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 Academic Services

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! lremsing@umich.edu
On-campus Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Mondays 1:00-2:00PM and Wednesdays 12:00-1:00PM

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

And Mechanical Engineering last names A-G

Contact me! amarmst@umich.edu 
On campus Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
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

And Mechanical Engineering last names H-O

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! essieb@umich.edu
On campus Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Tuesdays 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! abost@umich.edu 
On campus Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PM

Sarah Frame, Academic Advisor

Sarah Frame

What did you study in college? I earned my Bachelor's degree in Print Journalism from Wayne State University, and my Master of Arts degree in Higher Education from Eastern Michigan University. 

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I love to swim, read, and travel with my family to new destinations. 

Advisor for Computer and Information Science 

 

Contact me! srframe@umich.edu
On campus Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm

 

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

And Mechanical Engineering last names P-Z

Contact me! csquil@umich.edu
On campus Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Virtual Drop-In Office Hours: Mondays 4:00-5:00 PM

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! millerln@umich.edu

 

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!

Kerri Madeleine, Academic Advisor

Kerri Madeleine

CECS advisor in our START office

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!

Contact me! kmadelei@umich.edu​

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! eaeden@umich.edu 

 

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