Academic Advising and Coaching

For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits), please find your major below to find your assigned student success coach. If you are a junior or senior (60+ credits), who has not been assigned a faculty advisor, please contact your department chair. Advising assignments can be found in self-service and Navigate360.

 

 

  • Majors

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Mathematics
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Exercise Science
    • Industrial Technology
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Sustainable Agriculture
    • Water Resources Management

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Sustainable Agriculture

    Ray Moon (Students with last names beginning with A-K)
    E: rmoon@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6356 
    Michael Phelps (Students with last names beginning with L-Z) 
    E: mphelps@centralstate.edu 
    O: 937-376-6465 


    Majors: Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Water Resources Management, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics 
    Rory Infante (All Students) 
    E: rinfante@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6486
     

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits):

    Biology, Chemistry, Sustainable Agriculture, Exercise Science
    Jeremy Holtgrave: jholtgrave@centralstate.edu
    Kathleen Carter: kcarter2@centralstate.edu
    Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, and Water Resources Management
    Dr. Ramani Kandiah: rkandiah@centralstate.edu
    Mathematics and Computer Science
    Dr. Deng Cao: dcao@centralstate.edu

  • Majors

    • Accounting
    • Business Administration (Students MUST select a concentration, from the list below)
    • Agri-business
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Finance
    • Hospitality Management
    • International Business
    • Management Information Systems
    • Marketing

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    My’Kell Howard (Students with last names beginning with A-K)
    E: mhoward@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6158 

    Fougere Jacquelin (Students with last names beginning with L-Z)
    E: fjacquelin@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6657 

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits): 

    Dr. Marvin Reid Jr.: mreid@centralstate.edu 
     

    Master of Business Administration 

    Dr. Corey Owens: cowens@centralstate.edu

  • Majors

    • Political Science (Pre-Law or Public Administration)
    • Psychology
    • Criminal Justice
    • Social Work
    • Sociology

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    Joi'e White (Students with last names beginning with A-K)
    E: jwhite51@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6416 

    Jade Watson (Students with last names beginning with L-Z)
    E: jwatson3@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6462 
     

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits):

    Edison Perdomo: eperdomo@centralstate.edu

  • Majors

    • Communication
    • English Pre-Law or Literature
    • History
    • Interdisciplinary Studies

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    Carlos Rodgers All Students 
    E: crodgers@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6026 
     

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits):

    J. Brendan Shaw: jshaw@centralstate.edu

  • Majors

    • Journalism
    • Digital Media

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    Carlos Rodgers All Students 
    E: crodgers@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6026 
     

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits):

    Michael Gormley: mgormley2@centralstate.edu

  • Majors

    • Jazz Studies
    • Music Education
    • Music Performance
    • Music Technology

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    Carlos Rodgers All Students 
    E: crodgers@centralstate.edu
    O: 937-376-6026 
     

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits):

    Dr. Joseph Nocera: jnocera@centralstate.edu

  • Majors

    • Agricultural Education
    • Early Childhood
    • Integrated Language Arts
    • Integrated Social Studies
    • Intervention Specialist
    • Life Science
    • Middle Childhood
    • Physical Science
    • Recreation

    For Freshmen and Sophomores (0-59 credits):

    Tara McCormick (All students)
    E: tmccormick@centralstate.edu 
    O: 937-376-6670 
     

    For Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits):

    Teacher Education Advisement and Partnership Center (TEAP-C)

    Nathan Boles: nboles@centralstate.edu

    Renita Tolbert (TEAP-C): rtolbert@centralstate.edu

    Department of Professional Education & Music

    Dr. Katrina Swinehart: kswinehart@centralstate.edu

Marauder Achievement Program (M.A.P.)

The Marauder Achievement Program (M.A.P.) is designed to support Freshmen and Sophomores on academic probation. Students are paired with a M.A.P. Advisor to help guide them to academic success by developing an action plan and educating them about resources that are readily available on campus. The program may include, but is not limited to, tutoring, workshops, additional opportunities for 1 on 1 support and an accelerated course providing additional resources.

Juniors and seniors on probation will work with a retention specialist, in conjunction with their faculty advisor.

Deva Baker 
MAP Students - all majors
E: dbaker@centralstate.edu 
O: 937-376-6471

New and current student need-to-know

Course registration at Central State University

You may or may not know exactly what you want to study. Either way, we are here to help you as you pursue your goal of academic success. Success coaches can help you make the right decisions in selecting a major and defining a path toward earning your degree. We can assist you in building your academic schedule, help you complete required forms, and point you toward the resources you’ll need to get where you want to go. 

Whether you’re looking for guidance in planning out how you’ll meet major and minor requirements, or help scheduling next semester, we can help. Additionally, we offer support with the registration process itself and help if you find yourself on academic warning or probation. Whatever your circumstances, we can help you create the best schedule for you. 

Making a major decision

As an incoming college student, you will start making some important decisions. You've already made one big decision by coming to Central State University, so you're already one for one in making great choices! 

Another big decision you'll need to make relates to your major. Choosing a major is one of your most important decisions for your first semester. Your major will determine what courses you'll take each semester, and they can vary widely between programs of study. 

There are several online resources available that can be used to help you find a major. However, most of those tools aren't personalized to you or Central State University. 

This is where MyMajors comes in. MyMajors is a tool specifically designed to help Central State students find a major at Central State University. The 15-minute assessment you'll complete will show you a list of 10 majors that most align with your academic achievement, aptitude, work interests, and personal preferences. 

Students in their best-fit major are more likely to succeed in their coursework and graduate on time. Even if you feel confident in your choice of major right now, we encourage you to complete this assessment to see what other majors may align with your personal and career aspirations. 

https://centralstate.mymajors.com/

More academic resources

Online Academic Resources 

CSU Forms, Academic Calendar, University Catalog, and More: Registrar’s Office