University Advising Center
Meet our Team
The mission of the University Advising Center is to empower undergraduate students by helping them take responsibility for achieving their academic and personal goals, with a particular focus on the undeclared student, and to support the university advising community.
The University Advising Center is the "major department" for undeclared students.
If you have not formally declared a major, or if you are considering changing your major, we invite you to make an appointment with an academic advisor by calling 559.278.1787, or visit Joyal 224.
Ashley Fagundes joined the University Advising Center in 2015 as an academic counselor. She is a
Fresno State alumni, having earned her Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Master's
Degree in Counseling & Student Services with an option in Higher Education. Ashley
enjoys working with students to help them find the best path for them here at Fresno
State.
Kathy Dunbar, Assistant Director, is a Fresno State alumni with her Bachelors degree in Health Administration and earned her Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Multnomah Biblical Seminary in Portland, OR. She has worked in Higher Education for over 25 years and has been at Fresno State since 2007 in the University Advising Center. In her free time she enjoys road trips, travelling with friends and family, cycling, and just being outdoors enjoying new adventures.
Monica Olmedo grew up in the small town of Kerman, CA. She graduated from Fresno State earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling and Student Services in Higher Education, along with her Pupil Personnel Services Credential. She joined the University Advising Center team in March 2015 as an Academic Counselor. One thing she enjoys the most is being around family and friends.
Perla Perez-Maciel has been an academic counselor since 2004. She received her Bachelors and Masters
in Social Work along with the Pupil Personnel Credential from Fresno State. She is
passionate about empowering students to succeed through the sharing of advising and
resources.
Monica Solis is the Student Success Analyst (Application Administrator) for Bulldog Connect. She is a two-time alumnus of Fresno State: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership. Monica's goal is to help connect students with the resources they need to succeed in their educational careers.