Meet the Advisors
Empowering Students throught proactive academic Advising, Holistic support, and personalized guidence.
First Year Advisors
Students who have earned 0–30 credit hours receive academic advising through the First-Year Advisors. This model provides students with customized, coordinated care designed to support their academic transition, strengthen their connection to the University, and establish a strong foundation for continued success.
Dr. David Allen
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
School: Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ)
Majors: B.B.A. in Accounting, B.B.A in Finance, and B.B.A. in Management Information
Systems (MIS)
Email: David.allen@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7622
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-B
Robell Tocruray
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
School: Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ)
Major: B.B.A. in Managemen
Email: Robell.Tocruray@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1345
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-E
Isaiah Osborne
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
Schools: Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ) and College of Education (COE)
Majors: B.B.A in Marketing (JHJ), B.S. in Athletic Training (COE) and B.S. in Sport
Management (SPMT) (COE)
Email: Isaiah.Osborne@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-5097
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-K
William Creighton
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
Schools: College of Education (COE) and School of Communication (SOC)
Majors: B.S. in Kinesiology (COE), B.A. in Communication Studies (SOC), B.A. in Entertainment
& Recording Industry (SOC), B.A. in Journalism (SOC), and B.A. in Radio, Television
& Film (SOC)
Eamil: Creighton.Williams@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7140
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-A
Lashanda Scott
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
Schools: College of Education (COE) and College of Libral Arts and Behavioral Sciences
(COLABS)
COE Majors: B.S. in Health (HED), B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies; COLABS Majors:
B.A. in Art and Theatre, B.A. in General Studies, B.A. in History, and B.A. in Human
Services & Consumer Sciences
Eamil: laShanda.Scott@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7023
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-J
Aileen Fonsworth
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
School: College of Libral Arts and Behavioral Sciences (COLABS)
Majors: B.A. in English, B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Social Work, and B.A. in Sociology
Email: Aileen.Fonsworth@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1330
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-D
Trey-Cean Allen
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
Schools: College of Libral Arts and Behavioral Sciences (COLABS) and Barbara Jordan-Mickey
LeLand School of Public Affairs (SOPA)
Major: B.A. in Music
Majors: B. S. in Administration of Justice, B.S. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
B.S. in Public Affairs, B.A. in Political Science (SOPA)
Email: Trey-Cean.Allen@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7699
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-F
Jarrett Lindsey
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
School: College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (COSET)
Majors: B.S. in Biology, B.S. in Civil Engineering, and B.S. in Civil Engineering
Technology
Email: Jarrett.Lindsey@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7648
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-H
Kristin Benn
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
School: College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (COSET)
Majors: B.S. in Aviation Science Management/Pilot, B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Computer
Engineering Technology, B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Electircal & Computer Engineering,
B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S. in Industrial Technology, B.S. in
Maritime Transportiaotn Management, B.S. in Mathematics, and B.S. in Physics
Email: Kristin.Benn@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7796
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-L
TBD
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
School: College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (COPHS)
Majors: B.S. in Biomedical Sciences, B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science, B.S. Environmental
Health, B.S. in Health Administration, B.S. in Health Information Management, B.S.
in Repiratory Therapy, and B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics
Email:TBD
Phone: TBD
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-G
Jonathan Williams
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
Pathway to 30: All Majors in College of Education (COE), College of Pharmacy & Health Science (COPHS), Jesse H. Jones School of Buiness (JHJ), and School of Communication (SOC)
Email: Jonathan.Williams@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7149
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-C
Ariel Green
Enrollment & Completion Advisor
Pathway to 30: All majors in College of Libral Arts and Behavioral Sciences (COLABS) , College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (COSET), and Barbara Jordan-Mickey LeLand School of Public Affairs (SOPA)
Email: Ariel.Green@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313- 1330
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 114-D
Kirsten Pitts
Lead Enrollment & Completion Advisor/ Pathway to 30
Majors: ALL
Email: kirsten.pitts@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6884
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 117
Ricky Stauss
Project Manager
Coordinator, Dual Enrollment
DE/AP Advisor Enrollment and Matriculation
Major: ALL
Email: ricky.strauss@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7152
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 117
Dr. Shyrell Hobson
Executive Director of Student Success
First Year Academic Experience; Enrollment & Completion Advisor; Freshmen Semiar
Email: shyrell.hobson@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7506
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite115
Second Year Advisors
Students who have earned 31–60 credit hours receive academic advising through Second-Year Advisors within the Tiger Advising and Support Office (TASO) and College Advising. This model provides customized, coordinated care focused on academic progression, persistence, degree alignment, and preparing students for a successful transition into upper-division coursework.
