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Our advising deans have years of professional experience and are trained to ensure that you are receiving a level of guidance that is second to none. They are keen listeners who provide solid advice and invaluable support to ensure that your academic experience at the Gabelli School equips you for all that is to come.

To make an appointment, please click on your advising dean’s name below to access their Calendly schedule. 

Lonnie Kussin, Ed.D.

Lonnie Kussin, Ed.D.    
Senior Assistant Dean

Lead Advising Dean - Student Advisory Council, Student Clubs

Supporting Advising Dean – M.S. in Accounting/M.S. in Taxation, M.S. in Quantitative Finance, Full-Time M.B.A., Professional M.B.A., Executive M.B.A.

Walk-in hours (in person):

Monday 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

[email protected]

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Susan McGowan

Susan McGowan, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean

Lead Advising Dean – M.S. in Management, M.S. in Management (Online), M.S. in Accounting/M.S. in Taxation, M.S. in Strategic Marketing Communications (Online)

Supporting Advising Dean – M.S. in Business Analytics, M.S. in Information Technology, M.S. in Marketing Intelligence, M.S. Media Management, M.S. in Finance (Online)

Walk-in hours (in person and virtual):

Monday 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

[email protected]

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Christina M. Morales

Christina Morales
Assistant Dean

Lead Advising Dean – M.S. in Finance, M.S. in Finance (Online), M.S. in Quantitative Finance

Supporting Advising Dean– M.S. in Management. M.S. in Management (Online), M.S. in Strategic Marketing Communications (Online)

Walk-in hours (in person and virtual):

Monday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

[email protected]

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Ilze Frierson

Ilze Frierson
Assistant Dean

Lead Advising Dean – Full-Time M.B.A., Professional M.B.A., Executive M.B.A.

Walk-in hours (in person and virtual):

Monday 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Thursday 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

[email protected]

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Kathleen Kennon, Ed.D.

Kathleen Kennon, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean

Lead Advising – M.S. in Applied Statistics and Decision Making, M.S. in Business Analytics, M.S. in Information Technology, M.S. in Marketing Intelligence, M.S. in Media Management

Supporting Advising Dean – M.S. in Finance

Walk-in hours (in person and virtual):

Monday 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

[email protected]

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Liz Ostler, Ph.D.

Liz Ostler, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean Student Engagement

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Ally Callaghan

Ally Callaghan
Associate Director of Graduate Advising & Student Engagement

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Linda Agnew

Linda Agnew
MBA Administrative Manager

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Elizabeth Leonard

Elizabeth Leonard
Administrative Assistant

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