The Academics team is here to support you in all things related to your learning here at Berkeley Haas. We work collaboratively with the Student Life team and other key partners at Haas and across campus to help shape your overall experience as a student in the Full-time MBA Program.
Read our philosophy statement to discover more about our principles and approach to this work.
The Full-time MBA Program Academics Team’s primary role is to support and promote student academic success. We are your partner as you progress through your journey toward earning an MBA from Berkeley Haas. We are also responsible to Haas and the institution at large for upholding academic policies and equitable advising practices to maintain the quality of the MBA degree.
We recognize that students come to Haas with diverse identities and beliefs that impact their experience as a student and as a member of the community. In order to best support the FTMBA students, Haas, and our community, the Academics Team commits to the following practices:
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- Provide holistic academic advising
Our advising philosophy centers around the belief that every individual has unique strengths, goals, and potential. We take into account various aspects of a student’s life, including academic, personal, and professional goals while providing support and guidance in a warm and comprehensive manner. - Act with compassion and empathy
By building trust and rapport, we aim to create an open and non-judgemental space for students to share their aspirations, challenges, and concerns. - Participate in ongoing professional development
As Student Affairs Professionals, we strive to pursue ongoing learning opportunities to stay knowledgeable, current, and relevant in how we can most effectively support student success.
- Provide holistic academic advising
Academics Team
Left to Right: Anthony Jackson (Assistant Director), Lucas Mollenbrink (Director), Stéphanie van Nassau (Program Coordinator), Thao Valdez (Associate Director, Academic Advisor), and Jody O’Connor (Associate Director, Academic Advisor)
Our office is located in the Student Services Building at Haas, in Room S420E. An academic advisor is available in the office Monday-Thursday 10 am-3 pm each week and can assist with general questions.
Email: [email protected]
The team will monitor this shared inbox and do our best to respond to your questions quickly. We are generally online between 9 am and 5 pm (PDT) Monday – Friday.
- If you need an advisor’s signature on a form: If you have a document that needs our signature, please fill out the Academics Department Signature/Verification Request Form. Please allow 3-5 business days for us to review the form. We’ll send it electronically to you via email.
Slack: #ask-ftmbaprogram
We’re on Slack as well! Feel free to drop general questions that are widely applicable to your peers in the channel above and one of us will respond during business hours.
Advising Appointments
To set up a dedicated time for a more in-depth conversation, schedule an advising appointment with your assigned advisor: