Advisor

Paula Sarut
Advisor to students in Art, Bluegrass, Communication Studies, Graphic Design, Music & Theatre
M.A., Psychology, Saybrook University
M.F.A., Painting, East Tennessee State University
B.A., Art, Kalamazoo College
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Art & Graphic Design
Advisement for Art & Graphic Design majors with 0-59 earned credit hours:
Please call the CASE Office at 423-439-5602 to schedule an advisement appointment with Paula Sarut.
Advisement for Art & Graphic Design majors with 60 or more earned credit hours:
You will meet with the designated faculty advisor listed here for your concentration
Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music
Advising for students with 0-59 earned credit hours:
Please call the CASE Office at 423-439-5602 to schedule an advisement appointment with Paula Sarut.
Advisement for Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music majors with 60 or more earned credit
hours:
Nate Olson 423-439-7072
Continue to meet also with your faculty advisor and/or speak with Teresa Owens,Executive Aide for the Department of Appalachian Studies, to have permits issued for your individual instruction and band courses.
All students who want to declare Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music (BORM) as a major must audition and be accepted into the program. To schedule an audition, you may contact Nate Olson at 423-439-7072
Communication Studies
Communication Studies (not to be confused with Media & Communication) prepares students for work in a variety of workplaces that require the ability to work with diverse populations, lead others, effectively communicate ideas and arguments and analyze information. The department offers both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees and requires students to have a minor. For additional information about the Communication Studies Major, please see the Department of Communication and Performance website.
Advisement for Communication Studies majors with 0-59 earned credit hours:
Please call the CASE Office at 423-439-5602 to schedule an advisement appointment with Paula Sarut.
Advisement for Communication Studies majors with 60 or more earned credit hours:
Dr. Amber Kinser or Dr. Wesley Buerkle
Music
Advisement for Music majors with all credit hours:
Please call the CASE Office at 423-439-5602 to schedule an advisement appointment with Paula Sarut.
All students who want to declare Music as a major must audition and be accepted into the program.
Theatre & Dance
Advisement for Theatre & Dance majors with 0-59 earned credit hours.
Please call the CASE Office at 423-439-5602 to schedule an advisement appointment
with Paula Sarut.
Advisement for Theatre & Dance majors with 60 or more earned credit hours:
Karen Brewster
Department of Theatre and Dance