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Administrative Staff
Desiree Frasure
Service Clerk
314-246-7473
Desiree provides assistance and answers questions generated by faculty, staff, students, and the general public regarding university policies and procedures. She schedules advising and department appointments as well as processes add, drop and withdrawal requests. In addition, Desiree assists all other administrative staff in their duties.
Julie Altmann
Office Manager
314-968-7475
Julie provides assistance and answers questions generated by faculty, staff, students, and the general public regarding university policies and procedures. She schedules advising and department appointments as well as processes add, drop and withdrawal requests. In addition, Julie coordinates graduate transfer credit, Directed Study, and Thesis requests for St. Louis and Online students, and checks graduation petitions for all St. Louis-area graduate students.
Sue Palumbo
Coordinator
314-968-7959
Sue provides assistance and answers questions generated by faculty, staff, students, and the general public regarding university policies and procedures. She schedules advising and department appointments as well as processes add, drop and withdrawal requests. In addition, Sue maintains undergraduate student files as well as processes readmission applications and assigns faculty advisors to undergraduate students.
Sharon Phillips
Representative
314-968-7144
Sharon provides assistance and answers questions generated by faculty, staff, students, and the general public regarding university policies and procedures. She schedules advising and department appointments as well as processes add, drop and withdrawal requests. In addition, Sharon maintains graduate student files for St. Louis and Online students
Academic Advising Staff
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Paula Aguilar
Coordinator
Combined Degrees Program
E-mail: aguilar@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-7669
Undergraduate students:
- Undecided
- Initial work with new transfers
- Combined Degrees Program
Graduate students in the following programs:
- MA in Counseling
- MA in Advertising and Marketing Communications
- MA in Communications Management
- MA in Media Communications
- MA in Media Literacy
- MA in Public Relations
- Any Combined Degrees Graduate program
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Paula has called St. Louis home since 2002. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Truman State University and a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. Advising services include transfer credit evaluation, program planning, registration, and information regarding most new student concerns. In addition to advising for various graduate and undergraduate programs, Paula helps organize the articulation agreements with the local community colleges. Paula is available for in-person and phone appointments Mondays through Fridays during regular office hours.
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Joe Ancona
Academic Advisor
E-mail: anconajo@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6972
Graduate students in the following programs:
- Master of Business Administration
- MS in Finance
- MA - All Emphases except School of Communications programs, Counseling, Patent Agency, and MAT
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Joe has called the St. Louis area home since 1967. He has extensive work experience as a management Trainer/Consultant, in the Corporate and Small Business areas. He holds a BS degree in Business from Washington University and an MBA in Management from St. Louis University. Advising services include transfer credit evaluation, program planning, registration, and information regarding student concerns. Joe is available for in-person and phone appointments during regular office hours.
E-mail: robinbozark84@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6972
Graduate students in the International Relations program.
Robin teaches at Logan College of Chiropractic, but also advises in the International Relations program here at Webster. She has first-hand knowledge of our graduate program, not only is she a chiropractic doctor, she also holds a graduate degree from Webster University.
Robin is available for evening appointments by phone or in person on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings.
E-mail: karachapman76@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6972
Graduate students in the following programs:
- Master of Business Administration
- MA programs in the School of Business and Technology
Kara grew up in Oklahoma, and this is her second time to live in St. Louis. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Arts degree from Saint Louis University. She has also worked at Webster’s Regent’s College Campus in London, England. In her free time she loves to travel. Advising services include program planning, transfer credit evaluation and information regarding most new student concerns.
Kara is available for evening appointments by phone or in person two nights a week; usually Monday and Thursday.
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Tyann Cherry
Academic Advisor
E-mail: cherry@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-7556
AOL: Tyann 105
Yahoo!: tyanncherry
MSN: tyanncherry
Undergraduate students:
- School of Business and Technology, specifically BS-Business Administration and BA-Management, all areas of emphasis as well.
- Initial work with new transfers
School of Business and Technology graduate programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MS Computer Science / Distributed Systems
- MS Finance
- Master of Health Administration (MHA)
- MA Human Resources Development
- MA Human Resources Management
- MA International Business
- MA Management and Leadership
- MA Marketing
- MA Procurement and Acquisitions Management (specialty in online format)
- Graduate Certificate in Government Contracting
College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs including:
- MA Legal Studies
- MA Legal Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Tyann (pronounced "Tie-ann") hails from the Land of Lincoln, Illinois, and, no the commute is not that long. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography from Webster University. She will complete a Master of Arts degree in Media Communications from Webster University in 2007. Her background is grounded by experience with the School of Business Online Programs department in addition to special program coordination. Her primary advising responsibilities are with working adult students, completing business and management degrees in our evening program. Tyann is available for in-person, phone and instant messenger appointments during regular office hours on weekdays. She is also willing to work with students who require evening appointments, but these must be scheduled with her personally as opposed to calling the general number used for all other appointments.
Jane Ferry Ph.D.
Academic Advisor
E-mail: jferry@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6972
Graduate students in the School of Communications:
- MA in Advertising and Marketing
- MA in Communications Management
- MA in Media Communications
- MA in Media Literacy
- MA in Public Relations
Jane has been a member of the Webster community for over 15 years. In addition to advising students in all areas of the academic process, ranging from admissions though final project to graduation, she is an adjunct professor in the School of Communications. Jane holds a Master of Arts in Media Communications and a Ph.D. in American Cultural Studies.
