Student Resources
Graduate Advisors
DPAP
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Renee Howatt, Academic Counselor
SPA - Public Admin and Policy
Renee has over 30 years of experience in both the higher education and corporate sectors. She was Assistant Director of Central Admission at AU from 1980-1984, and after receiving her MS in Public Relations from AU, she went on to manage the marketin… More
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Janet Nagler, Academic Counselor
SPA - Public Admin and Policy
Janet Nagler has been an Academic Counselor at American University since 1981, when she began advising adult and nondegree students, both graduate and undergraduate in the (former) Continuing Education Advising Center. In 2000 she transferred to the … More
Government
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Robert Briggs, Senior Academic Counselor
SPA - Government
Bob Briggs is the Academic Counselor to students in the MA programs within the Department of Government. He is, also, the Academic Counselor to students in any/all of the PhD programs within SPA.
Justice, Law & Criminology
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Shelley Morris, Academic Counselor
SPA - Justice, Law and Criminology
Shelley Morris serves as the graduate advisor for the department of justice, law, and criminology. As the advisor for JLC, she is here to help you make the most of your JLC experience by providing information, answering academic inquiries and conne… More
Executive programs - Key and MSOD
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Kim Kokich, Program Advisor
SPA - AU MSOD
Appointments
MPA and MPP students should call Serena Elizondo, 202-885-2375, to schedule appointments.
Government students should call the Department of Government front desk, 202-885-6200, to schedule appointments.
JLC students can schedule an appointment online »