At Walsh University, the purpose of advising is to assist students in the development of their academic program, explain students' rights and options within the Walsh Community, and educate students in their advisee responsibilities. Advisors work with advisees to achieve academic excellence by fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and growth opportunities.
Professional advisors are assigned by major.
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Director of Professional Academic Advising
Vanessa Freiman
vfreiman@walsh.edu
330.244.4672
Assistant Director of Professional Academic Advising
Julie Thornberry: All Business Majors
jthornberry@walsh.edu
330.490.7165
Professional Academic Advisors
Ellen Kutz: Pre-Nursing Majors
ekutz@walsh.edu
330.490.7053
John Buckner: Education, Sociology, Communication, Humanities and Undecided Majors
jbuckner@walsh.edu
330.490.7401
Alexandria (Ali) Crum: Psychology, Math and Science Majors, Exercise Science Majors, and Game Development Majors
acrum@walsh.edu
330.244.4689
Erin Smith: Athletic Academic Support Specialist
esmith@walsh.edu
330.490.7640
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Release of Education Records
In accordance with the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Walsh University is unable to release a student’s educational records information without the express, written consent of the enrolled student.
Students may complete the Release of Education Record Information form to designate individuals whom they would like to grant permission.
Vanessa Freiman - Director of Professional Advising

Phone: 330.244.4672
Email: vfreiman@walsh.edu
Office: BBCC 139
Julie Thornberry - Assistant Director of Professional Academic Advising

Phone: 330.490.7165
Email: jthornberry@walsh.edu
Office: BBCC 139
John Buckner - Professional Advisor

Phone: 330.490.7401
Email: jbuckner@walsh.edu
Office: Barrette 139
Alexandria Crum - Professional Academic Advisor

Phone: 330.244.4689
Email: acrum@walsh.edu
Office: Barrette 139