Undergraduate Program
Advising
Finding Your Way? Find Your Way Here
Business study often involves determining the best of many excellent options. When you find yourself at that place, or you just want to keep on top of your curriculum, an Undergraduate Business Programs business advisor is a great resource.
Along with your faculty advisor, advisors provide information about the business major and concentrations, and help with scheduling, registration, and graduation issues—and for facilitating the relationships among faculty, students and the broader community that create the context of success.
Meet With Us
To make an appointment with a business advisor, contact our office:
Undergraduate Business Programs
128 McNeely Hall
651-962-5544
Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Heather Basil started at UST in August 2006. Heather earned her master’s degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Arizona State University, concentrating on student involvement. While earning her degree at ASU she worked with Co-Curricular Programs and Activities, Student Engagement in the W. P. Carey College of Business, and Greek Life. Heather earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in sociology and political science. Outside of work Heather volunteers for her sorority, and enjoys reading, catching up with friends, and spending time with family.
Jesse Langer also joined the Undergraduate Business Program staff in August 2006. He most recently served as an Academic Advisor in the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in New York. He has a master’s degree in Higher Education from Florida State University and a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Communication from the University of Minnesota. Outside of work, Jesse is an avid runner and enjoys time at the gym. He also serves as a hockey official with USA Hockey.
Joanie Kyllo came to UST in September 2006 from a position in residence life at North Dakota State University. Prior to that she was an academic advisor at Minnesota State University in Moorhead, MN, and before that a career counselor with the Minnesota Workforce Center in Moorhead. She is completing a master’s degree in Counseling and Student Affairs from Minnesota State University, and has a bachelor’s degree in Human Service Administration from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis. Joanie has one daughter, and she enjoys movies and games in her free time.
Betsy Lofgren started at UST in October of 1998 and has worked with faculty and student services. Her master’s degree in Human Resource Development is from UST, with a particular interest in career development, and her bachelor’s degree in International Relations is from the University of Minnesota. Betsy volunteers at Theatre in the Round and the Humane Society, and she also plays violin with the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra.
