Undergraduate Advising
Schedule an advising appointment in Starfish (instructions here) or contact our office for assistance!

Dr. Mary Myers, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
(Urban Affairs, Communication Studies*)
UR 210 | 216-687-2138 | m.c.myers@csuohio.edu

Dr. Mitch Lieberth, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
(Criminology, Journalism and Promotional Communication*, Sociology)
UR 211 | 216-687-2106 | m.lieberth@csuohio.edu

• Schedule advising appointments in Starfish - click on the blue star in CampusNet under the Student tab
• Undergraduate degree, minor, and certificate program advising
• College-to-college transfer and major changes

*Undergraduate students in Communication Studies, Journalism and Promotional Communication, and other School of Communication programs should consult with their faculty advisor about major, minor, and certificate requirements.

Undergraduate Faculty Advising - refer to Academic Program Director information, below.

• Academic issues and appeals
• Honors and individualized track advising

Graduate Advising
Dave Arrighi, Graduate Programs Coordinator (Urban Affairs Graduate Programs)
UR 209 | 216-523-7522 | d.arrighi@csuohio.edu

• Prospective student inquiries
• Information on graduate programs
• Admission requirements and application status
• Graduate advising and registration
• Petitions and problems
• Graduation status
• Graduate Assistantship applications

School of Communication - Master of Applied Communication Theory and Methodology

Department of Criminology and Sociology - Master of Arts in Applied Social Research

For Other Student Questions and Concerns:
Dr. Rachel Singer, Assistant Dean for Student Services
UR 208 | 216-687-2034 | r.g.singer88@csuohio.edu

Academic Program Directors

Undergraduate Programs

School of Communication

Dr. Elizabeth Thomas, Assistant College Lecturer
Director of Journalism And Promotional Communication Major
216-687-4639 | E.A.THOMAS88@csuohio.edu 

Dr. Elizabeth Pask, Associate Professor
Communication Studies Major Director and Director of Internships
216-687-6921 | E.PASK@csuohio.edu

Department of Criminology and Sociology

Dr. Nicole Hanna, Associate College Lecturer
Criminology Co-Director
216-687-4507 | n.mcelroy@csuohio.edu

Dr. Meghan Novisky, Assistant Professor
Criminology Co-Director (sabbatical, 2023-2024)
216-687-4554 | m.novisky@csuohio.edu

Dr. Marnie Rodriguez, Senior College Lecturer
Sociology Director
UR 347 | 216-687-4531 | M.S.RODRIGUEZ32@csuohio.edu

Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs

Winifred Weizer, Associate College Lecturer
Program Director for Urban and Regional Studies, Economic Development, Environmental Studies, Nonprofit Administration, Organizational Leadership, and Public Safety Management
Room 216 | 216-523-7574 | w.weizer@csuohio.edu

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Applied Social Research
Dr. Linda Francis
UR 026C | 216-687-4510 | L.E.FRANCIS@csuohio.edu

Master of Applied Communication Theory and Management
Dr. Guowei Jian
MU 247 | 216-687-3995 | g.jian@csuohio.edu

Master of Arts in Environmental Studies
Dr. Meghan Rubado
UR 321 | 216-687-2241 | m.rubado@csuohio.edu 

Master of Nonprofit Administration & Leadership
Dr. Clayton Wukich (Interim)
UR 349 | 216-802-3389 | r.wukich@csuohio.edu

Master of Public Administration
Dr. Clayton Wukich
UR 349 | 216-802-3389 | r.wukich@csuohio.edu

Master of Science in Urban Studies
Dr. Meghan Rubado
UR 321 | 216-687-2241 | m.rubado@csuohio.edu

Master of Urban Planning and Development
Dr. Wendy Kellogg
UR 308 | 216.687.5265 | w.kellogg@csuohio.edu

Ph.D. in Urban Studies & Public Affairs
Dr. Nicholas Zingale
UR 244 | 216.687.3509 | n.zingale@csuohio.edu

