College of General Studies Contacts

Ashley Boutwell, MBA, Academic Advisor, College of General Studies
Email: Ashley.Boutwell@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 406

Ashley Boutwell serves as an Academic Advisor in the General Studies Department at CSU. She holds a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and is also pursuing a Masters in International Relations from Troy University. Prior to working at CSU, she worked in finance. She volunteers for the local Humane Society and participates in pet adoptions in her spare time.

Ashley Rini, MS, Academic Advisor, College of General Studies
Email: Ashley.Rini@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 415

Ashley Rini serves as an Academic Advisor for the College of General Studies. Ashley has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Old Dominion University and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Alabama. Her previous work experience includes substance abuse counselor for the Bridge Inc. and career advisor for the University of South Alabama. She has a wide range of clinical assessment experience with MMPI-2, MMPI-A, WAIS-III, BDI-II, Myer's-Briggs, and Strong Interest Inventory.

College of Business Contacts

Mike McIntire, MS, Academic Advisor, College of Business
Email: mike.mcintire@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 412

Mike McIntire currently serves as Academic Advisor for the College of Business. Mike has served as an adjunct professor at Pensacola Junior College and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master’s degree in Sports Administration/MBA from the University of Florida. He is an active member of the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA) and is an ongoing leader and volunteer for numerous youth sports organizations and foundations.

Anna Erdy, Academic Advisor, College of Business
Email: Anna.Erdy@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 393

Anna Erdy serves as an Academic Advisor for the College of Business. After graduating from Troy University in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, she moved on to the University of West Florida where she earned an MBA.

Susan Stripling, Academic Advisor, College of Business
Email: Susan.Stripling@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 290

Susan Stripling serves as an Academic Advisor for the College of Business. A graduate of Troy State University, she holds a master's degree in management and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Susan has more than 30 years of experience in business and academics. Her past experience includes corporate administration, education administration and high school/collegiate teaching. Susan has been honored to be a multiple recipient of Who’s Who Among American Teachers along with receiving Governor’s Recognition for her literacy work in Baldwin County.

College of Safety and Emergency Services Contacts

Bethany Marshall, Academic Advisor, College of Safety and Emergency Services
Email: Bethany.Marshall@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 146

Bethany Marshall began her career with CSU in 2005 and has served in the Admissions Department, as an evaluator, and currently as Academic Advisor for the College of Safety and Emergency Services. A graduate of Louisiana State University, Marshall holds a bachelor’s degree in political science. She is also an active member of the National Academic Advising Association.

Jason Dean, Academic Advisor, College of Safety and Emergency Services
Email: jason.dean@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 144

Jason Dean serves as Academic Advisor for the College of Safety and Emergency Services. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, he earned a bachelor’s degree in general studies. After graduating from the Montgomery Police Academy in 2001, Dean served as a patrol officer and conservation officer for the City of Orange Beach, AL. While working in public safety, Dean enrolled and completed his M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University.

Heather Smith, Academic Advisor, College of Safety and Emergency Services
Email: Heather.Smith@columbiasouthern.edu
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 229

Heather Smith currently serves as the Academic Advisor for the College of Safety and Emergency Services. A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2002 and is currently working on her MBA with a concentration human resource management from CSU. She received a certificate in law enforcement from Northern Arizona University and has worked with students at California State University, Stanislaus and Montana State University Billings.