MS Human Ecology Advisor

The Graduate School requires that all students have an advisor. Matt Calvert is the Faculty Director for the MS program and serves as faculty advisor to all MS graduate students. Amy Washbush is the Associate Director of the MS program. It is recommended that graduate students in the MS program connect with the director/associate director at least once per semester. Don’t wait for them to contact you; make an appointment whenever you need advice or guidance. A useful first meeting may include establishing a plan for you to work together—for example, you may want to decide whether to schedule regular meetings or whether you will initiate them as needed.

You and the faculty director/associate director share responsibility for working out the best plan of action for your graduate work here, working within the program requirements. They are there to assist you in all aspects of the planning of your graduate program, such as course selection, focus areas, professional development, community engagement, research and employment opportunities, and capstone projects. They are also responsible for monitoring your performance and providing you with appropriate feedback. It is useful to bring your MS program checklist with you to advising appointments.

You are also encouraged to connect with the SoHE Graduate Program Coordinator, who can introduce you to campus resources, connect you with campus partners and programs, explore areas of academic and professional interest, interpret Graduate School policy, and review program requirements.