ACADAOS Committees
Academic Year 2023-2024
Executive Committee
Past-President: Liz McGinnis, College of Arts and Sciences – Psychology
President: Dr. Emily Klepinger, College of Arts and Sciences – School of Music
President-Elect: Leslie Dowler, College of Engineering – Integrated Systems Engineering
Treasurer: Matt De Blieck, College of Arts and Sciences – Microbiology/Molecular Genetics
Secretary: Louise Vasher, College of Engineering – Electrical and Computer Engineering
Regional Campus Liaisons
Lima: William Foster
Mansfield: Fran Bowes
Marion: Jessica Sturgill
Newark: Dr. Renee Benham
ATI, CFAES Wooster Campus: Keegan Hange
Membership and Recruitment Committee
The Membership & Recruitment Committee welcomes new advisors to OSU, recruits new members for ACADAOS, manages the email listserv, and runs the annual election.
Chair
David Zach, College of Arts and Sciences – Astronomy/Physics
Outreach & Engagement Committee
The Outreach & Engagement Committee increases morale amongst the advising community by organizing annual events aimed at thanking and appreciating advisors while fostering interaction with the larger campus community. This committee also brings ACADAOS members opportunities outside of the work environment to socialize with each other over common interests and experiences. These experiences are geared toward helping advisors network with each other, give back to the community, and explore what Columbus has to offer.
Outreach & Engagement Chairs
Brandon Hines, College of Education and Human Ecology – Student Services and Academic Advising
Melissa Toretch, College of Engineering – Computer Science & Engineering
Awards and Recognition Committee
The Awards and Recognition Committee serves to acknowledge and reward advisors for their contributions to the advising community at the university, regional, and global levels. This culminates with an end-of-year banquet to celebrate the achievements of advisors and recognize support from campus partners.
Chairs
Brooklee Boots, College of Arts and Sciences – Spanish & Portuguese
Kari Swygart, College of Arts and Sciences – History
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee provides advising and the OSU community with updates via social media and website oversite
Chair
Hannah Bushman, Fisher College of Business – Undergraduate Programs
Professional Development Committee
The mission of the Professional Development Committee is to further the professional development of academic advisors across all campuses in keeping with the NACADA Core Competencies and The Ohio State University Mission and Vision. This will be done through networking, workshops, events, and other coordinated activities as well as providing resources and support for advisors to engage in development individually.
Chairs
Ryan Mouncey, Fisher College of Business – Undergraduate Programs
Kennedy Sepsi, College of Arts and Sciences Sciences – Honors
Equity and Inclusion Committee
The Equity and Inclusion Committee provides a safe space for members of ACADAOS and the advising community to enhance cultural competency and awareness around race, gender, and culture. Through open discussion about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, the committee will increase awareness and support for all members of the Ohio State community, while advocating for diversity, inclusion, and respect.
Chairs
Shannon Peltier, Office of Undergraduate Education – Academic Advising
Colton Weiss, College of Arts and Sciences – Computer & Information Science
Archival Committee
The History and Archive Committee maintains the institutional and individual histories, both material and intellectual, of the Advising Community at The Ohio State University.
Chair
Michelle Daymon, College of Arts and Sciences – Computer & Information Science