Office of Exploratory Studies
The Office of Exploratory Studies provides advising services to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University students who are either undecided on a major or who were not admitted into their program of choice. The office supports exploratory students’ success through a holistic advising approach.
Create a Road Map for Success
Each Exploratory Studies student is assigned a Student Success Navigator who is familiar with the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Plan and academic programs. The Navigator helps the student create an exploratory action plan and declare a major within four semesters.
Who We Are
Student Success Navigators...
- Are trained academic advisors knowledgeable about ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s 200+ majors and minors
- Facilitate the exploration process through a holistic, proactive approach
- Work across ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Academic Divisions, Enrollment Management and Student Success, and Student Life to support the major and career exploration
- Assist students in understanding and navigating the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Plan requirements, academic policies and procedures, and degree audits
- Have access to exploration tools to facilitate the exploration process
Our Staff
Cammi Caldwell
caldwec9@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu
513-529-0007
Nancy Stewart
stewarnr@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu
513-529-0007
Tresa Barlage Zianno
barlagtm@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu
513-529-4409
Refer a Student
Campus partners are encouraged to refer declared students to the Office of Exploratory Studies if:
- The student indicates uncertainty about their major and wants to explore major/minor options outside of their current division.
- The student is at risk of not meeting the specific major requirements and needs an alternative plan.
Please note:
- Students who are interested in exploring within their own division should continue with their major advisor.
- Navigators do not advise students on major requirements or create sequencing plans for majors. Once exploratory students narrow their interest to a particular major, they are referred to a major advisor to obtain detailed information about the program and/or how to change their major.
Our Values
The Office of Exploratory Studies aspires to create strategic partnerships across the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú community that foster holistic student support, increase belonging, and empower students during the exploration process.
- Inclusion: Create and maintain a culture that respects and embraces all students.
- Collaboration: Develop and sustain partnerships across departments that holistically support student success.
- Assessment: Establish learning outcomes and ongoing assessments to promote student success and continuous improvement.
- Advising Excellence: Employ innovative best practices in student exploration.
Office of Exploratory Studies
128 Nellie Craig Walker Hall
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056