TBD
Second Year Advisor
Email: TBD
Phone: TBD
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 147
Nakeshia Evans
Second Year Advisor
Majors: ALL
Email: TBD
Phone: TBD
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 147
Dr. Chrisdolyn Dawson
Director for Student Advisement and Matriculation
Tiger Advising and Support Office; University Advising; Testing Center; Tutoring
Email: chrisdolyn.dawson@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6762
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 147-C
Transfer Services
Students entering the University as transfer students receive academic advising and transition support through Transfer Student Services. This model provides customized, coordinated care focused on transfer credit alignment, degree progression, connection to campus resources, and a successful transition to Texas Southern University.
Dr. Sylvia Flowers
Student Success Officer- Academic Advisement
Majors: ALL
Email: sylvia.flowers@tsu.edu
Phone: TBD
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 119B
Xavier Martinez
Transfer Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Email: xavier.martinez@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7627
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 119A
Dr. Brian Armstrong
Asst. Vice President for Student Enrollment
Foster Care Liaison
All Transfer Students
Email: brian.armstrong@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6861
Location: Fairchild Hall (105_RH), Suite 119C
College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Science (COLABS)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Lakeisha Thomas
COLABS Academic Advisor
Major: B.A. Psychology (A-J)
Email: lakeisha.thomas@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-4859
Location: Public Affairs Building, Suite 320D
Tova Hausberger
COLABS Academic Advisor
Major: B.A. Psychology (K-Z)
Email: tova.hausberger@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-4810
Location: Public Affairs Buildin, Suite 320B
TBD
COLABS Academic Advisor
Majors: B.A. in Art, B.A. in Music, B.A. in Theatre, B.A. in History, and B.A. in Sociology
Email:TBD
Phone: TBD
Location: Public Affairs Buildin, Suite 320E
Sheldon Neal
COLABS Academic Advisor
Major: B.A. in General Studies
Email: sheldon.neal@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7530
Location: Public Affairs Buildin, Suite 320A
Nicole Swearingen
English/ World Languages, Social Work, Human Services & Consumer Science
Majors: B. A. in English/ World Languages, B.A. in Social Work, B.A. in Human Services & Consumer Science
Email: nicole.swearingen@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-4272
Location: Public Affairs Buildin, Suite 320C
Dr. Jane Perkyns
Interim Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Behavioral Sciences
Professor of Music
College Advisor Lead: College of Libral Arts and Behavioral Sciences (COLABS)
Email: Jane.Perkyns@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1037
Location: Public Affairs Building, Suite 315
Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Debra Wilson
JHJ Academic Advisor
Majors: B.S. Accounting and B.S. Finance
Minors for Non-Business Majors: Accounting and Finance
Concentrations:Commercial Banking, Insurance, Investments, and Real Estate
Email: debra.wilson@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1312
Location: Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building, Student Success Office Suite,
1st Floor, Room 118
Courtney McDonald
JHJ Academic Advisor
Majors: B.S. in Management, B.S. Management Information Systems (MIS), and B.S. Marketing.
Minors for Non-Business Majors: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, and Human
Resources
Concentrations: Business Analytics and Cybersecurity
Email: courtney.mcdonald@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-5045
Location: Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building, Student Success Office Suite,
1st Floor, Room 121
Sharon Hudson
JHJ Academic Advisor
Majors: No major or minor assignments at this time. Will be assigned Management prior to Spring 2027 registration.
Email: sharon.hudson@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7172
Location: Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building, Student Success Office Suite,
1st Floor, Room 120
Latisha Harrison-BA, MLA
JHJ Graduate Academic Advisor
Email: latisha.harrison@tsu.edu
Location: Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building
Michelle Hill
Executive Director of Student Success
College Advisor Lead: Jesse H. Jones School of Business (JHJ)
Email: michelle.hill@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7721
Location: Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building
Student Success Office Suite, 1st Floor, Room 119
Dr. Naveed Haider
JHJ Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs,
Email: naveed.haider@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7590
Location: Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building
College of Science, Engineering, & Technology
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Curtayviyon Hagin COSET Academic Advisor
Majors (Sophomores and Juniors only): B.S. in Chemistry, B.S. in Civil Engineering, B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology, B. S. in Computer Engineering Technolgoy, B. S. in Computer Science(Sophomores), B.S. in Maritime Transportiaotn Management, B.S in Electrical & Computer Engineering, B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology, and B.S. in Industrial Technology
Email: Curtayviyon.Hagin@tsu.edu
Phone: TBD
Location: Leonard H. O. Spearman Technolgogy Building Room 150
Dr. Deliah Brown COSET Academic Advisor
Majros: B.S. in Biology (Sophomores & Juniors) and B.S. in Computer Science (Juniors)
Email: deliah.brown@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6783
