Meet Your Graduate Admissions Officer
Welcome! Our Nathan M. Bisk Center for Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions team is excited to chat with you about your academic opportunities at Jacksonville University. Please find your graduate admissions counselor below and schedule a phone or virtual appointment. We're happy to answer any questions you have about the admissions process, financial aid, next steps, and anything else you'd like to know about JU.
Ryan Schnippert
Director of Graduate Enrollment Management
rschnip@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7943
- ABSN
- RN to BSN
- RN to MSN
Trevor White
Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment
twhite19@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7862
- MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Florida Mental Health Licensure (non-degree coursework)
- Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)
- Pathways to Speech-Language Pathology
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Missy Davenport
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
mdavenp@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7169
- Juris Doctor program
Erin Stearns
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
estearn@ju.edu | +1 904-256-8867
- Juris Doctor program
Julia Flitter
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
jkirken@ju.edu | +1. 904-256-7026
Asia Shabazz
Assistant Director of Graduate Professional Studies
ashabaz@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7472
- 20-month Accelerated Direct Entry MSN (ADEMSN)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (Online, Cohort & Nurse Practitioner Programs)
- MSN-MBA Dual Degree
- Nursing Post-Graduate Certificates
Heidi Porter-Perry
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
hporter1@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7428
- Dual Master in Public Policy / Marine Science
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Master of Science in Marine Studies
- Master of Science and Master of Arts in Marine Science
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Marissa Guckin
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
mguckin@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7293
- Graduate Business Dual Degree Programs
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics (MSABA)
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL)
- Master of Fine Arts in Choreography
Leana Farah
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
lfarah1@ju.edu | +1 904-256-7333
- Master in Public Policy (MPP) & Executive MPP (EMPP)
- Master of Science in Dentistry
- Certificate in Orthodontics
- Comprehensive Oral Implantology Certificate Program
Mission
The mission of the Nathan M. Bisk Center for Professional Studies is to collaborate with Jacksonville University’s academic units to develop and provide quality, rigorous education programs utilizing online and in-person delivery models. The Center will serve to support students in achieving their academic and professional goals, support faculty utilizing innovative pedagogy, support the community by ensuring graduates are workforce ready.