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Advising

An academic adviser (faculty member, professional staff member, or student peer) helps a student select, plan, and complete academic goals without unnecessary delays and expense. Work closely with your adviser so that you can take required courses in sequence to meet both English and CLA requirements.

Upper Division students in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) have at least two academic advisers. One is the college adviser who oversees the student's entire degree progress. English majors have CLA Advisers through CLA Advising. Honors degree candidates in English have CLA advisers in the Honors Program office, 20 Nicholson Hall (612-624-5522). A student's other adviser is the major department adviser. English majors and students considering an English major meet with departmental advisers in the English Undergraduate Studies Office, 227 Lind Hall (612-625-4592).

Greetings from Rebecca Aylesworth

Rebecca Aylesworth the Coordinator of Advising-Undergraduate Studies.

Welcome to the English Department at the University of Minnesota! One of the things I enjoy most about my job is meeting with students and learning about their backgrounds and interests. Here is a bit about me: I have B.A. with majors in English and Scandinavian Languages and Literature, as well as a master’s degree in Educational Psychology, both from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I have lived in Minneapolis for nearly 15 years and have really grown to love the area and all it has to offer.

I grew up in Northern Wisconsin and had an amazing experience as an exchange student to Vetlanda, Sweden, during my junior year of high school. After traveling abroad, I just couldn’t wait to go on another study abroad experience and traveled back to Sweden in college as well. I would encourage each of you to consider a study abroad experience. I know that my own time abroad was life-changing, and I feel that international travel and cultural exchange is something that every college student should have the opportunity to experience.

My non-academic interests involve spending time with my young daughter, who is a bright spot of happiness in my life. I also enjoy spending time with friends, seeing local music, gardening, hiking and camping.

I always enjoy meeting with students, so please feel free to stop by 227 Lind Hall and visit!

Greetings from Judith Katz

Judith Katz, CLA Regional Adviser in English and GWSS

Hello, all. Judith Katz here. Some of you know me as an instructor for Jewish Studies; an occasional adjunct for the English department; and a long time adjunct instructor for Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. But as of August 2010, you can all know me as the new assistant academic adviser for undergraduate English and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies. Some things that might interest you: I have a MA in Playwriting from Smith College. I’ve published two novels with the independent feminist press, Firebrand Books, and I’m more than happy to discuss adventures in publishing or the long process of novel writing with you (good advice: don't quit your day job). I'm a fan of contemporary literary fiction, world music, opera, and jazz, but please note: my guilty pleasures include contemporary mystery novels (a current favorite is Norwegian Jo Nesbo); Law & Order re-runs; and watching Bones episodes via Netflix with my partner.