Reginald F. Lewis College of Business Academic Advisement
Our Academic Advisors in the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business are here to help you navigate through the pre-business and business phases of your major. All business students are assigned an Advisor based on their major. We strongly encourage you to meet with your Advisor early and often throughout the semester.
What should you expect from your Advisor?
- Assistance with academic planning and course selections.
- Assistance with selecting an appropriate major.
- Knowledge of campus resources and support services.
- Knowledge of VSU academic policies and the registration process.
Why should you meet with your Advisor?
- If you have questions or concerns about your chosen major or field of study.
- If you have questions about your curriculum or class schedule.
- For assistance with selecting and registering for classes.
- For guidance with exploring major and career options.
When should you meet with your Advisor?
Advisors are available throughout the semester. It is recommended that you see your Advisor at least twice each semester.
Before registration. It is strongly recommended that students seek advisement each semester before registering for courses.
If you are experiencing difficulties in any of your courses.
To ask questions about getting involved on campus and becoming an active Trojan!
Academic Advising works closely with you and faculty to ensure you have the support you need to earn a degree aligned with your life, educational, and career goals.
We look forward to assisting you through your academic journey here at the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business, Virginia State University.
Purpose
At the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business, our goal is to provide a respectful, professional, supportive, and nurturing environment in which students can discuss their concerns and individual needs. Our advisors:
- Introduce students to business program requirements and academic expectations.
- Monitor student progress and address concerns early.
- Guide students in selecting courses that align with program requirements.
- Evaluate readiness to move into the business phase.
- Support students who may not meet admission criteria.
- Help students explore potential business majors and career paths.
Who Advises Me?
FRESHMEN
All Freshmen with 0 to 29 earned credit hours are advised by the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE). The link to ACE is: www.vsu.edu/ace/
To make appointment to see an advisor:
Either: Click the Navigate 360 below to find your advisor's name and Make appointment
Link to Navigate 360: https://vsu.campus.eab.com/
Or: Go to ACE located on second floor of the University Library Building to see your Advisor:
Mrs. Ellenwood – for students majoring in Accounting, Marketing, and Management Info Systems
Email: Jellenwood@vsu.edu
Ms. Byrd – for students majoring in Management
Email: abyrd@vsu.edu
Continuing Students
Pre-Business Phase
Students with 30 – 59 earned credit hours are advised by Professional Advisors in the College of Business, namely:
- Ms. Sharon Taylor, Email: STaylor@vsu.edu and
- Mr. Michael Hawkins, Email: MHawkins@vsu.edu
Business Phase
Students with 60 – 120 earned credit hours are advised by Faculty Advisors in the College of Business.
Find My Advisor
Step 1: Click the following Navigate 360 Link to find the Name of your Advisor:
- Link to Navigate 360: https://vsu.campus.eab.com/
Step 2: Use the Faculty Roster below for the Contact Information of your Advisor whose name you obtained from Navigate 360.
ROSTER: Directory of Business Faculty and Staff Advisors
Pre-Business Phase Advisors
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Name |
Role |
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Office/Location |
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Sharon Taylor |
Director of Academic Advising & Professional Enhancement, Coordinator of MBA Program |
Singleton Hall, Room 109 |
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Michael G. Hawkins |
Academic Advisor |
Singleton Hall, Room 111 |
Business Phase Advisors
Accounting Majors – Department of Accounting and Finance
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Name |
Role |
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Office/Location |
Office Hours |
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Hari Sharma |
Associate Dean/Chair & Professor |
Singleton Hall, Room 101-A |
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Theodore Andrews |
Assistant Professor of Accounting |
Singleton Hall, Room 328 |
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Leah Hall |
Assistant Professor of Accounting |
Singleton Hall, Room 309 |
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Steve Holeman, Jr. |
Assistant Professor of Finance |
Singleton Hall, Room 323 |
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Jae-Kwang Hwang |
Professor of Finance |
Singleton Hall, Room 213 |
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Young Nwoye |
Professor of Finance |
Singleton Hall, Room 205 |
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Joshua Nyantakyi |
Assistant Professor of Accounting |
Singleton Hall, Room 313 |
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Arthur Wharton, III |
Associate Professor of Accounting |
Singleton Hall, Room 209 |
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Management Majors – Department of Management and Marketing
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Name |
Role |
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Office/Location |
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Venkat Mummalaneni |
Sr. Associate Dean/Chair and Professor of Marketing |
Singleton Hall, Room 106-B |
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M. Justin Griffin |
Assistant Professor of Management |
Singleton Hall, Room 211 |
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Ju Hyeong Jin |
Assistant Professor of Management |
Singleton Hall, Room 303 |
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Hank Strevel |
Associate Professor of Strategic Management |
Singleton Hall, Room 223 |
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Sachiko Wooten |
Assistant Professor of Management |
Singleton Hall, Room 317 |
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Louis Dabney |
Dir. of Recruitment & Transfer/Alum Relations; Asst. Professor of Management |
Singleton Hall, Room 305 |
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Felicia Turner |
Coordinator of Accreditation & Academic Advisor |
Singleton Hall, Room 107 |
Marketing Majors – Department of Management and Marketing
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Name |
Role |
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Office/Location |
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Ayse Balas |
Associate Professor of Marketing |
Singleton Hall, Room 215 |
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Yun Lee |
Associate Professor of Marketing |
Singleton Hall, Room 226 |
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Jun Sang Lim |
Associate Professor of Marketing |
Singleton Hall, Room 203 |
Management Information Systems Majors – Department of Computer Information Systems
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Name |
Role |
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Office/Location |
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Ephrem Eyob |
Associate Dean/Chair and Professor of CIS and Director of ERP/SAP |
Singleton Hall, Room 318 |
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Adeyemi Adekoya |
Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 301-A |
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Soma Akkaladevi |
Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 319 |
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Chandrashekar Challa |
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 217 |
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Simran Dhillon |
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 307 |
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Aurelia Donald |
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 228 |
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Shanzhen Gao |
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 321 |
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Olumide Malomo |
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 315 |
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Dong Kyoon Yoo |
Professor of Computer Information Systems |
Singleton Hall, Room 207 |
Checklist
- Degree plan/catalog year
- Draft schedule
- Holds
- Transfer /AP credits
- Goals
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my advisor?
Answer: Refer to Navigate 360 or your Student Profile on Banner to find the name of your advisor.
What courses should I take next semester?
Answer: Make sure you meet with your assigned advisor and follow the correct curriculum sheet provided for your major according to your catalog year.
What GPA do I need to get into the business program?
Answer: Students majoring in Accounting, Management, Marketing and
Computer Information Systems must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA to
get into the business program.
What major should I choose within business?
Answer: Students seek guidance on selecting between options like
Management, Marketing, Accounting, or Computer Information Systems
based on their interests and career goals.
How can I improve my GPA or academic performance?
Answer: Consult with your academic advisor for appropriate strategies.
What internships or career opportunities should I be pursuing?
Answer: Students should visit the Career Center located in Foster Hall, 4th floor or Mr. Johnathan Young, Director of Corporate Relations in the College of Business, Singleton Hall Room 114.
Governance
Deans Office
Singleton Hall, Room 106
804-524-6728
