Academic Advising

At LSUS, our Academic Advising team is dedicated to empowering students through personalized guidance and holistic support. We strive to create a welcoming environment that fosters academic success and personal growth, recognizing that each student is a unique individual with distinct goals and challenges.

Our mission is to provide meaningful advising experiences that not only assist students in navigating their academic pathways, but also promote self-discovery and lifelong learning. We partner with students to explore their interests, set achievable goals, and develop strategies that align with their personal aspirations.

By incorporating a holistic, student-centered approach, our advisors focus on understanding the whole student (academic, emotional, and social aspects), ensuring that support is collaborative and comprehensive. We are committed to fostering connections with campus resources, promoting resilience, and cultivating skills that prepare students for future success.

At LSUS, academic advising is more than just course selection. It's about guiding students on their journey to becoming empowered, engaged, and successful members of the community.

New and continuing students can book an academic advising appointment here.

Phone: 318-795-2487
Email: advising@lsus.edu
Location: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library, 1st floor
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Academic Advising Staff

Michael C. Anderson, Ph.D.

Director of Academic Advising
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 166)
Phone: (318) 795-5918
michael.anderson3@lsus.edu
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Tracie Johnson

Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 166)
Phone: (318) 795-4235
tracie.johnson@lsus.edu
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Juanita Paul

Assistant Director of Academic Advising
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 161)
Phone: (318) 797-5281
juanita.paul@lsus.edu
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Megan Bruce

Academic Advisor, Athletic Success Specialist
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 162)
Phone: (318) 795-2484
megan.bruce@lsus.edu
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Rosia Gresham-Hill

Academic Advisor
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 155-E)
Phone: (318) 795-2429
rosia.gresham-hill@lsus.edu
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Sonja Lester, EdD

Academic Advisor, Senior Transitions Specialist
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 155-D)
Phone: (318) 795-2486
sonja.lester@lsus.edu
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Kirsten Nolan

Academic Advisor, Transfer Success Specialist
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 163-C)
Phone: (318) 795-2486
kirsten.nolan@lsus.edu
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Rene October

Academic Advisor, Generalist
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 155-B)
Phone: (318) 797-5960
Rene.October@lsus.edu
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Tiffany Robinson

Academic Advisor, College of Arts & Sciences Lead Advisor
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 163-B)
Phone: 318-795-2486
tiffany.robinson@lsus.edu
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E.D. Stewart

Academic Advisor, College of Business Lead Advisor
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 163-A)
Phone: 318-795-5934
ed.stewart@lsus.edu
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Jewel Thomas

Academic Advisor, College of Education & Human Development Lead Advisor
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 163-D)
Phone: 318-795-2468
jewel.thomas@lsus.edu
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Leslie Welch

Academic Advisor, International Student Specialist
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 155-C)
Phone: (318) 795-2486
leslie.welch@lsus.edu
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Ariel Wells

Academic Advisor, Pre-Professional Pathways Coordinator
Office: Student Success Center, Noel Memorial Library (NL 155-A)
Phone: (318) 795-5962
Ariel.Wells@lsus.edu
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