Academic Advisors

CSD Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Dr. Stephanie Richards
Office: Health Professions Building 2168.
Who should meet with Dr. Richards: current or future undergraduate students interested in majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Schedule your appointment online. If office hours don't work for you, email Dr. Richards or call 989-774-1415.

CSD Department Chair

Dr. Mark Lehman
Location: Health Professions Building 2186.
Who should meet with Dr. Lehman: current or future undergraduate students interested in minoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders who are unable to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richards (especially during the summer).
To schedule an appointment, email Dr. Lehman.

AUD Division Director

Dr. Shannon Palmer
Location: Health Professions Building 1183.
Who should meet with Dr. Palmer: current or future CSD minors interested in audiology.
To schedule an appointment, email Dr. Palmer or call 989-774-7288.

CSD Study Abroad Advisor

Dr. Natalie Douglas
Location: Health Professions Building 1170.
Who should meet with Dr. Douglas: CSD students looking to engage in study abroad opportunities.
To schedule an appointment, please do so online.

CHP General Academic Advisors

Kelly Lawson, Nicole Acker, or Ken Rumsey
Location: Health Professions Building 1250B, 1250E, and 1250D respectively.
Who should meet with Kelly, Nicole, or Ken: undergraduate students interested in pursuing a major or minor in the CHP.
To schedule an appointment with either Kelly, Nicole, or Ken, call 989-774-7506 or visit the CHP Student Service Center website.

Honors Program Fellows - CHP

Dr. Rachel Nelson
Location: Health Professions Building 1175.
Who should meet with Dr. Nelson: Honors students in the CHP seeking more information about Honors capstone projects or needing help finding a faculty member to supervise an Honors capstone project.
To schedule an appointment, email Dr. Nelson or call 989-774-2926.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Minor

It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor during your first semester at CMU.
Students should regularly meet with their academic advisors to be sure they are making adequate progress towards graduation.
Academic advisors can help make sure that you are taking courses in the most efficient way possible to help you graduate on time.
If you are struggling to figure out which classes to take, academic advisors can help you figure out which classes will help you fulfill graduation requirements and/or which classes might be of interest to you.
To sign an intent to major, major, or minor, you will need to meet with an academic advisor within the department of your intended major or minor.
If you are a potential transfer student or high school student interested in CSD, you can schedule a visit by contacting Dr. Richards, Dr. Lehman, or Sharon Livernois - friends and family are welcome to join you on your visit!