Advisers

Meet Your Adviser

All Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS) students have an academic adviser.  To learn who your adviser is, go to "My Student Center" in Zipline. If you do not find your adviser's name below, please contact us at 330-972-7880 or 330-972-5297.  Our advisers are:

Stephanie Flowers

Phone: 330-972-7834 Fax: 330-972-7222 Email: stf8@uakron.edu Location:  Arts and Sciences Building, Rm 448

Ms. Flowers earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Kent State University.  She is also a graduate of The University of Akron where she earned a Masters in Public Administration and a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration.  Her previous work experience is as a graduate assistant with the McNair Scholars Program and a coordinator in the S.T.A.R.S. program at The University of Akron.  In addition, she has worked at Akron UMADAOP and Say Yes To Tennis, INC.

Ms. Flowers favorite part about working at The University of Akron is working with the students!  She enjoys walking and riding the Metro Park Trails and encourages students to get out and enjoy them as well.  Her advice to you as a BCAS student is to take ownership of your education and prepare to challenge yourself.  Seek to develop meaningful relationships with faculty and staff.  Ask questions, lots of questions; don’t be afraid to think outside of the box! Don’t be afraid to share your goals, dreams, and passions.  You never know what doors may open.  Believe in yourself because she believes in you!  Think positive and be willing to help others.  Learn to look at the long-term in respect to what it is you do in the short term.

Brittany Garner       

Phone: 330-972-7408 Fax: 330-972-7222 Email: bgarner@uakron.edu Location:  Arts and Sciences Building, Rm 448

Ms. Garner earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She is also a graduate of Kent State University where she earned a Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration and College Student Personnel. Her previous work experience is as a First Year Adviser at Miami University and an Assistant Director of Residence Life at Suffolk University.

Ms. Garner’s favorite part about working at The University of Akron is the diversity of the student body. The University is very welcoming to everyone on campus when it comes to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc. and she enjoys working with students, faculty and staff from so many backgrounds.  She enjoys getting off campus and heading downtown for food and baseball games.  Her advice to you as a BCAS student is to take advantage of all that The University of Akron offers, but find the time to visit great sites nearby. From internships, student clubs and organizations, volunteer opportunities, trips, study abroad, and more, this is one involved campus. Not only does it make you have a richer college experience, but it allows you to build a strong resume.

Louise Kazmier      

Phone: 330-972-8624 Email: lak@uakron.edu Location:  Guzzetta Hall, Rm 255

Ms. Kazmier earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Miami University.  She is also a graduate of The University of Arizona where she earned a Masters of Education in Counseling and Guidance.  Her previous work experience includes the Educational Talent Search Program at The University of Akron and Penn State University. In addition, she has worked as a high school and middle school guidance counselor, gifted coordinator, career education consultant and elementary art teacher in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arizona, and Ohio.

Ms. Kazmier’s favorite part about working at The University of Akron is the quality of the students and the beautiful campus.   She’s a Master Gardener and loves working in her yard. Her advice to you as a BCAS student is to go to class and make the most of your college years by becoming involved in activities that you are passionate about!

Joe Minocchi

Phone: 330-972-5865 Email: jminocchi@uakron.edu Location:  Guzzetta Hall, Rm 254

Mr. Minocchi earned the Bachelor of Music degree from Kent State University, the Master of Music degree from Northwestern University, and is currently completing the Doctor of Musical Arts at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati.  His previous work experience includes Adjunct Professor at Malone University and Kent State University, Lecturer at Northwestern University, and Band Director at Canton Central Catholic High School.  In addition, he has worked as an Assistant Director and Admission Counselor at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Mr. Minocchi’s favorite part about working at The University of Akron is the multitude of cultural opportunities the University provides for its students.  His advice to you is to take advantage of this unique time in your life, a time which affords you the opportunity to attend concerts and recitals, visual arts exhibits, dance and theatre performances, and lectures, all within The University of Akron community.  

Ashley Rini

Phone: 330-972-7496 Fax: 330-972-7222 Email: rini@uakron.edu Location:  Arts and Sciences Building, Rm 448

Ms. Rini earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University.  She is also a graduate of The University of South Alabama where she earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology.  Her previous work experience is as a Career Adviser at The University of South Alabama, a Substance Abuse Counselor at The Bridge Inc. and an Academic Adviser. 

Ms. Rini’s favorite part about working at The University of Akron is the community atmosphere, it’s a city within a city.  She enjoys lunch at Diamond Deli – check it out over on S. Main Street.  Her advice to you as a BCAS student is to get involved!

Katie Timperio

Phone: 330-972-5959 Email: kat1@uakron.edu Location:  Folk Hall, Rm 103C