Professional
Academic Advisers
Academic Advisers
 | Shannon Esselink, M.A. Director of Advising Services All CAS Majors Shannon Esselink is the Director of Advising Services in the College of Arts & Sciences. She has been in higher education for over 17 years. Shannon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. Shannon strives to provide the best advising services for the College of Arts and Sciences students through the numerous committees she serves on in addition to her active daily role in the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office, whether meeting with students, faculty, or staff. |
 | Matthew Prentice, M.A., L.L.P.C. Senior Academic Adviser All CAS Majors Specialty: Music, Theatre, & Dance Matt Prentice is a Professional Academic Adviser who advises all CAS majors. He wants to encourage students to make the most of their college experiences both inside and outside the classroom. He earned a Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. Matt has been advising students at OU for the past six years. |
 | Ann Selva, M.A. L.L.P.C. Assistant Director of Advising Services All CAS Majors Ann Selva is a Professional Academic Adviser who advises all CAS majors and specializes in Music, Theatre, and Dance. She wants to motivate students to reach their goals by working hard, getting involved, and making meaningful connections on-campus. Ann earned an Associates from Oakland Community College, a Bachelor of Art in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. Ann has been advising for over four years. |
 | Nancy Gursin Part-time Adviser All CAS Majors Nancy Gursin is a part-time Professional Academic Adviser seeing all CAS majors. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Valparaiso University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. Nancy has been advising for two years at OU. |
Academic Advising
Staff
Staff
 | Shannon Stribling Office Assistant III Shannon Stribling is an Office Assistant III and is one of the first friendly faces students see when arriving. She earned a certificate in Clerical Office from Baker College. Shannon’s knowledge of the university and resources, make her an incredible asset to the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office. She has worked at OU for over six years and in higher education for over 10 years. |
 | Sheri Rourke Secretary I Sheri Rourke is an Office Assistant III serving the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office, who is here to help answer any student questions that come her way. She earned an Associates in Business Administration from Schoolcraft College, was in the finance and operations management field for 15 years, and in K-12 for five years before coming to OU. |
