Advisors are here to assist you, but each student is ultimately responsible for their own education.

Suzanne Ashour-Baily Suzanne Ashour-Bailey

Director | Academic Advisor
sash1@umd.edu

Suzanne serves as the Director in the Engineering Academic Services (EAS) Office in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.  Suzanne has worked in higher education since 2001 in both academic and student affairs at various institutions.  Suzanne is not new to the University of Maryland having previously worked for the Smith School of Business as well as the Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Studies Office. She received her B.A. in Mass Communication, Radio/TV from Grand View College, a M.Ed. in College Student Personnel from the University of Maryland, and her MBA from The University of Texas at El Paso.

In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to movies, and attending sporting events!

Mary Bell Mary Bell

Associate Director | Academic Advisor
(301) 405-3874 | mcbell@umd.edu

Mary is the Associate Director in the Engineering Academic Services (EAS) Office in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.  She received her B.A. in Radio, Television & Film from the University of Maryland & received her M.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland, University College.  Mary began working at the University of Maryland in 1993 and has worked in the Registrar’s Office, the Department of Communication and the Undergraduate Admissions Office prior to joining the Engineering School in 2015.  

While away from the office, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband & their two cats watching any type of sporting event. 

Rebecca Hosten Rebeca Hosten

Coordinator | Academic Advisor
ihosten@umd.edu

Rebeca is the Academic Coordinator for the Office of Engineering Academic Services (EAS) in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. Rebeca has worked for the Engineering School for twenty years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management with a minor in Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management from the University of Maryland University College. She also has an Associate Degree in Interior Design from Montgomery College, a certificate in Bridal Consultant and Web Design.

In her spare time, Rebeca likes to spend time with her family, knitting, face painting, baking and decorating cakes, and traveling.

Shannon Bate Shannon Bate

Program manager | Academic Advisor
sbate@umd.edu

Shannon is the Program Manager for the Engineering Academic Services (EAS) in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.  Shannon received both her bachelor's degree, in History Secondary Education, and her master's degree, in Post Secondary Education, from Salisbury University.  She also received a master's certificate in Academic Advising from Kansas State University.  Shannon is a member of the National Education Honor's Society, Kappa Delta Pi.  Before joining the staff at the University of Maryland at College Park, Shannon served as an Academic Advisor at University of Maryland University College for three years.  

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends; attending and watching professional sports games; traveling and going to the beach; as well as, relaxing and reading a good book.

Shannon Hayes Buenaflor, PhD

program Director, TRANSFER  sTUDENT initiatives | Academic Advisor
(301) 405-6201 |  shayes@umd.edu

Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Shannon Hayes Buenaflor is proud to call herself a "three-time" Terp! First coming to UMD as an undergraduate student, she has been involved on campus as an Orientation Advisor, Writing Tutor, and Peer Advisor.  After she graduated with her B.A. in English Language and Literature, Shannon began working for the College of Education as an Academic Advisor. Following her time in the College of Education, Shannon transitioned to the Clark School where she works directly with our transfer student population. In addition to working as an administrator, Shannon engages in research focusing on the community college transfer student experience and the role of self-efficacy in supporting transfer students.

Outside of work, Shannon loves spending time with her family and her two cardigan corgis. She also enjoys reading, going for runs, and visiting new places. 

Camille Clarke
Graduate assistant | academic advisor
engrhelp@umd.edu 

Camille is the Graduate Assistant for the Engineering Academic Services (EAS) in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. Camille is an alumna of the University of Maryland, where she earned her B.S. in Community Health and has served on numerous public health committees on campus. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Public Health in Healthcare Management. In her free time, she loves to try new food, read, and travel.

 

Graduate assistant | academic Peer coaching & Transfer student success
 

 

Engineering departments advise students for major requirements. The departmental contacts are also available for students that are deciding on a major.

Aerospace Engineering
3181 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-2376
aero_undergrad@umd.edu

Bioengineering
3102 A. James Clark Hall
(301) 405-8268
bioe-undergrad@umd.edu

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
2113 Chemical & Nuclear Building
(301) 405-5888
chbe-advising@umd.edu

Civil & Environmental Engineering
0147 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-7768
asantos@umd.edu or
icooper@umd.edu

Electrical & Computer
2426 A.V. Williams Building
(301) 405-3685
eceadvise@umd.edu

Fire Protection
2426 A.V. Williams Building
(301) 405-3685
eceadvise@umd.edu

Fire Protection
3106 J.M. Patterson Building
(301) 405-3994
enfp@umd.edu

Materials Science & Engineering
2135 Chemical & Nuclear Building
(301) 405-5989
mseundergrad@umd.edu

Mechanical
2186 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-2410
enmeundergrad@umd.edu

See a Departmental Advisor if you need:

  • Pre-registration advising for 200+ level courses and you have declared a major
  • General advising information, including electives & course selections in your major
  • Information about possible teaching fellow opportunities, research opportunities, and graduate programs or careers
  • Departmental course evaluations (for transfer students)
  • General assistance

NOTE

 If you have additional questions in regards to seats in an specific engineering course, please contact the corresponding department.

Engineering Student Resources Directory

Center for Minorities in Science & Engineering

1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-3878
cmse@umd.edu

Construction Project Management Minor

1173 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-7768
cui@umd.edu

Engineering Career Services

1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-3862
CareerEngr@umd.edu

Keystone Program

2108 J.M. Patterson Building
(301) 405-3845
keystone@umd.edu

Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH)

1105 Herbert Rabin Technology Advancement Building
(301) 405-3906
mcamero2@umd.edu

Nanoscale Science & Technology Minor

1106 Chemical & Nuclear Engineering Building
phaneuf@lps.umd.edu | nparker1@umd.edu

Nuclear Engineering

2188 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-0279
mcclupa@umd.edu

Office of Global Engineering Leadership

1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
globalengr@umd.edu

Project Management Minor

1173 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-7768
cui@umd.edu

QUEST Honors Program

1109 Van Munching Hall
(301) 405-0534
questhonors@umd.edu

RISE Leadership Academy

2108 J.M. Patterson Building
(301) 405-6845
nwachsma@umd.edu

Robotics & Autonomous Systems (RAS) Minor

robotics-minor@umd.edu

Science, Technology, Ethics & Policy Minor (PLCY)

stepminor@umd.edu

Undergraduate Recruitment & Scholarship Programs

1126 Glenn L. Martin Hall
(301) 405-0287
futureengineer@umd.edu

Women in Engineering

1131 Glenn L. Martin Hall
women_in_engineering@umd.edu


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