If you have 30 hours or more of course credit, you will be advised by one of the professional advisors in the Department of Political Science. Click on the “Find your Advisor” link to locate your political science advisor. If you have fewer than 30 hours of course credit, you will be advised by the academic advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences. See the advisors below to locate your College of Arts & Sciences advisor.
If you fewer than 30 hours of academic credit, you will be advised by an advisor in the College of Arts and Science listed below.
A&S First-Year Advisors
Freshmen are assigned to advisors alphabetically by their last name. Appointments can be scheduled at: http://www.as.uky.edu/advising/sasy/
Jamie Robida
208 Patterson Office Tower
(859) 257-3373
jerobi2@email.uky.edu
I am thrilled to be part of the College of Arts and Sciences advising team! I have a B.A. in English from the University of Wisconsin and an MA in English with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) from the University of Kentucky. I am a native of Wisconsin, but now consider Lexington home. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, being outdoors, and theater. I also teach for UK's Center for ESL in the semi-intensive ESL program. I love working one-on-one with students and look forward to sharing my positive energy with each student that comes through my door!
Freshmen with last names E-Kk
Jennifer Alvarez
206 Patterson Office Tower
(859) 257-3530
jjalva2@email.uky.edu
My career began in student affairs at Ohio University where I was an undergraduate student. I worked for the Department of Residence Life while pursuing a B.S. in communication. I moved from Athens to College Station, Texas, to continue my career in student affairs. While in Texas, I completed an M.S. in educational administration at Texas A&M University. I enjoyed a four-year stay at Missouri State University as a residence hall director which was a very rewarding position. While I loved Missouri, I felt it was time to challenge myself in my career and I accepted a position at Eastern Kentucky University as an area coordinator in university housing. Overall it was a great move to Kentucky, but I missed working with students on a daily basis which led me to this position as an academic advisor. Outside of working for UK, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, Isabel. She keeps a smile on my face. I’m excited to be here and look forward to meeting new students.
Freshmen with last names Kl-Rt
Shaun Ketterman
204 Patterson Office Tower
(859) 257-1175
skett2@email.uky.edu
I am one of the recently hired academic advisors, specializing in advising freshmen. Originally from Michigan, I attended high school in Indiana before earning both a bachelor’s degree in studio art and a master’s degree in education in student affairs from Western Kentucky University. After graduation I spent two years at Austin Peay State University as a campus activities coordinator. I believe that civic engagement, self-awareness and campus involvement are major keys to a successful college career. I enjoy cooking, live music, ultimate Frisbee and meeting new people.
Freshmen with last names Ru-Z
Megan Larabell
202 Patterson Office Tower
(859) 257-9344
megan.larabell@uky.edu
I am an academic advisor for freshmen in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am originally from Sylvania, Ohio, but I moved to North Carolina to get a B.A. in Spanish and international business at Greensboro College. After a year in law school and a few years of various other pursuits, I returned to Northwest Ohio to attend Bowling Green State University to get a M.A. in college student personnel. While attending BGSU, I was the residence hall director at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Mich. I have enjoyed my time working in student affairs and higher education, and I am enjoying working at the University of Kentucky.