Student Success Advising

The Student Success Advisors work closely with first-years, sophomores, and incoming transfer students to explore all aspects of their academic journey through a collaborative mentoring relationship.  

AIC’s Student Success Advisors are here to: 

  • Assist with course selection and registration 
  • Help students explore and choose a major and minor(s) 
  • Connect students with campus and community resources  
  • Support successful academic progress each semester 
  • Help students develop and achieve academic and career goals  

As a student transitions into their junior year, they will be assigned a faculty advisor who will assist them in the remainder of their academic journey to help prepare them for graduation. The Student Success Advisors will continue to be available to help juniors and seniors navigate all aspects of registration and connect students with campus resources.

Students who are on academic probation and/or have been notified of not reaching Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) need to meet with their academic advisor and complete the academic improvement plan contract.

 

Faculty Advisors for juniors and seniors: 

  • Assist with course selection and registration 
  • Help students stay on track for degree completion and graduation 
  • Support a student’s professional network development 
  • Connect students with campus and community resources 

 

Student proven tips and strategies for success 

  • Attend all classes!  
  • Connect with other students in your classes! 
  • Buy/rent all your books and get a laptop! 
  • Read your AIC email! 
  • Manage your time and use a calendar! 
  • Learn college level study and note-taking skills at the Noonan Tutoring Center 
  • Remember why you are here! To get that degree! 

 

How do I find my student advisor?  

  1. Log in to the myAIC portal
  2. Select My Profile from the left navigation menu
  3. Select My Academic Info 
  4. Select My Unofficial Transcript 
  5. Your student success advisor will be listed on your unofficial transcript 

Meet the Advisors!

Meet the Advisors!

Chad Levesque | Interim Director of Advising 
Office SL107
413-654-1741 | chad.levesque@aic.edu

Programs I advise:

  • Athletic Administration & Leadership
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Exploratory – Community & Human Services Hive
  • Exploratory – Sports & Leisure Hive
  • Exploratory – Emerging Scholars Hive
  • Integrated Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sports and Recreation Management
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
About me

I spent 20 years in law enforcement and love my family and sports. I have a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Southern Vermont College and am in the process of completing my M.S. in Sports Leadership and Coaching at Western New England University. I played baseball and basketball in college where I was a two-year captain for baseball and an All-Conference and D3 Northeast Region selection for baseball. I previously coached baseball here at AIC and was an advisor for student-athlete success. I have four college-aged children (three are triplets) and I understand the support needed to help students have a positive educational experience. My wife and I enjoy road trips and bike rides and love spending time with our family including our two Newfies, Tank and Kimber. I am a lifelong New England sports fan and listen to a wide range of music.

Kevin Lopez Giraldo | Student Success Advisor 
Office SL105
413-654-1730 | kevin.lopezgiraldo@aic.edu

Programs I advise:

  • Biology
  • Exercise Science
  • Human Biology
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Exploratory – Health Science Hive
  • Exploratory – Health, Promotion, Research Hive
  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Sciences
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pre-Health Sciences
  • Pre-Nursing
  • Public Health
About me

I’m from Lowell, Massachusetts and I now live in West Hartford, Connecticut. I received my B.S.E. From the University of Hartford and my M.Ed. at Merrimack College. I’m a big Boston sports fan! Specifically, I like watching football and basketball but I played Ultimate Frisbee and Rugby when I was in college. I like to stay active but on my downtime I love to listen to music or watch movies and I’m always open to new suggestions. I have always loved dogs but I recently got a cat named Tortellini!

Meghan Goshea | Student Success Advisor  
Office SL106
413-205-3260 | meghan.goshea@aic.edu

Programs I advise:

  • Accounting
  • Digital Media Production
  • Economics & Finance
  • Exploratory – Business & Entrepreneurial Hive
  • Exploratory – Innovation & Media Hive
  • International Business
  • General Business
  • Graphic Arts and Design
  • Healthcare Management
  • Liberal Studies
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Media Communications
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations & Social Media
  • Visual & Digital Arts
About me

I grew up in Holyoke, Massachusetts and currently reside in Agawam Massachusetts. I attained both my B.S.E and M.Ed at Bay Path University where I am currently on track to complete my Ed.D in 2026 as well. I am passionate about the arts, specifically music and theater. I love to travel and hike but spend a lot of my free time at home with my dogs, Maisy, Winnie, and Bella. I enjoy baking and Boston Basketball, Go Celtics! I worked for the Department of Youth Services Juvenile Detention Center as a teaching administrator for the past 4 years and am thrilled to be with AIC and to be making an impact on the futures of our students.

Chris Dias | Graduate Assistant
Shea Library Lower Level
Christopher.Dias@aic.edu

Programs I advise: First Year – Emerging Scholars

About me
I am Christopher Dias; I was an undergraduate at AIC and hold a Bachelor of Science in both Public Health and Exercise Science. My hobbies include working out and traveling. Currently I’m pursuing my master’s in public health, and I have a passion for helping others and learning everyone’s story. I usually keep busy because I don’t like to sit still, but when I do get downtime, I seemingly disappear off the face of the earth. Feel free to stop me if you see me around and you have a question about college life or anything beyond, chances are if I don’t know it, I will be able to direct you to someone who will. Somewhat of a developing networking guru.

Gabriela Kristjansdottir | Graduate Assistant
Shea Library Lower Level
Gabriela.Kristjansdottir@aic.edu

Programs I advise: First Year – Emerging Scholars

About me
I am from Reykjavik, Iceland, and lived in Luxembourg for 14 years. Having lived in 2 countries, I now know 5 different languages: English, Icelandic, French, German, and Luxembourgish. I received my B.Sc. in criminology and criminal psychology from Aberystwyth University, Wales, UK. I am currently getting my M.Sc. in Forensic Psychology here at AIC. I am working towards a PhD in clinical psychology and aim to be a forensic psychologist. I enjoy playing sports, I used to play soccer in high school and am now on the cross-country team at AIC. I love spending time with friends, watching movies, baking, and going on adventures. I love traveling and exploring new places. I have only lived in the US for a year and a half now, so if you have any recommendations for things to do in Massachusetts, please let me know!

Mikayla Moszer | Graduate Assistant
Shea Library Lower Level
Mikayla.Moszer@aic.edu

Programs I advise: First Year – Business, Arts, and Science Majors

About me
I am originally from North Dakota. I am currently getting my M.S. in Forensic Psychology and received my bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota. I am a big hockey and football fan, so I watch games quite often when they are in season. I like to read in my downtime and watch different shows and movies with my roommates. I have also been having a lot of fun exploring Massachusetts and am looking forward to exploring more of New England, so if you have any recommendations, please let me know! I am hoping to work within the court system or be a victim’s advocate once I complete my degree and possibly get my PhD in the future.

Deborah Ofodile | Graduate Assistant
Shea Library Lower Level
Deborah.Ofodile@aic.edu

Programs I advise: First Year – Business, Arts, and Science Majors

About me
My name is Deborah Ofodile, and I’m currently pursuing my Master of Public Health. I graduated in May with a double major in Sociology and Public Health from American International College, where I’ve also been part of the Women’s Track and Field team going on five years. I’ve had the opportunity to work at the Springfield Department of Health, which deepened my passion for public health. Born in Nigeria but raised in the U.S., I enjoy watching basketball, and a fun fact about me is that I’m ambidextrous.

 

 

If you’re looking for more information or want to visit your Student Success Advisor, please visit:
Student Success Advising
Shea Memorial Library; Lower Level
Advising.Center@aic.edu

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