Undergraduate Student Services

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The Office for Academic and Student Affairs (OASA) is the centralized advisement and student services unit in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP). We provide advisement services to undergraduate students pursuing academic programs offered in our school. 

We also provide basic information on the school's graduate and professional programs and refer students to specific contact persons in those programs for individualized advisement. The overarching mission of OASA is to provide academic advising and retention efforts that strengthen and enhance the diversity of the student body.

Office Inquiry Response Policy

Our office attempts to respond to all inquiries (email and phone calls) within 36 hours of receipt during the business week (Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays). Your inquiry must include your name, phone number and the nature of your question. Please leave a voicemail if we cannot immediately answer your call. 

Meet Our Staff

We strive to have a team approach to student services. One of our staff members will assist you with all of your advising and student services needs. 

Undergraduate Academic Programs Leadership and Staff

Jennifer Temple.

Jennifer L. Temple, PhD

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs

126 Sherman Annex

Email: jtemple@buffalo.edu

Jillian Reading.

Jillian Reading, PhD

Assistant Dean/Director of Student Affairs

416 Kimball Tower

Email: jreading@buffalo.edu

Pedro J. Sotelo-Peryea.

Pedro J. Sotelo-Peryea, MS

Director, Academic Advising Initiatives

415 Kimball Tower

Email: pjsotelo@buffalo.edu

Cassandra Walker-Whiteside.

Cassandra Walker-Whiteside, MS

Senior Academic Advisor

Student Services and Recruitment

412 Kimball Tower

Email: cfwalker@buffalo.edu

Kristy Happ.

Kristy Happ, MEd

Assistant Director/Academic Advisor & Affiliation Agreement Coordinator

405 Kimball Tower

Email: khapp@buffalo.edu

Nicolle Barsch, academic advisor.

Nicolle Barsch, MS

Assistant Director/Academic Advisor

404 Kimball Tower

Email: nicolleb@buffalo.edu

Melique Young headshot.

Melique Young, MS

Academic Advisor

417 Kimball Tower

Email: meliquey@buffalo.edu

Lindsay Martin.

Lindsay Addeo, MSW

Academic Advisor

411 Kimball Tower

Email: ltmartin@buffalo.edu

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Complaint / Grievance Policy

The University at Buffalo encourages the prompt resolution of grievances filed by students as they arise, and provides procedures for the formal consideration and resolution of complaints that cannot be resolved through consultation. You can access information about filing a complaint or grievance for unfair or inequitable application of any University or School regulation here.

Contact Us

Office for Academic
and Student Affairs (OASA)

Meet Pedro Sotelo-Peryea

Our advisors are here to help and support you throughout your academic career.