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Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors help assigned student cohorts get the most out of their experience and reach academic goals through personalized support, guidance and connection to resources.
We can help you:
- Create your academic plan
- Connect to resources and provide referrals to college services
- Stay on track to reach your goals
- Assist with resolving issues that impact your success
Meet the Advisors

Tyler Brown
Serving Michigan Achievement Scholarship students with last name starting with A-L
Phone: (248) 522-3519
Orchard Ridge M131 (campus office location)
Serving Michigan Achievement Scholarship students with last name starting with A-L
Phone: (248) 522-3519
Orchard Ridge M131 (campus office location)

Cynthia Merritt
Serving Michigan Reconnect students with last name starting with A-L
Phone: (248) 246-2473
Royal Oak B 102B (campus office location)
Serving Michigan Reconnect students with last name starting with A-L
Phone: (248) 246-2473
Royal Oak B 102B (campus office location)

Gary Nelson
Serving all student Athletes and Michigan Reconnect students with last name starting with M-Z
Phone (248) 232-4642
Auburn Hills B227C (campus office location)
Serving all student Athletes and Michigan Reconnect students with last name starting with M-Z
Phone (248) 232-4642
Auburn Hills B227C (campus office location)

Misty Pranga
Serving all Promise Zone students, all Chancellor Scholars and Michigan Achievement
students with last name starting with M-Z
Phone: (248) 232-4408
Auburn Hills B212 (campus office location)