Student Advising in the English Department

The English department takes its advising responsibilities very seriously and provides you with the best support possible. Listed below are the people available to help you. Please note that you as a student have responsibilities as well.

You are responsible for making an appointment with your adviser each semester during the advising period. You will not be able to register for classes until your adviser releases the hold on your registration.
You are responsible for filling out your work plan so that your adviser can approve it.

Faculty Adviser (Available during the Fall and Spring Semesters)

When you enter the department, you will be assigned a faculty adviser. The name of your adviser will be listed on the top right-hand side of your degree audit. Dr. Meredith Fosque will see all incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students, and Ms. Etta Barksdale will see Sophomores, except those in the LTN Program. Juniors and seniors as well as all LTN majors will be assigned advisers in their area of specialization. Your adviser is available to help you make decisions about your course of study. You should arrange to see your adviser at least once a semester, during the advising period. Your adviser can help you in the following situations:

When you need your hold released to register.
When you need your plan of work approved.
When you have questions about career options, courses, or your progress toward degree.
When you are experiencing difficulties in your academic program.

Student Services Assistant (Available Year Round)

Ms. Shirley Jones, englishundergraduatesecretary@chass.ncsu.edu

The Student Services Assistant is available to process your records. She can help with the following situations:

When you need to change programs within the English department.
When you need to be assigned or to change your faculty adviser.
When you need to be added to a class, after the initial add period, with the instructor's permission.

Coordinator/Adviser

Dr. Meredith Fosque mgfosque@ncsu.edu

Adviser

Ms. Etta Barksdale hcbarksd@ncsu.edu

Director of Undergraduate Studies (Available Year Round)

Prof. Sharon Setzer ssetzer@social.chass.ncsu.edu

Dr. Meredith Fosque is available to help you with any problems that your adviser cannot handle. Seek her assistance in the following situations:

When you need to have a course moved on your degree audit.
When you have questions about a transferred course not counting toward a particular requirement.
When you have questions about what to take on a study abroad program.
When you have been flagged under Progress Toward Degree in May and need a summer adviser.
When you are not able to locate your adviser and need immediate help.