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Every student deserves personalized support to thrive academically and professionally. Our dedicated academic advisors are here to guide you every step of the way—from choosing the right courses to exploring career paths and graduate opportunities. Whether you're pursuing a certificate, minor, or full degree, our advising team is committed to helping you make informed decisions that align with your goals.

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* One-on-one advising sessions tailored to your unique interests and aspirations
* Supportive guidance through academic policies and planning
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Join a community that cares. At CPACS, you're not just a student—you're part of a network that empowers you to make a difference.
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Meet Your Advisor

  • Aviation Institute - 402.554.3424
  • School of Criminology and Criminal Justice - 402.554.2610
  • Division of Continuing Studies - 402.554.2370
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Science - 402.554.4900
  • Department of Gerontology - 402.554.2114
  • Grace Abbott School of Social Work - 402.554.2792
  • Public Administration and Urban Studies - 402.554.2625

Aviation Institute School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Division of Continuing Studies School of Public Administration including Emergency Management and Disaster Science Department of Gerontology Grace Abbott School of Social Work

Aviation Institute

Sara Martin

Sara Martin

Student Services Specialist, Undergraduate

Aviation Institute

sglathar@unomaha.edu

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Katie Hansen

Katie Hansen, MA

Senior Academic Advisor, Director of Advising

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

kehansen@unomaha.edu
Spencer Thompson, MA

Spencer Thompson, MA

Academic Advisor, Undergraduate

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

spencerthompson@unomaha.edu
Kristen Plowick, MS

Kristen Plowick, MS

Academic Advisor, Undergraduate

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

kplowick@unomaha.edu
Justin Nix

Justin Nix, PhD

Faculty Advisor, MA Students

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

jnix@unomaha.edu
Mark Foxall

Mark Foxall, PhD

Faculty Advisor, MS Students

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

markfoxall@unomaha.edu
Teresa Kulig, Ph.D.

Teresa Kulig, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Elizabeth Reynolds & Beverly Reynolds Professor in Public Affairs and Community Service

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

tkulig@unomaha.edu
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Division of Continuing Studies

Katie Sup Rezac

Katie Sup Rezac, MS

Assistant Director, Academic Advising

Division of Continuing Studies

ksup@unomaha.edu
Jessica Swisher

Jessica Swisher, MS

Senior Academic Advisor

Division of Continuing Studies

jswisher@unomaha.edu
Nellie S. Beyan

Nellie S. Beyan, MSW

Academic Advisor

Division of Continuing Studies

nbeyan@unomaha.edu
Kerry Fina

Kerry Fina

Assistant Director, Academic Advising

Division of Continuing Studies

kfina@unomaha.edu
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Kate Earnhardt, MA

Kate Earnhardt, MA

Academic Advisor

Division of Continuing Studies

kearnhardt@unomaha.edu
Brian Richardson, MS

Brian Richardson, MS

Academic Advisor

Division of Continuing Studies

brianrichardson@unomaha.edu

School of Public Administration including Emergency Management and Disaster Science

Minsoo Goo, M.S.Ed.

Minsoo Goo, M.S.Ed.

Career and Academic Advisor II

Emergency Management and Disaster Sciences

mgoo@unomaha.edu
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Department of Gerontology

Heather Ford

Heather Ford

Academic Advisor/Coordinator, Undergraduate

Department of Gerontology

hford@unomaha.edu
Lindsay Wilkinson

Lindsay Wilkinson, Ph.D.

Faculty Advisor, M.A. and Ph.D. Students

Department of Gerontology

lwilkinson@unomaha.edu

Grace Abbott School of Social Work

Nazaneen Rahmanzai, MS

Nazaneen Rahmanzai, MS

She/Her/Hers

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

nrahmanzai@unomaha.edu
Heather Ford

Heather Ford

Academic Advisor/Coordinator, Undergraduate

Department of Gerontology

hford@unomaha.edu

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