Ellen Sunshine
Student Services Adviser
360 Education Sciences Building
For appointments, call 612-625-3339
Direct: 612-626-0627
sunsh001@umn.edu
Advises for undergraduate programs in
- Family Social Science
- Undecided Majors
About Me
Hello students! I am really excited to be here in CEHD as one of the newest advisers on staff. I will be working with students in the Family Social Science major, as well as students who are undecided. My experience to this point has prepared me well for this position, as I worked in the College of Liberal Arts for almost 11 years with pre-FSOS students as well as students interested in almost every single other major offered here at the U.
My favorite part of the job is getting to know my students, their interests, and strengths. I feel that every part of a student’s life can affect their academics and choices, and I hope to know my students well enough to support them through whatever their lives may throw at them. Together, we can build a path forward towards graduation! I believe strongly in students becoming well-rounded citizens and strongly support study abroad, volunteering, and many other on and off campus opportunities.
My own path began at the University of Iowa where I received my BA in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology. I went on to get my Masters degree in Student Development in Post Secondary Education, also from the University of Iowa. My first job out of graduate school was here at the U of M in the Martin Luther King Jr. program, advising CLA students.
In my free time, I love live music, watching soccer, spending time with my friends, and drinking tea. My husband hails from Scotland, so we always have plenty of tea on hand!
Drop-in Advising
Academic year drop-in hours: Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m. and
Thursdays, 2-3:00
p.m.
Note: At times during the semester these hours do fluctuate.
It is always best to call ahead to ensure the drop-in hours are still available.
Drop-in hours will be different for every adviser.
- Drop-in advising is usually limited to a 10 to 15 minute session. Students needing more time should schedule a 30 minute appointment by calling Student Services at 612-625-3339.
- During the summer months, drop-in advising hours are not regularly held. Please call CEHD Student Services at 612-625-3339 to schedule an appointment.
Example of Issues for Drop-in Advising
- Review of classes and class schedule
- APAS review and updates
- Petition discussions
- Signatures for academic forms
- Short Q&A
- General discussion
- Non-academic topics (such as time management, connecting on campus, etc.)
