All students need to see their advisors prior to registration.

Am I your advisor? Would you know me if you saw me? I have long hair this week, and am a little bit older, but the photo left is essentially me.

My Ph.D. is from the University of Iowa, and my specialties are Medieval Literature and Linguistics. I am also the Executive Editor of ReSoundings, an international peer reviewed journal in the humanities.

Contacting me:

I have two offices on the first floor of Hash Hall: 164 and 166. If I'm not in one, check the other.

Where's that? Across the street from Ganser Library and Student Health.

Contact information:

Mailing Address: Dr. Bonnie Duncan English Department Millersville University Millersville PA 17551 Offices: 164 and 166 Hash (across the street from the Ganser Library and Student Health).

Office hours: 10:00-11:00 and 1:00-2:30 T/Th And by appointment Phone: 717 871-2080 Email: Bonnie.Duncan@millersville.edu this is the best way to get in tough with me in a timely manner.

Take charge of your education. A Master's, BA, or BSE is a huge investment in time and money. Be a good consumer. Work closely with your advisor in order to make good use of the time, take courses or professors that are right for you, and graduate in a timely manner with the knowledge and skills you need to do well both in your chosen profession and in life.

You are responsible for seeking out the advisement you need. Don't be passive about your career or your undergraduate experience. Too many people just 'go to work' for years and then retire, grow old, and die.

You deserve better. Every workday (or at least the majority of the time), you should take joy in your profession. If you can't imagine waking up Mondays with a grin thinking, "I get to go to work today!" you're cheating yourself.

Don't settle for less! If you can't imagine that for yourself with an English (or any other) major, then go over to Career Services and get some testing and counseling. They can help you think through just what might be the best career and preparation for you given your interests and abilities.

Your advisor is your professional coach while you're here at Millersville. To start with, you are assigned an advisor by the Chair of English Department once you declare a major. Take time to get to know your advisor. This person should become your best advocate and mentor.

What if it's not a good match? You are free to change to a person who you feel will be better match so long as both parties agree. If you aren't taking advantage of that relationship, and too many students do not, you aren't getting as much out of the university experience as you might. Advisors can tell you what courses are coming up, discuss the qualities of various professors and courses (one size does not fit all), and otherwise help you get the most out of your time here.

Letter of Recommendation. And, when you're ready to graduate, your advisor is one of the first people to think about when needing a letter of recommendation. If you see that person only for the occasional necessary signature, there's no way to get the kind of detailed, focused recommendation that will be useful to you..