Meet Your Advisor

Meet our Team

We're here to help! Our major-specific advisors assist with course planning, releasing advising holds, degree certification, and much more. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.

Lisa Remsing Hall, Director of Advising

Lisa Remsing Hall

What did you study in college?  
I earned my bachelor's degree in Communication, my master's degree in Training and Development, and my Ph.D. in Instructional Technology.
What is the best kept secret in CECS?  
It's not a secret, but our Experiential Learning opportunities really make our programs unique.  You can gain valuable professional experience through a paid co-op position, and even earn credit toward your degree. 
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?  
When I'm not at work, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my family.  And I'm always entertained by my dog!

Contact me! [email protected]
Lisa's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Mondays 1:00-2:00PM (also available in-person during this time)

Amanda Armstrong, Senior Advisor

Amanda Armstrong, Academic Advisor

What did you study in college?  I earned both my Bachelor's in English and Master's in English from Oakland University.

What is the best kept secret at CECS?  Though it is new, the Engineering Learning Center is a great resource for students who need a little extra help studying, practice taking exams, or are looking for a tutor. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?  In my free time I love reading, trying new restaurants, seeing live music, and gardening.

Advisor for Software Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, and dual CIS/CIA and CIS/DS programs

Contact me! [email protected] 
Amanda's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Mondays 9:00-10:00 AM

Essie Bryan, Senior Advisor

Essie Bryan

Advisor for Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, and the EE/CE Dual Program

What did you study in college?  Undergraduate - Computer Science, Graduate - Human Resource Management

What is the best kept secret in CECS? The Staff

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Relaxing at home, watching movies

Contact me! [email protected]
Essie's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM

Kerri Madeleine, Senior Advisor

Kerri Madeleine

My name is Kerri Madeleine, and I have been with the University of Michigan-Dearborn in the College of Engineering and Computer Science Advising since 2015. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education from Eastern Michigan University. What I enjoy most about this position is helping students establish their educational goals, personal goals and aspirations so they can be successful in pursuing their college degree and future career. Go Blue!

Advisor for Computer and Information Science

Contact me! [email protected]
Kerri's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM

Al'Tinezha Bost, Academic Advisor

Al'Tinezha Bost

What did you study in college?  I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and my Master of Arts degree in Higher Education, both from Eastern Michigan University.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?  Shopping, catching up on my favorite tv shows/movies, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family.

Advisor for Electrical Engineering

Contact me! [email protected] 
Al'Tinezha's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PM

Colleen Squillace, Academic Advisor

Colleen Squillace

What did you study in college? I earned both my Bachelors of Arts in Communication and my Masters of Education in Higher Educational Leadership from Oakland University.

What is the best kept secret at CECS? There's a really nice view of campus right outside our office!

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, listening to music, going to concerts, and watching tv and movies.

Advisor for BENG, dual BEME program, and dual ME/MFGE program

Advisor for ISE, MFGE, HCED, the dual ISE/MFGE program, and                                             Engineering Undecided

Contact me! [email protected]
Colleen's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Mondays 4:00-5:00 PM

Emma Sasamoto, Academic Advisor

Emma Sasamoto

What did I study in college? I earned both my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and my Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy watching movies, going on hikes, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. 

Advisor for Mechanical Engineering

Contact me! [email protected]
Emma's Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-10:00AM

Lisa Miller, Academic Records Assistant

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What did you study in college? 
In college I studied business management.
What is the best kept secret in CECS?
The best kept secret in CECS is that we are on the quiet side of campus and there is plenty of trails for relaxing walks and bird watching.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and planning for the arrival of a new baby.

Contact me! [email protected]

 

Meet our START advisors!

Incoming freshman and pre-engineering students meet with our START (Student Advising & Resource Team) academic advisors. Your START advisor will help you understand degree requirements, choose a major, schedule for the next semester, connect with campus resources, and much more!

Elizabeth Edenstrom, Academic Advisor

Elizabeth Edenstrom

CECS Advisor in our START Office

What did you study in college?
I earned my bachelor degree in Social Work & Women's Studies at Michigan State University.
What is the best kept secret in CECS?
Peer Advising Learning & Success (PALS) is a great resource for students to ask a quick question or gain insight from another student who is walking the same path towards graduation!
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy kayaking & traveling up north with my family.

Contact me! [email protected] 

Kyle McFarland, Academic Advisor

Kyle McFarland

CECS Advisor in our START Office

What did you study in college? I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Social Studies/History Comprehensive

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy music and going to concerts, playing cards, reading, visiting new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family

Contact me! [email protected]

 

 

Meet our CECS Peer Advisors!

Rajvi Patel, Peer Advisor 

Major: Computer Engineering w/ minor in Artificial Intelligence 

Year: Senior 

Campus Involvement: Vice President of Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy playing guitar, going on walks and listening to music. 

 

Josh Yantz, Peer Advisor 

Major: Dual BSE in Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering

Year: Senior

Campus Involvement: Vice President of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES).

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and going to concerts. 

 

Faculty Advisors

In addition to working with an advisor in our office, faculty advisors are available to provide additional guidance to current CECS students. Faculty advisors can provide career guidance, academic mentoring, and expertise in upper-level course curriculum. Please see the list below for the faculty advisor in your discipline.

Prospective students should first contact the CECS Office of Advising and Academic Success for assistance.

Advising and Academic Success

1084 - Engineering Lab Building
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
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Phone: 313-593-5510
Fax: 313-593-9967

Office Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed