her work as a new student orientation leader in undergrad led to her career as an academic advisor. She roots for the Toledo Rockets sports teams, enjoys playing trivia, and binge-watching a good television series.

Ayiana Byrd

Ayiana Byrd

Academic Advisor I

Major advisor for: Exploratory Studies (Last Name D - M)

419.530.1250

Devan Church

Devan Church

Academic Advisor II

Major advisor for: Exploratory Studies (AR Intended Pathway)

419.530.2235

Devan is a recent transplant from Salt Lake City, Utah, making Toledo home in 2023. He holds a BA in Gender Studies and an M.Ed. in Higher Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah. He has worked with students in higher education for 16 years in various roles and is committed to supporting individual students daily and developing systems that nurture the success of all students in the long-term. When not at work, Devan studies jazz guitar, relishes spending time with his partner and animals, where they can often be found ambling through one of the area’s beautiful Metroparks.

Max Kupresanin

Max Kupresanin

Academic Advisor II

Major advisor for: Exploratory Studies (Last Name N - Z), Quest - Undecided, Pre-Major

419.530.6282

Max Kupresanin is an Academic Advisor and also teaches University College’s introductory Orientation course. Max has worked in higher education since 2011 at The Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, and (his favorite and alma mater) The University of Toledo. Max enjoys traveling, naps, pomegranates, video games, and being warm. Max dislikes the winter, snow, and being cold.

Shane McCrory

Shane McCrory

Academic Advisor I

Major advisor for: Exploratory Studies (Last Name A - C), General Studies (Associate’s), Liberal Studies

419.530.3142

Shane is a graduate from The Ohio State University and The University of Toledo. He particularly likes working with non-traditional and first-generation students. In his free time, Shane enjoys cooking, running, golfing, and record collecting.

Last Updated: 10/20/26