E-mail: finanba@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6972
Graduate students in the School of Communications:
- MA in Advertising and Marketing
- MA in Communications Management
- MA in Media Communications
- MA in Media Literacy
- MA in Public Relations
Barb has been a part of the Webster University family for over 20 years, most recently having served as Coordinator of the School of Communications and Graduate Student Advisor (her present concentration).
She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Webster University in English (Emphasis in Writing as a Profession) and a Master of Arts Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University. She has also completed numerous courses in Media Communications, primarily Public Relations and Photography. Advising services include program planning, registration, transfer credit evaluation, assistance in professional goals identification, and information regarding new student concerns.
Barb is available for in-person and phone appointments Tuesdays and Saturday mornings.
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Karen Freeman
Academic Advisor
E-mail: freemakg@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-7092
Advisor for all School of Business and Technology Programs with the exception of Computer Science programs.
Karen Freeman started at Webster shortly after the earth cooled and when it was still a mere College. As Coordinator for advising in the School of Business, she advises students in all SBT programs, but undergraduate evening students with majors in the Management and Business departments receive her special attention. Karen can easily be distracted from the task at hand by conversation about the current state of the world, gardening and her granddaughter.
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Bethany Keller
International Academic Advisor
E-mail: bethanys@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-7568
Undergraduate international students on F-1 and J-1 visas:
- Undecided, Initial work with new transfers, International Site Transfers, US Citizen Site Transfers from Overseas Locations
School of Business and Technology graduate programs for international students on F-1 and J-1 visas:
- MS in Finance
- MA in Human Resources Development
- MA Human Resources Management
- MA in Information Technology Management
- MA in International Business
- MA in Management and Leadership
- MA in Marketing
- Master of Business Administration
School of Communications graduate programs for international students on F-1 and J-1 visas:
- MA in Advertising and Marketing Communications
- MA in Communications Management
- MA in Media Communications
- MA in Media Literacy
- MA in Public Relations
College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs for international students on F-1 and J-1 visas:
- MA in International Relations
A native of St. Louis, Bethany began her Webster career as a student. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, a Certificate in International Studies, a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from Webster University, and has been awarded the 2007 MACADA academic advisor of the year award. Bethany is the designated International Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center, providing academic services including program planning, registration, and enrollment tracking to Webster's international student body in St. Louis. She also assists international students with a range of concerns including billing, internships, immigration regulations and enrollment requirements, authorized travel, curriculum sequencing and personal concerns. Bethany is available for in-person and telephone appointments Mondays through Fridays during regular office hours.
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Kim Kleinman, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Undergraduate Advising
E-mail: kleinman@webster.edu
Phone: 314-246-7768
Undergraduate students:
- Undecided
- Initial work with new transfers
Graduate students:
- MA Professional Science Management and Leadership
Kim has been associated with Webster University as an adjunct professor since 1994 and as an Academic Advisor, since 2002. He serves as chair of the Academic Progress Committee which monitors student's academic standing and as chair of the steering committee of the Student Success Committee. He also evaluates general education equivalencies. Trained as a historian of science and having taught for the Philosophy, Biological Sciences, and History, Politics, and International Relations Departments, he enjoys working with students who are exploring the wide range of programs Webster offers.
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Michelle Loyet, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Graduate and Online Advising
E-mail: michelleloyet46@webster.edu
Phone: (314) 246-7965
Michelle joined the advising office as Assistant Director in November of 2007. She oversees graduate advising as well as advising of online students. Michelle also works closely with Webster remote campuses, both international and domestic. She continues to teach classes in near eastern and Egyptian archaeology, and her research interests are in osteology, paleo-faunal analysis, and anthropological theory.
E-mail: kristimorris59@webster.edu
Phone: 314-968-6972
Graduate students in the following programs:
- Counseling
- All Media Programs
Kristi joins us with extensive work experience in student services, having worked previously at UMSL, Washington University, and Truman State University. She holds a Masters of Education in Community Counseling.
Kristi is available for appointments by phone or in person two days per week.
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Thomas Nickolai, Ph.D.
Director
E-mail: nickoltc@webster.edu
Thomas C. Nickolai has a Ph.D. in American Studies and has served as director of the advising center since July 2000. Tom was born in Wisconsin and attended college in Colorado and Italy. He served as a U.S. Army officer before enrolling in graduate school. He taught ten years as a history professor at another institution before coming to Webster in 1988. His research interests are in the history of business and the history of technology.
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Academic Advisor
E-mail: ochonick@webster.edu
Phone: (314)246-8741
Undergraduate Students:
- Undecided
- Initial Work with Transfer Students
School of Communications graduate programs including:
- MA in Advertising and Marketing Communications
- MA in Communications Management
- MA in Media Communications
- MA in Media Literacy
College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs including:
- MA in Counseling
Cindy moved to St. Louis in 2003. Within a year, she was excited to start her job at Webster University. Although she grew up in Springfield, Missouri, Cindy remains a loyal Hog fan from Arkansas. She received a Bachelor of Education degree and Master of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Arkansas. After graduation, Cindy worked as an academic advisor there. At Webster University, she helps students with registration, program planning, and academic concerns. As a part-time academic advisor, she is available 3 days a week and every other Saturday for appointments.
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