Carl R. Ice College of Engineering adopts dedicated advising model
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering advising team, from left: Olga Heim, Ralph Hadjor, Madeline Mathis, Peter Gullette, Melissa Rohrer, Jeff Zhu, Evan Swinehart, Amy Brox, Derek Edwards, Crystal Strauss, Christia Stein, Jackie Dozier and Bailey Brown.
As part of a universitywide initiative to improve student success through enhanced academic advising, the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has adopted a professional advising model that ensures each student has a dedicated advisor trained to deliver the specialized support students need to thrive.
Previously, students in the college primarily utilized faculty advisors. Beginning with the fall 2025 semester, each department within the college will have at least one dedicated advisor, ensuring students receive specialized academic planning from a professional while also establishing consistency in advising across colleges at K-State.
The college has hired six new advisors to make this change possible, joining four advisors already working in the college. The team includes Amy Brox, Jackie Dozier, Derek Edwards, Peter Gullette, Ralph Hadjor, Madeline Mathis, Melissa Rohrer, Crystal Strauss, Evan Swinehart and Jeff Zhu.
“We are thrilled to welcome these new advisors, as well as those already working in the college, as we advance the college’s commitment to student success through professional advising,” said Keith Hohn, associate dean for academic and administrative affairs.
Working alongside the professional advising team are Bailey Brown, teaching assistant professor and advisor for general engineering students, and Christia Stein, assistant director of the Ike and Letty Evans Student Success Center.
Olga Heim, director of student services, will lead the advising team in addition to some of her current duties. Each advisor will be embedded within the departments they serve, offering students greater accessibility to needed information and resources.
— Submitted by Grant Guggisberg