Dual Degree Faculty Advisor– JD/MA in Environmental Studies
Heidi Gorovitz Robertson
LB 130 | 216-687-9264 | h.robertson@csuohio.edu

Dual Degree Faculty Advisor – JD/MUPD and JD/MPA
Dr. Carole Heyward
LB 077| 216-687-5508| c.heyward@csuohio.edu

Certificate in Urban Geographic Information Systems
Dr. Beth Nagy
UR 224 | 216-875-9907 | b.a.nagy1@csuohio.edu

Certificate in Urban Real Estate Development & Finance
Dr. Robert Simons
UR 223 | 216-687-5258 | r.simons@csuohio.edu

Certificate in Urban Economic Development
Dr. Joanna Ganning
UR 222 | 216-687-2221 | j.ganning@csuohio.edu

Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Dr. Clayton Wukich (Interim)
UR 320 | 216-687-6941 | r.wukich@csuohio.edu

Certificate in Local and Urban Management
Dr. Clayton Wukich
UR 320| 216-687-6941 | r.wukich@csuohio.edu

Other Information and Contacts

Dean’s Office
Dr. Jill Gordon, Dean and Professor
216-687-2135 | levincollege@csuohio.edu

School of Communication
Dr. Robert Whitbred, Director
216-687-4630 | communication@csuohio.edu

Department of Criminology and Sociology
Dr. Philip Manning, Interim Chair
216-687-4517 | crmsocdept@csuohio.edu

Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs
Dr. Clayton Wukich, Interim Director
216-687-6941| r.wukich@csuohio.edu 

Credit for Prior Learning Experience (AAPLE)
AAPLE: Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience
Ken Galla, AAPLE Coordinator and Instructor
216-523-7455 | ust190@csuohio.edu

School of Communication Scholarship Information

Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Scholarship Information
 

Student Organizations

CSU American Planning Association | csuapa@gmail.com

Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society (Communication)

Public Relations Student Society of America

Society of Professional Journalists

CSU Student Services and Resources

CSU Scholarship Information
csuohio.edu/financial-aid
csuohio.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-3
Federal Financial Aid: fafsa.ed.gov

CSU Career Development and Exploration
Rhodes Tower West 280
Career Services

• Career advising
• Resume writing
• Interview preparation
• Internship opportunities and information

University Main Switchboard: 216-687-2000
Campus Closing Information: csuohio.edu

Bursar: BH 115
csuohio.edu/bursar | 216-687-5249

Campus411 All-in-1: BH 116
csuohio.edu/all-in-1 | 216-687-5411

• Financial Aid
• Registration assistance

Center for International Services and Programs
BH 412 | 216-687-3910
CISP | intlcenter@csuohio.edu

Center for E-Learning
csuohio.edu/elearning | 216-687-3960

• Blackboard support
• Distance-learning support

Student Computing Resources
Services for Students | 216-687-5050

• Student Computer Lab Information:  Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs labs
• Mobile Campus – Laptop Rentals: Mobile Campus Technology Loan Program

Writing Center
Rhodes Tower Library 124
https://www.csuohio.edu/writing-center/writing-center | 216-687-6981

• Writing Resources, Workshops, and Appointments

Academic Integrity Resources and Information
csuohio.edu/academic-integrity/academic-integrity

• Student Code of Conduct
• Academic Misconduct Process
• Tips for Students
• Policies and Procedures

Parking: Euclid Commons 160
https://www.csuohio.edu/parking | 216-687-2023

Campus Recreation Center
https://www.csuohio.edu/recreationcenter | 216-802-3200

Health & Wellness Services: IM 205
2112 Euclid Avenue, Rm 205
https://www.csuohio.edu/health | 216-687-3649

CSU Counseling Center: Union Building 220
https://www.csuohio.edu/counselingcenter | 216-687-2277

University Police: Campus Safety Building
https://csuohio.edu/offices/police | 216-687-2020

• Emergencies: to report all campus emergencies (police, fire, medical, hazmat) dial 9-1-1 or 8-9-1-1 from any campus telephone.
• Cell phone users should also dial 9-1-1 and ask the operator to connect you with CSU Police.