Location: Leonard H. O. Spearman Technolgogy Building Room 150
Dr. Tabitha Hardy COSET Assistant Dean
College Advisor Lead: College of Science, Engineering, & Technology
Email: TBD
Phone: TBD
Location: Leonard H. O. Spearman Technolgogy Building Room 150
College of Education (COE)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Dr. Aaron Hawkins,
COE Academic Advisor
Health,Kinesiology, and Sport Studies (HKSS)
Majors: Sport Management, Health and Health & Kinesiology (Graduate Program)
Email: aaron.hawkins@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7087
Location: HP&E 103
Juwan Parker
COE Academic Advisor
Health,Kinesiology, and Sport Studies (HKSS)
Majors: Kinesiology, Atheltic Training and Sport Studies & Sport Leadership (Graduate Program)
Email: juwan.parker@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1207
Location: HP&E 103
Dr. Amber Adams
COE Academic Advisor
Interdisciplinary Studies Adviosr/ EPP Admission Coordinator
Majors: EC-6, 4-8 Math, 4-8 Science, 4-8 Math & Science, SPED, 4-8 Social Studies, and 4-8 ELAR
Email: amber.adams@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7306
Location: COE 206
Sharaya Penny
COE Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Email: sharaya.penney@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6836
Location: COE 011B
Dr. Syreeta Blacklock
COE Interim Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Majors: ALL
Email: syreeta.blacklock@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1282
Location: COE 011B
School of Communication (SOC)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Kimberly Taylor School of Communcaitons Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Email: kimberly.taylor@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7670
Locations: Martin Luther King Humanities Building Room 216
Andrea Townson School of Communcaitons Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Email: kimberly.taylor@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7670
Locations: Martin Luther King Humanities Building Room 216
Kevin Adams Assistant Dean for Marketing adn Student Services
College Advisor Lead: School of Communciations
Majors: ALL
Email: Kevin.Adams@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7408
Location: Martin Luther King Humanities Building Room 239
School of Communcation Faculty Advisors SENIORS ONLY
Communcation Studies
Dr. Zantel Nichols
Email: zantel.williams@tsu.edu
Jamien Graves
Email: jamien.graves@tsu.edu
Entertainment and Recording Industry management
Dr. Shaundra Webb
shaundra.webb@tsu.edu
Jordan Williams
Email: jordan.williams@tsu.edu
Radio, Television and Film
Arthur Murray
Email: arthur.murray@tsu.edu
Dr. Reza Poudeh
Email: reza.poudeh@tsu.edu
Vincent Powell
Email: vincent.powell@tsu.edu
Doris childress
Email: doris.childress@tsu.edu
Journalism
Dr. Vera Walker-Hawkins
Email: vera.walker-hawkins@tsu.edu
Dr. Anthony Ogbo
Email: anthony.ogbo@tsu.edu
Ladonia Randle
Email: ladonia.randle@tsu.edu
Serbino Sandifer Walker
Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (SOPA)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Sherena Johnson
SOPA Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Undergraduate: Last Name (A-F)
Email: sherena.johnson@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6730
Location: Public Affairs Building 102B
DeMariea Butler
SOPA Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Undergraduate: Last Name (G-L)
Email: demariea.butler@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1872
Location: Public Affairs Building 102D
Eddie Bebley
SOPA Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Undergraduate: Last Name (M-R)
Email: eddie.bebley@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7202
Location: Public Affairs Building 420A
Jose Cavazos, eM.P.A., eM.A.J.
SOPA Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Undergraduate: Last Name (S-Z)
Email: jose.cavazos@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1309
Location: Public Affairs Building 102C
Richelle N. Jones, J.D.
SOPA Student Support Services Director
College Advisor Lead: Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (SOPA)
Law School Admissions, Graduate Students, 4+1 Students/ Dual Degree Students
Email: richelle.jones@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-4886
Location: Public Affairs Building 102A
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (COPHS)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Jonathan Conner
COPHS Academic Advisor
Majors: Health Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science
(CLS), Environmental Health (EH), Health
Administration (HA), Health Information
Management (HIM), Nutritional Sciences &
Dietetics (NSD), and Respiratory Therapy (RT)
Email: jonathan.conner@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-7433
Location: Gray Hall Suite 134
TBD
COPHS Academic Advisor
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Email: TBD
Phone: TBD
Location: Gray Hall Suite 134
Dr. Felicia Roberts
Assistant Dean of Student Services
College Advisor Lead: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS)
Email: Felicia.Roberts@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-6700
Location: Gray Hall Suite 134
College of Transdisciplinary Studies (COTS)
College Advising: Provides major-specific academic advising, degree planning, and graduation support to help students successfully progress toward degree completion.
Teya Woodman
COTS Academic Advisor
Majors: ALL
Email: teya.woodman@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-5940
Location: Airway Science Building
Tomica Fontelroy-Linzer
COTS Program Director
Majors: ALL
Email: tomica.linzer@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-1262
Location: Airway Science Building
Dr. Cherre Daniels
Interim Dean
College Advisor Lead: College of Transdiciplinary Studies
Email: cheree.daniels@tsu.edu
Phone: (713) 313-5173
Location: Hannah Hall, Suite 320