Advising at SAU Tech

Helping You Plan Your Path to Graduation

At Southern Arkansas University Tech, our advisors are here to support your journey from enrollment to graduation, and beyond!
We assist you in choosing the right classes each semester, planning elective courses for university transfer, and helping you stay on track to achieve your goals.

We offer advising and registration in person, by phone, by email, and virtually, whichever is most convenient for you!

Scheduled An Appointment

Advising Services

Class selection for current and upcoming semesters

Degree planning and course sequencing

Transfer planning for four-year universities

Elective course guidance

Registration assistance

Graduation checks

Scheduled An Appointment

Who Is My Advisor?

SAU Tech uses a staff and faculty advising model, meaning your advisor is an expert in your degree area and knows exactly how to guide you through your program.

You can schedule an appointment directly with the appropriate advisor based on your program of study.

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Vontisha Murphy – Ext 4585

Programs Advised:

  • Health Sciences (General)
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Phlebotomy
  • Public Health
  • Sports Science
  • Practical Nursing
  • Registered Nursing
  • Sonography
  • Health Science Technology - CP
  • Practical Nursing - TC
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Cosmetology
  • Barbering
  • Instructor Training
  • Esthetics Technology
  • Nail Technology
  • Non-Degree Seeking Students
  • Summer Class Registration: Students with last names A–L (all programs)


Divesh Acharya – Ext 4723

Programs Advised:

  • Computer Information Technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Automated and Robotic Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Data Science


Jodi Eppinette – Ext 4584

Programs Advised:

  • Business Administration
  • Professional Studies
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Technology
  • Fire Science and Emergency Response
  • HVAC-R
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Fire Academy
  • Welding Academy of South Arkansas
  • Teacher Education
  • Environmental Management
  • General Education (Students A–M)
  • Summer Class Registration: Students with last names M–Z (all programs)


Rebecca Hughes – Ext 4522

Programs Advised:

  • General Education (Students N–Z)
  • Business Administration (Non-Transfer)


Scotty Morrison – Ext 4457

Programs Advised:

  • Creative Media Production – Film and Video
  • Creative Media Production – Graphic Communication


Katherine Beckham – Ext 4788

Programs Advised:

  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Non-Destructive Testing

Schedule Your Advising Appointment Today