Academic Advising

Whether you’re a prospective student or already enrolled, our award-winning academic advising team is here to support your success every step of the way. From navigating degree requirements to discovering opportunities that match student goals, our advisors offer personalized, knowledgeable guidance throughout your undergraduate experience.

Our Advisors

COE Academic Advisors are available to support undergraduate students with:

  • Understanding degree plans and academic requirements
  • Registering for courses and meeting important deadlines
  • Interpreting placement exams and dual credit coursework
  • Exploring majors, minors and electives that align with student interests
  • Connecting undergraduates to student organizations, internships and resources

From your first semester to graduation and beyond, our advising team is here to help you feel informed, supported and confident in your next steps.

Meet the Team

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Richard Hogeda
Assistant Dean
James A. Vick Advising Award Winner


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Jessica Silva
Senior Academic Program Coordinator for Student Success
James A. Vick Advising Award Winner

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Emily Boujemaa
Senior Academic Advisor

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Keith Davis
Senior Academic Program Coordinator for Recruitment

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Javier Martinez
Associate Academic Advisor

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Paola Martinez
Associate Academic Advisor

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Giovanni Paz
Associate Academic Advisor

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Jane Sampson
Associate Academic Advisor

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Sam Torres
Associate Academic Advisor

Our Peer Advisors

College of Education students have the option to connect with one of our trained peer advisors. These fellow undergrads have been in your shoes—and they’re here to help with things like picking classes, planning your degree, registering for courses and even giving college tours.

To meet 1:1 with a peer advisor, stop by the front desk in the Student Services Center in the George I. Sanchez Building (SZB).

Meet 1:1 with a COE Peer Advisor

Annalisa Huynh
EC-6 Generalist Education

Audrey Kaden
Health Promotion and Behavioral Science

Corrie Jarrett
Exercise Science

Daisy Ojigho
Exercise Science

Daisy Rocha
Physical Culture and Sports

Vianey Sanchez
Bilingual Education and Sociology