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Department of Health and Exercise Science

Health and Exercise Science Advising and Support We Care About Your Academic Success

We are proud to be part of a team that helps you feel challenged and supported, at the same time. And we believe it is our job to help you be successful in college and in your career. You should always feel welcome and comfortable.

Important Changes Due to COVID-19

We have modified our regularly scheduled in-person advising operations.

The following have been canceled until further notice:

  • Weekly Drop-in hours
  • Open Advising

If you need advising assistance, please make an appointment with your assigned Academic Success Coordinator or contact your faculty adviser. 

Our advising team is still taking appointments. All advising appointments will be done through Microsoft Teams video call. Please make sure to have the Microsoft Team App on your phone or computer.

For any other advising needs please email HES Advising.

Fall 2021 Change of Major Sessions

All change of major sessions have returned to in-person sessions, taking place in Moby B, Room 204. Please fill out our Change of Major Session Form to reserve a spot in a session. Space is limited.

Our remaining session dates are: 

  • Friday, September 24 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 20 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 28 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday, November 5 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, November 9 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 15 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 2 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 8 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Academic Success Coordinators Support for Freshman, Sophomores, and Transfer Students

Meet with one of our academic success coordinators for general academic advising and help with the Health and Exercise Science major. Our ASC’s will help you answer questions about which majors and careers might be right for you. They know all the tricks to help you stay on track for graduation and prepare for graduate school or starting your career.

Academic Success Coordinator Appointments

Schedule an appointment if you are a:

  • Freshmen: 0-59 credits
  • Sophomores: 0-59 credits
  • Transfer Students: any credit amount

Find your Academic Success Coordinator

Academic Success Coordinators are assigned based on the first letter of your last name.

If you are unsure about who your adviser is, log in to RAMweb and click on ‘My Adviser(s)’ under the Registration heading.

Schedule an Appointment

Faculty Advisers Faculty Support for Juniors and Seniors

After you become a junior with more than 60 credits, you will complete your degree with a faculty adviser.

Brian Butki, Ph.D.

Senior Teaching Instructor, Assistant Professor
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Butki by filling out the sign-up sheet posted outside his office suite.
“Youth Sport Camps” office, Room B 186

Wendy DeYoung, Ph.D.

Senior Teaching Instructor, Coordinator for Practicums and Internships for Health Promotion
Schedule an appointment with Dr. DeYoung by filling out the sign-up sheet posted outside her office.
Room B 215H

Ryan Donovan, M.S.

Senior Teaching Instructor, Director of Undergraduate Advising
Schedule an appointment with Ryan Donovan by filling out the sign-up sheet posted outside his office.
Room B 215F

Kathy Hutcheson, Ed.D.

Senior Teaching Instructor, Concentration Director for Sports Medicine
Schedule an appointment with Kathy Hutcheson by filling out the sign-up sheet posted on her office door.
Room B 215G

Kimberly Burke, M.S.

Instructor, and Director, Adult Fitness Program
Schedule an appointment with Kimberly Burke by contacting her via email.

Tiffany Lipsey, M.Ed.

Director, Heart Disease Prevention Program
Manager, Teaching and Outreach Programs
Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory
Schedule an appointment with Tiffany Lipsey by contacting her via email.

Dale DeVoe, Ph.D.

Professor
Schedule an appointment with Dale DeVoe by contacting him via email.

Useful Links

Asset 120 Transfer Credit Information

If you are a transfer student,  please make sure your transcript is officially reviewed by the Registrar’s office prior to making an advising appointment in our department. Once this process is complete, make sure to schedule an appointment with an Academic Success Coordinator.

Asset 143 Transferology

If you are attending a Community College or University and want to see how your coursework will transfer to CSU, try Transferology.com. Use this website along with a Health and Exercise Science curriculum to see how your coursework could potentially transfer to CSU.

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