Advising Updates

Mr. Doug Pellatz
Mr. Doug Pellatz

Hello Geology Majors,

I hope that final exam week has started well for you and that you have structured your exam preparation to keep your stress level low. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns about how your spring classes are ending and the impact on your future plans.

Congratulations to everyone graduating on Saturday! The past year has been a challenging time, but you have made it to the finish line in spite of it. Good luck and best wishes on your next steps!

The end of the semester is a good time for reflection. As you reread your course syllabi to prepare for final exams, review the objectives for the course. It will help you focus on what is important to the professor. Think also, about what is important for you. Consider educational and career goals. Are you developing the skills and knowledge you will need for your future? What experiences would help you distinguish yourself from other students when you graduate? Professor Kettler and I would be glad to help with your reflection, so please do not hesitate to contact us.

Did you miss priority registration for the Fall 2021 semester? There is still plenty of time to enroll in classes for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. I am still available for both meetings and drop-in advising, so please do not hesitate to see me.

Best wishes, Doug

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Summer 2021 Geology Advising

All academic advising for the Summer 2021 semester will be completed virtually. This means that all advising meetings and interactions will be conducted on Zoom, over the phone, or via email. Doug and Professor Kettler are available to meet your academic advising needs, and we look forward to meeting with you and working with you throughout the spring semester. Even though advising will continue to be virtual, we will do everything we can to support you for the summer semester.

Due to social distancing even if Doug and Professor Kettler are in their offices, you will need schedule an advising appointment that will be conducted via Zoom, phone, or email or join drop-in advising on Zoom. If an in-person meeting is absolutely required, arrangements will need to be made well in advance so we can accommodate social distancing in the meeting.

Doug’s advising hours will be:
Appointments – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm every weekday

Freshmen New Student Enrollment will be taking place every weekday from Monday, May 24 to Friday, July 9, so my availability for meetings may be more limited during that time period. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you are having trouble scheduling a meeting during that time period.

You can schedule an appointment with Doug by using the MyPlan system via this link, by calling the College of Arts and Sciences Academic and Career Advising Center at 402-472-4190, by calling Doug at 402-472-4319, or by emailing him at dpellatz@unl.edu.

Professor Kettler’s office hours will be by appointment only. To schedule a meeting with Professor Kettler, please email him at rkettler1@unl.edu.