CATS: Advising
Not sure sure what you want to major in, questioning your career path or just need to change your schedule? Don't worry, we're here to help.
The Advising team, part of the College of Education Advising and Teacher Education Success (CATS) Office, is excited to collaborate with you as you take steps toward achieving your goals at UNI. We are here to support you throughout your academic journey. As professional advisors, we'll be your primary source for academic advising for all College of Education students. You'll be assigned to one of us, and from the time you join us until you graduate, we're here to ensure a comprehensive, consistent and successful approach to your academic advising and program development.
What We Do As Your Professional Advisors
We Help You
- create a long-term academic plan
- answer questions about your goals
- talk through career options
- declare a major or minor
- plan your semester schedule
- track progress to your degree
- connect with campus resources
- achieve your educational goals
We Advise
- early childhood education
- elementary education
- middle level education
- recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership
- all associated minors
CATS Advising Team for College of Education Students
Jenny Connolly, MA
Director of Advising, COE Advising and Teacher Education Success
Email Jenny Connolly, MA →
319-273-5562
Amber Dullard, MA
Academic Advisor
Email Amber Dullard, MA →
(319) 273-4971
Barbara Gager, MAE
Academic Advisor
Email Barbara Gager, MAE →
(319) 273-2997
Mike Tate, MA
Academic Advisor
Email Mike Tate, MA →
319-273-5481
Advising At-A-Glance
| Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle Level Education Majors | ||
|---|---|---|
| Advisor | Current Student Assignments* | Appointment Links |
| Barb Gager | A-E | https://calendly.com/cats-bgager |
| Amber Dullard | F-K | https://calendly.com/cats-amberdullard
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| Meredith Pecinovsky | L-S | |
| Jenny Connolly | T-Z | https://calendly.com/cats-jenny-connolly |
* Students may see an advisor outside of your designated contact as needed. If you're interested in or part of the primarily online 2+2 elementary education BA program, you can connect with Mike Tate. | ||
| Recreation, Tourism & Nonprofit Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mike Tate | A-Z | |
* You may a see an advisor outside of your designated contact as needed.
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