All Agricultural Business Management (ABM) and Environmental Economics, Policy, and Management (EEPM) majors should contact our Undergraduate Advising Office in 208 Ballard Extension Hall. As you progress through your academic career, you will begin to determine your particular areas of interest. At that time, it is appropriate to consult with faculty members who are best able to guide you in this area of interest. This is in addition to regular consultation with your advisor.

Feel free to contact the Undergraduate Advising Office at any time.

Tjodie Richardson, Head Undergraduate Advisor
208 Ballard Extension Hall
541-737-1399
Email: tjrichardson@oregonstate.edu

What Your Advisor Can Do For You
Ultimately, you are responsible for your academic progress. It is essential that you plan your program at OSU so that you will meet all your academic goals and career objectives.

There are many ways in which I can assist you as you progress through your academic career. I am here to help. If I am unable to answer a question for you or make suggestions on how to approach a problem, I will direct you to the person who can help you.

Academic Planning & Registration
Consult with myself when planning your courses for a term. Close attention is needed to plan for courses that are taught only once a year, or which have specified prerequisites. Each term students in the College of Agricultural Sciences are assigned a unique PIN # (Personal Identification Number), you will obtain your PIN # at your advising appointment.

Career counseling
The ABM and EEPM programs are broad programs. I can help you determine which career options interest you and can help you connect with potential employers.

Assistance in planning an internship
The internship program is one of the strongest assests of our programs. Our students gain career experience and find this program enhances their own understanding of the career path they would like to pursue. It is not uncommon to have an internship lead directly to permanent employment.

Assistance and recommendations to students in academic difficulty
There are a few students who have problems due to family or personnal crises or due to academic difficulties. I am here to provide a source of support in these circumstances. I can point you to appropriate resources, and help resolve administrative problems.

Nominate students for various awards (e.g., Burlingham and Capital Press, etc.)
With a centralized advising system, your advisor is in the position to nominate students for awards and special recognitions. Awards and Honors offer new opportunities to our students and assist you in building a strong resume.

Provide letters of recommendation
As you progress through your program, you will need letters of recommendation for scholarships, internships, and jobs. So please come in so that I might be able to get to know you.

Listen to your input concerning the ABM and EEPM degree programs
I want your input concerning your undergraduate program. My goal is to make this the best possible program for our undergraduates. Your thoughts, concerns, and ideas are important to the Undergraduate Committee.