Academic Advising

Student Academic Services Staff

Office Location: USF Tampa campus, EDU 106
Email: edu-advise@usf.edu  
Phone: 813.974.2979

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Department Staff

Jeany McCarthy

Jeany McCarthy, Ed.D.
Director, Student Academic Services
mccarthyj@usf.edu 

Lindsey Williams

Lindsey Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Retention and Coordinator of the eduCARE Living Learning Community
lnwilliams@usf.edu 

Debbie Rook

Debbie Rook, BA
Academic Program Specialist
Graduation, Degree Verification for Out-of-State Certification
Rook@usf.edu 

Sydney Navarro

Sydney Patela
Undergraduate Recruiter
navarros@usf.edu 

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Erica Herrera 
Administrative Specialist for Student Academic Services and Office of Clinical Education
Eeherrera@usf.edu

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Alicia Donley 
Undergraduate Recruiter 
Aliciadonley@usf.edu


Academic Advisors

Our advising team is available to assist all current and prospective USF students who have an interest in an undergraduate or Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the USF College of Education. Learn more about how to schedule an advising appointment.

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Bobby Brown, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
babrown7@usf.edu  

  • Exercise Science

  • Physical Education

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Alyssa Chism, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
alyssaugas@usf.edu

  • Elementary Education

Lindsay Williams

Lindsey Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
lnwilliams@usf.edu

  • Early Childhood Education

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Deanna Schwope, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
drieke@usf.edu  

  • English Education
  • Exceptional Student Education
  • Master of Arts in Teaching Programs
  • Mathematics Education
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Science Education
  • Social Science Education

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Arylena Loss, M.A.
Academic Advisor – USF St. Pete
arleyna@usf.edu

  • Educational Studies

 

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Cristyne Ramirez
Academic Advisor – USF Sarasota-Manatee
cristyner@usf.edu

  • Elementary Education

 


student academic services vision

Student Academics Services aspires to develop ethical and inquiry-minded educators who create positive change in their communities.


mission

Student Academic Services empowers students to reach their educational and career goals by using a proactive, holistic, strengths-based advising approach. We are committed to facilitating the learning and development of our students in an inclusive and supportive environment.


Values

The mission of Student Academic Services  is guided by a set of core values set forth by the College of  Education, defined as: Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Research, Ethical Practice and Diversity.

Our work is anchored by NACADA’s core values, defined as; caring, commitment, empowerment, inclusivity, integrity, professionalism, and respect.

Read more about how Student Academic Services encourages students to think about their learning! 


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