College of Engineering and Technology Advising

Department of Applied Engineering Technology Advisors

Freshman Advisors (0 to 29 credits).

Ms. LaTosha Deloatch, ACE (2^nd FL Library), ldeloatch@vsu.edu, 804-524-5455

Upperclassman and Transfer students Advisors

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Program

A-D: Dr. Yuan Ji, Engineering Building Room 200E (804-524-1099)
E-L: Dr. Nasser Rashidi, Engineering Building Room 100I (804-524-1077)
M-Z: Dr. Yuan Ji , Engineering Building Room 200E (804-524-1099)

Information Logistics Technology Program

A: Dr. Joi Williams, Lockett Hall Room 129 (804-524-1075)
B: Ms. Lessie Oliver-Clark, Lockett Hall Room 103 (804-524-2946)
C-F: Dr. James Cooke, Engineering Building Room 200A (804-524-1140)
G-L: Dr. Joi Williams, Lockett Hall Room 129 (804-524-1075)
M-R: Ms. Lessie Oliver-Clark, Lockett Hall Room 103 (804-524-2946)
S-Z: Dr. James Cooke, Engineering Building Room 200A (804-524-1140)

Mechanical Engineering Technology Program

A-F: Dr. Heng Li, Engineering Building Room 100G (804-524-1122)
G-L: Dr. Nafiseh Ebrahimi, Engineering Building Room 200B (804-524-3741)
M-R: Dr. Peng Cheng, Engineering Building Room 201A (804-524-1210)
S-Z: Dr. Thongchai Phairoh, Engineering Building Room 100A (804-524-1117)

Students Academic Advisor provides guidance and support the student as they navigate their educational journey. Advisors helps students with course selection, academic planning, career exploration, and understanding university policies. Advisors play a crucial role in helping the student develop meaningful educational goals aligned with their interests, values, and abilities.

Department of Computer Science

Advising Policy and Student Support

To ensure consistency and fairness in the advising process, academic advisors are equitably assigned to students by the Chair of the Computer Science Department. This structured approach helps maintain a balanced advising load across faculty members and ensures that all students receive appropriate guidance.

Advisor assignments are available in each student’s Banner profile for easy access.

Advisors play a critical role in supporting students throughout their academic journey. As a Computer Science student at VSU, your faculty advisor will help you:

Identify your academic and career interests
Select appropriate courses each semester
Stay on track for timely graduation
Explore internships, research opportunities, and career pathways

Students are assigned an advisor early in their academic program. In addition to faculty advisors, student mentors may also be available to provide additional support with coursework and to help connect students with campus resources.

Together, advisors and mentors are committed to helping you achieve a successful and rewarding undergraduate experience in Computer Science.

Department of Engineering Advisors

Computer Engineering Program

Freshmen:

A-J: Dr. Garcia Room 300F
K-Z: Dr. Leigh-Mack, Room 300D

Other Students:

A-E: Dr. Garcia, Room 300F
F-M: Dr. Ansari ., Room 300A
N-Z: Dr. Washington, Room 300H

Manufacturing Engineering Program

All Students:

A-D:   Dr. Ansari, Room 300C
E-I: Dr. Wu, Room 300G
J-R:   Dr. Akbar, Room 300B
S-Z:   Dr. Javaheri, Room 300I

Advisors are here to guide you every step of the way. As an engineering/computer engineering student at VSU, your faculty advisor will play a key role in helping you to determine your area of focus, choosing the best courses each semester to match this focus, and even assistance to select the right career path for your future. Every student is assigned an academic advisor in his/her field of study beginning in the freshmen year. Additionally, student mentors are available to individually meet with students and assist with coursework and other campus resources.

Advisors and mentors will play a critical role in making your undergraduate experience go smoothly.

Department of Mathematics and Economics

Freshman Advisors

Kaidel Harris – ACE kharris@vsu.edu (2^nd Fl Library)
Mathematics: Dr. Erebholo ferebholo@vsu.edu
Economics & Finance: Dr. Ciobanu cciobanu@vsu.edu

Upperclassman Advisors

Mathematics

Dr. Ahmad: HM 303 Sd (804-524-5921)
Dr. Azimi; HM 303 Se (804-524-5612)
Dr. Da Silva; HM 306Se(804-524-5434)
Dr. Erebholo; HM 213S (804-524-5661)
Dr. Farhat; HM 303Sc (804-524-5435)
Dr. Grandini; HM 202Sd (804-524-5486)
Dr. Tabanjeh; HM 301Sc (8045245414)
Dr. Qazi; HM 306Sb (804-524-5427)

Economics & Finance

Dr. Ciobanu; HM 301Sb (804-504-2472)
Dr. Kahsai; HM 303Sb (804-524-5807)
Dr. Tsegaw; HM 301Se (804-524-6762)

To ensure uniformity in the advising process, advisors are equitably distributed and assigned to students by the Chair of the Department. This process will ensure fairness and balance across all faculty members.

Once assigned, both students and advisors receive email correspondence regarding their respective pairings. Additionally, advisor assignments are also reflected in students' profiles on EAB for easy access and reference.

Advisors are here to support and guide you throughout your academic journey. As a mathematics or economics student at VSU, your faculty advisor will be instrumental in helping you identify your area of interest, select the most suitable courses each semester, and explore career paths that align with your goals. From your freshman year, you will be paired with an academic advisor in your field of study by the chair of the department. Additionally, student mentors are available to provide personalized assistance with coursework and connect you to valuable campus resources. Together, advisors and mentors will play a pivotal role in ensuring your undergraduate experience is both successful and enjoyable.