Academic Advising
Donnelly College's Academic Advising, as part of Student Support Services, is dedicated to helping students access and utilize the skills needed to achieve academic success. Students are required to meet with an assigned success coach/advisor to develop goals and participate in activities to teach them strategies for success.
Donnelly College's academic advisors are available to explain the requirements of Donnelly's many programs and assist in decision-making related to the following:
- Selecting semester courses
- Planning a program of study
- Setting goals for future learning
- Preparing for transfer
- Finding academic support resources
- Dropping/adding courses
- Transitioning into other programs
Academic Support
Meet Your Advisors
Karen Lombardi
Academic Advisor
(Student last names L-Z)
klombardi@donnelly.edu
Call (913) 621-8725 or
Text (913) 794-3351
Office 114
Regular Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Hometown:
Trumbull, Connecticut
Why did you choose to work at Donnelly?
I have been drawn to the mission of Donnelly since I first learned about this school. This is a community that is passionate about why we are here and how we can best serve one another. I am excited to be a part of this through my work as an academic advisor, where I get to meet and interact with so many members of this community every day!
What do you love most about working with students?
My students are a great gift to me because they allow me to accompany them on their journeys and encourage them as they work towards their goals and fulfill their purpose. I love learning the stories of my students – where they come from and where they are going – and I am grateful for the opportunity to see how my students write the next part of their story!
Fun Fact:
As a child, I never moved. I grew up and lived in the same house in Connecticut until I went to college in Pennsylvania. Since then, I have moved all over the country. In addition to Connecticut and Pennsylvania, I have lived in Texas, Nevada, Maryland, and Kansas. (Kansas is my favorite!)
Words of Wisdom:
My “go to” words of wisdom are from the Book in Proverbs in the Bible: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Anteniece Hodges
Academic Advisor
(Student last namesA-K)
ahodges@donnelly.edu
Call (913) 621-8720
Office 114
Regular Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Hometown:
Kansas City, MO
Why did you choose to work at Donnelly?
I chose to work at Donnelly because I believe in the mission. I believe that quality education should be offered to all. I resonate with most students here as I am a first-generation college student. I am excited to give back and serve those who are often not supported in their pursuits of success. I am happy to be an academic advisor and look forward to, at the very least, sharing a smile with this wonderful community every day!
What do you love most about working with students?
It is my true joy working with my students. I love watching others grow! It means a lot to me to be able to be an asset in their journey. Supporting them also means I get to be a cheerleader rooting for their success along the way.
Fun Fact:
I am a certified yoga teacher. I love doing inversion such as headstands and handstands. While I consider myself good at yoga, I am still one of the clumsiest people ever.
Words of Wisdom:
My favorite quote to live by is, “focus on the good and the good comes into focus.” This reminds me to be positive about life and that goodness always exists.