Meet your Academic Advisors
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- Your academic advisors have a sense of humor! Most importantly, however, your advisors are here to support you, and to advise you on some of the most important academic and non-academic decisions you will make during your time at ASU and in the School of International Letters & Cultures.
- SILC advisors are professionally trained, and provide counsel regarding University, College, and School policies and procedures.
- In addition, your SILC advisors are also available to discuss your academic aspirations, progress toward degree completion, course selection, study abroad and internship opportunities, and to help you with your non-academic needs.
- Please make a habit to check-in with a SILC advisor each semester. While meeting with an advisor each semester is not required, it is a good practice to make sure that you are progressing towards your degree completion.
- SILC advisors are happy to meet with high-school, prospective, transfer, and current students at all times during the year. We hope to see you in our office soon.
Who are our advisors?
| Douglas Spencer, M.A. - (biography) | Emily Walter, M.S. - (biography) |
Assistant Director of Academic Services & Coordinator of Language Testing | Undergraduate Academic Advisor |
| Availability: Appointments are made online at silc.asu.edu. Log in and select "Make an Appointment". | Availability: Appointments are made online at silc.asu.edu. Log in and select "Make an Appointment". |
Phone: 480-965-6281 | Phone: 480-965-6281 Fax: 480-965-0135 Office: G. Homer Durham Languages and Literatures Building, LL 429 |
Who is my advisor?
Use this table to help you determine which advisor you should see for your academic advising needs. For most advising needs, you are welcome to see the advisor of your choice. However, there are certain majors or programs which require you to see a certain advisor.
All SILC advisors are able to help and advise any student seeking assistance with non-academic issues.
If you are on academic probation, you may see either advisor for your initial visit, but you must stay with the same advisor for the duration of your time on academic probation. If you are unsure of your probationary advisor, please email silcadvising@asu.edu.
Douglas Spencer, M.A. | Emily K. Walter, M.S. Undergraduate Academic Advisor | |
| Asian Languages (Chinese) | Yes | Yes |
Asian Languages (Japanese) | Yes | Yes |
| Arabic Studies Certificate | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Souad Ali at souad.ali@asu.edu | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Souad Ali at souad.ali@asu.edu |
| Asian Studies Certificates | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Daniel Devitt at daniel.devitt@asu.edu | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Daniel Devitt at daniel.devitt@asu.edu |
| Classical Studies Certificate | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Almira Poudrier at almira.poudrier@asu.edu | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Almira Poudrier at almira.poudrier@asu.edu |
| Flagship Partner Program (Chinese) | Yes | No |
| French | Yes | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes |
| International Letters & Cultures | Yes | No |
| Italian | Yes | Yes |
| Latin American Studies Certificate | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Cynthia Tompkins at cynthia.tompkins@asu.edu | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, Dr. Cynthia Tompkins at cynthia.tompkins@asu.edu |
| Romanian (Minor) | Yes | Yes |
| Russian | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish/English Translation Certificate | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, María Teresa Martínez at maria.teresa.martinez@asu.edu | No. Contact the Faculty Advisor, María Teresa Martínez at maria.teresa.martinez@asu.edu |
How do I contact my advisor?
The best way to contact an academic advisor in SILC is to email the shared email inbox. Both advisors monitor this inbox and you will receive a response within 2 business days.
You may also email the advisor directly. Please be aware that if the advisor is not in the office, you may not receive an immediate response.
Shared Email Inbox (preferred): silcadvising@asu.edu
Douglas Spencer's Inbox: dougspencer@asu.edu
Emily Walter's Inbox: emily.k.walter@asu.edu
***Students: please include your ASU ID number in all e-mail communication. Thank you.***
When is E-mail advising appropriate?
E-mail advising is appropriate for quick questions that do not involve extensive research. If your questions require more time (such as planning a semester of classes), please schedule an appointment with an academic advisor by going to silc.asu.edu. Once here, sign in and select "Make an Appointment".