At Northern, academic advising is about empowering you with the information, tools, and resources to navigate your personal journey of higher education. We'll build a working relationship with you by offering a supportive, inclusive environment where you can achieve your academic goals.
Northern's professional advisors will encourage you to be actively involved in decisions regarding your academic career and identify experiences that promote holistic growth.
Meet Your Academic Advising Professionals
![Kirsten Ackmann](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/ackmann24.jpg?itok=y4KOoaJz)
TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
![Jennifer Bengs](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/bengs24.jpg?itok=gx1bQmoy)
Professional Academic Advisor
Contact Me
Mewaldt-Jensen 139
605-626-7725
jennifer.bengs@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Accounting (BS)
Banking and Financial Services (BS)
Business Administration (BS and AS)
Business Administration - MIS Specialization (AS)
Finance (BS)
International Business Studies (BA)
Management (BS)
Management Information Systems (BS)
Marketing (BS)
![Rhonda Carda](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/carda24.jpg?itok=Bv059fno)
Professional Academic Advisor
Contact Me
Spafford 103A
605-626-7900
rhonda.carda@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Art Education (BSEd)
Criminal Justice (BA and AS)
Digital Media (BFA and AS)
General Studies (BGS)
Government (Political Science) (BA)
History (BA)
History Education (BSEd)
Music Education - Composite (BME)
Music Education - Instrumental (BME)
Music Education - Vocal (BME)
Music (BA)
Psychology (BS)
Social Science (BSEd)
Sociology (BA)
Studio Art (BFA)
Theatre (BA)
![Kerry Casper](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/casper24.jpg?itok=uMaIJttA)
Academic Advising and Student Achievement Director
Contact Me
Mewaldt-Jensen 122
605-626-2343
kerry.casper@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Human Performance (BS)
Physical Education (BSEd)
Sport Marketing and Administration (BS)
![Madia Droppers](/sites/default/files/2024-08/madia_droppers.jpg)
Academic Advising Assistant Director, Navigate Coordinator
![Becky Jensen](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/jensen24.jpg?itok=0_OrbmEd)
TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor
![Tim Moffett](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/moffett24.jpg?itok=yf8Jl9Jg)
Professional Academic Advisor
Contact Me
Gerber 146
605-626-7785
tim.moffett@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Early Childhood Education (AS)
Elementary Education (BSEd)
Special Education (BSEd)
![Lara Nelson](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/nelson24.jpg?itok=EUY7sBkR)
Circle Program Academic Advisor
![Jessica Ness](/sites/default/files/styles/default/public/2024-02/ness24.jpg?itok=JgwS_c3_)
Professional Academic Advisor
Contact Me
Jewett Science Center 117
605-626-2272
jessica.ness@northern.edu
Advising Areas
Biotechnology (AS)
Chemistry - Forensic Science Specialization (BS)
English (BA and BSEd)
Environmental Science (BS)
German (BA)
Mathematics (BS and BSEd)
Spanish (BA and BSEd)
Psychology (BS)