Advisors help students to identify the options that are available, which then enables students to develop a plan for what they will do.

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Our Advisors

Janet Mutschler

Janet is very excited to be able to work with Ursinus students who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree and career in the medical field or in other health fields. Janet’s personal aims are to guide Ursinus students in navigating the admissions processes for post-baccalaureate, medical/health professions education programs that match each student’s future personal goals. Janet is also making connections for internship opportunities in medical and health-related fields. Full Profile 


Michele Poruban

Silver Linings. I try to live all aspects of my life, personal and professional, with the idea that there is hope and something good to be found in every situation, including those moments that challenge and test us. That positive philosophy has helped me to frame my work with students as a career advisor, supporting students and alumni as they navigate their lives and carve their future paths. All of my conversations with students and alumni are anchored to the Core question, “What matters to me?” as we partner to identify goals and set an action plan into motion.

You will hear me say it time and time again, working one-on-one with students is the best part of my day, so I look forward to the opportunity to meet with any UC Bear out there- come and see me! Full Profile

Sue Valerio Sladen

Sue’s approach to career advising is to develop realistic career plans that are based on each student’s unique background and goals, while providing expert advice and support. Sue encourages students to take a deep look at the behaviors and patterns that impact career plans. She utilizes career management theory to meet students where they are and build developmentally appropriate career management models. She is passionate about fair, equitable access to experiential and employment opportunities.  Full Profile


Your Journey with your Career Advisor

GOAL

What Should Matter to Me?

  • Discuss my goals and create a plan to achieve those goals with my Career Advisor
  • Document papers, projects, and experiences that matter to me
  • Assess and discuss my strengths with my Career Advisor

REALITY

How Can We Understand the World?

  • Identify obstacles I am facing and share with my Career Advisor
  • Find experiential learning opportunities that let me explore my career interests
  • Make meaningful connections between what I am learning inside and out of classroom

OPTIONS

How Should We Live Together?

  • Network with fellow Bears through events and virtual platforms​
  • Attend events and programs that allow me to learn more about career paths and discuss them with my Career Advisor
  • Partner with faculty and staff

WILL

What will I do?

  • Create a partnership and build trust with my Career Advisor
  • Agree to take ownership and accountability of my career journey
  • Reflect on my previous experiences and consider how they impact my career goals