The academic advisers in the College of Arts and Sciences are dedicated to ensuring your success at Saint Louis University.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, all students are assigned a primary academic adviser. Additionally, students who are in multiple programs or degrees may be assigned a secondary academic advisor to ensure progress toward those program and degree requirements.
Peggy Dotson
peggy.dotson@slu.edu
314-977-2373
Peggy Dotson began advising students at SLU in September 1999 in the Academic Services
Center. Before entering the field of advising, Dotson was the study abroad coordinator
at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She enjoys helping Arts and Sciences students
create a curriculum plan that matches their interests and goals and supports students
through the various challenges of college life.
LaKesha Fletcher
lakesha.fletcher@slu.edu
314-977-3488
LaKesha Fletcher started her career at SLU in 2006 as an academic advisor in the Academic
Services Center. She transitioned to Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology
in 2007 and then joined the advising staff in the College of Arts and Sciences to
advise and work with A&S students in 2008. Fletcher’s favorite aspect of academic
advising is assisting new students with their transition to SLU, as well as working
with students to achieve their academic goals.
Michael Huemann
michael.heumann@slu.edu
314-977-5179
Michael Heumann joined the SLU community in October 2016. He graduated from Webster
University as a double major with a B.S. in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Michael completed his M.S. in College Student Personnel Administration at the University
of Central Missouri. He began his professional career in higher education as an academic
advisor in the Center for Student Success at Washburn University. Michael enjoys helping
students navigate the college experience to become the hero of their own story. He
also teaches a section of UNIV 1010: Enhancing First-Year Success for exploratory
students.
Pamela Jackson
pamela.jackson@slu.ed
314-977-3743
Pamela Jackson began her career in higher education, more than 20 years ago at Missouri State University, working as a recruitment and retention coordinator for Multicultural Student Services. Jackson joined Saint Louis University in 2002 and has worked in a variety of capacities associated with undergraduate recruitment, retention and academic support.
Jackson enjoys applying her knowledge and experience to assist students with developing their strengths in order to achieve their personal and academic goals. She currently teaches a section of UNIV 1010: Enhancing First-Year Success.
Jeff Janson
jeffrey.janson@slu.edu
314-977-2368
Jeff Janson started advising at Saint Louis University in August 2010, but he was
a Billiken long before that. He earned his undergraduate degree at SLU and was also
a member of the first class in the Micah House Program and an RA.
After working in student housing departments in South Dakota and Iowa, Janson returned to SLU to start his new career in Academic Advising, as well as teaching a section of UNIV 1010: Enhancing First-Year Success. His favorite part of advising is assisting students on their academic journeys and witnessing their joy at commencement.
Tiffany Newtson
tiffany.rosenzweig@slu.edu
314-977-2371
Tiffany Newtson came to SLU as a graduate student after earning a degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While a student at SLU, she held positions in the Office of Admission and Disability Services. Newtson joined the Arts and Sciences academic advising team after obtaining her Master of Arts in student personnel administration in 2014.
Newtson enjoys investigating sustainable practices for the office and working with students on planning, from their first undergraduate curriculum plan to their post-graduation endeavors. She also teaches a section of UNIV 1010: Enhancing First-Year Success.
Emily Wartick
emily.wartick@slu.edu
314-977-2344
Emily Wartick joined the SLU family in March 2011. Prior to working at SLU, she worked as an advisor at Lewis and Clark Community College. Wartick graduated from Bradley University with B.A. degree in psychology and then attended Lindenwood University to complete a Master of Arts in school counseling.
She enjoys working with a variety of students and looks forward to helping students grow and challenge themselves. In addition to academic advising, she teaches a section of UNIV 1010: Enhancing First-Year Success.