My name is Kathy Mason and I joined the staff of the UAC as an advisor in September 2004. I have been either a student or staff member of KU for about 25 years, so I think it's fair to say that I am a loyal Jayhawk! I am thrilled to be in this position because it is a great way for me to use my past experience working for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences both in the Undergraduate and Graduate Divisions. I am the parent of a college sophomore, so I recognize how confusing and stressful these first semesters in college can be. Knowing how important it is for my daughter to have the full care and attention from her adviser motivates me to do all I can to assist my advisees.
When it comes to academic advising, I consider myself an informed guide to KU's complex and complicated academic universe. In that role, I try to show students how to get the information they need to make the best decisions, suggest possible alternatives and options, and sometimes, just listen! I believe in the Socratic approach to learning, so I will often ask as many questions of my advisees as they ask of me. That way we both learn something from the experience, and many times, students eventually answer their own questions! My goal is for every student to leave my office in some way better off than when he or she came in.
I have special responsibility for students who are interested in Teacher Education, Art History, Humanities & Western Civilization, but I am also happy to meet with students who are still deciding on their academic direction. Please call 864-0176 to schedule an appointment or e-mail me at ksmason@ku.edu with questions.
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