Academic & Career Advising Staff
Visit the profile of the advisor to learn what majors and concentrations each advises.
Director
Taylor Vann, Ed.D.
Director, Academic & Career Advising
![Taylor Vann](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vann-300x300.jpg)
Department
Advising Portfolio
Dr. Vann advises Exploratory students who have not yet decided on a major, coordinates Internships and Experiential Learning, and assists students with career readiness and employer relations.
Interim Advising Portfolio
Dr. Vann is the interim advisor for the following majors:
Academic & Career Advisors
Robin Davenport, M.B.A.
Academic & Career Advisor
![Robin Davenport](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/davenport-300x300.jpg)
Department
Advising Portfolio
Ms. Davenport is the advisor for the following majors:
Kaylee Frye, M.A.
Academic & Career Advisor
![Kaylee Frye](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/frye-300x300.jpg)
Department
Advising Portfolio
Ms. Frye is the advisor for the following majors:
Kadejah Horne, M.S.W.
Academic & Career Advisor
![Kadejah Horne](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/horne-300x300.jpg)
Department
Advising Portfolio
Ms. Horne is the advisor for the following programs:
Amber King, M.A.
Academic & Career Advisor
![Amber King](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/kinga-300x300.jpg)
Department
Advising Portfolio
Ms. King is the advisor for the following majors:
- Art Education
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Educational Studies
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- General Science Education
- History with Social Studies Licensure
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Physical Education & Health Education
- Special Education: General Curriculum
Linda Lane, M.M.
Online Academic & Career Advisor and Student Support Coordinator
![Linda Volman Lane](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/volman-300x300.jpg)
Department
Advising Portfolio
Ms. Lane provides MU Online support and is the advisor for the following majors:
Engineering & Environmental and Occupational Management Advisor
Denise Bauer, Ph.D.
Head, Division of Engineering & Environmental Studies; Founding Director, Chair & Professor of Engineering
![Dr. Denise Bauer](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bauer-300x300.jpg)
Nursing & Pre-Nursing Advisor
Jennifer Caviness, B.S.
Admissions Coordinator, Nursing; Academic & Career Advisor
![Jennifer Caviness](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/caviness-300x300.jpg)
Department
PGA Golf Management Advisor
Steve Conley, M.Ed.
Head Men’s Golf Coach; Assistant Professor of PGA Golf Management; Assistant Director, PGM
![Steve Conley](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/conley2-300x300.jpg)
Social Work Advisor
Carla Fagan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Social Work; Director, Social Work Program; Coordinator, Gerontology
![Dr. Carla Fagan](https://www.methodist.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fagan3-300x300.jpg)
Department