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Departmental Advising

Academic advising is a collaborative educational process in which students and their advisers are partners in meeting the essential learning outcomes that support student success. This partnership requires participation and involvement of both the adviser and the student and spans the student’s whole educational experience. 

Office Coordinator: Department Chair:
Amy Jolstead Dr. Anna-Louise Reysenbach
Email: amyj@pdx.edu Email: biochair@pdx.edu
Phone: (503) 875-8757 Phone: (503) 725-2373
   
Program Coordinator (Undergarduate): Graduate Coordinator & Adviser: 
Leah Tuor, MEd. Dr. Justin Courcelle 
Email: leaht@pdx.edu  Email: justc@pdx.edu 
Phone: (503) 725-8758  Phone: (503) 725-3866 

Portland State utilizes both professional and faculty advisers in delivering advising for students. 

Professional advisers are available to assist with university general education (University Studies or Honors) and degree requirements, assist with academic standing issues and petitions, and provide referrals to various campus services.

Professional Adviser:   
Leah Tuor, MEd. Location: SRTC 246 
Email: leaht@pdx.edu  
Phone: (503) 725-8758  
   
Verterans Certification Advisers:  
Leah Tuor, MEd. Location: SRTC 246 
Email: leaht@pdx.edu  
Phone: (503) 725-8758  
   
Paloma Harrison Location: Smith M305
Appointments: (503) 725-3822  
Email: paloma@pdx.edu  
   
Prospective Student Contact:   
Paloma Harrison Location: Smith M305
Appointments: (503) 725-3822  
Email: paloma@pdx.edu  

Faculty advisers primarily support students with major specific advising which may also include potential careers and professional opportunities within the discipline.

Other advisers:

Dr. Michael Bartlett Biology Honors Research Adviser micb@pdx.edu (503) 725-3858