Undergraduate Advising
Drexel University places the highest priority on student advising and considers
it an integral part of teaching. It has set up the Undergraduate Advising Center,
with professional academic advisors, to help you during your four or five years
at Drexel. The Center coordinates, plans and organizes a range of programs to
fill your advising needs.
Send academic questions to a staff member or come by the UAC located on the lower level of Matheson Hall near 32nd and Market. For any other questions, see the College of Business home page or the Drexel University home page.
Undergraduate Advising Staff
| Brian Ellis Director of Student Services |
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A Philadelphia native, Brian has been providing academic services to the Drexel community since 2002. Having completed his graduate work at Drexel University, Brian relates well to the demands and complexity of today's student. His extensive advising experiences at Rutgers and Drexel University have allowed for unique interaction with a diverse student population. Brian's efforts are currently directed towards process improvement and strategic planning within the Undergraduate Advising Center at LeBow. E-mail: bre23@drexel.edu |
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| Peggy Coyle-Savidge Students with last names A-B Assistant to the Dean/Academic Advisor |
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A native of Philadelphia, Peggy has served the students of Drexel since 1980. She is a member of several university and college committees, including the Academic Standing Committee, working to help students with special needs to achieve success. Peggy's expertise extends to evaluating transfer credits and assisting students as they earn their degree. E-mail: coylemm@drexel.edu |
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| Amy Lynch Students with last names C Academic Advisor/My LIFEfolio Undergraduate Advising |
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Amy joined the Drexel team in 2006 and became part of the LeBow College of Business family in February 2007. A 2001 graduate from The George Washington University in Washington, DC, she began her experience in higher education as an Executive Aide for a distance education masters program at GWU where Amy developed an array of skills pertaining to academic and technical issues faced by students. After some time running her own small business and working in the wine industry, Amy's love of the academic environment brought her to Drexel where she is specializing in the implementation of My LIFEfolio. My LIFEfolio, LeBow's personalized electronic portfolios rolled out in Fall 2006 with Amy serving as the point of contact for all LeBow students. She also provides academic advising for students whose last names begin with C. Amy enjoys helping business students reach their goals and fulfill their dreams and looks forward to the future. E-mail: Arl44@drexel.edu |
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Lisa Cho |
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| Lisa became a member of Drexel University in 1998 serving as Registration and Financial Aid Counselor for the Office of Student Information and Records, now known as the Student Resource Center. In 2005, she joined LeBow College of Business as a Program Coordinator in Graduate Programs and then was promoted to the LEAD MBA Program Manager and joined the staff of the LeBow College of Business, Undergraduate Advising Center in February 2007. She graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. She is thrilled to be a member of the LeBow College of Business and enjoys working with the business undergraduate students. |
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| Tony
Grangel Students with last names G-K Assistant to the Dean/Senior Academic Advisor |
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| Tony joined the LeBow College Undergraduate Advising staff in 2001. His advising experience has made him an expert on the Business & Engineering curriculum, a degree unique to LeBow College, and he enjoys helping students to complete the challenging course requirements of the BSBAE degree. TonyÕs work with LeBow College has included coordinating New Student Orientations, developing curriculum progress reports for all business degrees, serving on academic committees, and advising many students towards accomplishing their goal of earning their bachelors degree. Tony graduated from Villanova University with his bachelors degree and masters degree in political science, and he earned his certification to teach secondary social studies from Penn State University. Prior to becoming a college administrator, Tony taught social studies for several years with middle schools and high schools. His experience with the educational system at all levels gives Tony an extensive knowledge of the needs of students. E-mail: Ajg35@drexel.edu |
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| Evan Danziger Students with last names L-M Assistant Director Undergraduate Advising |
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Evan became a member of Drexel University in 2001 serving as Program Coordinator for the Office of Service Learning (later renamed the Center for Civic Engagement). In 2004 he became an Academic Advisor for the Pennoni Honors College and joined the staff of the LeBow College of Business, Undergraduate Advising Center in December of 2006. Prior to coming to Drexel, Evan had many years of experience in higher education working for the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia as well as various community colleges throughout New Jersey. He graduated from Monmouth University with a Bachelors Degree in Communication '93 and a Masters Degree in Education '96. He is happy to be a part of the LeBow College of Business and enjoys working with the business students in achieving their goals and following their plan of study. E-mail: Eld25@drexel.edu |
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| Barbara
Lane Students with last names N-R Assistant to the Dean/Academic Advisor |
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A Philadelphia native, Barbara has been advising students at Drexel University since 1979. She is a graduate of Upper Darby High School and Susquehanna University, where she majored in English literature. Her graduate work was done at the University of the Arts in the Opera Department as a voice major. Barbara is one of four undergraduate academic advisors who talk with students about scheduling courses, transferring coursework, degree tracking toward graduation and what's "hot" in business careers. Her special interest is helping the Admissions Office recruit the highest caliber students for the LeBow College of Business. E-mail: laneba@drexel.edu |
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| Linda Carlin Students with last names S-Z Assistant Director Undergraduate Advising |
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Born and raised in Philadelphia, Linda joined Drexel University in January 2006 as the Graduate Advisor in the School of Information Science and Technology. She joined the LeBow College of Business in May 2007. For almost 25 years, she has devoted her career to advising students in majors such as Education and Business at La Salle and now Drexel University. Having earned an MBA from La Salle University, she is well aware of the demands placed on business students and is excited to once again be working with them. E-mail: Lac48@drexel.edu |
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Lisa M. DeLuca |
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A Philadelphia native, Lisa joined Drexel University in 2004 as the Employer Specialist in the Steinbright Career Development Center, where she did job development for both co-op and graduating students. In August 2005, Lisa joined the LeBow College of Business to improve services to students to include working with the undergraduate business students in areas of career development. Her background includes over seven years as an Executive Recruiter, placing accounting and financial professionals in Philadelphia area businesses. She is excited to bring her experience and career planning knowledge to help the business students meet their career goals. Email: lisa.deluca@drexel.edu |
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Rita Crane |
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An alumnus of the LeBow College of Business, Rita Crane rejoined Drexel University in 2003 as a Co-operative Education Coordinator in the Steinbright Career Development Center. In this capacity she prepared students in the LeBow College of Business for their Co-op experiences. In October 2006, Rita joined the LeBow College of Business to provide students with various services to enhance their career development. Rita has a unique perspective as a former student within LeBow and is looking forward to utilizing her knowledge of job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and employer relations to provide excellent service to students. Email: rmc22@drexel.edu |
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Ryan Ciolli |
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Ryan joined the LeBow College of Business in 2006 as the program coordinator of the advising office. A Philadelphia native, Ryan graduated from LaSalle College High School in 2000, and earned his Bachelors degree in business administration from Drexel in 2005. Ryan handles most of the incoming student inquiries via phone calls, email, and in person. He also heads up managing transfer evaluations for incoming students to LeBow. Being a recent graduate of LeBow, Ryan is excited about the recent first hand student experience he can pass along to the office to best serve our students.
Email: lcob.askus@drexel.edu |
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| Any general questions can also be answered by email at lcob.askus@drexel.edu or phone 215-895-2110. Our Program Coordinator, Ryan Ciolli, will be happy to assist you! | |