About Academic Advising
Purpose
Our purpose is to enrich students’ academic lives by offering accurate and timely academic advising. We seek to empower students to make effective educational choices based on their multidimensional and diverse life and vocational goals.
Goals
To help students make the most of their academic careers to gain a well-rounded liberal arts education
To help reinforce students’ self-direction and decision-making skills
To help students develop educational plans and to clarify career and life goals
To help under-prepared students gain the skills needed to succeed in college
To help high-achieving students identify resources and opportunities to excel
To support faculty advisors in addressing students’ multidimensional needs
Academic Advising is located in the lower level of Bush Library.
Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summer hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Phone: 651-523-2912
Email: advising@hamline.edu
About Our Staff
Katie Adams
Director
Katie Adams completed her master of arts degree in educational psychology at the University of Minnesota with emphases in counseling and student personnel psychology. Prior to joining Hamline in 2000, she taught Spanish and worked as an advisor in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, downhill skiing, and working out.
Mike Noreen
Assistant Director
Mike earned his master of arts in English from Iowa State University. Prior to coming to Hamline he worked for four years as an advisor in the TRiO - Student Support Services Program at Iowa State. Mike enjoys spending his free time with his wife and young kids, playing with his Golden Retriever, and relaxing at his cabin during the summer months.
Dustin Nelson
Program Coordinator
Dustin holds a master of arts in systemic theology from Luther Seminary. Upon completing his studies he worked in various departments at Luther, most recently as the assistant to the Seminary Pastor. He also works as a choreographer for various high school musical productions in St. Paul. Away from work Dustin enjoys cooking, gardening, and the cinema.