Scheduling an Advisement Appointment:
The departments have different ways of scheduling an appointment with an
Adviser. The ways are mentioned on the individual
department advisement plans.
Beyond initial advisement, the department recommends that you see your academic
Adviser at least prior to the registration
period for the fall term and again prior to the registration period for the spring term.
Department Chairs:
| Departments | Departments |
|---|---|
| Accounting Department Chair: Dr. Kathryn Hansen Email: khansen3@calstatela.edu Office: ST F517 Phone: (323) 343-2830 |
Information System Department Chair: Dr. Nanda Ganesan Email: nganesa@calstatela.edu Office: ST F603 Phone: (323)343-2983 |
| Economics and
Statistics Department Chair: Dr. Dang Tran Email: dtran@calstatela.edu Office: ST F917 Phone: (323)343-2930 |
Management Department Chair: Dr. Angela Young Email: ayoung3@calstatela.edu Office: ST F717 Phone: (323)343-2890 |
| Finance and
Law Department Chair: Dr. James Refalo Email: jrefalo@calstatela.edu Office: ST F717 Phone: (323)343-2870 |
Marketing Department Chair: Dr. Tyrone Jackson Email: tjackso4@calstatela.edu Office: ST F917 Phone: (323)343-2960 |
Graduate Adviser (MBA/MSBA Program)
Dr. Edward Hsieh
Email: ehsieh@calstatela.edu
Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm; walk in
Thursday, 4:00pm - 6:00pm; walk in
Phone No.: (323)343-5156
Undergraduate
Advisers for students with undeclared option in the College of Business & Economics
An Adviser will be available from Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-6:00pm, Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. To make an appointment, please call (323) 343-2810.
Beth Yuan, Professional Staff Adviser
(*Undergrad/Grad)
Email: BYuan@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Belem Enciso, Professional Staff Adviser
Email: Belem.Enciso@calstatela.edu
Brenda Solorio, Professional Staff Adviser
Email: Brenda.Solorio4@calstatela.edu
Joaquin Franco, Professional Staff Adviser
Email: Joaquin.Franco26@calstatela.edu
Siu Leung, Professional Staff Adviser
Email: SLeung2@cslanet.calstatela.edu
Preparing for Your Advisement Session :
1. If you have questions about program requirements or course selection, bring a list of questions or courses you are
interested in taking.
2. If you are meeting with an Adviser to talk about university of college policies, procedures, or requirements, do your
homework first by reviewing the information provided in the catalog or on the web at
www.calstatela.edu.
3. If you are experiencing academic problems, give some thought to what you believe are causing these problems and have a
tentative plan for solving them. The Adviser will discuss your situation with you and identify some interventions and
strategies for success. The Adviser will want to monitor your progress and have you return for a follow up meeting.
4. If you wish to discuss your academic plan please review your Unofficial Transcript from your GET account and bring a
list of questions/concerns to the advisement session. If your transcripts have not been evaluated in GET, bring copies
of those transcripts. (We are NOT the official evaluators for the University.)
5. Plan ahead in order to make your time with an Adviser more productive.
Expectations of Students:
It is important for students to understand that they must take an active role in advisement. Students are responsible for
making and following through on their own decisions. They are expected to
1. See an Adviser on a regular basis, at least twice yearly (preferably prior to the registration period for the fall term
and again prior to the registration period for the spring term).
2. Check your CSULA email regularly. This is the official means of communication used by the University. (You can find
step-by-step instructions to forward your CSULA email to your personal account at the following link:
http://www.calstatela.edu/its/docs/pdf/forwarding_emails.pdf .)
3. Arrive at advisement sessions with a list of queries and issues to discuss with the department
Adviser.
4. Know the requirements for staying in good standing.
5. Maintain accurate and complete advising records.
Expectations of
Advisers:
1. Assist the student to develop a plan for meeting their declared major and general education requirements.
2. Review the students’ selection of classes to make sure courses are appropriate.
3. Help the student develop strategies for academic success.
4. Provide information regarding University requirements, policies & procedures.
5. Maintain accurate and complete advising records.
Expectated Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will understand their personal responsibility for their own academic, personal, and professional success.
2. Students will have an awareness of how to utilize the necessary information, resources, and available options to make
sound educational and lifelong decisions.
3. Students will understand what they need to do to achieve their desired goals.
Key Considerations for Academic Success:
1. Go to class every day and get to know your professors.
2. Understand the policies, procedures, and the academic and financial impact of dropping classes within or beyond the no
record drop period.
3. Balance school with other areas of your life. Plan and devote enough study time to do as well as you can in your
classes.
Advising Resources:
For information regarding other advising resources (such as the Career Development Center, Testing Center, Tutorial Center,
and Writing Center) go to the UAAC website: www.calstatela.edu/univ/advise.