Advising
Each entering student in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts is assigned an academic advisor. Your advisor will guide you to articulate your goals, create your individualized plan of work, and identify other opportunities and resources that will enhance your growth and success. Your advisor serves as your primary guide and resource as you progress through your major, and he or she may refer you to the CFPCA Success Coach for additional support. For prospective students with questions about our programs, feel free to contact an advisor in your program of interest.
Schedule an advising appointment
- First year students will meet your advisor when addending a freshman orientation session before the first semester begins.
- Transfer students will make an appointment with your advisor after being admitted to review your transfer courses and create a plan of work.
- Veterans vist the Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence is housed in the University Advising Center.
- All students should plan to meet with your advisor at least once per year.
WSU Advising Mission Statement
Academic Advising exists to affirm and empower students. To enhance our students’ experiences, Wayne State University Advisors are committed to collaborating with our diverse local and global campus community. We provide equitable opportunities for every student and maximize student success through continuous professional development. Our advising fosters students’ sense of belonging, autonomy, awareness, and self-advocacy.
Academic Advising Vision Statement
To be a renowned leader in accessible, comprehensive, and holistic academic advising for a diverse student body.
Art, Art History, and Design
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Avanti Herczeg
Advises for the following programs:
- BFA, Design
- Fashion (not Merchandising), Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design
- All Incoming Exploratory Fine Arts Students (EFA)
Office location: Emma Lazaroff Shaver Music Building, Room 105
- BFA, Design
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Michele Porter
Advises for the following programs:
- BA, Art
- BFA, Art
- Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fibers, Metals, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
- BA, Art History
- BS/BA, Design and Merchandising
- Fashion Merchandising
Office location: Emma Lazaroff Shaver Music Building, Room 105
Music
Theatre and Dance
Communication
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Cleo Moody
Advises for the following majors:
- Graduate students
- Communication students
- Public relations
Office location: 585 Manoogian Hall
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Carrol Reaser Parris
Advises for the following programs:
- Journalism (Print and Broadcast)
- BA, Film and Media Arts Studies
- New Media minors and returning students
Office location: 586 Manoogian Hall
Graduation
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Erika Robinson
Student Success and Engagement
- Academic support
- Resource guidance
- Community building
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Beth Lutsy
Undergraduate and graduate assistance with degree certification for graduation
Email: bethlutsy@wayne.edu
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