Academic advisors meet regularly with all students to provide support and guidance on university policies and procedures, to help you avail yourself of the university's many resources, and to ensure that you are making progress toward graduation.  Each student is assigned an academic advisor with whom they will maintain a relationship from the point of admission to graduation.

Abby McCarthy, Director of Student Retention and Records (including the Advising Center)
Phone: (859) 251-4580
abby.mccarthy@frontier.edu

Krista Abner, Academic Advisor
Phone: (859) 251-4582
krista.abner@frontier.edu
Get to know Krista Abner

(Interim) Abby McCarthy
Phone: (859) 251-4580
abby.mccarthy@frontier.edu

Lesia Hansen, Academic Advisor
Phone: (859) 251-4582
lesia.hansen@frontier.edu
Get to know Lesia Hansen

Sarah Juett, Academic Advisor
Phone: (859) 251-4586
sarah.juett@frontier.edu
Get to know Sarah Juett

Robby Morton, Academic Advisor
Phone: (859) 251-4585
robby.morton@frontier.edu
Get to Know Robby Morton

Erica Schroeder, Academic Advisor
Phone: (859) 251-4584
erica.schroeder@frontier.edu
Get to know Erica Schroeder

Click on this link to see the Organization Chart of Faculty Roles. Information about each of the faculty roles listed can be found below in the dropdown boxes. 

Regional Clinical Faculty (RCFs) play a critical role in the clinical phase of your program. They provide guidance and support during clinical to both you and your preceptor(s). The RCF evaluates both the clinical site and preceptor to insure excellence before you begin your clinicals, and monitors / assesses your progress throughout the clinical experience.   Some common ways that you will engage your RCF include: site identification (this is your responsibility, but the RCF is a valuable resource) clinical site approval pre-clinical planning Clinical Bound date selection site visits advising for clinical course registration bi-weekly review of Typhon materials (time logs, self-evaluations, SOAP notes, etc.) grade assignment.

Your RCF is assigned according to geographical area and specialty track; a list can be found here.  For more information about your RCF, including a brief profile and link to his/her curriculum vitae, search the Faculty Directory.

Course Coordinators are responsible for the course's structure and content, teaching strategies, and evaluation methods. Course Coordinators maintain the course gradebooks and approve anything exceptional related to the course (e.g., Incomplete grades, deadline extensions, etc.) Course Coordinators are the first people to turn to if you have questions about the content of a course or if any issues arise during the term. The names of your Course Coordinators can be found within your courses in Canvas, and a brief profile and link to their curriculum vitae can be found in the Faculty Directory.

Course Faculty provide instruction and evaluation of students enrolled in their courses. They provide feedback on student work and remain in communication with students throughout the duration of the course. For information on specific faculty, including their curriculum vitae (CV), visit the Faculty Directory.

The Clinical Advisors are members of the FNU staff who can provide assistance to students during the site / preceptor identification process. Here are ways that the Clinical Advisors can help you: Provide assistance and resources in locating clincial sites and preceptors. Troubleshoot challenging situations related to your clincial site and preceptor search. Work one-on-one with students to navigate the overall clinical search process.

More information can be found on the Clinical Outreach and Placement Banyan Tree Portal page. 

Each student has an assigned staff member dedicated to facilitating the clinical credentialing process for the students, their sites, and their preceptors. These individuals are assigned geographically, and a list can be found here. For more information please visit the Clinical Credentialing webpage.

The Department Chairs provide leadership and direction for their respective departments (FNP, CNEP/WHNP, and PMHNP). MSN and PGC students may consult with your Department Chair if you have special circumstances that may impact your academic progress, if you are considering switching tracks, if you need to pursue an Emergency Academic Hiatus, if you are thinking about withdrawing, and other related issues.

Dr. Lisa Chappell, Dept. Chair of Family Nursing
Phone: (334) 363-9169
lisa.chappell@frontier.edu
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Dr. Tonya Nicholson, Dept. Chair of Midwifery and Women's Health
Phone: (478) 998-3616
tonya.nicholson@frontier.edu
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Dr. Jess Calohan, Dept. Chair of Psych Mental Health
Phone: (509) 279-5974
jess.calohan@frontier.edu
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Program Directors assume responsibility for the overall operation of their respective programs (Bridge, DNP). Students in these programs may consult with your Program Director if you have special circumstances that may impact your academic progress, if you need to pursue an Emergency Academic Hiatus, if you are thinking of withdrawing, or if you need guidance about particular aspects of the program.

Dr. Jacquelyne (Jackie) Bodea, Bridge Program Director
Phone: (706) 817-6966
jacquelyne.bodea@frontier.edu
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Dr. Jane Houston, DNP Program Director
Phone: (352) 871-0151 
jane.houston@frontier.edu
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The Clinical Directors ensure the effective implementation of the clinical experience for students, facilitating the role of the RCFs to provide academic engagement with you and your preceptors on a regular basis during your clinical practicum. Your Clinical Director may reach out to you if you there are issues affecting your clinical planning, clinical progression, or if any other issues arise during your clinical experience.

Dr. Katheryn Arterberry, Family Nursing Clinical Director
Phone: (318) 458-5231
katheryn.arterberry@frontier.edu
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Dr. Audrey Perry, Midwifery and Women’s Health Clinical Director
Phone: (717) 675-3716 
audrey.perry@frontier.edu
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Dr. Susan Piper, Psych-Mental Health Clinical Director
Phone: (270) 543-7056
susan.piper01@frontier.edu
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